Food program treats children to lunch during the summer

Some families are trying to figure out how to keep their kids busy this summer, while others are trying to figure out how to keep them fed.

‘I’m disappointed in you’: Reproach’s nuclear option

When I stand back and observe law enforcement and military service in the United States, the sheer swath, depth and breadth of options is impressive. It’s a continuum that begins with mere presence and ends with a thermonuclear strike.

Disabled valedictorian looks beyond disabilities in graduation address

Scoopo is valedictorian of the class of 2014 despite not being able to walk, write with his hands or talk. Before Nov. 8, 2000, Michael “Mikey” Scoopo was what you’d call a regular 5-year-old. Everything changed in a mouthful. It is unclear which morsel of food was tainted with E. coli bacteria, but whatever it was almost killed him.

Bee expert has buzz on rebounding species

Once abundant throughout the Western United States, the bumblebee with the distinctive white rump began to disappear in the 1990s. By the time this man made his discovery, some experts feared it was gone forever from the Puget lowlands.

7 things you should know about Las Vegas

Whether you’re a born-and-bred Las Vegan, have only been here for a couple years or are just here for the weekend, there are some things you just need to know about Las Vegas.

 
Woman runs 800 meter race while 8-months pregnant

Alysia Montano loves running so much that she took to the lineup at the U.S. Track and Field Championships and ran in an 800 meter race while 8-months pregnant.

Brazil beats Chile, 3-2

Brazil beat Chile 3-2 on penalties in its Round of 16 World Cup soccer match Saturday in Belo Horizonte — and the brutally close contest put the nation of 200 million into a state of collective suffering.

Wade, Bosh opt out, become free agents

Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh told the Heat on Saturday that they are opting out of their contracts and will become free agents on Tuesday — the same decision that LeBron James revealed earlier in the week.

 
‘Obvious Child’ bravely takes on abortion, focuses on passion and pathos

You’re reading this because Paramount wouldn’t show me “Transformers: Age of Extinction.” That’s not necessarily a bad thing, considering there’s virtually no way Michael Bay’s latest toy catalog could be as distinctive or surprising as the indie comedy, “Obvious Child.”

Federal protection sought for wild horses in West

Despite overall numbers in the tens of thousands, the wild horse is on the verge of going extinct in North America for the second time in 13,000 years and deserves protection under the Endangered Species Act, mustang advocates say.

Syfy’s ‘Z Nation’ begins filming in Spokane

The latest entry into the growing catalog of zombie stories in the entertainment world is filming its 13-episode first season in Spokane.

Russia slams US for involvement in Ukraine crisis

Russia’s foreign minister on Saturday accused the United States of encouraging Ukraine to challenge Moscow and heavily weighing in on the European Union.

Egyptian military invents ‘AIDS detector’

Egypt’s military said Saturday that devices it claimed it invented to detect and cure AIDS and hepatitis C need six more months of testing.

13 places for Mexican food

Your south-of-the-border experience awaits. Each week Neon spotlights a different cuisine in the Dining Guide, with Mexican restaurants this week.

Spend a summer with Shakespeare

Las Vegas summer theater camps allow children to engage creatively and have fun while staying out of the heat.

Fox Smokehouse BBQ a hidden gem in Boulder City

If you’re a barbecue fan, Fox Smokehouse BBQ is definitely worth a stop, even if you don’t live in Boulder City. It’s no wonder Fox’s has pretty much flown under the radar. Not only is it tucked away in one of the quietest areas of Clark County, it’s off the beaten path even for Boulder City.

Shelters set up for Arizona wildfire evacuees

A Type II incident management team, the second-highest level available, took charge of the fire Friday because of the continuous sources of fuel ahead.

Uruguay’s Suarez said bite was unintentional

Luis Suarez told FIFA’s disciplinary panel that he did not deliberately bite Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup.

‘Outlaw Prophet’ is lurid, gross, stomach-churning

“Outlaw Prophet” is an exploitative, stomach-churning exercise in shock and disgust. Take a selfie while watching it, and your face will look like you just swallowed some anchovies smothered with cottage cheese. From 1974.

Spence Jr. learns from wins, losses

It’s rare for Errol Spence Jr.’s fights to go the distance. But his latest ring appearance resulted in one of those circumstances.

Kraftwerk’s labors opened path for electronic music

The precise, locomotive rhythms of electronic dance music, which reverberate through this city’s nightclubs from the fingertips of the DJs who have become some of Vegas’ biggest stars, can be traced all the way back to Dusseldorf, Germany, some four decades ago.

Las Vegas group wins grant to help homeless veterans

The Labor Department will award a $230,000 grant to the U.S. Vets site in Las Vegas for employment and training services for homeless veterans.

Naming Las Vegas: Dale’s Trail

Hikers in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area may have seen Dale’s Trail in their travels. Employees and volunteers in the park attribute the title to Dale Morrison, who led a group of three Eagle Scout troops and the National Outdoor Leadership School in the trail’s construction in 1996.

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