Former Crazy Horse Too owner Rick Rizzolo, a colorful figure authorities linked to the traditional mob in Las Vegas, was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury on felony charges of evading more than $2.5 million in taxes.
A collision that left an SUV on its side in North Las Vegas on Wednesday night sent one man to the hospital, police said.
Newly revealed testimony from top military commanders involved in the U.S. response to the Benghazi attacks suggests that the perpetrators of a second, dawn attack on a CIA complex probably were different from those who penetrated the U.S. diplomatic mission.
Depending on what part of the country you’re in, a trip to one of Canada’s provinces can be a change of pace without having to travel overseas. Some of the country’s hottest tourist attractions suit nature and city lovers alike, making it an ideal destination for groups and families.
A Libyan militant suspected in the deadly Sept. 11, 2012, attack on Americans in Benghazi has been captured and is in U.S. custody, marking the first U.S. apprehension of an alleged perpetrator in the assault that killed U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.
NBA superstar LeBron James has one more offer to consider in deciding where to play next season: Ohio’s Cedar Point amusement park is promising to rename one of its roller coasters “King James” if he returns home to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The leader of the Moapa Band of Paiutes told Congress on Wednesday that adding land to the tribe’s Southern Nevada reservation would allow it to expand further into solar energy while encouraging young people to stay close to home.
Linda Cooney was sentenced to 13 to 41 years in prison Wednesday for shooting and paralyzingly her son in Las Vegas.
If you’ve had a hankering for a pet cat or rabbit, you’re in luck — they’re on sale at the animal shelter until Tuesday. A spike in kitten litters entering The Animal Foundation shelter, along with more lost pets than usual over Independence Day weekend, have put the shelter at capacity for cats and rabbits.
A North Las Vegas man was convicted Wednesday of trying to lure a minor into sexual acts in 2013, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s office.
An American who co-authored the book “Fiesta: How to Survive the Bulls of Pamplona” became one of their victims Wednesday when he was one of two men gored at the festival.
Montgomery Tsang, the 24-year-old man found unresponsive on the first night of the Electric Daisy Carnival last month, died from an ecstasy overdose, the Clark County coroner’s office announced Wednesday.
Some Las Vegas concerts by the numbers courtesy of Billboard’s Boxscore
District Judge Jerry Tao declared a mistrial Wednesday in the “Thunder From Down Under” robbery case.
Dozens of mothers gathered for a protest Wednesday, exercising their right to breastfeed in public as part of a “nurse in” staged at the Centennial Hills YMCA.
Justin Bieber must pay $80,900 in damages and serve two years on probation after pleading no contest Wednesday to a misdemeanor vandalism charge for throwing eggs at a neighbor’s home.
Sparks police say it appears a man was sitting on railroad tracks before he was fatally hit by a train, although it’s unclear why he was there.
Issues raised at the first meeting of Nevada medical marijuana panel Wednesday ranged from employment protections for patients to ensuring that patients who grow their own will be allowed to continue to do so.
The state Division of Insurance offered a first look Wednesday at what Nevadans might pay for health insurance in 2015. Proposed rate changes on plans that take effect after Jan. 1 were all over the map, with some carriers suggesting deep premium cuts, and others asking for steep increases.
Astronaut Molly Woods just returned from a 13-month solo mission in space, but she didn’t return alone. She’s pregnant. Somebody’s got some ’splainin’ to do!
Cedar Breaks National Monument in southern Utah is a small park most cherished by us desert dwellers for its cool summer temperatures and spectacular views into its deep, hoodoo-filled amphitheater. During July and August, you’ll find the little park brimming with additional activities, any one of which, by itself, might be worth the journey there.
Argentina reached the World Cup final on Wednesday after beating the Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout.
Language to protect privately held water rights from federal takings was included in an appropriations bill that is awaiting action in Congress, U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei announced Wednesday.
A World Cup fan from Belgium has landed a modeling contract with L’Oreal all because of a photo of her cheering at the World Cup went viral.
The Cavaliers made moves to clear a path for LeBron James to return with a three-way trade on Thursday, ensuring they can offer a maximum contract. Sources say the Cavs will trade guard Jarrett Jack, swingman Sergey Karasev and center Tyler Zeller.
The latest memo from Lois Lerner, the woman at the center of the ever-expanding IRS scandal, makes it pretty clear she and others were up to something improper.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 66,421 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles from the 2014 model year because their front wheels can lock up without warning.
It seems obvious: Want to prevent hot car deaths in one of the hottest metro areas in the nation? Don’t leave your kids in the car. But it’s more complicated than that.