Private tours no longer just for wealthy travelers

Private tours are no longer the exclusive domain of wealthy travelers and high-end packages. Websites and social media have made it easy for travelers to book a personal guide.

What if Donald Sterling shows up to watch the Clippers?

NBA Summer League officials have a contingency plan to deal if banned Clippers owner Donald Sterling shows up in Las Vegas. “He is persona non grata,” said Warren LeGarie, the founder of the Vegas Summer League.

Federal government must have role in surface transportation

I appreciated the Review-Journal’s June 23 editorial for bringing to the forefront issues concerning a fuel tax increase, state control of fuel tax dollars and the use of fuel tax money to pay for mass transit.

Stripper pleads guilty in 2013 fatal crash

A strip club dancer pleaded guilty Thursday in connection with a 2013 DUI crash that killed a man and injured his son.

Mayweather-Maidana rematch set for Sept. 13 at MGM

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has announced that he will return to the ring Sept. 13 at the MGM Grand Garden against Marcos Maidana in a rematch of their May 3 fight which Mayweather won by 12-round majority decision.

National group critical of BLM, Bundy in Bunkerville standoff

A new report from a national organization dedicated to fighting hate groups and racism takes the government to task for mishandling the April 12 armed showdown with Bunkerville rancher Cliven Bundy, but its authors were equally critical of Bundy and his militia supporters.

Kingman pedestrian, 75, dies after being struck

A 75-year-old pedestrian struck by a Kingman Fire Department staff vehicle in Northwestern Arizona on Monday morning died Wednesday.

Rizzolo pleads in tax case

Former Crazy Horse Too owner Rick Rizzolo pleaded not guilty Thursday in federal court to two felony charges of attempting to evade more than $2.5 million in employment and income taxes.

Disabled Las Vegas athlete’s wheelchair stolen

A Las Vegas man taking a truck for a test drive was shocked to find upon his return that his wheelchair had been stolen.

Candidates to fill iHeartRadio’s (almost) blank lineup

The iHeartRadio music festival returns to MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sept. 19 and 20 and so far only the only announced performer is Ed Sheeran. Who else do you want to see on stage?

Newsmakers, June 12-18, 2014

Dawn L. Walker, who served in the Army from 1974 to 1977, was the recipient of Soroptimist International of Greater Las Vegas’ Women Honoring Women Who Serve award. She was recognized in April at a special dinner at the Soroptimist International of the Americas Sierra Nevada Region 38th Annual Conference in Reno.

Slot operator sanctioned over medical pot

Nevada Gaming Control Board for the first time has punished a gaming licensee for also having an interest in a medical marijuana business.

Industrial spill closes section of Capitol building

A hazardous material response team was on site at the U.S. Capitol following an industrial spill incident that began sometime around 2:30 a.m. to 3 a.m., closing the House side of the building.

Findlay Honda team worked together through downturn

When Findlay Honda in the northwest valley opened July 9, 2007, the economy was booming. But a few months later, the economy suddenly collapsed.

Korea to Texas to Planet Hyundai Sahara in Las Vegas

Johnny Choe has been in the car business for more than 12 years. He recently moved from Austin, Texas, to join several of his friends and former Texans who have joined Planet Hyundai Sahara in the past few years.

Sales projected to rise

​Through the first six months of the year, the 2014 Sonata and the 2014 Elantra are running neck-and-neck to lead sales figures at Planet Hyundai Sahara at 7150 W. Sahara Ave.

Fuel vs. battery

Toyota Motor Corp. is working toward a 2015 rollout of a hydrogen-powered fuel-cell electric car. By doing so, Toyota is diverging from other carmakers, which have been developing battery-powered electric cars with large battery packs. Battery-powered electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles need to be recharged from an external electricity source.

Still tough going in the legal profession

Tough times will continue for another couple years before business in the legal profession returns to normal, a Georgetown expert told the State Bar of Nevada’s annual meeting Thursday.

Big Brother looms large at FreedomFest

Libertarians at annual meeting in Las Vegas raise concerns about government spying, militarized police and IRS audits.

Flash flood watch issued for Las Vegas Valley

Rain is covering the Las Vegas Valley this morning, causing the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood watch. A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. The watch is in place until 9 p.m.

Downtown Grand’s S+O expanding menu

The expanded menu at S+O coincides with the closing of the hotel’s Red Mansion Chinese restaurant, which is being converted to a private-dining space.

Animal parts found; man charged in Reno

RENO — A 24-year-old Reno man has been arrested on drug and animal cruelty charges after the manager of a Reno motel reported suspicious activity in one of the rooms.

Chinese hackers strike U.S. government networks, report says

Chinese hackers broke into the computer networks of the Office of Personnel Management earlier this year with the intention of accessing the files of federal employees who had applied for top-secret security clearances, according to The New York Times.

Opening Friday: Get ready to go ape

Here’s a look at this week’s new movies, “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” “The Grand Seduction” and “Third Person.”

 
Faster deportations proposed as immigration solution

Outlines of a possible compromise that would more quickly deport minors arriving from Central America emerged Thursday as part of President Barack Obama’s $3.7 billion emergency request to address the immigration crisis on the southern border.

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