Scientific Games-Bally deal gets federal antitrust OK

Federal antitrust regulators signed off on Scientific Games Corp.’s $5.1 billion acquisition of the Bally Technologies, the two gaming companies announced Wednesday.

Ex-Marine looked into body disposal prior to woman’s death

A former Marine charged Tuesday with murder after the body of his alleged lover was found in an abandoned California mine shaft had been looking into how to dispose of a human body, a sheriff’s investigator said.

Students urged to pay attention to potential traffic dangers

With more than 316,000 Clark County students expected to return to school Aug. 25, children and parents will be traveling to and from school, posing potential safety issues, according to local officials.

 
Hello, Vegas, meet Beatlemania

The lads from Liverpool arrived in Vegas in 1964 and performed for 17,000 screaming fans in the entertainment capital of the world. The buzz was unbelievable. Las Vegas had seen hot acts before, but this was Beatlemania.

Browns name Hoyer starting QB over Manziel

Brian Hoyer barely held on to the starting job. Johnny Manziel may have let it slip off his finger. Hoyer will open the season as Cleveland’s starting quarterback after winning his summer competition over Manziel, the hotshot rookie and social media sensation whose NFL career is off to a shaky start.

Woman killed in U.S. 95 accident ID’d

The woman killed in a rollover crash Friday afternoon near U.S. Highway 95 in Nye County has been identified by the Nevada Highway Patrol as Patricia Mcloone, 37, of Pahrump.

Do Not Disturb! Obama on vacation

As world and national events unfold, President Barrack Obama has an uncanny skill for giving the appearance of going on vacation and putting out the “Do Not Disturb” sign to the people.

Up next for Mountain Ridge: SI cover girl Mo’ne Davis

There is every chance that under the bright lights of Lamade Stadium at 4:30 p.m. PDT Wednesday, no Little League World Series game involving teams from the United States will have been more hyped and anticipated.

Reader-submitted photos and adoptable pets, Aug. 21-27, 2014

View Neighborhood News readers send photos of their pets and everyday lives, and View features photos of pets ready for adoption each week. To submit a photo, email View copy editor Anne King at aking@viewnews.com or mail to View, C/O Anne King, 1111 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89125. Photos cannot be returned, and due to the high volume, they are often scheduled a month or two in advance.

Newsmakers, Aug. 21-27, 2014

Five Clark County students with Norwegian ancestry have been awarded $3,100 in scholarships by the Vegas Viking Lodge of the Sons of Norway. The winners are Sean Cortney, a UNLV sophomore; Amanda Fehr, a Shadow Ridge High School senior; Skylar Feldman of Henderson, a Coronado High School senior; Nathan Gifford, a Centennial High School senior; and Jessica Reed, a three-time winner and a sophomore at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa.

Skiers, cyclists fear butterfly effect

Efforts to protect the newly endangered Mount Charleston blue butterfly could spoil plans to expand portions of Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort and open its slopes to mountain bikers during the offseason.

Two rob gaming area inside Smith’s grocery store

The gaming area of a grocery store was the target of an armed robbery early Wednesday morning near Charleston Boulevard and Hualapai Way, according to Las Vegas police.

Nevada’s ACT score above national average

Nevada public schools have at last risen above the lowest-performing states, according to a national report on ACT scores that also puts Nevada’s 2014 class above the national average.

Simple tips for feeling and looking your best – inside and out

When you learn to live a healthier lifestyle, you can begin to reap the benefits of more energy, improved vitality and elevated spirits. Follow these simple and realistic steps to feel your best and increase your overall well-being.

Beer tastings become the toast of Downtown Container Park

The third and final installment of Motley Brews’ Open Container summer beer tasting series is scheduled for 9 to 11:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St., and organizers are hoping locals will check out the shopping venue and the wide variety of craft brews.

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