Titus, Mexican officials meet on border

U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., joined a handful of lawmakers from the United States and Mexico at the border on Friday to talk about the surge north of unaccompanied children from Central America.

Celebration to honor theater founder Georgia Neu

The Las Vegas theater community will gather to honor Actors Repertory Theatre founder Georgia Neu at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Summerlin Library Theatre. Neu died Aug. 26.

Backman named PCL’s top manager

The first manager in the 51s’ 32-year franchise history to guide the team to back-to-back 80-win seasons, Wally Backman on Friday was named the 2014 Pacific Coast League Manager of the Year.

Kindergarten teacher sentenced for dealing drugs

A former schoolteacher who left her kindergarten classroom in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., during a break to sell drugs to an undercover officer was given an 18-month prison term Friday.

Top Nevada Hispanic group does 180, endorses GOP’s Heck

A major Hispanic group reversed itself on Friday to endorse U.S. Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nev., for re-election, a big boost for the congressman’s campaign with immigration reform a challenging issue this year.

Ed Sheeran making the ladies swoon

The 23-year-old British singer-songwriter now sells out arenas with his confessional lyrics and impassioned singing voice.

Fashion Show mall plans expansion, new restaurants

Five new restaurants are coming to the Fashion Show mall as part of a redevelopment and expansion that will include a 22,000 square-foot addition on the exterior plaza of the shopping center. Construction is expected to begin early next year and conclude by winter 2015.

Military aircraft makes emergency landing at McCarran

A military aircraft made an emergency landing at McCarran International Airport on Friday afternoon, airport officials said. A C-17 cargo plane landed safely at 3:46 p.m. after a pilot reported smoke in the cockpit, airport spokesman Chris Jones said.

It’s cheap gas for Labor Day, but not in Las Vegas

U.S. motorists will encounter the cheapest Labor Day weekend for driving in four years, but prices in Las Vegas continue to run about 25 cents per gallon more than the national average.

Brother takes stand in skinhead murder case

The brother of two suspects in the 1998 shooting deaths of two Las Vegas men gave emotional testimony Friday in the federal murder case.

Rhodes Ranch kicks off home sale promotion

Rhodes Ranch is one of the best communities in Las Vegas to celebrate America’s favorite sport—football. With new offerings throughout the community and a limited-time football-themed incentive, new home shoppers are flocking to Rhodes Ranch.

Nevada Assemblyman Hogan suffers massive stroke

Retiring Nevada Assemblyman Joe Hogan, D-Las Vegas, was hospitalized after suffering a massive stroke while house hunting in the Washington, D.C., area, his legislative attache said Friday.

3 injured in southwest valley crash

Three people are hospitalized following a Friday afternoon rollover crash in the southwest valley. Las Vegas police responded to the single-vehicle crash at 2:26 p.m. near South Cimarron Road and Lapis Springs Lane, near Desert Inn Road, said Las Vegas police spokesman Jose Hernandez.

 
Comedian Joan Rivers remains in serious condition

Joan Rivers remained in serious condition in a New York City hospital Friday, one day after going into cardiac arrest at a doctor’s office.

Kenny Football? Manziel’s fill-in season’s first surprise

On the final night of the NFL preseason, Johnny Manziel was scrambling around and leading the Cleveland Browns to a victory. But his exhibition was mostly meaningless, and his replacement stole the show.

 
Uzi victim’s family reaches out to girl

The ex-wife of an Arizona shooting range instructor accidentally killed by a 9-year-old girl learning to use an Uzi said Friday that her family plans to write the child a letter to comfort her.

al-Qaida website lists Las Vegas as potential target

An English-language al-Qaida publication that promotes “lone-wolf” terrorist attacks includes Las Vegas on a list of possible terrorism targets.

 
Miley Cyrus’ date at VMAs posts bail in Oregon

The young homeless man who accompanied Miley Cyrus to the MTV Video Music Awards and who had been sought on an Oregon arrest warrant has turned himself in and posted bail, an Oregon official said Thursday night.

Reid’s name removed from Utah center

Southern Utah University is removing U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’s name from the school’s Outdoor Engagement Center after several donors said they’d contribute money if the name was changed.

Cactus/I-15 interchange opens in Las Vegas

Residents of Southern Highlands and neighborhoods east of Las Vegas Boulevard South can celebrate: The Cactus Avenue interchange on Interstate 15 is open.

 
Stewart says Ward’s death will affect him forever

Speaking quietly and his voice trembling, NASCAR superstar Tony Stewart said Friday that the death of Kevin Ward Jr. will “affect my life forever” as he returned to the track for the first time since his car struck and killed the fellow driver during a sprint-car race in New York three weeks ago.

Most Atlantic City revenue seen staying in city

ATLANTIC CITY — A Wall Street firm predicted Friday that much of the revenue generated by three Atlantic City casinos that are closing will remain in the city after they’re gone.

SEC says Vanderbilt can’t wear ‘Anchor Down’ jerseys again

The Southeastern Conference says miscommunication led to Vanderbilt wearing jerseys that violated NCAA uniform regulations and that the Commodores have agreed not to wear the “Anchor Down” slogan again.

Lake Mead Blvd. reopened after rollover

Eastbound Lake Mead Boulevard was closed briefly after a Friday afternoon rollover near Tonopah Drive.

 
Pilot killed in Va. crash was combat veteran

The pilot killed in the crash of an F-15 jet this week in the remote Virginia mountains was a decorated combat veteran with 17 years of experience flying the planes, military officials in Massachusetts said Friday.

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