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.

Homes razed in North Las Vegas neighborhood

Nearby residents are hoping that the razing of 20 vacant, arson-plagued homes across several of North Las Vegas’ most blighted residential blocks will eventually help wake the whole North Valley neighborhood from its decades-long slumber.

Chelsea Clinton leaving as reporter for NBC News

Chelsea Clinton said Friday she is quitting her job as a reporter at NBC News, citing increased work at the Clinton Foundation and imminent birth of her first child.

 
Grand jury indicts Las Vegas mom accused of shooting son

A Las Vegas mother charged with shooting her son in the head was indicted Friday by a Clark County grand jury. Shavon Carrillo, 31, who also goes by Shavon Aguilar, faces a charge of attempted murder and three charges of child abuse.

 
Real-life places that make any movie scarier

If there is one thing that can make or break a horror film, it’s the setting. Here are some real-life places that can make any movie scarier.

25 ethnic restaurants to try

Same old routine wearing out your tastebuds? Then try something decidedly different from one of these ethnic restaurants.

Wrestler Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts in Las Vegas ICU

Professional wrestler Jake “The Snake” Roberts is hospitalized in a Las Vegas intensive care unit after falling ill on an flight headed here.

Metro cop linked to air unit audit abruptly retires

The Las Vegas police officer who accused his bosses of burying his scathing internal audit of Metro’s aviation unit has abruptly retired.

News of ‘Cops’ shooting had hearts racing

News of the Omaha, Neb., shooting tragedy involving a crew member of the reality TV show “Cops” struck close to home Thursday.

Mom accused of bully attack won’t be charged

Prosecutors said Thursday they will not file charges against a Northern California mother accused of grabbing the throat of a 12-year-old boy she suspected of bullying her daughter.

Gym owner works out deal with Crossroads

Chris Yakimchuk and his wife, Shelley, purchased a pair of vehicles from Crossroads Auto Center at 6175 W. Sahara Ave. With a 2013 Cadillac CTS driven by Chris and Shelly powering a sporty 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, the couple found the best at the dealership.

Learning a new game

Former UCLA All-American and pro basketball player Ed O’Bannon and his wife, Rosa, knew his playing days were over in 2004. One year earlier, the couple and their three children had moved to Las Vegas from Southern California.

Restored railroad offers trip back in time

Of all the ways there are to celebrate Nevada’s history in the run-up to state’s 150th birthday, few feel more like a time machine than a ride along the Comstock on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad.

Sun City Summerlin turns 25

Imagine living in these surroundings: No Summerlin Parkway, no Anasazi Drive, no Suncoast, no JW Marriott, no Summerlin Library, no Summerlin post office and no Summerlin Hospital. Indeed, it will all be recalled by some and rededicated by others starting Oct. 1, when Sun City begins the celebration of its 25th anniversary.

Sparks police cleared in fatal shooting

Two Sparks police officers were justified when they fatally shot a woman who pointed a gun at them at her home near an elementary school, Washoe County District Attorney Dick Gammick said in a report released Thursday.

 
Turns out Hello Kitty is not a cat

Sanrio, the creators of Hello Kitty, have decided to redefine what it means to be a cat.

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