Restaurant owner pleads guilty to tax evasion

The owner of a Las Vegas Japanese restaurant pleaded guilty in federal court this week to evading roughly $244,000 in taxes.

Opening Friday: ‘The Drop,’ dolphins and more

Here’s a look at this week’s new movies, “The Drop,” “Dolphin Tale 2,” “No Good Deed,” “Atlas Shrugged: Who Is John Galt?,” and “Something Wicked”:

Players to watch in UNLV-NIU game

These are the three players to watch when UNLV plays Northern Illinois at 4 p.m. Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Developer bids $90 million for Revel in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Atlantic City’s Revel casino-hotel, which closed earlier this month after filing for bankruptcy, reached a deal to sell itself to a Florida developer for $90 million in cash, a fraction of the billions of dollars it cost to build.

New Jersey gaming chief says Vegas shows the way

ATLANTIC CITY — Struggling U.S. gaming markets must broaden their appeal or prepare to for the same fate as this troubled seaside community, New Jersey’s top gaming regular said Tuesday.

Boston casino license pick delayed

BOSTON — Massachusetts gambling regulators said Wednesday they will hold off on awarding the lone Boston-area casino license this week to give Wynn Resorts and Mohegan Sun time to respond to requirements the state wants to impose on the winning bidder.

Nevada fishing report

As of this writing, the U.S. Open Bass Tournament is taking place on Lake Mead. During the pre-fishing days leading up to the competition, anglers described the black bass fishing as being pretty good.

Outdoor enthusiasts should exercise caution after storm

If you already have a destination in mind for opening day of quail season, you might want to make a scouting trip between now and then so you can get a good look at road conditions beforehand. The storm waters that damage roads often create safety concerns on the Lake Mead and Lake Mohave.

New Jersey lets MGM keep half of Borgata casino

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — New Jersey casino regulators on Wednesday let MGM Resorts back into the Atlantic City casino market

Barker selected as Clark County chief judge

Clark County District Court jurists voted unanimously Wednesday to name David Barker as chief judge.

‘To This Day’ is packed with a powerful message about enduring bullying

From its beginnings as a poem written from author Shane Koyczan’s experiences, to a song, then to a video created with the help of 86 animators, “To This Day” is filled with some of the most powerful words you may ever read.

 
Stonehenge secrets revealed with underground map

Researchers have produced digital maps of what’s beneath Stonehenge, using ground-penetrating radar, high-resolution magnetometers and other techniques to peer deep into the soil beneath the famous stone circle.

$2,500 reward offered in fatal Reno stabbing

The Secret Witness organization is offering a $2,500 reward for information about the fatal stabbing of a 48-year-old man on a Reno street.

Police say they ID’d 5 teens in ice bucket prank

Police said they have identified five teenage suspects involved in dumping bodily fluids on a 15-year-old autistic teen who thought he was participating in the “Ice Bucket Challenge.”

Creech AFB airman challenges re-enlistment oath

A Creech Air Force Base tech sergeant who refuses to say “so help me God” in his re-enlistment oath is sending ripples through the Pentagon’s legal circles.

Vegas marketing firm goes international

The Las Vegas marketing communication firm R&R Partners is going international with plans to open an office in Mexico City.

NBC taps Kelli O’Hara for Mrs. Darling in ‘Peter Pan Live!’

NBC has gone to Broadway to find one of its stars of “Peter Pan Live!” The network said Tuesday that Kelli O’Hara will play Mrs. Darling, the wife of George Darling and mother of the Darling children.

Las Vegas police search for armed CVS robber

Las Vegas police said a southeast valley CVS was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday, and officers are looking for the thief.

Las Vegas Book Briefs for Sept. 11-17, 2014

Literary events this week include a siging for “Little Anthony: My Journey, My Destiny” and a presentation by the author of “A History of Violence: An Encyclopedia of 1400 Chicago Mob Murders.”

Not guilty plea in Sparks trespass killing

A homeowner accused of murder and attempted murder in the shooting of two unarmed trespassers in Sparks has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.

BYU, others to honor 9/11 with patriotic uniforms

A handful of college football teams won’t be sporting their usual uniforms in this week’s games as they pay tribute to Sept. 11 with special patriotic uniforms.

What you need to know about not-so-healthy “health” foods

Over time, we have all learned that some advertising about products may appear compelling, but the real facts about the product are not accurately or entirely revealed. In other words, the latest buzz factor or craze surrounding a product (like “fat free”) might actually overshadow some other important facts.

 
Cameron urges Scots to vote against split from U.K.

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday begged Scots not to rip apart the United Kingdom’s “family of nations,” flying to Scotland to man the barricades against a surge in support for independence.

 
Father confesses to killing 5 children

A South Carolina man described as a smart, loving father confessed to killing his five children and then dumping their bodies in a secluded clearing along a rural road in Alabama, authorities said Wednesday.

Pacers player catches cop helping homeless man

Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert happened to be in the right place at the right time on Monday when an Indianapolis Metropolitan police officer was caught paying it forward.

First death reported from Napa Valley earthquake

A 65-year-old woman who suffered a head injury when a television struck her during last month’s earthquake in California’s wine country has died — the first death attributed to the magnitude-6.0 temblor, sheriff’s officials said.

Sunrise Library undergoes renovation to better serve patrons

There are 14 Las Vegas-Clark County libraries in the valley serving more than 2 million people. One of the oldest, Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave., recently received a much-needed renovation.

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