U.S. Highway 89 a scenic path through Utah’s past

U.S. 89 remains a vital link for Utah residents, for it leads to many of the state’s best-known scenic attractions and serves as Main Street for numerous small towns.

Tens of thousands crowd New York streets for climate march

An international day of action on climate change brought tens of thousands onto the streets of New York City on Sunday, with organizers predicting the biggest protest on the issue in five years.

Alligator causes scare in Minnesota

A 2-foot-long alligator caused a scare — and then a laugh — in Stearns County this week.

Roberson: Nevada Democratic leaders incompetent

In a blunt swipe at the opposition, state Senate Minority Leader Michael Roberson contends Republicans deserve to win majority rule of the upper house in the Nov. 4 election because Democratic leaders are “incompetent,” which they showed during a special session to approve a deal for Tesla to build a $5 billion battery factory in Northern Nevada.

New fall TV schedule gives ‘deja vu’ feeling

A handful of new fall series are likable or even promising, but almost everything feels like something you’ve seen before.

NLV library branch moving to City Hall

North Las Vegas’ main library is shutting its doors Friday in preparation for its move down the street into a smaller space.

Las Vegas cop behind controversial killing now influential union leader

In other cities, an officer who kills an unarmed man under suspicious circumstances and accused of lying to cover his tracks might be prosecuted. In Las Vegas, Bryan Yant kept his job. And now he’s taken on a role that will make him more influential at Metro.

 
California authorities catch 4 of 5 jail escapees

Four of five inmates have been recaptured a day after their escape from a central California jail, authorities said. The fifth man remained at large.

Vegas goal: Keep teen pregnancy program alive

Supporters called Thursday to keep alive and expand a program that works to reduce teen pregnancy rates among African-American girls in Southern Nevada.

 
Turkey won’t give ISIS hostage release details

The Turkish government won’t reveal details of a covert operation that ensured the release of 49 people held hostage by the Islamic State group, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday.

Cougars get UNLV on the run

The Houston Cougars did their part in the second half to turn a competitive football game into a 47-14 rout of the Rebels at TDECU Stadium, a passing team that gained 399 yards on the ground.

Henderson jewelry store robbed

Two men robbed a Henderson store of cash and jewelry Saturday night, Henderson police said.

Tesla deal sparks development rush to Reno area

Word that Tesla Motors is taking up residency in Northern Nevada has companies around the world doing a double-take of the Reno-Sparks area and inquiring about what the Silver State has to offer, an economic development official said.

Mayweather in another tipping tiff

Former concierge Cindy Joseph of Sun City Anthem found herself in a delicate tipping predicament involving boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Atlantic City looks to define its gaming future

The city’s oldest hotel-casino — the first U.S. gaming hall ever licensed outside of Nevada — was in disrepair. The aging resort was bleeding money. Management of the 1920s-era art deco building was troubled. Customers were fleeing to other Boardwalk properties.

Musical acts bare their souls at iHeart

Much like its host city, the two-day iHeart Radio Music Festival is posited on willful overindulgence, a belt-loosening buffet of music, sales pitches, promotional opportunities and intramural back slapping, with Friday’s concert at the MGM Grand Garden spanning four-and-a-half hours and 11 performances.

Exec relishes chance to help lead brand-new retail project

Andrew Ciarrocchi was enjoying life in Seattle, but he couldn’t forgo the chance to create a premiere retail destination. So he moved to Las Vegas in March as senior general manager for Downtown Summerlin, a 1.6 million-square-foot shopping complex near Sahara Avenue and the 215 Beltway.

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