New funding strategy proposed for soccer stadium

The private developer team pitching a publicly subsidized soccer stadium is talking with Las Vegas City Council members behind the scenes about a revised funding plan to reduce the city’s financial risk.

Oregon man claims Costco security broke his leg, sues

An Oregon man has sued Costco for $670,000, claiming store security detained him and broke his leg after he refused to show his receipt when exiting the building.

Devante’s Diary: Texas trip a disappointment on the field

UNLV went down to my hometown to play the University of Houston last Saturday and we all wish we could have played better, especially the guys from Texas.

Think pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness month

Numerous activities and tie-ins are planned in observance of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is aimed at raising understanding and money for breast cancer research and treatment.

One injured in Mesquite plastic plant explosion

A man was flown to University Medical Center in Las Vegas after he was burned in a fire at a Mesquite plastics plant Wednesday morning, the Mesquite Fire Department said.

 
Suspect captured in case of missing UVa student

A man charged in the disappearance of a University of Virginia student was captured in Texas on Wednesday, a day after police announced they had probable cause to arrest him.

Vegas prostitute with 250-plus run-ins with law indicted

A woman considered to be one of the top 50 offenders with the Metropolitan Police Department’s vice unit was indicted by a Clark County grand jury Wednesday on a felony larceny charge.

In rural Pennsylvania, heroin easier to get than wine

Young people in rural Pennsylvania can buy heroin more easily than a bottle of wine and getting high with the opiate can be cheaper than buying a six pack of beer, according to an investigative report released on Tuesday.

Couple accused of defrauding construction company

A Las Vegas husband and wife were indicted Wednesday in connection with a six-year-long workers compensation fraud scheme that prosecutors said netted more than a half million dollars.

ESPN suspends analyst Simmons 3 weeks for Goodell rant

ESPN has suspended Bill Simmons for three weeks after he repeatedly called NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell a liar during a profane tirade on a podcast.

Obama under fire for ‘latte salute’ stunt

President Obama’s etiquette is under fire again after the president saluted two Marines while holding a cup of coffee.

 
No charges filed against police officers in Walmart shooting

An Ohio grand jury on Wednesday decided not to press charges against two police officers who fatally shot a man while he held a pellet gun at a Dayton-area Walmart in August, prosecutors said.

Bill Cosby vows to make TV nicer again

Bill Cosby, 77, wants to see nicer and smarter older people on TV like him and his wife’s 92-year-old mother.

Desk cleaning leads to drive down memory lane

I was not looking forward to the task. Clearing out your desk is not a pleasant chore. It’s the fall version of spring cleaning.

The Dish: News you can eat and drink this week

A new restaurant opens at the Downtown Container Park, the Downtown 3rd Farmers Market celebrates harvest and The Cosmo hosts an internationl beer fest among this weekend’s events.

Las Vegas urologist case goes to federal jury

A federal jury began deliberating the fate Wednesday of a longtime Las Vegas urologist accused of reusing needle guides meant for single use during prostate procedures.

Sex education proposals surprise CCSD parents

A drove of concerned parents descended on the Clark County School Board Monday to express their astonishment at the sex education material being considered for Clark County public schools that would expose students to a lot more a lot earlier.

Threat to leak Emma Watson nude photos exposed as hoax

An online threat to release nude photos of British actress Emma Watson after she launched a gender equality campaign at the United Nations was revealed on Wednesday to be a hoax – and probably by a hoax group.

View editorial cartoon, Oct. 2-8, 2014

View editorial cartoon, Oct. 2-8, 2014, by F. Andrew Taylor, View staff writer

 
Protests reignite in Ferguson after fire destroys teen’s memorial

Five people were arrested and two police officers injured in renewed violence overnight on the streets of Ferguson, Missouri, sparked by a fire that destroyed a shrine to a black teenager killed by a police officer last month.

Union alleges Allegiant Air pilots leaving at accelerated rates

The union that represents pilots of Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air say pilots are leaving the airline at accelerated rates to work for companies that are offering higher pay and benefits.

September 2014
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
2930  
MOST READ