‘Frozen’ to replace Maelstrom ride at Disney’s Epcot

Walt Disney Co is adding a new attraction based on the movie “Frozen” to its Epcot theme park in Orlando, Florida, the media company’s latest move to capitalize on the popularity of the blockbuster animated film.

It’s a sweet summer ending

The public is invited to enjoy free ice cream and fun for the whole family, friends and well-behaved, leashed pets at the annual Sunny 106.5 Ice Cream Sunday at the Providence master-planned community on Sept. 28. Coincidentally the day also is National Good Neighbor Day, a celebration of community kindness and togetherness.

Get a taste of the islands by cooking Hawaiian style

If you think Hawaiian cuisine is limited to Spam, Spam and more Spam, you’d be sadly mistaken. This is a culinary tradition that has borrowed from many others as it evolved over more than 150 years.

Reno Air Races welcomes drones

A new kind of aircraft is competing for the first time at this week’s National Championship Air Races in Reno: drones.

Man killed in Las Vegas shooting identified

A man who was shot dead in the central valley on Thursday evening was identified by the Clark County coroner’s office on Saturday as DeAngelo Williams, 28, of Las Vegas.

Bicyclist hit, killed by car in NLV

North Las Vegas police responded to a fatal auto-bicyclist accident Saturday morning.

Las Vegas man indicted in drug deal slaying

A 21-year-old Las Vegas man was indicted Friday in connectin with fatal shooting that occurred more than a year ago.

UNLV students win Victoria’s Secret contest

University of Nevada, Las Vegas students organized a social media voting drive and won the Victoria’s Secret Pink Nation “Craziest Campus Showdown” earlier this week.

Prank call DJ apologizes to family of royal nurse who killed self

An Australian DJ who hoaxed a London hospital treating Prince William’s wife Kate made an emotional apology on Friday to the family of the nurse who killed herself days after she answered the prank call.

Clark County zoom schools lag in state rankings

Among the most highly scrutinized Clark County School District star ratings were for a handful of “zoom” schools, which have completed their first year of a $39.4 million experiment to revitalize struggling campuses. But not one of the 14 zoom schools improved their standings, according to the Nevada Department of Education.

Hawks apologize in open letter after racial remarks

The Atlanta Hawks have released an open letter of apology to the team, fans and city of Atlanta, saying the organization “did not do the right thing” to correct racially inflammatory words and innuendos.

 
Transgender girl crowned homecoming princess

Scarlett Lenh received the majority of the votes from her junior class at Sand Creek High School, besting three biological girls for the honor. Lenh, biologically a boy, was born Andy Lenh. She was bestowed the honor during Friday night’s football game in Colorado Springs.

Man sent to Arizona prison 17 years after slaying

Sentence was imposed in Kingman, Ariz., on Friday for a man who drove from Vilas, N.C., to Arizona in June to confess that he killed a woman in Bullhead City 17 years ago.

 
Vikings’ Peterson released from jail on $15,000 bond

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was booked and released from a Texas jail early Saturday on a charge alleging that he spanked one of his sons with a wooden switch.

Dignity Health on track to expand its presence in valley

Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican Hospital is growing. It broke ground this year on an expansion to its Siena campus, 3001 St. Rose Parkway. The 328,078-square-foot campus opened in 2000 and currently has 230 beds. The expansion will add 107 new private beds.

Sen. Gillibrand’s credibility gap

“If he lied, then he has to step down,” Democratic New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said this week as she jumped in with both feet in the Ray Rice domestic abuse case.

Student’s school project turned nonprofit aims to save police lives

A charity that provides medical kits to help prevent injured police officers from bleeding to death began with a high-school English project that was sparked by a northwest Louisiana policeman’s fatal shooting.

Former Wynn manager indicted in slot scheme

A former Wynn slot manager accused of falsifying jackpot tax information and pocketing more than $300,000 was indicted Friday by a Clark County grand jury.

France doesn’t want Netflix

Netflix is tapping into six new markets Monday hoping to gain a big subscriber base around Europe, but is facing a frosty welcome in France. Well-established French competitors are trying to head off a Netflix wave, the government wants oversight and the cinema industry wants Netflix to invest heavily in French productions.

Omelet House owner honored with key to Las Vegas

Kevin Mills has been serving bigwigs in his Las Vegas restaurant since the 1970s. But on Friday, it was his turn to take the spotlight.

Man in SWAT custody in northwest valley

An armed man in the northwest valley was in custody Saturday morning after a six-hour negotiation with a SWAT team, Las Vegas police said.

I-15 traffic smooths overnight

Traffic on Interstate 15, north of Las Vegas, flowed smoothly after reopening, Nevada Highway Patrol said on Saturday morning.

Nevada Guard MPs head for Afghanistan

Thirty members of the 72nd Military Police Company are beginning a nine-month journey that will take them to a New Jersey military base for training before tackling a crucial mission in Afghanistan.

Relics to Relish: Antiques continue to gain in popularity

Putting a patina on your home décor isn’t difficult. Adding antiques to your style, whether it is modern or minimalist can add flair and warmth to any room. Antiques continue to be a hot decorating trend for many reasons.

Cut back flowers to keep garlic chives in check

Is it a weed or a garden plant? Garlic chives are among those plants — paulownia tree, Jerusalem artichoke, mint and anise hyssop are others — that can parade under either guise.

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