Californian accused in Reno teen slaying

An 18-year-old California man has been returned to Nevada to face charges in the July killing of a Reno teenager.

Man faces murder charge in North Las Vegas shooting

A man was arrested Thursday in connection with Tuesday’s fatal shooting of 18-year-old Roland Pleasant, according to North Las Vegas police.

Obama tells Las Vegan’s story to illustrate need for immigration reform

Astrid Silva, a local immigration activist, was singled out Thursday by President Barack Obama who told her story during a televised speech to illustrate the predicament faced by children of undocumented immigrants. Silva, a DREAMer, said her story is not unique.

New Chinese visa rules expected to boost tourism in US

A rule change allowing Chinese visitors to return to the U.S. multiple times over a 10-year period is being hailed as a boon to American tourism, with the federal government predicting the economic impact could be $85 billion by 2021.

UMC would treat president if needed

In addition to local airport, police and fire personnel on high alert for Friday’s presidential arrival in Las Vegas, staff at University Medical Center will be keenly aware of the visit because the hospital is designated as the facility for treating Barack Obama if he requires medical care during his stay in Southern Nevada.

How local NASCAR drivers fared

How the Las Vegas drivers performed in the top two NASCAR series.

Bills will host Jets Monday night … in Detroit

The game between the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets scheduled for Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y., will be played Monday night in Detroit, the NFL announced Thursday night.

 
Obama’s immigration plan outlined ahead of Las Vegas trip

President Barack Obama imposed the most sweeping immigration reform in a generation on Thursday, easing the threat of deportation for about 4.7 million undocumented immigrants and setting up a clash with Republicans.

 
Colo. husband had map marking spot of wife’s death

A suburban Denver man charged with pushing his wife to her death off a cliff in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park could not explain to investigators why he had a park map with an “X” drawn at the spot where she fell.

Police: Overnight shootings leave 1 wounded

Two separate overnight shootings that sent one to the hospital were being investigated by Las Vegas police, the department said on Thursday.

Jay Leno gives wounded vet new sports car

To say thank you to Cpl. Laberge for his service, Leno decided to gift a wounded veteran with something that he knew he would enjoy: a brand new Dodge Hellcat.

Pot Liquor C.A.S. not all about smoke

The C.A.S. in Pot Liquor C.A.S. stands for Contemporary American Smokehouse, and in that context, the restaurant serves just what you’d expect: ribs, smoked chicken, pulled pork and brisket. But …

Oleta Adams circles back to cabaret roots

Singer-pianist Oleta Adams has two career-defining songs, but you will only hear one of them this weekend.

Nike pulls tribute shoe plan after Iverson protest

Nike is pulling back on plans for a shoe that sneakily honors Allen Iverson after the former NBA superstar questioned whether the company could use his old number and team colors while he’s endorsed by rival Reebok.

Nevada legislative leaders seek more education funding

Nevada Senate Majority Leader Michael Roberson and outgoing Assembly Speaker Marilyn Kirkpatrick agreed Thursday that the Legislature must approve more funding for education and reform the tax system to find new revenue for schools.

Nevada’s $1.3B incentive package for Tesla formally approved

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development board on Thursday formally approved the state’s $1.3 billion incentive package for Tesla Motors to build its 5.8 million-square-foot electric battery gigafactory in Northern Nevada.

Clark County fire chief leaving for California post

The chief of the Clark County Fire Department is moving to California to head the Pasadena Fire Department, Clark County announced Thursday.

President’s trip to Las Vegas will affect traffic, flights

When President Obama arrives Friday at McCarran International Airport, traffic will grind to a halt, both at the airport and on streets along the route to Del Sol High School.

Father of infant who died faces murder charge

The father of a 7-month-old baby who died this week was arrested Thursday on a first-degree murder charge, Las Vegas police said.

Stanford’s Nastic will test Rebels inside

Stefan Nastic and the Cardinal — like the Rebels — have started the year 2-0. While the Rebels have survived a pair of last-second shots for two narrow home victories, Stanford has handled South Dakota State and Wofford with relative ease.

UFC, country music officials vie for ‘first’ at new arena

UFC President Dana White would love the hometown Ultimate Fighting Championship to christen the new 20,000-seat arena under construction behind New York-New York on the Strip with a fight event in spring 2016. But White and UFC face competition.

Report: Nuclear testing remnants remain radioactive

Radioactive remnants from decades of nuclear bomb tests remain mostly in underground detonation sites at the Nevada National Security Site. That was the upshot of the annual environmental monitoring report presented Wednesday night by Department of Energy staff and contractors to a citizens panel known as the Nevada Site Specific Advisory Board.

NAACP lashes out at new Nevada Assembly speaker

The Reno-Sparks NAACP is asking the Nevada State Assembly Republican Caucus to reconsider its recent unanimous election of Assemblyman Ira Hansen, R-Sparks, as speaker after questionable comments attributed to him were reported by a Reno newspaper.

JLaw acts her keister off in ‘Mockingjay’

There’s a noticeable lack of action, but the bleak “Hunger Games” sequel is as every bit as good as could be expected, considering it’s only telling half a story.