Everything you need to know about Rock in Rio

Las Vegas’ first Rock in Rio — often billed as one of the world’s largest music festivals — kicks off Friday at Sahara Avenue and the Las Vegas Strip.

 
US, Italian authorities bust cocaine ring run from NYC pizzeria

Italian and U.S. agents broke up a major cocaine trafficking network run out of a New York City pizzeria, detaining 13 Italians with links to organized crime on Thursday, police said.

BYU football making Las Vegas its second home

Brigham Young will play Arizona at Sam Boyd Stadium in 2021, and the Cougars will play in place of the Mountain West team in the Las Vegas Bowl either this year or in 2019.

 
Midwest storms, tornadoes leave 1 dead, dozen injured — VIDEO

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has declared a state of emergency in several counties after severe weather. The worst of the storms’ winds are gone. But they left a lot of damage behind.

 
Watch Shaq take a spill on live TV — VIDEO

Thanks to Shaquille O’Neal and the magic of live television, the Internet was graced with some serious slapstick humor on Wednesday.

New Air Force fighter jet gets first female pilot

The F-35 is the Air Force’s newest fighter plane, and the service says it needs some of its most experienced aviators in the cockpit of the jet.

High-tech clothing could track your health

To find out all you need to know about your body’s vital signs, all you need to do is to get dressed.

 
Kylie Jenner admits to using lip fillers — VIDEO

Seventeen-year-old reality star Kylie Jenner admits on an upcoming episode of “Keeping up with the Kardashians” that she uses temporary lip fillers to enhance her lips — so coveted by some teens they inspired a viral challenge that saw kids sucking on shot glasses to make their lips bigger.

Allegiant pilots’ union questions judge’s order on strike

The union representing Allegiant Air’s pilots is seeking clarity on a U.S. District judge’s order, questioning whether it goes too far by restricting their First Amendment right to free speech.

Coroner IDs man struck by vehicle in I-15

The pedestrian who was killed on Interstate 15 near the Russell Road exit Wednesday night has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Teacher accused of burning students not facing charges

An Oregon science teacher who is accused of using a Tesla coil to burn messages into at least eight students’ arms was arrested Wednesday.

Make way, popcorn — beer, wine coming to Las Vegas movie theaters

Las Vegas City Council members unanimously approved an ordinance Wednesday that sets out the ground rules for standalone theaters that serve beer and wine, several of which have already set up shop in Henderson and unincorporated Clark County.

Sanctions hit lawyer Glen Lerner where it hurts most

Sanctions by a federal judge in New Orleans knocked Glen Lerner off hundreds of cases involving a 2010 oil spill. The sanctions hit the heavy hitter where it hurts — no clients, no fees.

Newsmakers, May 7-13, 2015

During the annual Good Scout Luncheon March 19, the Las Vegas Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America and business and community leaders honored Jeff Shaw for his consecutive terms as president of the Las Vegas Area Council.

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