Haggen moving into some Vons, Albertsons stores

Haggen supermarkets are moving into Southern Nevada June 9, in place of select Albertsons and Vons stores. They will start in Boulder City and Henderson before moving to Las Vegas shortly thereafter.

Metro shoots dog after attack on person

Las Vegas police shot a dog in the east valley Thursday after they say two dogs attacked someone.

Commey wants to add to Ghana’s boxing tradition

Richard Commey, a lightweight boxer from Ghana, takes on Bahodir Mamadjonov in the 10-round main event at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center on Friday.

Gentlemen, start your grills for a holiday weekend of racing on TV

The 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 will be shown at 9 a.m. Sunday on ABC (13), giving race fans plenty of time to flip a few burgers on the grill before settling in for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at 3 p.m. on Fox (5).

 
Boy Scouts president calls for end to banning gay leaders

Boy Scouts of America President Robert Gates said on Thursday the group’s ban on adult gay leaders needs to end, taking a step toward dismantling a policy that has caused deep rifts in the 105-year-old organization.

 
College golfer turns down $10K after making hole-in-one

Boston College golfer turned down a $10,000 cash prize Monday for making a hole-in-one at a golf tournament in Wyoming, R.I. so he wouldn’t lose his amateur status.

Gov. Sandoval signs bill allowing slot machines with skill factor

A bill backed by the Nevada gaming equipment industry was signed Thursday by Gov. Brian Sandoval and will allow state gaming regulators to adopt rules where slot machines can add a skill-based, arcade-style element to the game.

UNLV falls to Air Force in 15 innings, ends season with 25-31 record

UNLV’s season ended Thursday with a 4-3, 15-inning loss to Air Force in a losers’ bracket game of the Mountain West baseball tournament in Reno. The loss ended the Rebels’ season at 25-31, their first losing record since going 26-31 in 2012.

The PENTA Building Group boosts Nevada work force

The PENTA Building Group, a locally based company with more than 160 workers in four states, has added 16 people to its Southern Nevada work force of 113.

Killing of pregnant teen highlights femicides in Argentina

The discovery of a pregnant schoolgirl’s body under the patio of her boyfriend’s family home in northeast Argentina has led local rights groups to condemn her killing as a femicide, shining a spotlight on an invisible scourge in the South American nation.

Ex-cop avoids prison term in HOA scheme

Federal prosecutors wanted retired Las Vegas police Capt. Frank Sutton to spend a year in prison for his role in the scheme to take over and defraud Las Vegas-area homeowners associations.

How much to tip when traveling the world

To tip or not to tip? That is the question. Tipping in the U.S. is fairly black and white, but the rules get complicated — and incredibly varied — when traveling abroad. If you don’t know the guidelines, you’re likely either throwing away money or overlooking the people who rely on your tip as part of their income.

Man gets naked in airport over overbooked flight

After he learned a flight to Jamaica was overbooked, a man at Charlotta Douglas International Airport stripped naked and stood still for nearly 40 minutes before he was escorted out.

David Letterman is basically in love with Peyton Manning

Late-night host David Letterman only appeared starstruck by Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning during Wednesday’s series finale for the “Late Show With David Letterman.”

Company led by exec seeking Las Vegas NHL franchise wins tax incentives

Fidelity National Financial Ventures, which expects to relocate its corporate headquarters from Jacksonville, Fla., to Las Vegas in the next few months, won unanimous support for tax incentives Thursday from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

 
911 call from NYC couple attacked by bikers released

The couple attacked by a swarm of bikers in New York City in September 2013 took to the stand this week with emotional testimony against two men charged in the incident.

Exploring figures — and life — in three dimensions

“Solo Chic,” a retrospective of artist C.A. Traen’s work in figurative ceramic sculpture, runs until July 13 at the Las Vegas City Hall Grand Gallery, with pieces that explore imperfect beauty, the Day of the Dead, the definition of “beauty” and the role of women in today’s world.

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