Adult son donating his kidney to sick dad for Father’s Day

Nick Kaczorowski is putting your Father’s Day gift to shame. He is giving the gift of life in the form of a kidney donation to his father. His 55-year-old father, Lance, has end-stage renal disease, and in November, learned his kidney function had completely shut down.

See arches, spectacular scenery at Natural Bridges National Monument

Getting to Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, takes a little more time and trouble than some weekend jaunts, but the rewards are also a little bigger. You’ll not only see three of the nation’s most impressive natural bridges, but on the way there, you will see some more of the Southwest’s most spectacular scenery.

More fascinating figures from EDC

How many confetti blowers would you say it takes to drizzle 18,000 pounds of shredded party preciption on legions of EDM lovers at EDC? Find out the answer to that and a bunch of other fascinating festival-related figures. We already shared the breakdown of the number of EDC attendees from each state with you, and now we have some more fascinating festival-related figures.

Siegel Group acquires Arizona property for $8.3 million

The Siegel Group Nevada Inc., a real estate investment and management company founded by Stephen Siegel, recently acquired a 483-unit extended-stay property in Arizona previously operated under the Legacy Suites brand for $8.3 million.

New inlay procedure found to help restore up-close vision

The newest innovation to hit ophthalmology is something that photographers have known for a long time: Decreasing the aperture (opening) of the lens creates a deeper depth of field. So it’s fitting that the new method for helping people see a better variety of distances was named Kamra.

 
2 men plead not guilty in plan to behead Mass. police officers

Two New England men pleaded not guilty in federal court in Boston on Friday to charges they plotted to help the militant group Islamic State by beheading Massachusetts police officers.

Tyson earns spot in Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame

Whether it’s baring his soul in a one-man play, being a superhero in a cartoon or acting in movies, former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson has expanded his appeal beyond his boxing days. Tonight he’ll be inducted into the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame.

‘Inside Out’ just may blow your mind

It’s only the second original movie from Disney/Pixar since 2009’s “Up” as the company found itself stuck in a rash of sequels. The wait, though, was certainly worth it.

 
Comcast founder Ralph Roberts dies at 95

Comcast Corp, founder and prominent cable industry executive Ralph Roberts died on Thursday at the age of 95, the company said.

12 gift ideas for celebrating Dad on Father’s Day

Although no gift-giving list can cover all types of men, we think this one can generate enough ideas to get you a solid Father’s day present that shows your real appreciation for your honey.

 
Jon Stewart skips jokes on ‘Daily Show’ after S.C. shootings

Jon Stewart dropped any pretense of humor at the beginning of the “Daily Show” on Thursday night, choosing instead to open his episode by addressing the tragic Charleston shootings with a solemn, critical monologue.

Little Big Town’s Vegas show postponed

Bummer news, y’all. Little Big Town, originally due to touch down in Las Vegas next weekend, has sent word that it’s had to the pull the wheels back up on the tour until the end of July. The band will return in December.

 
Colo. theater shooting survivor to testify as prosecution wraps up

After eight weeks and more than 200 witnesses, prosecutors in Colorado’s movie massacre trial will wrap up their case against gunman James Holmes on Friday with heart rending testimony from the mother of his youngest victim.

Car on fire on I-15 near Sloan

A car fire on northbound Interstate 15 near Sloan is blocking a left lane, according to the Regional Transportation Commission.

Rollover crash on I-15 near Sloan blocking 1 lane

A single-vehicle rollover crash on northbound Interstate 15 near Sloan is blocking a left lane Friday morning, the Nevada Highway Patrol said.

 
New York prison escapees added to most-wanted list

Authorities searching for two convicted murderers who broke out of a maximum-security prison in upstate New York are “geared up for the long haul,” New York State Police Maj. Charles Guess said Friday.

 
Detroit mom to plead guilty to killing 2 children found in freezer

A Detroit woman told a judge on Friday she wants to plead guilty to torturing and murdering two of her children who were found in a freezer in March, charges that would result in a sentence of life in prison without parole.

Permit-less public street shutdown has penalties

We exited the 215 Beltway onto West Cheyenne Avenue with the expectation of moving into the right lane, heading east. That’s the lane used to bypass most traffic lights; the lane that allows vehicles steady movement. Big mistake. Orange road cones blocked off the entire right lane for as far as the eye could see.

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