Louisiana theater shooter thanked SC church attacker in journals

The man who killed two moviegoers and wounded nine in a Louisiana theater shooting last summer left behind notebooks in which he ranted against the United States and thanked Dylann Roof, the man accused of a church shooting in South Carolina, according to records released on Wednesday.

Report: Rousey return at UFC 200 no longer part of the script

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey making her return to the cage as part of a historic night for the organization at UFC 200 in the new arena on the Las Vegas strip was a perfect scenario.

Clark County’s popularity in TV, films grows

If it seems like the Strip is appearing in more and more movies, television shows and commercials, that’s because it is. Clark County issued a record number of film permits for the third year in a row.

UNLV unveils plan to promote final presidential debate

UNLV has unveiled a plan to promote the school’s role as host of this year’s final presidential debate, an event that will catapult Las Vegas into the national spotlight weeks ahead of November’s general election.

Smoke’s brings poutine to Pawn Plaza

Inside Smoke’s Poutinerie, the Quote of the Day reads, “You’ll think you’ve died and gone to Canada.”

 
5th teen charged as adult in alleged gang rape at NY playground

A fifth teenager has been charged as an adult in connection with a woman’s alleged gang rape in a Brooklyn playground, and police are not looking for any more suspects.

A La Carte: Dining events and news for Jan. 14-20, 2016

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf introduced its winter lineup of beverages Jan. 4 and is planning to celebrate with an open house from 2 to 6 p.m. Jan. 14.

Al Jazeera America to shut down in April

Al Jazeera America will shut down in April, sources at the company confirmed to CNNMoney.

Bye-bye Blackbird: Downtown Las Vegas art studio closing this month

Before Blackbird Studios, 1551 S. Commerce St., opened in 2010, when the walls were still being painted and the first show was being hung, someone stencil painted “Blackbird Studios your days are numbered” in front of the door, like a graffiti doormat.

East Valley Community Events Calendar, Jan. 14-20, 2016

Stars and Stardust — Sidewalk Astronomy in the Neon Boneyard:The third annual event is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd.

Henderson-area Community Events Calendar, Jan. 14-20, 2016

The third annual event is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North, in partnership with the Las Vegas Astronomical Society.

Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV ID’d

A man killed in a motorcycle-SUV crash Tuesday afternoon has been identified by the Clark County coroner.

Summerlin Area Community Events Calendar, Jan. 14-20, 2016

OV Nation, a new generation of Opportunity Village supporters, is set to host a membership drive mixer from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 14 at Born and Raised, 7260 S. Cimarron Road.

Southwest-area Community Events Calendar for Jan. 14-20, 2016

“Middletown,” the play by Will Eno, to be directed by Ela Rose, is set to be performed at 8 p.m. Jan. 15 and 16, 21-23 and 28-30 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 17, 23, 24 and 31 on the main stage at Las Vegas Little Theatre.

 
3 dead, several injured in French Alps avalanche

At least three people were killed and more were gravely injured when an avalanche hit a school group and other skiers on a closed slope in the French Alps on Wednesday, the interior ministry said.

Man arrested in Florida after sending selfie to police

An Ohio man wanted for drunk driving who sent police a more flattering photo of himself because he did not like his mug shot has been arrested in Florida, police said.

Here are the next steps for the Los Angeles Rams

It’s official: The Rams are leaving St. Louis and going back to Los Angeles, and there’s a chance the San Diego Chargers will be right behind them. There definitely will be NFL action in the City of Angels for the first time in 21 years. But what’s next?

Henderson, Reno, Vegas among U.S. most-active cities

Nevada had three of the top 20 cities in WalletHub’s 2016’s Best and Worst Cities for an Active Lifestyle report, with Henderson at No. 9, Reno at 13 and Las Vegas at 16. North Las Vegas showed up at 96.

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf offers winter beverages for $2

To introduce the company’s winter beverages, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will have an open house from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday at participating locations.

 
Subject of ‘Making a Murderer’ wants prison release during appeal

Steven Avery, the subject of the popular Netflix documentary series “Making a Murderer,” wants to be released from prison while the Wisconsin Court of Appeals considers his latest challenge to his 2007 murder conviction.

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