Las Vegas man pleads guilty to threatening President Obama

A Las Vegas man who may be linked to the federal investigation involving rancher Cliven Bundy pleaded guilty Wednesday to threatening the life of President Barack Obama and other government officials.

Zika virus causes birth defects, CDC confirms

Confirming the worst fears of many pregnant women in the United States and Latin America, U.S. health officials said Wednesday there is no longer any doubt the Zika virus causes babies to be born with abnormally small heads and other severe brain defects.

Something unique is always baking at Great Harvest Bread Co.

Some days you feel like honey whole wheat, while other days call for caramel apple crumble. Perhaps it’s a spinach feta day, or even time for chocolate brownie bread. They can all be had — on different days of the week — at Great Harvest Bread Co.

Literature inspires lattes at Bad Owl Coffee

It didn’t take long for Bad Owl Coffee to cast its spell on the Henderson community. From its Platform 9¾ entrance to the spell-written tables, walking in the doors is like leaving the warm Las Vegas sun for a darkened, whimsical cafe in Hogwarts.

Downtown favorite Casa Don Juan brings authentic Mexican fare to west side

A longtime downtown staple of the Mexican dining scene can also be found on the west side. Casa Don Juan, a favorite at 1204 S. Main St., also has a Summerlin-area location at 1780 N. Buffalo Drive, offering authentic south-of-the-border fare.

Job growth helps push down Nevada’s unemployment rate in March

Spiking job growth helped push Nevada’s unemployment down in March. The state’s jobless rate came in at 5.8 percent, down from 5.9 percent in February and 6.9 percent in March 2015, the state Employment, Training and Rehabilitation Department reported Wednesday.

Vegas-based ‘Tanked’ stars look ahead to 100th episode

Like most couples on the verge of a milestone, Wayde King and Brett Raymer have their share of disagreements. But as the brothers-in-law, co-workers and co-stars await the 100th episode of the Las Vegas-based “Tanked,” you could say they complete each other.

 
Woman used Periscope to live stream alleged rape of 17-year-old friend

An 18-year-old woman who used a social media app to livestream the alleged rape of her 17-year-old friend was indicted along with another man by a grand jury on several charges including rape and kidnapping.

Counter-terrorism group keeps close eye on houses of worship

You might think that any of the glitzy Strip casinos, McCarran International Airport, Hoover Dam, or major overpasses such as the Mike O’Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, which spreads across the Colorado River and bypasses the dam, would stand out as being among the most vulnerable sites for a terrorist attack. But there’s another sector that may be even more susceptible: houses of worship.

Northshore Road great to visit in springtime

One of the better blessings of life in Southern Nevada is the ease of accessing Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The area’s one big drawback is its low elevation and lack of shade, meaning that daytime temperatures become unpleasant by late spring. So the ideal time to go there is in the next few weeks, especially if you wish to hike one of the trails, have a picnic, or catch the last of the wildflowers.

Gambling only short-term fix for cash-starved states, study says

Gambling provides only a short-term fix for U.S. states looking to boost revenue without having to turn to politically unpopular tax hikes on income and sales, according to a public policy research group’s study.

View’s April 14, 2016, caption contest

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