Page McKenney living dream come true for claiming horses

I always have been a sucker for the claiming horse that developed into a stakes winner. There is an active horse who can now add his name to that list: Page McKenney, who will make his next start Saturday in the $1.25 million Charles Town Classic.

 
Pop legend Prince, 57, dies at Minnesota home

The Associated Press is reporting that a publicist has confirmed that pop music superstar Prince has died at his home in suburban Minneapolis.

No warrant needed to get cellphone records, Nevada justices rule

Law enforcement does not need to show probable cause and get a warrant before obtaining cellphone records that show a person’s general whereabouts and phone usage, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled Thursday.

Where to listen to Prince music today

Legendary artist Prince died today at 57 of yet-unreported causes. You’re not going to be able to mourn to his music on Spotify, though, or other streaming services.

Man’s body found in Bullhead City after police pursuit

A body discovered in a wash area in Bullhead City, Arizona, on Wednesday afternoon has been identified as Joseph Francis Campbell, 45, of Morongo Valley, California.

That story about Prince and pancakes sticks around

“When I started on the Chappelle show, I was making $500 per episode. That was for working the whole week. …On the road, I went from $500 a week to $35,000 per weekend, $50,000 per weekend. In two or three weeks, I made more than I made in two seasons on ‘Chappelle’s Show.’”

Man killed in east valley shooting identified

The man shot and killed at an east Las Vegas Valley apartment Tuesday morning has been identified by the Clark County coroner.

 
Trump opposes laws regulating bathrooms for transgender people

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Thursday that transgender people should be able to use whichever bathroom they choose, voicing opposition the North Carolina law that critics says is discriminatory.

Las Vegas to hit 90 degrees again on Thursday

Las Vegas will see another 90-degree day on Thursday before winds move into the valley and temperatures cool down slightly over the weekend.

 
Desert Shores lakes, Red Rock Canyon offer escape for Summerlin-area residents

Where can you go in Las Vegas that can tease your senses into thinking you’re not in Las Vegas? That’s a no-brainer question for those who live in or near Summerlin. They benefit from being on the fringe of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, as well as near the four man-made lakes that help make up Desert Shores.

Northern Las Vegas Valley sites offer diversion from typical Sin City experience

There are various places in the Las Vegas Valley that make people wonder if they are still in the international resort destination famed for its 24/7 energy. The northwest area in particular offers a chance to go apple picking at an orchard, buy local honey from a farm, visit a bird sanctuary and fish at a nearby lake.

Far-off adventure feel to be found in Las Vegas Chinatown

In the early 1990s, Taiwanese-born immigrant James Chen made frequent trips to Las Vegas from his home in California. He loved the city but was frustrated when trying to find Chinese cuisine. In other big cities, he would simply head to Chinatown. But in Las Vegas, there wasn’t one.

Las Vegas group meets monthly to explore all aspects of Civil War

This year, the Las Vegas Civil War Round Table is marking the 150th anniversary of the War Between the States. Nevada’s input into the Civil War was mostly monetary, with its mining industry fueling the North. The conflict led to it attaining statehood (hence the nickname Battle Born), but the local group of enthusiasts claim a more fervent connection: Many had ancestors in the war.

Wetlands Park Bioblitz to have public join professionals to catalog wildlife

At the Bioblitz at Clark County Wetlands Park, citizen scientists can observe organisms, count creatures and catalog critters. The two-day event, planned for April 29 and 30, is part of the fifth annual Las Vegas Science & Technology Festival,

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