Author convinced kids still love to read

Kate DiCamillo says children’s books, and the coming of age themes they often explore, can be particularly vivid to young readers because growing up is an experience everyone has. And their memory of a favorite book can last a lifetime.

Former Studio 54 exec remembers when Prince partied in 1999

Mike Milner, longtime manager of Studio 54 when it was at the MGM Grand, experienced the luck of Las Vegas when Prince decided he wanted to do a New Year’s show to open 1999. In fact, Milner was able to talk the Purple One into doing a New Year’s Day and Jan. 2 show, too.

Owner says Pinball Hall of Fame is alive and well in Las Vegas

Tim Arnold denies reports he is looking for someone to run the place or he will close it. Instead, he is considering expanding the museum on land next door. “If we were really intent on closing this up, we wouldn’t be discussing a (new) space four times the size of this one,” he says.

Atlantic City grapples with how family-friendly it should be

On a sunny Sunday in spring, three generations and three branches of Pam Moody’s family went to have fun at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

2 officers shot, suspect dead at Walmart in Phoenix suburb

Two officers are in stable condition, with one requiring surgery, and the suspect is dead following a shooting Saturday at a Walmart in suburban Phoenix, authorities said.

Dry soil to absorb some snowmelt heading to Colorado River

Storms brought deep snow to the mountains that feed the vital Colorado River this winter and spring, but the dried-out landscape will soak up some of the runoff before it can reach the river and the 40 million people depending on it for water.

Solar plane pilot hopes to link to Silicon Valley’s spirit

The pilot of a solar-powered airplane on an around-the-world journey said Saturday that stopping in California’s Silicon Valley will help link the daring project to the pioneering spirit of the area.

Who failed to perform their duty in deadly prison shooting?

Reynaldo Ramos was attempting to break up an inmate fight when he repeatedly fired his department-issued shotgun toward brawling inmates Carlos Perez and Andrew Arevalo.

Michelle McNamara, writer and wife of Patton Oswalt, dies

Michelle McNamara, a crime writer and wife of comedian and actor Patton Oswalt, has died at her home in Los Angeles, according to Oswalt’s publicist. McNamara was 46.

Large Southern Nevada public-lands auction set for next week

The federal government on Tuesday will hold its largest local public-lands auction in 11 years, as the Bureau of Land Management puts 40 parcels totaling nearly 900 acres in southwest Las Vegas, east Las Vegas and Henderson up for sale.

Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez returns to Forum celebrated

The first time he competed at the Forum, Roman Gonzalez was just the little boxer with the perfect record and a hard nickname to pronounce. Fast forward a year later, Gonzalez returns to Inglewood still undefeated and the moniker “Chocolatito” rolls off fight fans’ tongues.

Jon Jones returns to octagon at UFC 197 — VIDEO

Jon Jones gets a chance to start writing his redemption story Saturday when he fight Ovince Saint Preux for the interim light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 197 at the MGM Grand Garden.

Subaru of Las Vegas donates to Red Rock Search and Rescue

Findlay Automotive Group’s Subaru of Las Vegas continued its strong working relationship with Red Rock Search and Rescue April 12 when the dealership provided a donation of $14,433 to the group which provides invaluable help for people in need throughout the Southwest.

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