Software issue causes delays at Los Angeles airport

Planes arriving and departing Los Angeles International Airport were delayed on Thursday after a problem with air-traffic control software briefly halted all flights, according to U.S. and local air traffic officials.

The Who marks 50 as the endless wire continues

The iconic act’s qualified farewell tour visits Sunday, but the band’s already booked for the big classic-rock Desert Trip festival in California.

14 affordable wedding gifts that won’t make you look cheap

When it comes to spending a lot on a wedding, it’s not just the bride, groom and their families who have to pony up — guests often spend a lot on weddings as well, especially if they have to fly in from out of town and pay for lodging.

Las Vegas Monorail rides will be included for ConExpo/Agg attendees

When 130,000 people arrive for the giant ConExpo-Con/Agg construction equipment trade show in March, they’ll be able to scan their convention registration badges and take unlimited rides on the Las Vegas Monorail for the duration of the show.

Boomers try to rediscover love

Many single baby boomers have made a choice to try and rediscover love, to try and start out on a new path in life with a fascinating new someone.

Zion National Park expects big crowds for holiday weekend

Zion National Park expects record crowds for Memorial Day weekend. The national park in Utah, 160 miles northeast of Las Vegas, typically sees over 71,000 visitors during Memorial Day weekend, usually the busiest weekend for the park, the National Park Service said.

‘Saved by the Bell’ actor Dustin Diamond back in jail

The actor known for playing the character “Screech” in the 1990s U.S. TV sitcom “Saved by the Bell” was back in a Wisconsin jail on Thursday, accused of violating probation after being freed last month following a conviction over a stabbing, officials said.

Nevada SPCA hosts sixth annual high tea event featuring adoptable dogs

Their tails were wagging and their coats were shiny and soft April 28 as featured pooches greeted and charmed attendees at the Animals in Wonderland Champagne & High Tea. The event, held at Siena Golf Club, benefited the Nevada SPCA no-kill animal shelter, 4800 W. Dewey Drive.

Donald Trump reaches number of delegates needed to clinch Republican nomination

Donald Trump on Thursday reached the number of delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination for president, completing an unlikely rise that has upended the political landscape and sets the stage for a bitter fall campaign.

Clark County students develop space project proposals as part of science festival event

For the last few months, students within the Clark County School District developed proposals for space-related projects to be submitted to the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program. At a May 4 program at the Desert Research Institute, students from Batterman, Vanderburg and Wright elementary schools received word they were finalists for the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education-sponsored program.

Art show takes on political theme to provide nonpartisan humor

Diane Bush is in the middle of a nearly yearlong art project that involves galleries across the valley and artists from across the country working in a variety of styles and techniques featuring a subject nearly everyone is simultaneously sick of and deeply interested in: the 2016 presidential election.

Sports betting a bright spot in gaming in April

Sports betting remains a bright spot in Nevada’s otherwise lackluster gaming win in April, with the $292.3 million wagered on basketball, hockey, baseball and other events —a record for the month, the Gaming Control Board reported Thursday.

Cirque performer, Kwak Ballet partner for summer program exploring various dance styles

Project RAGE (Reaching Above Greater Expectations) is an intensive, five-week summer dance program that teaches youths various dance styles — ballet, contemporary, hip-hop and jazz — with some musical theater thrown in for good measure. Run by Cirque du Soleil dancer Tyrell Rolle’s The Rolle Project nonprofit, it is scheduled for July 5 through Aug. 6 at the Kwak Ballet Academy, 1350 S. Jones Blvd.

 
‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ admits the ‘third one’s always the worst’

They’ve battled the villainous William Stryker, the killing machines known as Sentinels and, more often than not, each other. Now, the mutants of “X-Men: Apocalypse” are fighting their greatest enemy yet: sequelitis.

Bizarre ending sends 51s to 12-inning loss against Nashville

The 51s’ Brandon Nimmo got caught between first and second to end the game with T.J. Rivera, the PCL’s leading run producer, in the batter’s box. Las Vegas lost to the Nashville Sounds 5-3 in 12 innings at Cashman Field.

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