Michael Phelps qualifies for 5th Olympics

Michael Phelps is heading back to the Olympics. Yep, it’s Olympics No. 5, making him the first male swimmer to compete in that many Summer Games.

US stocks claw back half of ground lost post-British vote

Banks and other financial companies led another broad surge in U.S. stocks Wednesday, turning the Dow Jones industrial average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 index slightly positive for the year.

Rollover crash injures 3 at Desert Inn, east of Paradise

The accident occurred at about 3:30 p.m. on Desert Inn Road just east of Paradise Road, and involved four vehicles, according to the Clark County Fire Department.

2 found dead in area burned by California wildfire; death toll at 4

Two bodies were found on Wednesday in a rural area of San Diego County left charred by a major wildfire, sheriff’s officials said, as firefighters increasingly gained control over a larger blaze that also killed two people in central California.

Las Vegas-based Diamond Resorts being sold for $2.2B

Diamond Resorts Interntional, a Las Vegas-based luxury timeshare resort company, is being sold to a private investment management company for $2.2 billion, the company announced Wednesday.

Shoppers show up really early for new Sprouts store — PHOTOS

About 215 people lined up for the 7 a.m. grand opening of Sprouts, a healthy-living grocery store that focuses heavily on produce. Some shoppers started showing up at the store as early as 5:30 a.m.

State champions for the 2015 fall season

Here is a recap of every team that won a state title during the 2015 fall sports season and will be looking to defend this upcoming season.

Business uses its prime location as marketing tool

When is an office building not entirely an office building? When it also serves as a marketing tool for a business. That’s what LV.Net, counted on when it purchased the building at 800 S. Valley View Boulevard.

Bombay Heavy uses connections, talent to open for The Killers

Bombay Heavy’s drummer Rob Whited works for The Killers. He earns a living working as a drum tech for Ronnie Vannucci, when he’s not performing those same duties for Death Cab for Cutie timekeeper Jason McGerr. It really was as easy as just asking.

 
Walmart launches 2-day shipping program to compete with Amazon Prime

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said on Wednesday it launched a free 30-day trial of ShippingPass, its two-day shipping program to all shoppers in the United States, as the world’s largest retailer looks to take on Amazon.com Inc.’s Prime subscription service.

Seasonal summer offerings bring variety to Itsy Bitsy menu

Since its debut inside the Ogden last spring, Itsy Bitsy Ramen and Whisky has amassed quite a following in downtown Las Vegas. It’s modern decor, edgy artwork, sake cocktails and overall hip vibe have been drawing diners to try its customizable ramen bowls, small plates, sushi hand rolls and rice bowls. But the desert summer’s 115-degree weather isn’t exactly hot ramen season, so a seasonal summer menu is offering some cooler items.

Pieology puts a Southwest twist on fast-casual pizza for summer

Part of the appeal of fast-casual pizzeria Pieology is that you can select your own unlimited toppings for a set price. However, through July, the eatery has a couple of recommended house pies for patrons to try: Chicken Chili Verde and Spicy Southwestern.

Dining events and news for June 30-July 6, 2016

View rounds up dining events and news from across the Las Vegas Valley, from restaurant openings to special dinners and promotions.

Matt Damon returning to Las Vegas for ‘Jason Bourne’ premiere

Matt Damon spent six weeks tearing up the Strip earlier this year while filming “Jason Bourne,” so it’s only fitting that he’s returning to the scene of his on-screen crimes for the movie’s premiere.

Body parts wash up on beach near Rio Olympics venue

Parts of a mutilated body washed up on the sands of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, police said, just yards from where beach volleyball athletes will compete in the upcoming Olympics.

 
US, Canada, Mexico promise to strengthen economic ties

Canada, the United States and Mexico on Wednesday vowed to deepen their economic ties, pushing back against anti-free-trade sentiment that has shifted political debate in the United States and Europe.