Nevada lawyer gave us attorney news conferences

Monday was the 25th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that gave attorneys across the country the ability to comment on cases outside the courtroom — and criticize the government.

Tourism officials to spend $200,000 on six Nevada events

The Nevada Division of Tourism will spend $200,000 to sponsor six events — four in Northern Nevada and two in Southern Nevada — to generate tourism in the state.

City of Reno to settle excessive force lawsuit

The city of Reno has agreed to pay nearly $23,000 to settle an excessive force lawsuit against an officer accused of assaulting a man during a traffic stop.

Arizona man pleads guilty to federal charges stemming from Oregon standoff

An Arizona tattoo artist pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges in the Oregon’s ranching standoff case. Brian Cavalier, a bodyguard for standoff leader Ammon Bundy and his father Cliven Bundy, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and possessing a gun in a federal facility. Cavalier admitted in federal court in Portland that he conspired with others to impede Interior Department employees from doing their jobs at the refuge near Burns.

$1K reward offered for information resulting in arrest of suspected vandal

The Bureau of Land Management is offering a $1,000 reward for information resulting in the arrest of the party responsible for breaking a glass window and door, damaging siding, and overturning a temporary restroom at Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area on the June 13.

NRA super PAC sets sights on Nevada

A National Rifle Association super PAC launched its first advertising campaign in the presidential race Wednesday, and Nevada is in its crosshairs.

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.

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