Allegiant Air parent sees 12 percent jump in second-quarter profit

Allegiant Travel Co., the parent company of Allegiant Air, on Friday reported increased earnings during the second quarter, primarily driven by operating 342 routes compared with 271 during the same time last year.

Transit agency gets $13.3M grant for new buses in Las Vegas

The White House on Friday awarded a $13.3 million grant that will largely pay for a fleet of cleaner-fuel buses operated by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada.

Man who killed family, self had record of domestic abuse

Out-of-state police records suggest Jason Dej-Oudom had a decade-long history of abusing his wife and kids before he killed them and himself in Las Vegas in June.

Community groups taking lead role under new HIV testing law

Less than a year after state legislation loosened HIV testing restrictions, Southern Nevada community organizations are assuming new roles, working with health officials to offer preliminary testing.

‘Fights of the Night’ take toll on UFC champion Robbie Lawler

UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler is on one of the most entertaining runs in MMA history. He would love for that to come to an end — but not with a loss — when he defends his title against Tyron Woodley at UFC 201.

Stocks close mostly higher, helped by technology, oil

Stocks ended slightly higher on Friday, helped by better-than-expected quarterly results from Google’s parent Alphabet and retailer Amazon and a modest recovery in oil prices.

Las Vegas 51s offense stuck in second-half slump

The 51s have lost eight of their past 12 games and have struggled mightily with runners in scoring position. Las Vegas returns to Cashman Field on Saturday for a four-game series against El Paso.

Carl Frampton-Leo Santa Cruz fight headlines Showtime card

Carl Frampton, a unified 122-pound titlist, is moving up one weight class to fight WBA featherweight champion Leo Santa Cruz on Saturday in a Showtime-televised main event in Brooklyn, New York.

 
200 firefighters battle fire threatening homes north of Reno

More than 200 firefighters are battling the largest of a series of lightning-sparked fires north of Reno that are threatening dozens of homes and prompted some voluntary evacuations.

Nevada casinos end 2016 fiscal year with $11.1 billion gaming win

Nevada casinos posted a strong 6.8 percent gaming win in June, helping the state’s major industry eke out a tiny 0.66 percent gain for the fiscal year that ended June 30, the state Gaming Control Board reported Friday.

Park Place Infiniti welcomes longtime auto executive as new GM

Park Place Infiniti has hired longtime auto dealership executive Rob Schweizer as its new general manager. Schweizer comes to Las Vegas with more than 14 years of experience with the Dallas-based Park Place brand.

Judge dismisses 28 claims to late pop star Prince’s estate

A Minnesota judge dismissed claims from 28 would-be heirs to the estate of the late pop star Prince, further solidifying the inheritance claims of the performer’s six surviving siblings.

 
Florida reports first local transmission of Zika virus in US

Florida’s governor on Friday reported the first evidence of local Zika virus transmission in the continental United States, saying testing of four residents showed they were likely infected by mosquito bites.

Las Vegas clergy balance security with welcoming environment

The terrorist attack on a French church and murder of a priest renewed a central conflict just about every house of worship faces sooner or later: how to provide security while remaining welcoming.

 
6 state employees face charges in Flint water crisis

The Michigan attorney general’s office on Friday charged six state employees with misconduct in office and other crimes stemming from the lead-contaminated water crisis in Flint.

Touring production of ‘Sound of Music’ ‘not at all’ like the movie

You may think you know “The Sound of Music.” Doesn’t everyone? But “the movie is not at all the show,” observes director Jack O’Brien, who brings a new touring production of the musical to The Smith Center for a 16-performance run.

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