Stage version of ‘Sound of Music’ offers stronger story than movie favorite

Those who consider the Oscar-winning 1965 movie version holy writ (and/or have never seen the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical in theatrical form) may be taken aback by some of the differences between stage and screen. You may discover a few things you never knew — or noticed with this version of “Sound of Music” visiting The Smith Center.

Crash on US 95 near downtown Las Vegas cleared

A crash on northbound U.S. Highway 95 near Casino Center Drive is blocking left lanes Wednesday morning, according to the Regional Transportation Commission.

 
Pence endorses Ryan while Trump is ‘not quite there yet’

As Donald Trump holds off endorsing House Speaker Paul Ryan in Wisconsin’s Republican primary, his running mate enthusiastically endorsed Ryan on Wednesday, calling him a “longtime friend” and “strong conservative leader.”

‘Brave Like Me’ celebrates the challenges of military families

Your mom or dad isn’t home right now. They won’t be home for supper tonight, either, because they’re serving their country inthe Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard. That makes you a military kid, which means you need to be very brave.

Literary Las Vegas: Lauren jenifer Gates

Las Vegas author Lauren jenifer Gates invites readers to submit toe photos for the next edition of her book “Footography.”

 
1st US law enforcement officer charged in plot to help Islamic State

Prosecutors brought the first-ever federal terrorism charges against a law enforcement officer in the U.S., alleging Wednesday that a patrol officer with the D.C. region’s Metro Transit Police was caught in sting buying about $250 worth of gift cards for the Islamic State group.

Here are the Rio Olympics events you should watch today

The Rio Olympics opening ceremony may not be until Friday and events don’t get into full swing until Saturday, but there are a handful of events that technically kick off (quite literally) today and Thursday.

Energy aid for seniors available Saturday at Cashman Center

Las Vegas area seniors who want to learn how to save money on their electric bills can meet Saturday with NV Energy officials at the annual Senior Energy Assistance Expo at the Cashman Center.

 
Passengers, crew survive fiery crash at Dubai airport; firefighter killed

An Emirates flight from India with 300 people on board crash landed at Dubai’s main airport Wednesday, sending black smoke billowing into the air and halting all flights at the Middle East’s busiest airport.

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