Occupy Las Vegas Fremont Street Demonstration
October 18, 2011 – 5:17 pm | One Comment

On October 15, 2011 I participated in the Occupy Las Vegas Fremont Street protest march. I wanted to see and hear exactly what this “Occupy” movement was about. If you have never spent significant time …

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Simba of ‘The Lion King’ feels the love (tonight) in Las Vegas
July 16, 2011 – 9:00 pm | Comments Off
Simba of ‘The Lion King’ feels the love (tonight) in Las Vegas

“So, do you want to play Simba in The Lion King in … Las Vegas?” It was my agent on the phone, asking that question. I didn’t know what to think. …

Photos: Bryce Harper in All-Star Futures at Phoenix’s Chase Field
July 16, 2011 – 9:00 pm | Comments Off
Photos: Bryce Harper in All-Star Futures at Phoenix’s Chase Field

Tom Donoghue was at Chase Field in Phoenix for the MLB’s All-Star events and compiled this photo gallery of Las Vegas phenom Bryce Harper, …

Suspected home invader dead; three others at large after shooting
July 16, 2011 – 7:00 pm | Comments Off
Suspected home invader dead; three others at large after shooting

Metro Police are investigating a suspected home invasion that has left one man dead.

Natural History Museum celebrates 20 years
July 16, 2011 – 7:00 pm | Comments Off
Natural History Museum celebrates 20 years

The Las Vegas Natural History Museum marked its 20th anniversary Saturday, July 16.

Decatur, from U.S. 95 to Bonanza, to be closed Sunday, Monday nights
July 16, 2011 – 5:00 pm | Comments Off
Decatur, from U.S. 95 to Bonanza, to be closed Sunday, Monday nights

Decatur Boulevard will be closed between U.S. 95 and Bonanza Road Sunday and Monday nights, Las Vegas officials said.

Former R-J publisher’s blog post being used against Righthaven in copyright lawsuit
July 16, 2011 – 5:00 pm | Comments Off
Former R-J publisher’s blog post being used against Righthaven in copyright lawsuit

A blog post this week by former Las Vegas Review-Journal Publisher Sherman Frederick is now being used against Righthaven LLC in one of its copyright lawsuits.

So sad. Why therapists say Las Vegans are feeling blue
July 16, 2011 – 3:00 pm | Comments Off
So sad. Why therapists say Las Vegans are feeling blue

If you ask local therapists to identify the emotional afflictions that come with living in Las Vegas as opposed to, say, living in Omaha, Neb., the answers come quickly. Of course, Las Vegans are as susceptible to the …

Terry Lanni helped to shape gaming industry
July 16, 2011 – 3:00 pm | Comments Off
Terry Lanni helped to shape gaming industry

In an industry once known for crooks, toughs and juice, Terry Lanni — an unknown from a wealthy family in California — was recruited to bring legitimacy and professionalism

Where to eat: 10 of Las Vegas’ best bets for brunch
July 16, 2011 – 1:00 pm | Comments Off
Where to eat: 10 of Las Vegas’ best bets for brunch

It just might be the perfect meal — a sweet, savory, comforting spread that runs the gamut from cheesy quiches to massive flapjacks.

Numbers show Electric Daisy Carnival, despite bad rap, didn’t bring much crime
July 16, 2011 – 1:00 pm | Comments Off
Numbers show Electric Daisy Carnival, despite bad rap, didn’t bring much crime

Perhaps the neon stages, funky electronic dance music and costume-like attire of attendees made some shudder at the thought of the Electric Daisy Carnival invading

Granted, some have evolved more than others …
July 16, 2011 – 11:00 am | Comments Off
Granted, some have evolved more than others …

A bunch of scientists have been at the South Point this week to talk science at what’s called “The Amazing Meeting.” They’re talking science, but also discussing

Metro identifies officers who fatally shot man armed with knife
July 16, 2011 – 11:00 am | Comments Off
Metro identifies officers who fatally shot man armed with knife

Metro Police identified two officers Saturday who fatally shot a 23-year-old man armed with a butcher knife Thursday morning in a western Las Vegas Valley neighborhood.