Friday 3rd July, 2009
Massaging chairs big hit at Poker Palooza
Rolling Good TimesVin Narayanan For the last two years, strip clubs have dominated the scene at exhibit shows that have accompanied the World Series of Poker Main Event. One year, there was dunk tank set up so patrons...
De La Rosa leads Rockies to 5-0 win over Arizona
Cox.netJorge De La Rosa pitched eight innings, Ian Stewart hit a solo homer and the Colorado Rockies beat the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 on Friday night.
Self-Proclaimed Prophet Arrested on Sex Charges
Las Vegas NowMetro arrested Benito Catello, a 75-year-old “self proclaimed prophet” on 29 felony charges, including sexual assault, sexual assault of a victim under 14 years, and lewdness with a minor under...
The Tropicana emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
KTNVThe Tropicana has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with $10 million in cash and $75 million worth of commitments from its new owners for renovations. The upgrades to the casino floor and hotel...
Taxicab Whistleblower Alleges Being Threatened
Las Vegas NowA police officer fired by the Taxicab Authority says he's been ordered to shut up or else. Whistleblower Scott Lewis alleges that the Nevada Taxicab Authority is controlled by private cab...
Americans Face a Fourth Concerned, but Resilient
KOLO 8America faces this fourth of July holiday in the midst of a deep recession, two unfinished wars and a political landscape with deep divisions. How is the American spirit holding up? How confident...
Carson Mayor to Reunite with Pet Pig
KOLO 8For about a year, Arnold has been in foster case at an 'undisclosed location.' The approximately 100-pound potbelly pig belongs to Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell. Crowell said he had to give up his...
Metro arrests self-proclaimed ‘prophet’ in child sex case
Las Vegas SunA 75-year-old self-proclaimed prophet and church leader from Las Vegas was arrested Friday on multiple charges of sex crimes against children, Metro Police said. Benito Catello is charged with 29...
Storms dump heavy rain in Clark County
Las Vegas SunThunderstorms were popping up in the region this evening, bringing locally heavy rain and severe storms to the region. The National Weather Service said a strong thunderstorm would affect Interstate...
Bach 'still walking on air' days after big H.O.R.S.E. win
Rolling Good TimesGary Trask LAS VEGAS – For a guy who hadn't slept more than a few hours over the last couple days, David Bach appeared to be in pretty good spirits Friday afternoon at the World Series of Poker. ...
WSOP Main Event off to strong start despite Sasquatch
Rolling Good TimesGary Trask LAS VEGAS – When I walked into the Amazon Room at the Rio for the first day of the Main Event this morning, it seemed like just another day at the World Series of Poker. It was almost...
Out Of Work In Vegas And The Virgin Islands
ForbesThe economic downturn has been hard on the city of sin. Nevada has been a capital of home foreclosures, and cash-pinched gamblers have tired of finding that what they stake in Vegas stays in Vegas....
Tax protests celebrate freedom Independence Day Weekend
KVBC3This Fourth of July holiday weekend, we're celebrating our freedom. And for many here in Las Vegas, this means freedom from big government. Friday, hundreds of people turned out for a rally at...
Fourth of July safe cooking tips
KVBC3... reporting The Fourth of July weekend is here and many of you are undoubtedly planning a big celebration. But before you fire up the grill and whip up the potato salad, you should remember some food...
Police Have Responded to 53 Cases of Kids in Hot Cars
Las Vegas NowMetro police want to remind everyone about the dangers of leaving your children in the car. In addition to the heat danger, police say in just a matter of minutes, a child could be kidnapped....
Cards hit air at World Series of Poker main event
Las Vegas Sun... (2:57 p.m.) Cardplayers, celebrities and amateurs with deep pockets are back in Las Vegas and hoping for a handsome score as the World Series of Poker main event begins today.More...
Recent Drownings Remind Parents to be on Alert
Las Vegas NowThree child drownings in the past week have authorities warning parents to be extra vigilant when they children are anywhere near water. Already this year, there have been double the number of...
Local Solider Prepares for Sixth Deployment
Las Vegas NowAs the nation celebrates Independence Day, one local man is preparing for his sixth deployment. Anthony Fusco's family has made many sacrifices. Anthony has been wearing the uniform since...
Commuters weigh pros and cons of high-speed train to So. Cal
KVBC3... reporting You probably know what it is like to be stuck on I-15. And now, the heavily traveled corridor between Las Vegas and southern California is one step closer to getting some traffic relief in...
Fun on the Fourth
Las Vegas Review JournalForget the hot dogs, apple pie and hand-cranked ice cream. Fourth of July weekend with Kathy Griffin could mean fried Twinkies with Bette Midler at Mermaids. "I'm telling you, Bette Midler and...
Police name officer involved in shooting
ExaminerOfficer Jeremy Hendricks is a 10-year veteran of the police force.Authorities say Hendricks was interviewing a man suspected of sexually assaulting a child when the man fled. Another detective used a...
Sarah Palin Resigning as Alaska Governor
KOLO 8Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012...
US Airways' Hudson River Splash Landing
Las Vegas Review Journal3,200 feet - A jetliner that crash-landed in the Hudson River had lost power simultaneously in both engines after reaching an altitude of only 3,200 feet, the plane's black box...
Holiday weekend brings celebs to Las Vegas
Las Vegas Sun... (1:35 p.m.) It’s the Fourth of July and that can only mean one thing: star-studded party time in Las Vegas. As the long weekend approaches, it comes as no surprise that dozens of...
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