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Revamped Moapa zoo hopes to reopen in September — VIDEO

An exotic animal petting zoo 50 miles northwest of Las Vegas has been cleared to reopen its gates, just as soon as it gets all of its kangaroos in a row. Roos-N-More is targeting Labor Day weekend for its first open zoo day in more than two years.

 
Taylor Swift surprises fan at wedding — performs ‘Blank Space’

New Jersey newlyweds got an unexpected gift at their wedding reception: a performance by Taylor Swift. The superstar played a stripped down version of her song “Blank Space” at Max Singer and Kenya Smith’s reception in Long Beach Township on Saturday as amazed guests looked on and sang along.

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Report: Lesnar close to deal for UFC return

Saturday night’s UFC 199 event in Inglewood, California, took a backseat on social media to news about a future event that hit Twitter around 5 p.m., just about the time Alex Caceres and Cole Miller were walking to the cage for the first televised preliminary card fight.

 
Colorful scarves link Las Vegas’ Opportunity Village, Elvis Presley

Opportunity Village continues to make scarves similar to the ones it made for Elvis, both as a tribute to its long association with the singer and to raise money for its programs that assist Southern Nevadans with intellectual disabilities.

 
Supporters say Thunderbirds, Blue Angels are worth the risk, cost

Both of the U.S. military’s high-drama, high-dollar flying teams suffered crashes on the same day this week, but supporters say the Air Force Thunderbirds and the Navy Blue Angels are worth the money and the risk because they’re vital to recruitment and help citizens feel good about their military.

 
Louisville mourns loss of boxing legend Ali

The Fremont Street Experience payed tribute to the late Muhammad Ali with a special presentation on its 1,500-foot-long video screen.

 
Critics say river route no place for oil trains after Oregon crash

A fiery oil train derailment in Oregon’s scenic Columbia River Gorge drew immediate reaction from environmentalists who said oil should not be transported by rail, particularly along a river that is a hub of recreation and commerce.