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January 27, 2012 Updated 14 minutes ago

Obama’s pizza order touches off bonanza for Las Vegas restaurant

President Obama waves to the media before boarding Air Force One at McCarran International Airport after a visit to Las Vegas Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012.

Posted 2:35 p.m.

Since delivering a dozen pizzas and even more cannolis to President Barack Obama during his recent overnight stay in Las Vegas, Dom DeMarco's pizzeria has seen a burst of interest from customers and national media.

Katy Perry's California Dreams Tour stop at Mandalay Bay Events Center on Nov. 19, 2011.

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Katy Perry's California Dreams Tour stop at Mandalay Bay Events Center on Nov. 19, 2011.

Katy Perry, Kid Rock, Brad Paisley among celebrities hitting Las Vegas this weekend

Posted 2:43 a.m.

Newly single pop princess Katy Perry leads an all-star party parade this weekend as she celebrates the new 1 OAK’s official grand opening at the Mirage. Country music expands its roots in Las Vegas as Nashville Unplugged features a second night in a second casino, plus it’s a preview of April’s 47th Academy of Country Music Awards in April with Brad Paisley and opening acts The Band Perry and “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery at Mandalay Bay Events Center.

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KD Donuts and Kolaches opened Jan. 20 at 4650 E. Sunset Rd. in Henderson.

Korean immigrant bringing Texas-style doughnuts to Nevada desert

Posted 6:00 p.m.

Victor Lee wants to bring Texas-style doughnuts and kolaches to the desert, and his first stop is Henderson. Lee, owner of KD’s Donuts and Kolaches, opened the breakfast shop last week at 4650 E. Sunset Road.

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KISS fans ready to paint the town (and their faces) at Sunday’s KISS Off at Hard Rock Hotel

KISS By Monster Mini Golf spokesman Brian "Lowercase g" Thomas, dressed to kill. The top four KISS tribute bands in a worldwide online voting contest and top six finalists to portray Lady Demon will be featured Sunday afternoon at KISS Off at Body English at Hard Rock Hotel.

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    Michael Bisping, left, talks with Joe Rogan during The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale weigh-in at The Palms in Las Vegas Friday, December 2, 2011.

    UFC on FOX 2 weigh-in: Chael Sonnen, Michael Bisping are main attractions

    Posted 6:30 p.m.

    Chael Sonnen has frequently referred to his UFC on FOX 2 bout with Michael Bisping as the card’s “true main event” over the last two weeks. The scene at Friday’s weigh-in at the Chicago Theatre may have proven that fans feel the same.

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    Las Vegas High School place kicker Jay Mattox, left, practices at the school Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012.  At a competition last week against 200 other kickers for the class of 2013, Mattox ranked in the top 12. Lowe is a Las Vegas High graduate of 2009 and is a former Las Vegas High School kicker.

    Las Vegas High kicker Jay Mattox rated as one of the nation’s best

    Posted 2:05 a.m. 1

    Jay Mattox places a football on the kicking tee, paces out a few steps and lines up a field goal attempt. Seconds later, he lets fly on a long-range kick, easily drilling the ball through the uprights from about 40 yards out. He quickly reviews the mechanics of the kick, decides if adjustments need to be made and reaches for another ball to continue the practice session. It’s end of January, some seven months before Mattox’s senior season will begin at Las Vegas High, and the 5-foot-11 the left-footed kicker is busy trying to master his craft.

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