CityCenter earns six LEED certifications
LAS VEGAS – November 20, 2009 – Affirming its commitment to bring a new level of environmental consciousness to the Las Vegas Strip, CityCenter has earned its fifth and sixth LEED®† Gold ratings from
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New slogan: Reno Tahoe USA ... Far From Expected
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- The Biggest Little City in the World isn't going to be "a little left of center" after all. The Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority has abandoned the proposed new slogan as
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Three more Tahoe ski resorts to open for season
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Three more Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts plan to open for the season this week. Heavenly on Tahoe's south shore will open Friday, while Squaw Valley USA and Northstar-at-Tahoe just north
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Reid objects to emergency exercise set for Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Nevada Democratic Sen. Harry Reid has sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano asking her to reconsider plans for an emergency exercise in Las Vegas. Reid
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US charges firms defrauding deaf phone fund
Federal prosecutors have charged more than two dozen people with scheming to steal millions from a telephone program for the deaf. Authorities say a number of companies schemed to create phony calls to
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Man sentenced in Nev. white supremacist gang case
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A man found guilty in July of federal racketeering and assault charges has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden says 48-year-old James Wallis was sentenced
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Mistake has millions in federal funds going to nonexistent congressional districts
Phantom congressional districts getting millions in stimulus money including four right here in Nevada. That raises the eyebrows and blood pressure of conservatives who say this slip up is another example
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Sarah Palin book tour in Reno next month
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Sarah Palin is bringing her book tour to Reno next month. The former Republican vice presidential candidate and governor of Alaska is scheduled to sign copies of her new book "Going
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Economist says Nevada will recover
MINDEN, Nev. (AP) -- A regional economist predicts Nevada will begin to recover from the recession next year and in the meantime should consider "cherry picking" businesses from California. Speaking to
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City Manager Gregory Rose on thirty-day leave
There’s been a shakeup at City Hall in North Las Vegas. City Manager Gregory Rose is now on a thirty-day leave, effective Wednesday.
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Salvation Army seeking volunteers this Christmas season
‘Tis the season for giving. And if you’d like to donate some of your time, the Salvation Army could really use your help.
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Clark County starting over on Beltway project bids
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Clark County commissioners have decided to start over on the bidding process for a contract to widen the Las Vegas Beltway. The project to widen the beltway between Decatur Boulevard
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Nevada initiative would require secret union ballots
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- An initiative that would require secret ballot voting in union membership drives in Nevada has been filed with the secretary of state's office. The "Save Our Secret Ballot" initiative
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Gibbons may seek law repeal to compete for funds
Gov. Jim Gibbons says repealing a law that prevents the state from competing for millions of dollars in federal funds for public schools may be proposed if he calls a special session. Nevada doesn't qualify
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Las Vegas businessman sentenced in tax fraud case
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A Las Vegas businessman has been sentenced to 15 years and 10 months in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $16 million to the federal government after being found guilty of scheming
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Group eyes recall of Nevada Senate minority leader
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- Some conservative Republicans upset over tax increases passed by the 2009 Legislature are taking aim at Senate Minority Leader Bill Raggio and have scheduled a meeting to discuss
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Officials asking for Las Vegas-area national park
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Clark County is making a pitch to have an area including fossil beds northwest of Las Vegas designated as a national park. A county spokesman says commissioners endorsed the idea Tuesday,
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MGM Mirage's Feldman gets lifetime award in Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- MGM Mirage spokesman Alan Feldman has won a lifetime achievement award for communications from the American Gaming Association. Feldman was honored during a luncheon on Tuesday at the
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Anti-abortion groups oppose Nevada personhood
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- Two anti-abortion groups say they oppose a proposed ballot measure that seeks to define a person and override Nevada's abortion laws. Leaders of Nevada Life and Nevada Eagle
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US casino revenue slips 5.5 percent in 3rd qtr
The head of the American Gaming Associationsays U.S. commercial casinos made $7.94 billion in revenue in the third quarter, 5.5 percent less than a year earlier. Frank Fahrenkopf Jr., president and CEO
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