Sandy Murphy walked out of jail a free woman Monday, some three years after she was sent to prison for life in the death of millionaire gaming heir Ted Binion.
On the heels of a nationwide security alert, Gov. Kenny Guinn on Monday touted the state's anti-terrorism safeguards and said he knows of no credible threats made against Las Vegas this holiday season.
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NEON Tuesday: Comedy club takes Dark turn
The Riviera Comedy Club keeps the jokes coming for the holidays with the stand-up of Johnny Dark, who has performed a good bit in Vegas, in between taking both comedic and dramatic roles on TV shows such as "Growing Pains" and "L.
HIV mom has positive impact
Moná Heyward's only Christmas wish for the past few years has been to spend it with her mother, who in 1996 learned she has HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
Reno charter school to rewrite policy
RENO -- A Washoe County charter school is rewriting its academic standards policy after being informed it cannot dismiss students for poor grades.
Guinn says no credible threats made on Las Vegas
On the heels of a nationwide security alert, Gov. Kenny Guinn on Monday touted the state's anti-terrorism safeguards and said he knows of no credible threats made against Las Vegas this holiday season.
CORRECTION
A story on utility rates in Saturday's Business section contained a misleading statement. The attorney general's Bureau of Consumer Protection estimates that Southern Nevada utility rate cases, if approved, would increase consumers' electricity and gas utility rates by a total $1 billion over three years.
Sandy Murphy free on bail
Sandy Murphy walked out of jail a free woman Monday, some three years after she was sent to prison for life in the death of millionaire gaming heir Ted Binion.
Minus fanfare, Roy Horn returns to Las Vegas
Just a few minutes before 2 p.m. Monday, an ambulance flanked by four motorcycle police officers brought partially paralyzed illusionist Roy Horn home for the holidays.
Guards, inmates lacking pay
CARSON CITY -- Guards and inmates who worked as extras during the October filming of "Black August" at the Nevada State Prison haven't been paid, according to the Nevada Corrections Association.
Wife of former Sheriff John Moran dies at 81
Goldie Moran was more than simply the wife of a powerful man, former Clark County Sheriff John Moran, according to people who knew her.
Board recommends jail review two of its policies
The Metropolitan Police Department Citizen Review Board recommended Monday that department officials review policies regarding surveillance footage and inmates' belongings at the Clark County Detention Center.
In Brief
DRUG CHARGES Dentist to suspend practice during probe A Las Vegas dentist has agreed to stop practicing pending the outcome of a state investigation into his arrest last week in California on suspicion of drug possession.
Clark County logs first influenza-related death of season
Health officials on Monday reported the first influenza-related death of the season. The Clark County Health District said the virus claimed the life of a man in his 50s who had another chronic disease that put him in an at-risk group for complications because of the flu.
Residents, company stuck on tower's height
Negotiations between Station Casinos and Summerlin homeowners over the height of a planned resort have brought little compromise, with each side willing to cede about 30 feet from their initial position.
REPEAL EFFORTS: Tax foe sees victory
CARSON CITY -- A Nevada tax opponent said Monday that even if voters reject proposals after they are placed on the statewide ballot, the opponents still will win the battle against what they see as excessive taxation.
Sides argue state's role in seizure of cattle
RENO -- A judge will offer an opinion early next year on whether state officials should have tried to block the federal seizure of cattle from a Nevada rancher accused of trespassing on U.
