Despite hours of discussions, state regulators ended the day with few surprises for Nevada Power customers on Wednesday, agreeing to new rates that will see residential bills go up next month, then come back down in January.


Sands, Brits see fit for casinos

The Venetian's parent company on Wednesday announced it intends to partner with the owners of two British soccer clubs to build the Las Vegas-based company's first casino projects in Great Britain.

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Sands, Brits see fit for casinos
The Venetian's parent company on Wednesday announced it intends to partner with the owners of two British soccer clubs to build the Las Vegas-based company's first casino projects in Great Britain.

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Interior official says tribes paying too much to states
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UTILITIES: Long talks, but same plan
Despite hours of discussions, state regulators ended the day with few surprises for Nevada Power customers on Wednesday, agreeing to new rates that will see residential bills go up next month, then come back down in January.

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