Three conservation groups from outside of Nevada have won a federal court ruling that could delay for two years a plan by Lincoln County to boost its faltering economy by selling federal land north of Mesquite.
Gov. Kenny Guinn fielded dozens of phone calls Wednesday from potential candidates and those offering nominations to replace departing Clark County Commissioner Mark James.
Paroled man arrested, accused of lewdness
SPARKS -- A man who was paroled from a life sentence in the beating death of his girlfriend's 3-year-old son in Las Vegas a quarter century ago has been arrested in Sparks for touching a 9-year-old girl inappropriately at his workplace.
Neal to leave Senate; local post in sights
Maverick politician Joe Neal Jr. announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election to the state Senate seat he has held for nearly 32 years, but instead might throw his signature white cowboy hat into a local political ring this year.
Two teens charged after police chase
A North Las Vegas policeman escaped serious harm Wednesday morning when a car thief suspect shot at him with a .
Anti-tax activist indicted on tax evasion charges
A federal grand jury in Las Vegas on Wednesday indicted tax-evasion advocate Irwin Schiff and two others on charges of tax evasion, conspiracy and aiding in the filing of fraudulent tax returns.
LINCOLN COUNTY: Land sale put on hold
Three conservation groups from outside of Nevada have won a federal court ruling that could delay for two years a plan by Lincoln County to boost its faltering economy by selling federal land north of Mesquite.
UNLV official agrees to drop charges against freshman
A UNLV official has apologized and agreed to drop all charges against a student kicked out of the dorm last month after drugs were found in a room down the hall from hers.
Hearing officer upholds firing of Nevada prison lieutenant
CARSON CITY -- A state hearing officer has upheld the firing of a Nevada prison system lieutenant who is alleged to have left two inmates unattended with access to the keys to a van while he engaged in motel-room "cavorting" with a woman.
NORM: Pregnant pause at Babies R Us
Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow had heads spinning Wednesday. The star of "Shakespeare in Love" had people in the Babies R Us store at Rainbow and Lake Mead boulevards in a dither when she showed up with friends about noon.
Rural groundwater sought
CARSON CITY -- Southern Nevada Water Authority administrators pledged Wednesday that no harm would come to the environment if they receive approval to pump 17,000 acre-feet of groundwater from rural valleys.
In Brief
DEADLY BLAZE One of two victims of home fire identified One of two people who died Saturday in an assisted-living home fire has been identified.
Fake drug cards warnings issued
The state Division of Aging Services on Wednesday issued a warning to senior citizens to be wary of telephone scammers offering "Medicare-approved" pharmacy discount cards.
NUCLEAR WASTE REPOSITORY: Nevadans urged to back Yucca
WASHINGTON -- A key House chairman said Wednesday he plans to back full spending for the Yucca Mountain Project, and that Nevadans should reconsider their opposition "for the good of the country and the next generation.
Official tapped to fill NLV post
Kenny Young, the redevelopment manager for North Las Vegas, on Wednesday was tapped to fill the post of Community Development director until a replacement for Jacque Hinchman is hired.
COUNTY COMMISSION: Seat sparks interest
Gov. Kenny Guinn fielded dozens of phone calls Wednesday from potential candidates and those offering nominations to replace departing Clark County Commissioner Mark James.
CORRECTIONS
A report in Wednesday's edition of the Review-Journal incorrectly reported the number of years Clark County Commissioner Mark James served in the state Senate.
State officials defend progress on mine
RENO -- State environmental officials studying uranium contamination at an old Nevada copper mine oppose making it a federal Superfund site despite evidence it is more polluted than they thought.
Transportation bill clears House panel
WASHINGTON -- Southern Nevada would be granted $90 million in earmarked highway projects as part of a major transportation bill approved Wednesday by a House committee.
Waterfowl given new lease on life at Desert Shores
The ducks at Desert Shores will live to fly another day. For weeks, the waterfowl in the northwest Las Vegas community have been rumored to be on the chopping block.
NEON THURSDAY: House of Blues has Musiq's soul
Smooth soul singer Musiq headlines tonight at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay. The show starts with Bay Area hip-hop artist Goaple, then moves onto Musiq, who has a penchant for singing soulfully into songs with combo titles such as "Youloveme" and "Womanopoly.
