Who says air, water are free?

This week readers want to know if there is a law requiring service stations to provide free air and water for vehicles; what does a horn violation offense mean; do we have to put the registration sticker in the top right hand corner of our license plates; and we get an update on when the Lake Mead Boulevard interchange with the Las Vegas Beltway is going to open.

Gibbons accuser pursues lawsuit

Chrissy Mazzeo, the Las Vegas cocktail waitress who claimed two years ago that she was assaulted by then-gubernatorial candidate Jim Gibbons, filed a federal lawsuit against the Republican governor on Tuesday.

Corrections officers ask chief to resign, citing risk, morale

CARSON CITY — Nevada correctional officers affiliated with a local labor union asked Tuesday for Corrections Department Director Howard Skolnik to resign, citing risk to officers due to poor management by some of his administrators.

CORRECTIONS

The first name of Tyrene Stallworth in the caption of a photo taken at the Clark County Election Center was misspelled in Tuesday’s Review-Journal.

Evidence: CSN materials at house

William “Bob” Gilbert’s million-dollar house near Mount Charleston was built partly with expensive commercial-grade construction material that may have been stolen from the College of Southern Nevada, according to testimony before the grand jury that indicted him and three others last month.

Four in Simpson case to learn fate Dec. 9

The judge in the O.J. Simpson armed robbery-kidnapping case said Tuesday that four men who took plea deals and testified against the former football star will be sentenced after Simpson and co-defendant Clarence “C.J.” Stewart learn their fates.

Man held in slaying faces similar charge

A man facing murder charges in the death of a 61-year-old woman has been indicted in the death of another woman, Las Vegas police said Tuesday.

Public records case argued

A lawyer for a government watchdog group argued in court Tuesday that as a member of the public, Karen Gray should have access to Clark County School Board members’ e-mail and cell-phone records without having to pay a $4,179 fee.

Biden plans Nevada stop

Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden on Friday will make his first appearance in Nevada since being named Barack Obama’s running mate, speaking at a rally in Henderson.

A real ‘inconvenient truth’ (about taxes)

I rarely write for my company’s newspapers and had no intention of doing so during this year’s presidential campaign, but after watching last week’s debate I was compelled to put some facts into print so our readers can make an informed decision in this election.

Justice Court

There are three contested races in local justice courts, the first contact most potential defendants have with the system.

For Supreme Court

Two seats on the state’s highest court are on the ballot this year, with one incumbent hoping to return and two newcomers seeking to replace a retiring justice.

Readers dish on hash browns

Two weeks ago we had reader suggestions for good breakfast spots for Brad Dunaway; today more weigh in with the shredded-potato hash browns Dunaway is seeking.

RESTAURANT REPORT

Biaggio’s Pizzeria, 8125 W. Sahara Ave., received 29 demerits Sept. 29. Violations included employee’s personal beverage on prep table next to open food. GRADE: C

A TRUE CLASSIC

The world of fashion is notorious for continual change — hemlines go up, hemlines go down — but the realm of food generally is no slouch in that regard. Except, it seems, when it comes to soups.

MGM Mirage quits tourism group

Casino giant MGM Mirage on Tuesday resigned from the Nevada Resort Association, saying budgetary cutbacks were the reason for dropping out of the gaming lobby group.

IN BRIEF

Judge sets hearing date in Las Vegas Sands case

Builder pays fine in Echelon death

The construction firm sanctioned and fined for safety violations that allegedly killed a carpenter on the Echelon project paid a disputed $11,000 fine on Tuesday that was due Monday to the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Break may shield homes

Think back on all those joys of buying a home.

INSIDE BUSINESS

T&M Mobile Car Wash now open for business

RETAIL FACES EMPTY SPACES

Las Vegas commercial real estate markets have not escaped the turmoil of the national credit and housing crises, a third-quarter retail market report from CB Richard Ellis showed.

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