Local Mongols held in sweep

Seven Las Vegas members of the Mongols motorcycle gang were arrested Tuesday as part of a seven-state sweep that shattered its two local chapters, police said.

Ensign: Senate Democrats may grab 60 seats

WASHINGTON — Nevada Sen. John Ensign, the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, on Tuesday acknowledged Democrats have a chance to reach 60 seats in the Senate on Nov. 4, which would allow them to pass legislation over the objections of Republicans.

Judge’s removal ordered

RENO — Clark County Family Court Judge Nicholas Del Vecchio was removed from office Tuesday by the Commission on Judicial Discipline after he admitted to numerous sexual improprieties, including having sex in hotels with a staff member during working hours.

Arizona bypass contract quietly awarded

KINGMAN, Ariz. — It’s one of the largest contract awards in the history of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Kingman District that covers all of Mohave County.

Heck, Beers for state Senate

Democrats have targeted state Senate districts 5 and 6 in hopes of picking up the one seat that would give them a majority in the 21-member upper chamber. Their tactics haven’t been pretty.

Readers spot English muffins

John Bergler is looking for not just any English muffin, but specifically for Bays English muffins. Luckily for him, his fellow readers say they’re not among those longed-for items that can’t be found in town.

RESTAURANT REPORT

Aloha A Go Go, 2101 N. Rainbow Blvd., received 17 demerits Oct. 6. Violations included foods not labeled properly. GRADE: B

Wickedly Good

There’s plenty out there that’s terrifying this Halloween season, and ghouls, goblins and witches (oh, my!) aren’t the half of it. It’s a good time, it seems, to gather family and friends into the comforting sanctuary of the home.

Killers receive a hero’s welcome

He’s forever the optimist, the triumphant pose incarnate, who seems as if he sprang from the womb with his fist in the air.

INSIDE BUSINESS

Nevada Commerce names senior executive

IN BRIEF

NEW YORK

Vintage-feeling Plaza to aim for newer look

Aside from some room upgrades on the 15th floor, a trip to the Plaza downtown is like a trip to Las Vegas of the past — cheap rooms, cheap booze and shiny, 1970s vintage fixtures everywhere.

Office vacancy rates soar in third quarter

Office vacancy in Las Vegas reached its highest level in recent history, rising to 17 percent in the third quarter from 13.2 percent in the same quarter a year ago, Applied Analysis research firm reported.

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