The residual effects of a July stroke would make it difficult for Dr. Dipak Desai, whose endoscopy centers are linked to a hepatitis outbreak, to assist his attorney in defending himself against malpractice charges, according to a report filed Wednesday with the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners.
A proposed noise restriction on toy airplanes rankled enthusiasts who said the rule would crash their aerial pastime at a North Las Vegas park.
North Las Vegas city workers exhaled a collective sigh of relief Wednesday when they heard that no one would be laid off, at least for now.
As a judge, Michelle Leavitt is accustomed to hearing testimony from witnesses.
CARSON CITY — A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize a Nevada state lottery cleared a hurdle Wednesday when the Assembly backed the plan on a 31-11 vote.
Some sledders took advantage of the unusually frigid weather Wednesday on Mount Charleston, which received 5 inches of snow Tuesday night. Thanks to a cold front, the Las Vegas Valley experienced strong winds, a little rain and much cooler temperatures. The National Weather Service said Wednesday’s high was 59 degrees, short of the record low high of 56 degrees set in 1998. Flurries were spotted in parts of Summerlin and Henderson, while in other parts of Las Vegas, high winds took shingles off homes.
CARSON CITY– Nevada faces the largest budget deficit in the country for the upcoming fiscal year, according to a recent survey of states by the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, a liberal Washington, D.C., think tank.
A high-profile Las Vegas defense attorney is facing a theft charge after authorities said he stole a necklace at a Utah resort.
Franco Dragone agrees no show in modern Las Vegas history has been tinkered with more than “Le Reve.”
Las Vegas is a 300-horse town this weekend, at the very least, until the Arabian Breeders’ World Cup trots out of the South Point Equestrian Center Sunday night.
They’re among Vegas’ more raucous, go-for-broke live acts, a hard-charging blend of booze-fired rock ‘n’ roll, rockabilly and even a little touch of old-school outlaw country thrown in for good measure. They’re The Ruffnecks, and they tend to live up to their name. Upright bassist Rob Edwards bellies up to the bar to spill the beans on his band.
Have big dreams of looking like a Vulcan? Want to rock a yellow shirt like Captain Kirk? Now’s your chance. To promote the upcoming “Star Trek” movie, the site www.trekyourself.com/ will transform you into your favorite “Star Trek” character. Once you’ve transformed, you can make your new self say things such as “Live long and prosper.”
Tourists will find plenty of rarities on the Strip.
Southern Nevadans who may be hungering for a taste of internationally flavored food and entertainment can fill their plates Saturday at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ 18th annual Festival of Communities.
More than 130 artists are expected to participate in the Boulder City Fine Arts Festival this weekend.
New music artists will mix it up with alternative sports athletes when Journeys Backyard BBQ makes a tour stop in Henderson Saturday at the Galleria at Sunset, 1300 W. Sunset Road.
Miss America contestants love to distinguish their pageant from Miss USA’s with one simple, yet loaded, response: “We have a talent competition.” Crystle Stewart, the reigning Miss USA, however, has a different clarification.
If Lana Fuchs’ fashion career was required reading in a high school English class, you could call her childhood knack for designing Barbie doll duds the foreshadowing. Fuchs may have long ditched the dolls for runway models as CEO of Lana Fuchs Couture, but her latest project has sparked a few flashbacks.
Who? Chrissy Scinta, Las Vegas performer
• Spa Day: Visit Aquae Sulis at JW Marriott from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for the launch of Profound Beauty, an exclusive collection of hair care products. Enjoy a Find Your Routine beauty assessment, refreshments and basket raffles every hour. Image readers can save 10 percent on a Profound Beauty qualifying purchase of $50 or more the day of the event by visiting findyourroutine.com and doing the beauty assessment. Just print out the recommendation and bring it in Saturday. For more information, call Aquae Sulis at 869-7807.
Making up all 51 Miss USA contestants could either be considered a huge honor or a huge challenge. Celebrity makeup artist, Darac, settles on both.
A good case can be made that federal fuel efficiency standards played a part in the collapse of the Big Three automakers, although some will surely disagree.
Economic hardships have forced individuals, households and businesses of all types and sizes to make excruciating cost-cutting decisions. There’s no escaping the reality that with jobs vanishing, less money to go around and poor prospects for a 2009 turnaround, spending must be reduced.
