Since it joined the Las Vegas Academy club scene, the Women’s Youth Club has proved itself an important asset to the community in many ways. From activism to community service, club members have risen above expectations and provided an outlet for young women who seek empowerment.
Nevada’s state parks are as diverse as our extraordinary landscapes, and each was set aside for its own special attributes. In the case of Kershaw-Ryan State Park, located in nearby Lincoln County, it is an oasis in the desert that has been made even more enjoyable by man’s improvements.
What do climate change, independent films and “Star Wars” collections have in common? They’re all winners in the 13th edition of the Webby Awards.
The chance to run a casino a few minutes from New York City has drawn the gaming industry’s top names.
The first casino Kerrie Burke visited when she came to Las Vegas was the Gold Coast.
STATE OF THE BANKS: First-quarter financial reports show the economic downturn is hurting banks. With a few exceptions, state chartered banks in Nevada lost money. However, many of them have large amounts of capital or equity that let them absorb the losses. About half of community banks continued to pump out new loans, more than offsetting loans that were paid off or charged off. And, many community banks attracted new deposits.
While everybody’s talking about the battered housing market, there’s a rumble growing about the other shoe that’s about to fall.
Business owners who lay off workers face a litany of concerns.
CARSON CITY — On a 28-14 vote, the Assembly today overrode Gov. Jim Gibbons’ veto of a bill to allow domestic partnerships in Nevada. With the override Saturday in the Senate, the domestic partners legislation will become law in Nevada on Oct. 1.
