Services set for former lawmaker

CARSON CITY — Services will be today in Las Vegas for Jack Vergiels, the only legislator in Nevada history to serve as both speaker of the Assembly and Senate majority leader.

Lady Gaga

If she ever had to walk in Dorothy’s ruby red shoes, she’d never want to peek behind any of Oz’s curtains.

Kenny’s prison sentence ends

Former Clark County Commissioner Erin Kenny ended her relationship with the Federal Bureau of Prisons on Friday and began a new one with a U.S. probation officer.

Reward offered for man charged in DUI case

Stop DUI is offering a $5,000 cash reward to help catch a fugitive wanted in a drunken driving crash that killed a motorcyclist earlier this year, the organization announced Friday.

Jury rules death excusable

After roughly six hours of testimony and less than 30 minutes of deliberations, a Clark County coroner’s jury found excusable Las Vegas police officer Kevin Koval’s actions that led to the death of Dustin James Boone on Nov. 4.

Who might that be?

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Rory Reid took aim this week at a sitting duck — and missed the mark.

IN BRIEF

Beal Bank, City National take over other lenders

Boyd, state discuss Station bid

Boyd Gaming Corp. executives have been in contact with state casino regulators about its $2.45 billion offer for Station Casinos, the state’s top regulator said this week.

Silver State Schools Credit Union CEO quits

Dave Rhamy, president and chief executive officer of Silver State Schools Credit Union for 10 years, resigned from the financially struggling institution, sources said Friday.

Executive who helped CityCenter stay afloat leaves MGM Mirage

Gary Jacobs, one of the key MGM Mirage executives who helped resolve the company’s financial issues surrounding CityCenter and its corporate matters this year, has resigned from the casino operator.

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Reid’s compromise bill gets crucial 60th vote in Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jubilant Democrats locked in Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson as the 60th and decisive vote for historic health care legislation today, putting President Barack Obama’s signature issue firmly on a path for Christmas Eve passage. … In the Capitol, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid smiled broadly when asked if Nelson’s decision gave him the 60-vote majority necessary to overcome solid Republican opposition. “Seems that way,” he said. … The next — and most critical — test vote was set for about 10 p.m. Sunday.

Snowstorm hits Washington, much of East Coast

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