Candidate sues over property assessments

CARSON CITY — Clark County businessman Brent Howard has filed a lawsuit against the governor, two state boards and the Clark County assessor’s office that alleges the taxes assessed on properties he owns were not made in accordance with the Nevada Constitution.

Workers to begin underwater blasting at Lake Mead site

Workers stationed on a floating barge will start blasting holes in the bed of Lake Mead this week as construction of a $700 million water intake for Las Vegas enters a complicated new phase.

Construction delays repaving

This week we’re going to address a mish-mash of questions without a theme. Basically we’re all over the map, so strap on your seat belt and join the ride.

Henderson budget shrinks, but city avoids layoffs

As other local governments gut services, fire department workers and wage public warfare with their unions, Henderson has quietly hammered out a trimmed-down budget for the coming year without a single layoff or nasty contract negotiation.

NFL star kicked off ‘Dancing’

He gave his “Dancing With the Stars” partner diamonds, and now Chad Ochocinco is kissing her goodbye. The NFL star and professional partner Cheryl Burke were ousted from the show Tuesday.

Arena projects touted as magnets for jobs

A shiny, new arena would not only draw top-end sports teams and international events, it would cement Las Vegas as an entertainment epicenter and create thousands of jobs, several applicants told Clark County commissioners Tuesday.

‘Idol’ judges wowed by Bowersox, DeWyze

Casey James only had an all right night on “American Idol.” The judges didn’t back the soulful 27-year-old musician from Fort Worth, Texas, on Tuesday. Instead, they preferred Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze.

City Council OKs budget with 205 layoffs

Las Vegas leaders approved a budget Tuesday that calls for 205 layoffs, although City Council members said the door is still open for employee unions to make concessions and avoid some job losses.

Nevada Democrats file FEC complaint over Lowden bus

The Nevada Democratic Party said it is filing a complaint Tuesday with the Federal Election Commission, accusing Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sue Lowden of accepting an illegal donation of a luxury motorhome to travel the state.

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