The state consumer advocate is glad to see the end coming for a new type of financial enterprise in Nevada.
The Federal Trade Commission has banned consulting firms from charging up-front fees for negotiating modifications of residential mortgage loans. The prohibition takes effect Jan. 31.
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs remained mute during a Wednesday arraignment on bigamy and child sex abuse charges, forcing the West Texas court to enter not guilty pleas on his behalf.
Between them, Randolph Townsend and Terry Care have 40 years of experience as Nevada senators and are well-qualified to offer some practical advice for the newbies heading to the 2011 Legislature.
Chuck Liddell has accepted the position of UFC executive vice president of business development. The 41-year-old announced Wednesday he was officially retiring from fighting, ending a 12-year career that included a stint as light heavyweight champion.
A 46-year-old Las Vegas man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the smuggling of 161 pounds of khat, a drug commonly found in northeastern Africa and the Middle East.
Flooding along the Virgin River in northwest Arizona last week apparently did not cause enough damage to qualify for repairs financed through loans and other federal relief efforts. That’s the conclusion of experts who assessed soggy homes and washed-out roadways in Beaver Dam and Littlefield.
Casino bosses are serving notice to the bandit who made off with $1.5 million in chips from the Bellagio: Try to redeem those worth $25,000 soon or they’ll become worthless. Bellagio owner MGM Resorts International is discontinuing its standard $25,000 chip and calling for all gamblers to redeem them by April 22.
Gov.-elect Brian Sandoval dropped some hints Wednesday about how he plans to balance Nevada’s budget. But he didn’t dive into many specifics other than to repeat several times that spending cuts would be deep and widespread, and tax increases are off the table.
Station Casinos will cover the $13,000 loss the Salvation Army suffered after its headquarters was burglarized last weekend, officials announced Wednesday.
PHILADELPHIA — Fox analyst Tucker Carlson says Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick “should have been executed” for his role in a dogfighting ring. Carlson led a panel discussion about President Barack Obama commending the owner of the Eagles for giving Vick a second chance.
The O’Callaghan-Tillman Memorial Bridge was sold as a quick and safe replacement of the route over Hoover Dam. But travelers, Boulder City business owners and residents will tell you the $240 million span has turned the town upside-down.
