If the plan to build a stadium, retail complex and thousands of units of on-campus housing and hotel rooms at UNLV ever happens, it would transform the university. The plan, unveiled Tuesday by developers who back the idea, would see more than a third of the campus’ 332 acres turned into an integrated village.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Prosecutors in California have charged Jaime Pressly with misdemeanor drunken driving. The 33-year-old “My Name is Earl” co-star was arrested Jan. 5 after Santa Monica police say she was stopped for a traffic violation. She was released after posting $15,000 bail.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Miranda Lambert proclaimed 2010 the best year of her life. After hauling in seven Academy of Country Music Awards nominations, 2011 isn’t looking so bad either. Lambert received her first ACM entertainer of the year nomination and will defend her 2010 top female vocalist win, along with nods for song and single of the year. Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band were next with five nominations each.
Clark County commissioners ratified the labor contract Tuesday with its firefighters union, though not before one commissioner argued that the pay cuts should be retroactive.
Richard Charette pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to disclose personal information of trauma patients at University Medical Center. He told a judge he then used the information to solicit clients and patients on behalf of Las Vegas personal injury lawyers and chiropractors.
The industry bane of rapidly rising oil prices has hit Allegiant Travel Co., playing a large role in a cutback in the company’s flight schedules for the second quarter and a drop in annual earnings.
