The DesertXpress became the first high-speed rail project in the United States to complete the environmental impact study phase, bringing it closer to reality than any other proposal, federal officials said Friday.
Nye County commissioners voted unanimously Friday to reprimand Assessor Shirley Matson for embarrassing the county with a racially charged email and other comments questioning the citizenship of workers building a new county jail.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. on Friday disclosed a regulatory order to Bank of Las Vegas to take “prompt corrective action” because it has become significantly undercapitalized.
LOS ANGELES — Casey Abrams wasn’t squeezed out of “American Idol.” The fiery 20-year-old film camp counselor from Idyllwild, Calif., who stomped through Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” on Wednesday, was revealed to have received the fewest viewer votes on Thursday, but the judges unanimously decided to save Abrams.
GLENDALE, Calif. — Elizabeth Taylor’s funeral started late – just the way the screen legend wanted it. Her family held a brief private service Thursday at a Southern California cemetery famous for being the final resting place of Hollywood celebrities, including her good friend Michael Jackson. But the funeral began 15 minutes after its announced start time in observance of the actress’ parting wish.
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Derrick Williams carried Arizona in the first half, keeping the Wildcats in the game against Duke. His teammates returned the favor in the final 20 minutes with an offensive barrage that stunned the defending national champions. Williams scored 25 of his career-high 32 points in the first half of Arizona’s 93-77 victory Thursday night, helping the Wildcats reach the final eight for the first time since 2005.
Nevada’s latest unemployment report provided yet another parade of tough news for the state’s jobs market. The state’s jobless rate dropped to 13.6 percent in February, down from 14.7 percent a year earlier, while unemployment in Las Vegas came in at 13.7 percent, down from 15.2 percent a year earlier.
“I’m singin’ in the rain, just singin’ in the rain, what a glorious feelin’, I’m happy again …”
Three Review-Journal sports department members and three professional handicappers have been given $2,000 fantasy bankrolls to bet during the NCAA Tournament — two picks per day of either sides, totals or one of each. Below are their bets for today, with a brief explanation as to their picks:
It took some time to become a believer in Kemba Walker and his solo scoring show. But I took the lead and bet Connecticut early this week with an expectation the late, sharp action would follow.
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Kemba Walker sliced up San Diego State’s defense for 22 points on shots from all angles and distances in the second half of Connecticut’s West Region semifinal.
