Former Rebels star Theus campaigns for UNLV job

After interviewing to be UNLV’s next basketball coach, Reggie Theus called the process “positive.” But he’s uncertain if the result will be favorable for him.

Person found dead after gunfire east of downtown

Homicide detectives are investigating a person found deceased east of downtown after reports of gunfire Thursday night, Las Vegas police said.

Tax breaks for mining industry scrutinized

Nevada’s politically entrenched mining industry was on the defensive Thursday against heated testimony from liberal activists seeking to increase taxes on gold and other minerals.

Group says Medicaid block grants would hurt Nevada

WASHINGTON — A health care advocacy group sounded a warning Thursday for Nevada, saying a plan to convert Medicaid into state block grants would lead to $6.9 billion in cuts to the Silver State over the next decade.

Company seeks licenses to operate Casino MonteLago

Intrepid Gaming, a Las Vegas company, said Thursday that it has applied for licenses to operate Casino MonteLago at Lake Las Vegas, which has been closed for about 13 months.

Desai legal fees leave little for ex-patients

Dr. Dipak Desai, the bankrupt gastroenterologist at the heart of the hepatitis C outbreak, has piled up $2.4 million in legal fees that are cutting deep into the dwindling assets left for his creditors, including the thousands of former patients suing him.

More budget cuts looming for North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas, facing a $22.6 million shortfall in fiscal 2012, is about to embark on yet another “budget reduction plan” that could include scores of layoffs.

North Las Vegas chamber chief leaving for post in Tucson

Michael Varney, president and chief executive office of the North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce resigned Thursday to take a position at as the new president and CEO of the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.

Southwest says repaired jets will fly by Saturday

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines Co. says four planes being repaired for cracks in their aluminum skin will likely return to service by Saturday.

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