Secrecy in Henderson

Apparently, the concept of open government doesn’t resonate down at Henderson City Hall.

Restaurant Report, Feb. 15

Ambassador Strip Inn Travelodge continental breakfast, 5075 Koval Lane, received 19 demerits Jan. 31. Violations included no sanitizer or wiping cloths were prepared. GRADE: B The facility was reinspected Feb. 2, received one demerit and was upgraded to an A.

Nevada’s late-payment record improves

NEW YORK — Late payments on mortgages ticked up in the last three months of 2011, the second straight quarter-to-quarter increase after nearly two years of steady decline, but there were improvements in Nevada.

In Brief

Buford, No. 6 Buckeyes top Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — William Buford scored 24 points to spark No. 6 Ohio State, and Jared Sullinger backed him up inside with 23 points and eight rebounds Tuesday in a 78-68 victory over Minnesota that moved the Buckeyes a half-game ahead of Michigan State in the Big Ten standings.

Tso steps up, leads Desert Oasis to first-round win

With two of her top players sitting out with injuries Tuesday night, Desert Oasis girls basketball coach Laurie Evans knew someone would have to step up to fill the void.

Convention authority reaps $27 million windfall

With the economy showing signs of life and tourist volume rising to near pre-recession levels, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will have to adjust its budget for fiscal 2012 to account for a $27 million windfall.

Appeals court rules woman wrongly kept from roundup

RENO — A photographer and wild horse protection advocate who contends her First Amendment rights were violated when she was denied access to roundups in Nevada has scored a victory in the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.

Former LVCVA official dies at 86

Las Vegas has lost one of the men who helped transform the city from a gambling getaway to a resort destination.

Average gas price up 9 cents this month

Nevada’s average gasoline price is up by 9 cents this month, with prices climbing by double digits in every one of the state’s metro areas besides Las Vegas.

Simple projects to spruce up the look of your home

As the days get longer and things get a little brighter inside your house, it becomes easier to notice the places that could use a little extra TLC. It’s also the perfect time to work on simple home improvement projects as you wait for warm weather to come. Here’s a checklist you can work on now so your home will be vibrant and welcoming once long summer days roll around.

Seven ways to help jumpstart your retirement plan

Everyone knows that they should be putting away money for retirement, but for those who haven’t started saving, it can seem like a daunting task. Even though you know you should be saving, it’s possible that you haven’t gotten around to contributing to your retirement plan because you don’t think you have money to spare, or don’t know where to start.

Explore a world of exotic natural beauty on a Costa Rica vacation

Laying on the beach and relaxing away your vacation days definitely has its appeal. But those who want to pack a little more into their getaway might just find that a Costa Rica vacation is the perfect solution.

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