Man to pay SEC $4.8 million in securities trading case

Former auto worker and hot dog vendor Marco Glisson agreed on Wednesday to pay $4.8 million to settle charges by the Securities and Exchange Commission that he had engaged in unauthorized securities trading.

Kyle Massey, fellow ‘Dancing with the Stars’ alums unite for Tropicana show

Kyle Massey, who competed on season 11 of “Dancing with the Stars,” is looking forward to “Dancing with the Stars: Live in Las Vegas” at the Tropicana. The live show will run for 12 weeks, eight shows a week, starting Friday. Celebrity stylist Carson Kressley will host the 80-minute production that will feature such other alums of the TV version as former ‘N Sync star Joey Fatone, Sabrina Bryan of “The Cheetah Girls” and actress Tia Carrere.

Wanted: More international visitors to U.S.

While long-haul international travel grew by 40 percent between 2000 and 2010, the United States market share dropped from 17 percent to 12 percent. U.S. Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nev., climbed aboard the U.S. Travel Association’s 2012 Vote Travel campaign tour bus in Henderson on Wednesday to talk about how he thinks the $1.9 trillion travel and tourism industry can again become a player.

Gaming stocks gain as Sands Cotai opens

Gaming stocks posted modest gains Wednesday as the Las Vegas Sands Corp. celebrated the opening of its $4.4 billion Sands Cotai Central casino resort in Macau. Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts and MGM Resorts all operate casino resort properties in the Chinese territory.

Buchanan grows on court

Michael Buchanan had a simple schedule to prepare for his senior year with Palo Verde’s boys basketball team.

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Right fielder takes pride in throwing

Growing up in the Dominican Republic, 51s right fielder Moises Sierra patterned his game after former All-Star and fellow countryman Raul Mondesi.

Reno Air Races officials racing to act on NTSB recommendations

RENO — Reno Air Races officials are facing an accelerated schedule and a steep learning curve to act on recommendations issued by federal investigators following a horrific crash last year that killed 11 people and seriously injured more than 70.

HOA targets Quon estate amid fraud investigation

The Vistana homeowners association is going after the estate of construction defects attorney Nancy Quon, including her family and life insurance trusts worth millions of dollars, in civil litigation that stems from a scheme to take over the association’s board. Federal authorities allege that Quon, who was found dead March 20, and former construction company boss Leon Benzer pulled the strings in a scheme to take over nearly a dozen homeowners associations.

Maintain the health of your home with spring mold and mildew intervention

Mold and mildew are types of microscopic fungi that can be found both indoors and outdoors. There are more than 3,000 different types of mold, the spores of which are invisible and float through the air, attaching themselves to surfaces, and creating damage before we are able to even see the problem. Here’s what you need to know and what you can do about it.

Choose a certified installer to create curb appeal with confidence

Looking for a way to improve the curb appeal of your home? Re-siding your home with vinyl siding is a great investment because it never needs painting to maintain its beauty and durability. Once you’ve made the decision to re-side your home with vinyl siding, however, you need a qualified contractor to install it properly to ensure long-lasting curb appeal.

Save time and money by learning IRA rollover basics

The two things that everyone could use more of are time and money. One way to help free up some of both is by rolling over your existing retirement assets into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). An IRA rollover may give you greater control of assets spread across multiple accounts and potentially offers improved diversification, flexibility, guidance and service. This could save you money in fees and other costs from different accounts as well as cut down on financial paperwork and other headaches from dealing with multiple assets.

Get biking to help stop diabetes

Biking is a very popular form of exercise and transportation for Americans. Cities continuously update and add trails, and families look for a way to cut back on gas prices, while also spending time together.

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