Heck seeks to turn down Hill pension

U.S. Rep. Joe Heck of Nevada introduced a bill that would permit lawmakers to decline a federal pension, a move that could save taxpayers some money while allowing Heck and like-minded members of Congress to make a point about public service.

Nevada agencies wait for details of Obama immigration order

For good reason, grown children of illegal immigrants weren’t rushing to Nevada agencies Monday to take advantage of President Barack Obama’s decision allowing them to work and be free of fear of deportation.

Pacquiao-Bradley fight sparks new call for federal boxing commission

With the controversial outcome of this month’s welterweight prizefight in Las Vegas only the most recent black eye on boxing, key U.S. senators on Monday revived a bill to create a federal body to oversee the sport.

I-15 to be shut down for Fifth Street bridge work

Interstate 15 commuters beware: Overnight traveling on the freeway in North Las Vegas will not be pleasurable for the next couple of weeks. Chaos is typically the result of a complete closure of the state’s busiest freeway.

Temporary casino to open on Moulin Rouge site

A 40-foot-long trailer will appear early Tuesday at the corner of Bonanza Road and H Street, where the Moulin Rouge casino once stood.

Writer Erica Kennedy found dead in home

MIAMI – Writer Erica Kennedy has been found dead in her Miami Beach apartment. She was 42.

Toddler who drowned at Lake Mead identified

The toddler who drowned at the Lake Mead National Recreation Center Friday has been identified as Jacob Carter of Henderson.

Henderson motorcyclist killed in accident identified

The Clark County coroner’s office has identified the motorcyclist who died Saturday after colliding with a city of Henderson pickup as David Doss, 21, of Henderson.

Mobile home burned in 22,000-acre fire north of Ely

Crews are fighting a 22,000-acre fire north of Ely that’s already burned a mobile home.
Authorities say the person living in the home was safely evacuated and no injuries have been reported in the North Schell Fire that’s burning steep, rugged terrain on the east side of the Schell Mountain Range.

Party just starting for hockey jocks

No scandalous misadventures have surfaced so far involving the Stanley Cup’s weekend in Las Vegas with the Los Angeles Kings.

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