Teachers union criticizes think tank for publicizing member drop period

The Nevada State Education Association describes it as “union busting at its finest,” but the conservative think tank that emailed 12,000 Clark County School District teachers Friday about the summer drop period for union members contends its purpose was simply informational.

County fears Homeland Security public lands proposal

Clark County commissioners asked federal legislators Tuesday to eliminate part of a public lands bill package that could give the Department of Homeland Security more power over how public lands are used.

Sandoval creates Nevada veterans council

On the eve of July 4, Gov. Brian Sandoval announced he has created a veterans council that will look into the problems of Nevada’s veterans and propose solutions that could be enacted in coming years.

Station Casinos get ready for fireworks

Workers from the New York-based Fireworks by Grucci were hard at work Tuesday building four identical fireworks shows presented by Station Casinos across the valley.

AG finds no wrongdoing in Bradley-Pacquiao fight

State Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto said Tuesday her staff found no evidence of wrongdoing in investigating the June 9 welterweight boxing match where Timothy Bradley upset champion Manny Pacquiao.

Plane’s landing expedited after report of smoke

A Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas has landed safely at Mineta airport in San Jose, Calif., after the captain declared an emergency following a report of smoke in the cabin.

Thai sentenced for transporting child porn to Las Vegas

A Thai man who contends he is a devout Buddhist was sentenced in Las Vegas on Tuesday to 78 months in prison for transporting child pornography into the country.

County toughens penalties for Strip peddlers

Clark County commissioners on Tuesday toughened the penalties for people who stand on sidewalks and sell bottled water, T-shirts and other items to passers-by.

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