Environmentalists sue over haze from Nevada power plant

A California-based environmental group is suing the Environmental Protection Agency in federal court, alleging it has failed to put a cap on a coal-fired plant in Southern Nevada, creating a permanent haze over the Grand Canyon.

Prestige Travel files for bankruptcy

Prestige Travel, with 10 offices scattered around the Las Vegas Valley, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday after a disruption in the credit lines essential to the business.

Las Vegas land prices show steady increases through third quarter

Las Vegas land prices have steadily increased through the third quarter and will probably level off in the beginning of 2013, with the average price for an acre of medium-density residential land surging to $170,450, up from $117,949 in the previous quarter.

Report: New Mexico inmate steals money walking out of jail

SANTA FE, N.M. – A New Mexico inmate on his way out of jail was quickly thrown back in after authorities say he stole another inmate’s cash then treated himself to a hearty lunch.

New iPad, including smaller model, plus new Macs unveiled

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Apple introduced a smaller iPad, as expected, but also updated its full-sized one. It also unveiled new Mac computers, including a 13-inch version of a MacBook Pro with sharper, “Retina” display and an iMac with a new type of storage drive.