In June, downtown visitors will be able to zip through the Fremont Street Experience starting from the world’s tallest slot machine, SlotZilla, which will replace an existing zipline with an 11-story ride that will propel riders out of the world’s largest slot machine at 120 feet.
After a year of hearings, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada settled Tuesday on a smart-meter opt-out plan, but not without a late twist that could upend the agency’s decision. The commission voted to approve a one-time fee of $98.75 and a monthly charge of around $9 for local ratepayers who choose to leave NV Energy’s NV Energize smart-meter initiative.
Las Vegas police officers shot a coyote about 2 p.m. in front of Dailey Elementary School on Reno Avenue, near Tropicana Avenue and Spencer Street. No one was injured.
Asked Tuesday what is holding up passage of an online poker bill, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid offered a one-word response. “Republicans.”
The board of directors of Dillard’s Inc., has declared a one-time cash dividend of $5 per share in addition to a quarterly cash dividend of 5 cents per share, according to a statement posted on the company’s website Monday.
A U.S. Justice Department lawyer told a federal judge Tuesday the government is close to charging the last round of defendants in an investigation into corruption at Las Vegas Valley homeowners associations. The long-running investigation so far has resulted in the convictions of 27 people.
The Las Vegas Township constable’s office is being sued by an insurance company in connection with a wrongful termination lawsuit involving two former deputies.
Spurred by many Nevadans complaining during this year’s contentious elections that some people were voting illegally, Secretary of State Ross Miller said Tuesday he will sponsor a bill at the Legislature to require voter photo IDs.
A public memorial service will be held Dec. 8 for John Fredericks, a former Channel 3 weatherman, who died Friday at the age of 57.
