Hsieh makes $45 million in property deals downtown

With new deals in place for about $45 million in downtown Las Vegas property, the real estate buying phase of Zappos chief Tony Hsieh’s Downtown Project is nearly complete.

Stolen valor effort falls short in Congress

Despite broad support, a bid to crack down on individuals who lie about having earned medals for combat bravery has fallen short in Congress for this year.

McCarran to cut rents for limo, shuttle bus companies

Faced with a sharp drop in business, McCarran International Airport will slash the rents for the limousine and shuttle bus companies that pick up fare-paying passengers.

RTC buses on reduced schedules for Christmas

Local transit service on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will run on reduced schedules because of traditionally lower ridership and less traffic on those days, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada announced.

Las Vegas charities feel ebb, flow of holiday giving

It’s feast or famine at local charities this holiday season, with some enjoying increased donations and others making do with less.

Bennett dominates as Rebels roll over Northern Iowa, 73-59

No matter how spectacular Anthony Bennett is, and he was that again Wednesday night, the UNLV freshman forward prefers to credit and hype the players surrounding him.

Murder indictment against Desai stands

District Judge Valerie Adair on Wednesday refused to dismiss the murder indictment against Dr. Dipak Desai in the hepatitis C outbreak.

House fire injures two people

Two people sustained minor injuries after a house fire Wednesday afternoon near Pecos Road and Las Vegas Boulevard, North, according to the Clark County Fire Department.

Council endorses call for police sales tax boost

The Las Vegas City Council voted 6-1 Wednesday in favor of a proposal to increase sales taxes in order to raise money to pay police.

UNLV’s Livengood downplays Big East talks

UNLV athletic director Jim Livengood acknowledged speaking with Big East Conference ADs about possibly joining the league in football but said “there’s nothing more than that.”

Police: Man throws fit over cheese on burger

DOVER, Pa. – A Pennsylvania man who spent some good cheddar on a burger faces charges after allegedly throwing a tantrum because his order included cheese.

Grand jury decides not to indict officer in death of veteran

A Clark County grand jury has decided not to indict Las Vegas police officer Jesus Arevalo in the fatal shooting of disabled veteran Stanley Gibson, the Review-Journal has learned.

Train hits, kills man in Kingman

A resident of Peach Springs in northwest Arizona was killed instantly early Wednesday after deliberately stepping into the path of a freight train in Kingman, according to police.

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