Skyvue’s financial troubles mount

Skyvue, the 500-foot Ferris wheel under construction on the south end of the Strip, has run into more financial problems. MMC Inc., the contractor that has been building the foundations, has filed suit to collect on $1.1 million in unpaid bills by foreclosing on the project. All told, eight companies that have worked on Skyvue have filed liens for their work.

Nevada goes a full year without a war death

A Henderson Gold Star mom finds comfort in knowing that Wednesday marks the first time in more than a decade of fighting wars in Iraq and Afghanistan that Nevada’s death toll over a year’s span doesn’t include a soldier, sailor, Marine or airman from the state.

Shelby American carries on founder’s legacy at Detroit Auto Show

The legacy of car designer Carroll Shelby lives on with the unveiling Tuesday of the 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake and Shelby Focus ST at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Shelby, who designed the legendary Cobra in the 1960s, died last year at age 89.

Heck reintroduces stolen valor bill

A new effort was launched in Congress on Tuesday to crack down on people who attempt to pass themselves off as wartime heroes.

Arrests ‘imminent’ in Palms drug and prostitution sting

Las Vegas police said Tuesday arrests were imminent in connection with a complaint filed against the parent company of the Palms, resulting from an undercover investigation that discovered illegal drug sales and prostitution at clubs on the property.

Boulder City woman and dog to march in inaugural parade

Kelly Haugh is looking forward to marching in the presidential inaugural parade Monday, but more important to her is making sure people take note of her four-legged companion, Kinnick.

Legislators discouraged from attending NRA event in Las Vegas

The leader of ProgressNow Nevada has called on state legislators to boycott a meeting Saturday at a gun store and shooting range in Las Vegas where National Rifle Association lobbyists will talk about semi-automatic weapons and demonstrate their use.

Pot of Nevada revenues eyed for needed public works projects

A Nevada lawmaker and an emerging coalition of Nevadans are eyeing one specific pot of state revenue that could provide funding for much needed public works projects that would help put people back to work.

Utah group objects to ‘obscene’ Sundance lineup

SALT LAKE CITY – A conservative Utah group believes the Sundance Film Festival’s lineup featuring ‘obscene’ movies is at odds with Utah’s culture of family values, and wants the state to pull its financial backing.

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