Former Palms employee pleads guilty to fraud

A former Palms race and sports book employee pleaded guilty Monday in a betting scheme federal authorities say defrauded the resort of more than $800,000.

New bill aims to break ties between pimps, prostitutes

CARSON CITY — Pimps were put on notice Monday that lawmakers want more severe punishment for those who exploit prostitutes and more ways to free women from their control.

Architectural, engineering firm drawn into Harmon Hotel case

CityCenter’s new legal team recast the massive construction defects litigation surrounding the unfinished Harmon Hotel by pulling an architectural and an engineering firm into the case for the first time.

Passenger in Sunday wreck dies

One of the victims in Sunday’s accident on Charleston Boulevard near Cahlan Drive died Monday.

Seven arrested on federal drug charges

Seven valley residents have been indicted on federal drug charges, according to U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden.

Judge reprimanded for manipulating court schedule

The Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline unanimously approved a public reprimand Monday for a district court judge for putting her personal schedule ahead of a murder trial.

Nevada Indians protest bear hunts

CARSON CITY — About 30 members of Nevada Indian tribes danced, drummed and sang outside the Legislative Building on Monday to protest the killing of bears, animals they call sacred brothers and sisters.

South Africa rules in USA Sevens rugby runaway

South Africa has had to adjust to life without its best player, Cecil Afrika, and though the season hasn’t been a disaster, it hasn’t been easy, either.

Legislature plans busy second week

CARSON CITY — Taxes, budgets, bears and a whole lot more — such as higher education, mining and firearms — are on tap as the second week of the Nevada Legislature begins today.

Stuck clock brought new meaning to ‘legislative time’

CARSON CITY — If you’re an outsider wandering into the Legislative Building for the first time, you must learn the definition of “legislative time.”

Democrats pledge Legislature will take action to raise revenue

CARSON CITY — The Legislature’s top two Democrats insist they will pass tax reforms — reforms that could produce more tax revenue — before the legislative session ends June 3 and force Gov. Brian Sandoval to decide whether to veto what they believe will be fairer tax laws.

Bus service ‘disruption’ looms

Thursday may be Valentine’s Day, but there will be no love lost when the subject of a new fixed-route bus contract is heatedly discussed in the Clark County Government Center .

Long lines raising tempers

Lengthy security lines to enter the Regional Justice Center have long frustrated visitors to the downtown courthouse.

Smith Center tops in contributions

Why would the city of Las Vegas, or any government, make the top 10 list of the largest recipients of charitable donations in Nevada over a decade?

Sex and the city: LV lusty at No. 3

Two items of note here: Las Vegas is sexy as hell. And, apparently, we like to read.

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