What’s the plan to move stalled judge nomination?

It was clear earlier this year that something was up when U.S. Sen. Harry Reid again nominated District Judge Elissa Cadish for the federal bench.

Talking taxes

The second week of the 2013 Legislature is not quite over, and already Nevadans have heard more open, honest discussions about state tax policy than they typically get in an entire regular session.

Bus stop safety

“If it saves even one life …”

New Jersey makes bid to revive casino and horse racing

TRENTON, N.J — State sovereignty, not point spreads, took center stage Thursday as lawyers for New Jersey and the Department of Justice sparred over the constitutionality of a 21-year-old federal law prohibiting all but four states from allowing legal sports betting.

Barrick Gold Corp. reports fourth-quarter loss

You know the news isn’t great when a company’s earnings statement acknowledges the “need for change” and a “new path forward.”

Courts upholds $28.5 million award in Skywalk case

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A federal court has dealt a blow to the business arm of a northern Arizona tribe that owns the Grand Canyon Skywalk by upholding a $28.5 million judgment in favor of a Las Vegas developer who invested the money to build the horseshoe-shaped glass bridge on tribal land.

Company pours footings for new Shuffle Master headquarters

Panattoni Development is pouring footings for Shuffle Master’s 130,000-square-foot headquarters near the southern Beltway and Jones Boulevard, one of the larger industrial projects under construction in Las Vegas Valley.

Bracket altered: Cheyenne boys out, Boulder City in

Desert Pines fans already had begun filing into Sunrise Mountain’s gymnasium Thursday when they were told they wouldn’t get to watch their boys basketball team play.

Davis duo lead attack for Pioneers

One brother led a first-half comeback. The other took care of things down the stretch.

Pioneers’ ‘D’ foils Coronado pair

Dorothy Kendrick wasn’t wearing a top hat and cape, but the Canyon Springs girls basketball coach still acted like a magician on Thursday.

Aleman’s homer lifts UNLV softball, 2-1

Tayler Aleman hit a two-run home run in the first inning, and it stood up for the UNLV softball team (3-3) in a 2-1 victory Thursday over San Jose State (4-3) in the Easton Desert Classic at Eller Media Stadium.

Cougars’ 1951 basketball record-setters to be honored

It has been 62 years since Roland Minson and Mel Hutchins led Brigham Young to the National Invitation Tournament championship. On Saturday, they will be honored for their achievements at the school.

Sharps jockey for Rainbow Pick 6 prize

If you asked 100 horseplayers in Las Vegas for their philosophy of betting, you may get nearly as many answers. But I think one thing in common might be trying to bet a little to win a lot.

Gonzaga routs Saint Mary’s, takes firm grip on WCC race

MORAGA, Calif. — Gary Bell Jr. scored 20 points and helped fuel a fast start to the second half that helped No. 5 Gonzaga take a stranglehold on the West Coast Conference race with a 77-60 victory over Saint Mary’s on Thursday night.

Harper arrives at Nats camp with high goals

VIERA, Fla. — Bryce Harper arrived early at the Washington Nationals’ spring training camp and declared he has several goals for this season. He’ll share only one publicly, though.

Tough schedule big obstacle for UNLV baseball team

Tim Chambers, who experienced enormous success in the Las Vegas high school ranks and at College of Southern Nevada, knew he had a rebuilding job on his hands at UNLV.

Circus of uncertainty reigns in basketball

A quick look at the updated NBA Draft board, topped by Kansas guard Ben McLemore, explains in part why this college basketball season has become a circus of unpredictability.

Arizona tribes to benefit from coal plant’s credits

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Two northern Arizona tribes that lost millions of dollars in annual revenue with the closure of a coal-fired power plant in Southern Nevada are set to benefit from the sale of pollution credits.

Bus routes split; new operators selected

The Las Vegas Valley will have a new bus operator come July, the Regional Transportation Commission decided Thursday.

With lights on Brooks, district’s worries wait

You don’t have to drive far through Assembly District 17 to get a sense of the place Steven Brooks is supposed to be representing at the Legislature.

‘Fall in Love Again’ at UNLVino

Tickets are on sale for the 39th annual UNLVino in April. The event, with the theme “Fall in Love Again,” has been expanded to four days, with Bubble-Licious at The Venetian April 18, Sake Fever at The Mirage April 19, the grand tasting at Paris Las Vegas April 20 and BAR-b-q at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health April 21.

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