Thirteen Nevada residents, including a former Las Vegas mayor, were appointed Wednesday by Gov. Brian Sandoval to serve as members of the state’s 150th Anniversary Commission.
Frank Fahrenkopf, who will step down in June after 18 years as president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, said Wednesday he believes a comprehensive federal bill legalizing online poker will be brought back to Capitol Hill this year.
Clark County commissioners are considering allowing residential homeowners to rent their properties to vacationers, despite concerns that the homes would be used for house parties.
Prostitution victims, law enforcement and others testified Wednesday at the first hearing of a bill that would create a new crime of sex trafficking to replace current pandering laws.
A $13.6 million land sale and purchase agreement between South 15 Partners LLC and the city of Henderson was approved by the council Tuesday.
Senate Finance Committee Chairwoman Debbie Smith on Wednesday questioned the value of mandating co-pays or premiums by Medicaid patients given the enormous task facing the state of expanding the program under the federal health care law.
Nevada Gold & Casinos Inc. on Wednesday joined a crowded space online with the launch of its Gold Star Slots, a free-to-play casino app on Facebook. The company’s new iGaming site enables players to play slots while introducing them to their properties in South Dakota and Washington.
A program credited with fueling the development of quirky taverns and hip lounges in downtown Las Vegas will be extended another year.
People parking in downtown Las Vegas will be able to swipe credit cards in parking meters following a City Council decision on Wednesday.
A woman was arrested Tuesday on a charge of gross lewdness with a pit bull in her yard.
Randall Walker, who as Clark County aviation director guided the growth of McCarran International Airport through Southern Nevada’s boom period, will retire June 3.
Former U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici disclosed that he fathered a secret child in the 1970s with the 24-year-old daughter of then-U.S. Sen. Paul Laxalt of Nevada — a startling revelation for a politician with a reputation as an upstanding family man.
About a week ago, Las Vegas patrol officers were warned in briefing rooms: If you encounter Javier Reyes, he will shoot you. He will not go back to prison.
MGM Resorts International Chairman Jim Murren said the casino operator wouldn’t be opposed to selling one or more of its properties in Las Vegas or elsewhere if the numbers were to pencil out.
A proxy voting advisory firm has recommended shareholders of slot machine giant International Game Technology re-elect five of the company’s eight board members along with a candidate nominated by a dissident group of shareholders.
Presidents’ Day (Observed) has already been observed, but the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas is offering a special glimpse of our first chief executive just in time for the old man’s 281st birthday.
Tax season can be stressful, and each year people scramble to send in their tax returns, right down to the deadline. But for those who do a little preparation and avoid procrastinating, it can be significantly less tense. However, whether you’re a last-minute rusher or an ahead-of-the-game planner, you need to take steps to protect your identity during tax time, or you could be facing the greatest stress of all.
The best home improvements deliver all those smart qualities and speak to your heart at the same time. With spring home improvement season approaching, here are five home improvements that you can do for the love of spring – and the love of your biggest investment.
When a home smells good, it makes a favorable impression on visitors. This is exactly what home sellers want when they put their house on the market.
Maintaining the perfect lawn is easier than you think and with the right tools, you can be both efficient with your yard work and eco-conscious. If it’s lush green turf that you’re after, but you also care about your carbon footprint, there are a few tools and practices that can help you have it both ways.
Small businesses are always trying to find ways to get organized so employees can work more efficiently and save money in the process. With tax time just around the corner and projects opening and closing on a daily basis, taking your business organization standards to a new and improved level might seem like a huge undertaking.