Henderson man guilty of $7.5 million fraud

A federal jury convicted a Henderson man in a $7.5 million bank fraud scheme Wednesday following a six-day trial.

Las Vegas ad firm backs off ‘Madness’ slogan

The slogan may sound catchy — “The Madness Begins Here” — but the ad firm for Las Vegas’ public tourism agency doesn’t want to legally poke the bear known as the NCAA.

Years of budget cuts have hurt schools, students

On Monday, Nevada legislators observed Education Awareness Day. Thousands of teachers started their day with few resources and overcrowded classes and, in Clark County, they taught 50,000 students who do not speak English as their primary language. They ended the day the same way they started: exhausted, but ready to start the next day to do the same thing — teach.

Today’s dream home utilizes modern technology for increased functionality

The number of improving housing markets expanded for a sixth consecutive month in January 2013 according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American. With this positive sign, it’s an interesting time for homeowners to consider investing in high-tech home upgrades that not only increase their home’s value and simplify everyday tasks, but also create a dream home ambience for the entire family to enjoy.

How to recharge your resolutions

Many find that the new year is a time to wipe the slate clean. In fact, 45 percent of Americans made New Year’s resolutions, according to the Journal of Clinical Psychology from the University of Scranton. But while it is easy to make resolutions, the hard part is actually following through with them.

Financial considerations beyond the ‘fiscal cliff’

With the agreement reached at the eleventh hour of 2012 to avert components of the so-called “fiscal cliff,” nearly all taxpayers will be affected in some way. With that in mind, there are still many things you can do this year to prepare for potential additional tax changes and to take control of your financial situation.

Cab drivers’ parent union gives OK for strike

The high command of the union representing drivers at Las Vegas’ second-largest cab company has consented to a strike in the face of growing driver impatience.

Requests for extra operating permits for taxis denied

The Nevada Taxicab Authority turned down a requests on Tuesday for extra operating permits for three major events in March and April as several dozen drivers turned out for their most vocal protest in months.

Avoiding the senseless cuts of sequester

Eleventh-hour deals to pass short-term solutions in Washington have become so common, most people don’t even notice anymore. But the stakes are higher than ever with the automatic budget cuts, also known as the sequester, set to take effect Friday.

Lawmakers never tire of trying to save us from ourselves

There’s a classic scene in the gone-too-soon HBO series “Deadwood,” when an exhausted Wild Bill Hickok tries to dissuade his good friend from helping to find a job for the increasingly restless gunfighter. “Can you let me go to hell the way I want to?” Hickock pleads.

Violent crash won’t dent rookie’s nerve

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kyle Larson won’t have a second thought about getting back in a racecar following his frightening crash at Daytona International Speedway.

Krzyzewski reaffirms he won’t return as U.S. coach

NEW YORK — Mike Krzyzewski said again Tuesday he doesn’t plan to return as U.S. men’s basketball coach after leading the Americans to two Olympic gold medals.

Shriners Open boosts purse, prices

The Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is heading in one direction — up.

Tipsy Coffee House creates sweet spirits

The shelves of Tipsy Coffee House are lined with pristinely decorated chocolates. Meticulously decorated petite cake mounds with shimmering, artistic frosting add an air of glamour. But while cake pops and other petite desserts are part of the ordinary, Tipsy Coffee House separates itself from other bakeries in at least one major way: liquor.

Tribe plans to appeal skywalk ruling

PEACH SPRINGS, Ariz. — The Hualapai Tribe plans to appeal a ruling that puts its business arm on the hook for $28 million.

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