Southern Nevadans blessed with another philanthropist

Two years ago, Kirk Kerkorian’s Lincy Foundation turned its $200 million in assets over to the UCLA Foundation to manage. The Lied Foundation, a mainstay in Las Vegas for four decades, is winding down. The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, after serving as the major donor for The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, is also slowing down and fulfilling commitments.

Bishop says new pontiff conveys humility, simplicity

Let the pundits, theologians and experts debate precisely what the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as pope means for the Catholic Church, the world and history.

Superintendent search spurs salary debate

Is a salary of $270,000 enough? Clark County School Board President Carolyn Edwards posed the question last week when Superintendent Dwight Jones announced his resignation, and it will be a point of discussion as the district begins the search for his replacement.

Colorado State advances to MW semifinals

Prevailing wisdom holds that the experience of Colorado State’s senior-dominated starting five could help carry the Rams into the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament.

FDIC chairman bullish about banking’s recovery

Martin Gruenberg, chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., said Wednesday that he is bullish about the future of the U.S. banking business and notes the industry, severely damaged by the recession, has posted three consecutive years of improvement.

Las Vegas couple focus of immigration rally

In a Senate hearing room crowded with advocates of immigration reform, Sharon Courtney of Las Vegas held up a sheaf of papers, certificates of appreciation signed by Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama and addressed to her as the wife of an Army serviceman.

A wee bit o’ green

LAS VEGAS — The “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign is going green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.

Veteran Las Vegas cop to run Boulder City police

With the future of the current police chief in limbo, the city manager has tapped former retired Metropolitan Police Department Deputy Chief Bill Conger of Las Vegas as acting police chief.

Controversial Searchlight wind energy project gets federal OK

Federal authorities have signed off on plans to build almost 90 massive wind turbines in the desert around Searchlight, but some nearby residents and tribal members still see nothing clean or green about the project.

Proposal to sell custom trikes in Summerlin tabled

The Las Vegas Planning Commission tabled a request Tuesday for a special use permit to allow Custom Motor Creations to display and sell custom-built trikes at its property in the master-planned Summerlin community.

Nevada legislators voice concerns about bill to boost speed limits

While legislators spoke of their fondness for putting the pedal to the metal, they also noted Wednesday that legislation increasing the speed limit to as much as 85 mph on selected roads in Nevada could have dire consequences for teenage drivers.

Supreme Court justice pushes for better security

CARSON CITY — Nevada Supreme Court Justice James Hardesty made the high court’s case for enhanced security Wednesday, telling lawmakers there are serious security issues not being addressed with the current limited protection by Capitol Police.

PokerStars-AGA showdown in Atlantic City postponed

The New Jersey Casino Control Commission postponed a vote Wednesday that could allow the American Gaming Association to participate in the licensing case of PokerStars’ purchase of a failing Atlantic City casino.

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