Clark County considers banning Strip newsracks

Newsracks offering up everything from an Italian-American newspaper to advertisements promoting adult services and entertainment might soon be extinct on the world-famous Strip.

One of winner’s many hugs reserved for man behind bull

On Saturday night, after he posted a rousing score of 90.75 aboard a snorting hunk of beast called Breakdown to take control of these PBR World Finals at the Thomas &Mack Center, the bull rider J.B. Mauney from North Carolina had some huggin’ to do.

No matter the trip, always buckle up

On this morning I did it again. And I did it even after talking with Kelly Thomas Boyers the day before.

Dragons deliver optimistic vibes

Singing from the back of his heels with arms outstretched, Dan Reynolds looked like the letter “T” confronting a stiff wind, said gale spreading the guy’s good cheer like the seeds from a dandelion clock.

EDITORIAL: Get to bottom of police contract talks

Clark County Sheriff Doug Gillespie was furious earlier this month when Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak accused the valley’s top cop of working with the officers’ union and an arbitrator to rig the bargaining process and secure police pay raises. Mr. Gillespie was equally angry that Mr. Sisolak did not first call him to share his concerns about the arbitration hearings.

Defender wants off Ammar Harris trial

The Special Public Defender’s Office is seeking to withdraw from representing Ammar Harris, a self-proclaimed pimp who is charged in a Strip shooting that killed three people.

Downtown Las Vegas’ newest resort opens

Seth Schorr’s vision for the Downtown Grand Las Vegas was always different from the typical resort. The hotel-casino, which blends into the urban core of downtown more than other properties, opened on Sunday as the first guests checked in, restaurants opened, and the race and sports book took its first bet.

Mauney finally claims first world title

Bull rider J.B. Mauney’s last name is pronounced “Mooh-nee,” but he might want to change it to money after his clutch performance at the Professional Bull Riders World Finals at the Thomas &Mack Center.

Life Is Beautiful festival forced to move entrance

The Life is Beautiful festival closed down its main entrance to move it one street over Sunday evening after an incident at 6th Street and Carson Avenue.

 
Family and dogs dead after Phoenix shooting

Authorities released details Sunday from a weekend shooting attack that left four family members and two dogs dead at a central Phoenix townhouse before the gunman turned the weapon on himself.

Sweet redemption for Herring

If Herring was a big reason why UNLV lost here two years ago, he was at least as important to the Rebels’ 27-22 victory Saturday over archrival UNR.

California governor allows freedom to woman who killed pimp

A Southern California woman who received a life sentence as a teenager for killing her former pimp will be allowed to go free after Gov. Jerry Brown decided against blocking a parole board’s ruling that grants her freedom.

INTEL: Garden work, Tea Expo move and affordable Cosmo suites

IMEX America and Las Vegas Sands committed to help Shade Tree build up its garden to make it more healing and substantial. The latter’s horticultural team will be designing the space, while GES provided storage sheds.

Struggles continue for Las Vegas office market

If Southern Nevada’s commercial real estate market were gym class, the office submarket would be the slow kid who finished last in the 50-yard dash.

High wind watch issued for Las Vegas Valley

A high wind watch was issued with expected wind gusts up to 80 mph around Las Vegas Sunday night by the National Weather Service.

Police: Chris Brown charged with assault in DC

Chris Brown was arrested early Sunday in Washington after a fight broke out near the W Hotel, police said, complicating an already snarled legal history for the Grammy Award-winning R&B singer.

Boom time in Macau continues to buoy Las Vegas Sands

The Venetian and Palazzo on the Strip provided Las Vegas Sands Corp. with somewhat lackluster revenues in the third quarter.

On the Move, Oct. 28

Announcements of new hires, promotions and professional awards. Want to see your accomplishment here? Send your information to bizbriefs@reviewjournal.com.

Executive Calendar, Oct. 28

A weekly listing of events put on by professional organizations, educational groups and local chambers of commerce.

Scapegoating sours workplace and often leads to upheaval

In some offices, people focus on a person as responsible for their dissatisfaction and blame the person for causing it, according to Jessica Campbell, a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Palm Beach, Fla. These situations often lead to upheaval in the workplace, with the scapegoat being terminated, resigning or doing anything to hang on.

For the Record, Oct. 28

A weekly log of business bankruptcies, commercial and industrial lease transactions, and new business licenses in Clark County.

Time and Place, Oct. 28

A list of weekly networking events around the Las Vegas Valley. Want to see a meeting here? Send your information to bizbriefs@reviewjournal.com.

Community colleges’ faculty up for raises

Faculty at Nevada’s community colleges might see a paycheck increase in early 2014 after years of budget cuts that brought them salary reductions and unpaid days off. The adjustments are mainly due to a new salary schedule that was adopted by the state’s Board of Regents earlier this year.

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