Las Vegas gains as move destination

Penske Truck Rental released its 2013 list of top moving destinations within the United States, and for the first time, Las Vegas made the grade, albeit at No. 10.

Utah student protests tuition hike with $1 bills

A University of Utah student says he paid his tuition bill with 2,000 one-dollar bills as a silent protest against the rising cost of college.

One strange announcement

I first saw this last night as an electronic press release. Today, it’s a news story on the Las Vegas Sun’s website.

Clark County school superintendent says graduation rates up

It’s not often in recent years that I’ve seen a Clark County School District superintendent appear genuinely excited to speak to reporters, but public schools chief Pat Skorkowsky was just that as he met with members of the Review-Journal’s editorial board this week.

North Las Vegas named among worst-run cities, but leaders hoping for change

North Las Vegas was recently named the eighth worst-run city in the United States by the financial news blog 247wallst.com. The list, picked up by USA Today, cites continued declines in median home values and near nation-worst foreclosure and unemployment rates in counting the city among the nation’s 10 most-mismanaged municipalities.

Demand for discount goods expands OFFPRICE Show

With a growing market for discount goods and a new rebrand to flaunt, the OFFPRICE Show is ready to rock the Sands Expo and Convention Center next month.

‘Pawn Shop Live!’ hits the mark in parody of ‘Pawn Stars’

Thanks to the cachet of the “Pawn Stars,” a modest send-up called “Pawn Shop Live!” moved from a planned run in a downtown studio theater to the tourist-oriented showroom at the Golden Nugget, where it opened this week.

Investors listen to pitches from medical pot entrepreneurs

Medical marijuana entrepreneurs tried to sell their ideas to investors gathered in Las Vegas on Thursday, from a mobile app to measure potency to a courier service to deliver the drug to your doorstep.

Handicapping championship visits Las Vegas this weekend

The 15th annual Daily Racing Form/National Thoroughbred Racing Association National Handicapping Championship will be contested today through Sunday at TI.

Warren Peace has his pick of clubs, but so do Vegas partyers

Tonight brings good stuff to clubs — the great Morgan Page, fun John Dahlback, pop king Calvin Harris, 2013-buzz DJ Baauer and more. Here’s your full DJ/club forecast.

John Dahlback eschews crazy DJ moniker

In Sweden, people call Swedish DJ-musician John Dahlback “John Dahlback” because he goes by his birth name when he performs (as he will Friday at Surrender nightclub).

Dolly Parton has never quit turning out her country hits

In the towering achievement of cinematic Velveeta that was 1984’s “Rhinestone,” Dolly Parton taught a gruff New York City cabdriver, played by a plywood-stiff Sylvester Stallone, how to be a bona fide country singer.

On Budget: Anniversary showcase

Bust out your party hat and noisemakers for Squidhat Records’ Second Anniversary Showcase Weekend.

Santana digs Las Vegas’ energy, intends to stay

Carlos Santana says that no matter how often he plays Las Vegas, he’s “staying here for keeps” as a Nevada resident.

Trying to regain UFC belt, Henderson loosens own

There was one part of planning his wedding that Benson Henderson thoroughly enjoyed. Maybe too much. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champ, who married his girlfriend, Maria Magana, at midnight Jan. 1, says he really enjoyed picking out the cake.

Clark pulls through for grieving coach

Mike Moulchin had a heavy heart while guiding his Clark girls basketball team Thursday. Bobbi Floyd’s runner in the lane in the closing seconds and a few narrow escapes helped lift Moulchin’s spirits.

Fat Choy chef knows what he is doing with signature dishes

They give you a lot of napkins when you sit down at Fat Choy. They know you’re going to need them. That’s especially true if you try the restaurant’s signature “snacks.”

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