EDITORIAL: Raise ruling new blow to North Las Vegas

A couple of weeks ago, North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee said his financially strapped municipality wouldn’t surrender to state control, despite having just $9 million in reserves and a total annual budget of $481.5 million. “We don’t have to find dollars,” the new mayor told the Review-Journal’s Laura Myers and James DeHaven. “We just have to find a lot of dimes.”

Smith’s to close store in western Las Vegas

The Smith’s Food and Drug store on Flamingo Road will close permanently Jan. 30. No other local closures are planned.

Smith Center adds a week to run of ‘The Tempest’

The world premiere of William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” — co-adapted and directed by Las Vegas’ own Teller — will sail on a week longer than planned at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. It will play April 6-20 in a 500-seat, climate-controlled tent in the center’s Symphony Park.

 
Man gets 57 years in prison for NFL star’s murder

The man who prosecutors say fired the shot that killed Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor during a botched 2007 burglary was sentenced Thursday to more than 57 years in state prison.

Increase in Nevada students receiving free meals

A new report shows the number of Nevada schoolchildren receiving free or reduced-price meals increased to more than 54 percent statewide.

For the Record, Jan. 27

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

Executive Calendar, Jan. 27

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

On the Move, Jan. 27

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

Older workers’ path to new fields can start with network building

Older workers striking out in new directions may need a new network, because the old one can’t cross over. Current colleagues often don’t have information about the new area. This problem can become acute when isolation sets in.

Beaten homeless man found unconscious

A man remains in “extremely critical” condition, Las Vegas police said Thursday, after they found him beaten and unconscious in an alley more than two weeks ago.

Nevada venture capital investments continue to disappoint

Venture capital activity in America increased modestly in 2013, but investor interest mostly skipped Las Vegas and Nevada. It’s the second straight year of lackluster venture capital activity in a state struggling to expand its technology sector.

Fantasy Sports Trade Association hosts winter meeting in Las Vegas

The number of Americans paying to participate in fantasy sports has grown at a 7.8 percent rate annually over five years. That growth has transformed what was once a small group of devoted players into a multibillion-dollar business.

 
Chicago teen charged in stabbing death of 11-year-old

A 14-year-old girl was charged Wednesday with first-degree murder in the death of an 11-year-old girl who was stabbed more than 30 times at the suburban Chicago home where they both lived.

Locally owned Edge Fitness opens two new gyms

With Las Vegas already soaked in health clubs, it might not cause much of a ripple that Edge Fitness &Tanning opened two locations in January.

Park Place Infiniti owners launch renovation project

Since acquiring the only Infiniti dealership in Las Vegas last year, Park Place Dealerships of Dallas has begun work on a multimillion-dollar renovation project that will soon revamp the buildings and grounds of the 6-acre property on West Sahara Avenue.

Gaming regulators accept fine of $125,000 for Bally Technologies Inc.

The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday accepted slot machine maker Bally Technologies Inc.’s $125,000 fine that settled a 28-count complaint with state gaming regulators, but at least one member of the panel thought the penalty wasn’t high enough.

‘Vault’ returns, refreshed and ready

“Raiding the Rock Vault,” a merrily over-the-top history of classic rock, opens for a second year at the Las Vegas Hotel on Friday, with a few changes in the lineup and content, and more support from its host property.

No logo on Hall of Fame cap for Greg Maddux

When Greg Maddux is inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame on July 27, his plaque will reveal a cap without a logo. The former Valley High star said he didn’t want to slight the fans in Atlanta, where he played 11 seasons, or Chicago, where he played 10 years for the Cubs.

 
Baby born on sled after Philly snowstorm

A Philadelphia woman is going to have quite a story to tell her daughter about the day she was born.

USA Basketball announces roster for Olympic, World Cup play

Virtually every player who was asked to commit to the USA Basketball men’s national team said ‘Yes” when asked to participate in the upcoming Olympic cycle, which begins this summer with the FIBA World Cup in Spain.

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