Economist sees solid foundation for Las Vegas recovery

While there are risks to the economy locally and nationally, the fundamentals behind the recovery are good and have improved tremendously over the last few years, according to an economist with Beacon Economics.

Republicans wrangle over who should challenge Horsford

Cresent Hardy and Niger Innis made their remarks at a breakfast put on by Hispanics in Politics. The forum was not a debate so each candidate was allowed to make opening statements before taking questions from the audience of more than 70 people.

Police: Roommate kills homeowner over eviction dispute, dumps body

“I’m evicting my roommates and I might have to use vacation tomorrow because it is ugly,” the homeowner wrote to her boss the night she disappeared, according to a police report released Wednesday.

Casino dealers at Paris Las Vegas, Bally’s and Harrah’s approve contract

Dealers at Paris Las Vegas, Bally’s and Harrah’s voted 342 to 27 late Tuesday to approve the five-year deal, which retains grievance procedures, seniority rule and paid time off, among other issues, according to a union official.

 
Police seek information leading up to Red Rock shooting

Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s assistance for information leading up to the shooting of D’Andre Berghardt Jr. near Red Rock Canyon Friday.

 
Ukraine central post office seized by protesters

Ukrainian protesters seized control of the capital’s central post office Wednesday, hurling fire bombs and rocks against officers in riot gear, a day after clashes that left at least 25 people dead and raised fears of civil war.

No rest for Rousey, UFC’s ‘biggest star’

Ronda Rousey was in the midst of the toughest week of her training camp preparing for a December bout with archrival Miesha Tate when she got a phone call gauging her interest in a future fight.

How to prevent a curling injury

The good doctor says, use common sense, curlers, or you may slip and/or fall.

Two Las Vegas chefs are semifinalists for James Beard awards

Julian Serrano, executive chef of Picasso at Bellagio, and Mitsuo Endo, of Aburiya Raku on Spring Mountain Road, were named semifinalists in the 2014 James Beard Foundation Awards. Picasso also is a semifinalist for its wine list.

 
Viral online drinking game turning deadly

A viral drinking game, said to have started in Australia and spreading like wildfire the last few weeks on Facebook and other social media, has claimed the lives of five men under the age of 30, and now the game is sweeping the globe.

Volunteer assistant knows how to keep Wranglers smiling

A man of few words who works behind the scenes for the Wranglers, Kevin Rutter has managed to speak volumes this season through his enthusiastic actions and perpetually positive attitude.

Biker dares cops on Facebook to catch him, so they do

A motorcyclist who taunted San Antonio police for a week with a Facebook video of himself driving recklessly through traffic along with the message “catch me if you can” was caught while sneaking out of a friend’s house, police said on Tuesday.

Police: Robbery suspect strikes third Southern Nevada bank

The man committed the first two robberies on Jan. 21 and Jan. 29. The most recent robbery, Las Vegas police said Wednesday, happened on Feb. 6 at a bank near Flamingo Road and Koval Lane.

 
Pussy Riot members horsewhipped by Russian security forces

Cossack militia attacked the Pussy Riot punk group with horsewhips on Wednesday as the artists tried to perform under a sign advertising the Sochi Olympics.

5 biggest scandals in Winter Olympic history

Despite an Olympic creed that says embracing the struggle to win is more important than winning itself, scandals have been part of the Games for as long as they’ve been around. Here are five of the most infamous, and a few honorable mentions.

Commissioners approve $110 million in bonds for road projects

Clark County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan to issue $110 million in highway revenue bonds. The bonds will finance 70 highway and road improvement projects throughout the valley.

Hakkasan Group acquires nightclub operator Angel Management

Hakkasan Group, owners of the Hakkasan nightclub and restaurant inside the MGM Grand Las Vegas, has acquired Las Vegas-based Angel Management Group, which operates several nightlife and dayclub venues on the Strip and Atlantic City.

Mountain West roundup: Spartans finally win; Nance hurts knee

The most significant thing that happened on a busy Tuesday night in the Mountain West Conference may have been an injury in Laramie, Wyo. Larry Nance Jr., far and away the most talented player for Wyoming, left the Cowboys 72-66 win over Fresno State with an apparent right knee injury.

Pacific Links buys DragonRidge, its third golf course in Las Vegas area

Canada-based Pacific Links International has acquired the DragonRidge Country Club for just more than $11 million, adding the private Henderson golf course to its growing portfolio of high-end golf facilities in the Las Vegas Valley.

Candidates for sheriff get heated under glare of TV lights

The spirited debate during a taping of “Ralston Reports” on KSNV-TV, Channel 3, featured Las Vegas police Assistant Sheriff Joseph Lombardo, retired Assistant Sheriff Ted Moody and retired Captain Larry Burns.

Titus: Reinstate federal tax break for filmmakers

Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., urged the new chairman of the Senate Finance Committee to reinstate the federal tax credit for filmmakers that expired at the end of the year with dozens of other deductions and credits targeted to specific industries or groups of taxpayers.

Judicial candidate’s experience runs the gamut

Candidates love to tout their experience during a campaign. They think it sets them apart from their opponents, and it often does. Take judicial candidate Nicholas Perrino, for instance.

Galaxy Gaming wins license in Arizona

Las Vegas-based Galaxy Gaming has been licensed in Arizona to place non-traditional table games and wagering enhancements in Indian casinos.