Nevada credit unions report growth despite looming federal regulations

Despite looming federal financial regulations, some of the nation’s largest credit unions grew at a healthy clip in 2013, according to a new report. Meanwhile, locally run credit unions noted marginal strides thanks to a slowly rebounding Las Vegas economy.

EDITORIAL: Obamacare horror story

On Feb. 26, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid stood before his colleagues in Washington, D.C., and defended the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, saying “There’s plenty of horror stories being told. All of them are untrue.” Las Vegan Larry Basich is among many who would beg to differ, and he has $407,000 worth of billable proof for the Nevada Democrat.

 
Police dashcam shows scary moment on roadside

An Iowa State Trooper and a County Sheriff’s Deputy narrowly escaped being hit last week by an airborne truck that flew off onto the side of the road. And it was all caught on the dashboard camera.

How much should you tip for home services?

A recent survey by GreenPal of 10,000 home service professionals found that the majority don’t expect to be tipped, although it’s always appreciated.

Mobile devices add allure to March Madness at work

People have long been able to stream games live over the Internet, employers have always had the option to block content to keep productivity high. That’s harder to do when workers are bringing their own devices and using their cellphone data plans to engage in March Madness.

CNBC bets on Las Vegas ‘sports consulting agency’

If the saying “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is” doesn’t run through your mind while watching the new series “Money Talks” (10 p.m. Wednesday), well, you’re just the type of person Steve Stevens, aka Darin Notaro, is looking for.

10 of Las Vegas’ most high-profile weddings

It’s no surprise that celebrities would want to tie the knot in Sin City. Here are 10 of the most recognizable couples who have said “I do” (and after a time, “I don’t,” in some cases) in Las Vegas.

Fight over online gaming about to heat up again in Congress

U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, is preparing to introduce a bill that would restore a pre-2011 federal ban on gambling over the Internet, a spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday.

Roads to close for Life Cube event in Las Vegas

When downtown Las Vegas’ Life Cube Project comes to a fiery end Friday, several streets around the 24-foot art display developed by Scott Cohen at Ninth and Fremont streets will be closed to vehicle traffic.

‘Insanity’ on Stratosphere makes CNN’s ‘daredevil’ list

There are a lot of thrilling experiences to be had in Las Vegas, but only one of them made CNN’s list of 50 ways to be a daredevil. It’s The Stratosphere Tower’s Insanity ride.

Upgrades planned for Boulevard Mall include farmer’s market, Wi-Fi

The Clark County Zoning Commission approved major upgrades for Boulevard Mall at its Wednesday morning meeting, allowing mall owner Sansone Cos. to move forward with roughly $23 million to $25 million in upgrades.

Maine man’s ‘gun’ turns out to be a tattoo

Police armed with assault rifles descended on a Maine man’s home after members of a tree removal crew he’d told to clear off his property reported that he had a gun. Turns out the “gun” the tree crew had seen on Michael Smith of Norridgewock was just a life-sized tattoo of a handgun on his stomach.

New international flight first-class perks

Some of the most cherished new international first-class perks have nothing to do with meals, drinks or seats. Global airlines are increasingly rewarding wealthy fliers with something more intangible: physical distance between them and everyone else.

Las Vegas’s home-grown airline sees growing pains at age 15

Allegiant Air’s Las Vegas-based parent, which has grown from nothing to $1 billion in revenue since 1999 by connecting small and midsized towns with major vacation spots, offered a peek at this intriguing sidelight in its fourth-quarter report.

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