Baccarat results boost casinos; analysts see other upbeat indicators

Baccarat results helped Nevada casinos end 2014’s two-month gaming revenue slide in March. But analysts see other positive indications, beyond the totals produced by the high-end card game, that point toward an overall market turn-around.

Italy court: Knox, Kercher fought on day of murder

An Italian court that convicted Amanda Knox in her roommate’s 2007 murder said in lengthy reasoning made public Tuesday that the victim’s wounds indicate multiple aggressors, and that the two exchange students fought over money on the night of the murder.

Congress must push for minimum wage increase

It should be simple: If you work hard, a job should lift you out of poverty, not trap you in it. Yet every day, millions of Americans work full-time jobs, but struggle to support their families due to low wages.

LGBT hero keeps doing his part for human rights

Cleve Jones is a 59-year-old gay America, so you know what that means. It means he was once considered an enemy of the state.

Experts eying school budget a promising sign

If you know anything about the history of the Clark County School District, you know that it is often short of money and classroom space, but it has never suffered from a lack of costly expert analysis and commissioned studies.

Riding the wheels, imagining a New Year’s revolution

My group couldn’t wait for the chance to fly on the tallest observation wheel in the world. The doors opened and about 15 of us climbed in as the capsule moved continuously along the boarding platform.

Put the ‘pro’ in home improvement with the right painting tools

Many DIYers don’t consider that choosing the right applicators is just as important as selecting the right paint color. Here are a few tips to help you identify the right tools for the job and make your next painting project your best yet.

Barbecue season gets underway with National Barbecue Month

As you begin planning your summer casual afternoon barbecue or a more elaborate evening feast, here are some fun and easy ways to enjoy your time together without a lot of stress – or mess.

See a unique view of the next generation’s family farm

Farmland, a new documentary film takes an intimate look at the lives of American farmers and ranchers in their ’20s, all of whom are now responsible for running their farming businesses.

Tax return check has arrived, so buy the shoes

Tires are an investment and, like a good pair of shoes, getting the right fit is important. When it’s time to start shopping, there are ways to get the most out of your tax dollars.

Kurt Busch unveils his Indy 500 ride

Kurt Busch hopes to complete the auto racing double on May 25, driving the Indianapolis 500 during the day and the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina at night. This is the auto racing double.

UMC receives failing grade in hospital survey

A national report card on patient safety gave a failing grade to University Medical Center, long regarded as having one of the country’s top trauma units. It was one of only 22 hospitals nationwide to receive such low marks.

Humble Johnson makes his presence felt in UFC

There was no question that Jon Jones left Saturday night’s Ultimate Fighting Championship event in Baltimore with as firm a grip as ever on the light heavyweight title. Anthony Johnson left just as little doubt that he will be a force to reckoned with in the division.

EDITORIAL: Election fraud

Those who argue that election fraud is a myth were proved wrong again this month when an illegal immigrant accused of casting ballots under a false name in 2008 and 2010 was taken into custody in California to face extradition to Nevada.

Sierra Vista breaks through late

Shadow Ridge’s baseball team kept opening the door for Sierra Vista on Monday.

Woman sentenced in December road-rage shooting

A woman accused in a road-rage shooting on the Strip in December was sentenced Monday to eight to 20 years in prison, according to District Court records.

Sierra Vista breaks through late

Shadow Ridge’s baseball team kept opening the door for Sierra Vista on Monday.

Another busy offseason

Hello Rebel fans! I hope you’re enjoying this boring offseason 🙂 Well, if you’re a real Rebel fan, you know it’s been anything BUT boring! Here’s the short recap:

9 dead after tornadoes slam South

Tornadoes flattened homes and businesses, flipped trucks over on highways and bent telephone poles into 45-degree angles as they barreled through Alabama and Mississippi on Monday, part of a storm system that killed at least nine people in the South and brought the overall death toll from two days of severe weather in the country to at least 26.

VOLLEYBALL: Wildcats rally for victory over Vikings

Chris Kampshoff has 23 kills and 16 digs, and T.J. Esporas added 22 kills and 21 digs Monday to help Las Vegas High’s boys volleyball team rally for a 26-28, 24-26, 25-18, 25-19, 15-11 win at Valley.

Eliminating tariffs called key to Nevada’s international trade

Eliminating tariffs is key for Nevada’s international trade to flourish, Bernadette Greene, deputy consul for the United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office in Los Angeles, said Monday in Las Vegas.

Horses4Heroes happy with new home at Floyd Lamb Park

Horses4Heroes transitioned from a temporary home at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs to a permanent home, courtesy of the Las Vegas City Council’s unanimous vote April 16.

GOLF: Taylor, McEachern help Gaels edge Mustangs

Blake Taylor and Bryce McEachern each shot 3-over-par 39 at Painted Desert on Monday to help Bishop Gorman’s boys golf team to a 209-211 win over Shadow Ridge.

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