Las Vegas meth dealer gets 15 years behind bars

A Las Vegas drug dealer was sentenced to 15 years in prison and five years of supervised release Monday, according to the Nevada U.S. attorney’s office.

Work to begin on Mount Charleston flood control project

The Army Corps of Engineers will start clearing trees and vegetation on Thursday in preparation for constructing a flood control berm project and diversion channel to protect the Rainbow community on Mount Charleston.

Taxicab chief says he quit over ‘dysfunction’

The Nevada Taxicab Authority seems to be a tough state agency to oversee, considering that two administrators abruptly quit their jobs just four years apart, both citing frustration with a lack of support from their bosses.

Area man thinks veep is out to get him

Sometimes, a visit to promote the minimum wage is just a visit to promote the minimum wage.

USA Swimming suspends Phelps 6 months

USA Swimming on Monday suspended Michael Phelps from competition for six months following last week’s arrest for driving under the influence.

Police find car driven by woman found dead near Pahrump

Authorities have found the rental car that had been driven by a California woman found dead last month in a remote, rugged part of Nye County.

Mom who tried to kill autistic daughter called ‘selfish’

A Michigan woman who admits she tried to kill herself and her autistic daughter is selfish and manipulative, a family member testified Monday during a sentencing hearing.

Hoover Dam delivered, but Nevada could have gotten more

The most important structure ever built in Nevada is barely in Nevada at all. As large as it is, the entirety of Hoover Dam — the power plant, spillways, support structures and the dam itself — covers less than one square mile, and roughly half of that is in Arizona.

Swastikas found on Jewish frat house

Swastikas were found painted on the exterior of a historically Jewish fraternity house at Emory University in metro Atlanta over the weekend, according to police and university reports, and officials said the vandalism would not be tolerated as they stepped up patrols at the private school.

Rice eyes bounce-back season for Rebels

Rebels basketball coach Dave Rice will roll out a new-look team for UNLV’s first official practice Monday at the Mendenhall Center.

 
2 men charged in bathroom assault before 49ers-Chiefs

Two men were charged with felony assault in connection with an attack inside a Levi’s Stadium bathroom before the San Francisco 49ers-Kansas City Chiefs game on Sunday.

Audit: Court should solicit bids for services

CARSON CITY – A legislative audit of the state Supreme Court has generated a separation of powers-based disagreement over a recommendation that the court use a competitive bidding process when goods and services are procured.

Las Vegas police seek 7-Eleven robber information

Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man connected to a gas station robbery in the southwest valley.

WSOP winner says he didn’t cheat to win $22M

Phil Ivey, a 10-time World Series of Poker winner, said he did not cheat when he won nearly $22 million playing baccarat at casinos in New Jersey and London.

Baby left in hot car during choir practice dies

A 3-month-old boy has died a day after being left in a hot car for several hours while his mother and a family friend were in church for a choir practice, police said Monday.

Event for entrepreneurs set for Nov. 21-23

Entrepreneurs, startups and business leaders will converge Nov. 21-23 at The Innevation Center at 6795 S. Edmond St. to participate in Las Vegas Startup Weekend, a weekend-long event where entrepreneurs come together to pitch ideas, learn business basics, build partnerships and ultimately, start companies.

Injury to BYU’s Hill worse than first believed

The injury suffered by BYU quarterback and dark horse Heisman Trophy candidate, Taysom Hill, was worse than initially believed.

Nevada should be wary about ‘the deal’

As Election Day nears, rumors of a possible alternative to The Education Initiative keep surfacing. But what is it?

New and used home sales, permits lacking luster

Southern Nevada’s new-homes market continued its middling 2014 performance in August. Builders closed on 530 homes in the month, bringing 2014’s total to 3,733 — a 25.7 percent drop from the same period in 2013, according to local analysis firm Home Builders Research.

Council to boost Vegas’ fashion image

Local leaders from fashion, business and the arts have joined together to form the Las Vegas Fashion Council, a not-for-profit trade association that seeks to diversify and expand the Las Vegas economy through the efforts of the fashion industry.

Boyd Gaming Corp. joins mobile wagering trend

Bob Scucci, the director of race and sports for Boyd Gaming Corp., said the company’s recent launch of its mobile wagering application could bring more gamblers into the fold.

‘Twin Peaks’ coming back after 25 years

“Twin Peaks” creator David Lynch confirmed the show’s revival through Showtime on Twitter Monday morning after years of speculation.

Owner of local tech company sees big new era of technology

From computers to cars and smart phones, the world has become connected in new and amazing ways. But an owner of a local tech company says that’s just the beginning of the next big era of technology.

Gadgets can help boost business productivity for minimal investment

Technology is an ever-evolving world for small and midsized businesses. It’s a challenge to keep up to date on what to add for your business. Make the wrong choice and you’re out business capital or, worse, you fall behind the competition.

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