These women don’t take a back seat

You like fast women? Forget NASCAR and check out the NHRA, which comes to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend. Female racers have won more than 100 races.

Nevada’s increase in homeless individuals largest in nation

Twenty states saw an increase in their homeless populations between 2013 and 2014, with Nevada experiencing the largest surge of 1,733 more individuals, according to a report released today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Terminally ill woman may postpone assisted suicide

A 29-year-old terminally ill woman who expects to take her life under Oregon’s assisted-suicide law has released a new video, saying she’s feeling better and might postpone the day she had planned to die.

5 free shows to check out

See a light-hearted introduction to opera, a tribute to Rob Zombie and more for free.

$6 million settlement looms over NLV

The financially fraught city of North Las Vegas is planning to pay $6 million to settle a lawsuit over a land deal gone bad.

 
Sports Betting Spotlight: NFL Week 9

Matt Youmans, Kelly Stewart and Golden Nugget sports book director Tony Miller preview the college football and NFL weekend by offering 12 plays.

Exotic dancers entitled to minimum wage, Nevada court rules

Exotic dancers at the Sapphire Gentlemen’s Club in Las Vegas won a victory from the Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday over efforts to collect wages for their work.

Here’s what’s leaving Netflix on Nov. 1

If you’re a big “Bob the Builder” fan, this month’s Netflix dump won’t make you too happy. The good news is that the streaming service has a lot of new stuff coming your way, including Oscar-nominated comedy-drama “Nebraska.”

Boyd Gaming evaluating REIT spin-off

Boyd Gaming Corp. sliced its third quarter net loss by more than half while the company’s Las Vegas locals and downtown operating segments reported overall revenue increases.

Even with headlines, Ebola outbreak in U.S. unlikely, UNR expert says

An expert on Ebola told a Nevada panel of public health officials Wednesday that the virus has virtually no chance of becoming a health care crisis in the United States despite the number of headlines the pathogen is grabbing across the country.

Indian rodeo in Las Vegas embraces the ‘Redskins’ name

The controversy over the name of the Washington Redskins football team will land in Las Vegas next week when the Indian National Finals Rodeo starts at the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center.

Utah family found dead likely poisoned, police say

Relatives of five Utah family members found dead in a locked bedroom last month suspected the deaths weren’t accidental, and revelations that poison likely killed them confirmed their suspicions.

Kingman teacher relieved about not guilty verdict

A Kingman, Ariz., schoolteacher vindicated at trial Wednesday expressed relief and was critical of the decision to prosecute him for sex crimes alleged by a Boulder City teenager.

Cold front to hit Vegas Friday night

Put away your summer wear and prepare your heaters, Las Vegas. Temperatures are expected to significantly drop during your Nevada Day and Halloween festivities, the National Weather Service said.

MGM Resorts reduces third quarter net loss

MGM Resorts International lost $20.3 million in the third quarter, an improvement over the company’s net loss of $22.3 million a year ago.

Court rules FDIC can seek repayment of loan to developer Rhodes

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday revived an effort by the FDIC to recover more than $2 million that Las Vegas developer James Rhodes borrowed from a now-closed bank.

5 scary Halloween movies with hidden money lessons

Halloween is upon us again, so what better way to get in the holiday spirit than by getting together your best costume, gathering with friends and watching some classic scary movies. As always, though, remember that each movie also brings a little personal finance lesson of its own.

Web design class helps nonprofits, students alike

Each year, an instructor at the College of Southern Nevada expands his syllabus to teach students skills that go beyond the classroom and into their community.

5 things to watch in the UNLV-New Mexico game

Five things to watch when UNLV’s football team plays New Mexico at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Paul Reubens confirms new Pee-wee Herman movie

On Wednesday night’s “Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” actor Paul Reubens confirmed a years-old rumor of a new Pee-wee Herman feature film.

Isolate vulnerable favorites at Breeders’ Cup

Among the keys to making money betting on horse racing is to identify vulnerable favorites. This is never more important than on big race days like the Breeders’ Cup Friday and Saturday at Santa Anita Park.

Dirty politics, ineligibility make mess of Assembly District election

The 29,152 voters in Assembly District 34 have been cursed with problems this election. Illegal mailers and robocalls marred the primary, and the general has been muddied by finding the Democratic candidate wasn’t eligible to run.

Nevada hopes luring foreign flights brings tourism dollars

Nevada tourism leaders are considering establishing a statewide air service development group that would work with airlines to solve some of the wide-ranging challenges communities in the state have recruiting new flights.

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