Son of Nevada cattle rancher Cliven Bundy arrested in Utah

Ryan Bundy, son of Nevada cattle rancher Cliven Bundy, was arrested Tuesday in Cedar City, Utah. Iron County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Nik Johnson said in a release that Bundy was served with an arrest warrant while at the county courthouse on a separate case.

McCarran posts highest passenger totals since ‘08

McCarran International Airport last year posted its highest passenger volume totals since 2008, welcoming 42.9 million people through its gates in 2014.

Lawsuit by Las Vegas market worker alleges wage theft

A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit that claims the Mariana’s supermarket chain has been depriving her and others of overtime wages by forcing them to perform “off-the-clock work.”

Officials: Nevada needs to continue to develop economy

Economic development is in great shape in Nevada, but two leaders in the field say the state needs to continue to work to get a bigger slice of it to provide high-paying jobs and a diversified economy.

A&E offers early look at Vegas’ first Wahlburgers

Now that White Castle is up and running at the Casino Royale, everyone can relax and start looking ahead to the Strip’s next new-to-market burger chain.

Backman sets sights on championship for 51s

Wally Backman returns for a third year as manager of the Las Vegas 51s, after back-to-back 81-win seasons. Frank Viola is back as pitching coach.

6 legislative committees to watch in 2015

The real work of the Nevada Legislature gets done in committee. Here are six to watch in the upcoming session.

Mayweather, Pacquiao met again after Bucks-Heat game

Not long after their courtside meeting Tuesday night at halftime of an NBA game, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao met again, this one in a more private setting and apparently more meaningful.

Allegiant Travel reports narrower profits, helped by lower fuel costs

With the threat of a pilot strike looming on the horizon, Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel, parent company of Allegiant Air, on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter earnings that were spurred by lower fuel costs that have benefited all the nation’s airlines.

Clark County GOP complaint targets PAC seeking legislator recalls

The Clark County Republican Party filed a complaint Wednesday with Nevada election officials alleging illegal contributions by a GOP activist for a political action committee seeking to recall fellow Republicans who haven’t taken a firm stance against Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposed tax package.

LeBron James out with sprained wrist

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James sat out Wednesday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers with a sprained right wrist and is considered doubtful for Friday’s game against the Sacramento Kings.

 
Police: Woman slashed children’s throats to quiet them

A young mother in Washington state has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say she cut her children’s throats in an attempt to keep them quiet.

Sandovals challenge Nevada schools to adopt breakfast program

Gov. Brian Sandoval and first lady Kathleen Sandoval visited Empire Elementary in the capital on Wednesday to issue a challenge to schools around the state to increase the number of children who eat breakfast at school.

AG nominee quizzed on Web gaming

U.S. attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch on Wednesday took a pass on Internet gambling — for now.

51s concessionaire looking for a few good sports fans who need work

It was a little before 2 p.m. Monday at Cashman Field. A man from the grounds crew was spreading fertilizer in the outfield, walking from the Dotty’s casino sign in deepest left-center field to the right-field foul line. Another grounds crew man was working on the pitcher’s mound in the left-field bullpen.

Taxable sales rise across Nevada, Clark County

Taxable sales across Nevada and in Clark County rose in November on broad gains in consumer-oriented categories. Nevada’s businesses sold $3.97 billion in tangible goods in the month, up 6.9 percent from $3.71 billion in November 2013, according to the state Department of Taxation.

Grand jury indicts two in Las Vegas kidnapping

A woman and man have been indicted on charges of kidnapping a woman two days after Christmas and duct taping her before throwing her in the trunk of a car, prosecutors said Wednesday.

No surprise that AG Laxalt joined immigration lawsuit

It’s no surprise Attorney General Adam Laxalt decided to join 25 other states suing the federal government over President Barack Obama’s most recent executive action on immigration.

Review-Journal Aging Expo offers tips on healthy living

The Successful Aging Expo Las Vegas, which takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Cashman Center, is designed to give people the best tips to age successfully, with more than 40 seminars.

White Castle on Strip reopens after temporary shutdown

White Castle temporarily closed its store in Casino Royale on the Strip on Wednesday afternoon to allow workers “to catch their breath” and do some clean-up after record-shattering first-day sales.

Seahawks player calls teen, tells him he’s going to Super Bowl

Most teenagers dread being called to the principal’s office, but for 14-year-old Daniel Duncan, it brought a surprise he won’t soon forget. Daniel got a special phone call from Bobby Wagner, a linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks and one of his favorite players.

Adelson defends Macau even as troubled market crimps Sands’ earnings

Las Vegas Sands Corp. said Wednesday its Macau business was more than just gaming. The troubled market, which has experienced seven straight monthly gaming revenue declines, hurt Las Vegas Sands’ fourth-quarter earnings. But company Chairman Sheldon Adelson defended the market.

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