Casino operators want options to $965M power plant

CARSON CITY — Southern Nevada hotel-casino operators are asking state regulators to mandate that Nevada Power provide detailed information on other competitive options to contrast with the utility company’s preliminary proposal to build a new $965 million gas plant to meet Southern Nevada’s future energy needs.

Clinton opposes new Pacific trade pact in break with Obama

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday she does not support the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), rejecting a central tenet of President Barack Obama’s strategic pivot to Asia.

Alabama politician strikes reporter on camera — VIDEO

An Alabama television reporter’s attempt to interview a city commissioner went haywire on Tuesday when the local politician hit the reporter in the face.

Dentist’s program helps breast cancer patients, survivors

As if going through chemotherapy wasn’t difficult enough for breast cancer patients, one of the lesser-known treatment side-effects are dental problems such as tooth decay, infections, mouth sores and gum disease.

Cybersecurity expert warns Sands employees about hacks, ‘phishing’

Hackers and cyberterrorists have become so adept at cracking firewalls covering the websites of Fortune 500 corporations that companies now need to transition into detection and response efforts, a former assistant director of the FBI told an audience of Las Vegas Sands Corp. employees.

M Resort robbery suspect arrested in New York

A 35-year-old man was arrested Saturday afternoon in New York in connection with a Sept. 25 robbery at the M Resort Spa Casino, Henderson police announced Wednesday evening.

Salaries for new state autism program questioned

CARSON CITY — Four organizations representing Nevada parents of autistic children said Wednesday they are concerned that a new initiative set to start Jan. 1 will fail because a state agency is proposing to pay an inadequate amount of money necessary to hire and train the professional staff for the early intervention program.

Remaining teachable is a lifelong process

Whether or not you have school-aged children at home, we can all benefit from a continued effort to learn.

Over 200 new species discovered in Himalayas — PHOTOS

Burmese snub-nosed monkeys are just one of a range of new species discovered in the eastern Himalayas in recent years, according to a report published this week from the conservation group WWF that highlights the region’s spectacular biodiversity.

It makes sense to hire an interior designer

A good designer will be both sympathetic to your vision and empathetic to bringing out all of the finest qualities of the property.

Veterans health care study sparks partisan clash in Congress

Democrats and Republicans on the House Veterans Affairs Committee were divided Wednesday over the future of veterans health care as the panel heard testimony on a highly-critical study that suggested a complete overhaul of the VA medical system.

Sen. Reid, wife sue makers of exercise band

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid and his wife are suing the makers of a resistance exercise band the politician has blamed for a January accident that left him blind in his right eye.

Here’s how you can watch the NL Wild Card game

The Major League Baseball postseason got underway last night with the Houston Astros beating the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card game 3-0, and tonight it’s the National League’s turn. Here’s how you can watch tonight’s NL Wild Card game.

Chick-fil-A to open at Sahara, Rancho in 2016

Attention, Chick-fil-A lovers: In a year or so, you not only won’t have to go to St. George, Utah, to get a fix of your favorite fillet of chicken breast with its crispy, slightly sweet coating, and the ever popular waffle-cut french fries, you won’t even have to go across the valley.

All the New Year’s Eve Vegas headliners announced so far

If you’ve started making plans for how you’ll be spending New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas, you’ve probably noticed that there are already a number of enticing options.

GOP chairman resigns from state treasurer’s office job

State Republican Party Chairman Michael McDonald has resigned his position with the state treasurer’s office, Treasurer Dan Schwartz said Wednesday.

Group of men attack, kill transgender woman in street

Police in Philadelphia are investigating the murder of a transgender woman this week after she was beaten in the street and shot twice.

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