Regulators could decide soon on gaming companies’ exit from Nevada Power

CARSON CITY — Draft orders posted Wednesday by state regulators would allow three major gaming companies to leave as customers of Nevada Power Co. and secure their own electricity supplies on the open market, but only upon payment collectively of $126.6 million in exit fees.

 
Man dies after doing annual plunge in campus lake at Ohio State

A young man died after joining in an Ohio State University annual ritual in which students jump into a frigid campus lake to celebrate an upcoming football match, school officials said on Wednesday.

2 dead in Nye County collision

Two people are confirmed dead after a Wednesday morning collision between a tractor-trailor and pickup on state Route 318 near mile marker 18 in Nye County, according to Nevada Highway Patrol trooper Loy Hixson.

How to score free samples at stores like Sephora, Target and Macy’s

The holiday season is upon us, and that means consumers across the country are already scouring the internet and shopping malls in search of the best deals. While there are lots of great offerings at this time of year, money-savvy shoppers know a secret for saving big bucks: free samples.

Moody’s upgrades opinion of Affinity Gaming to stable

Moody’s Investor Service upgraded its view of Las Vegas-based Affinity Gaming Wednesday, crediting the casino operator’s third-quarter results.

Here’s Thanksgiving without all the fuss

Two Las Vegas restaurants have put their own spin on the year’s biggest food feast.

Timeshare developer Diamond Resorts acquires rival for $85 million

Las Vegas-based timeshare developer Diamond Resorts International acquired a small rival for $85 million, giving the company ownership of nine properties primarily in Canada, California, Florida and Mexico.

Southwest-area Community Events Calendar Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2015

Outdoor lovers are invited to skip Black Friday shopping and enjoy a ranger-led sunrise hike Nov. 27 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159.

Costa di Mare offers tasting-menu options

Wynn Las Vegas’ signature seafood restaurant, Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare, was reborn as Costa di Mare Oct. 19, following the departure of chef Paul Bartolotta and “arrival” of Wynn veteran chef Mark LoRusso, late of the Wynn/Encore restaurants Tableau and Botero, and former executive chef of Aqua at Bellagio.

 
Obama reassures Americans it’s safe to travel for Thanksgiving — VIDEO

President Barack Obama sought to reassure Americans they are safe on Wednesday as millions of people embarked on their annual Thanksgiving travels, with security at airports, New York City’s parade festivities and other venues expected to be heightened amid jitters after the Paris attacks.

Sheriff declares Georgia community ‘politically incorrect’

A Georgia sheriff has staked out his ground in the U.S. culture wars by posting a large sign cautioning visitors that his community is proud to be “politically incorrect.”

RJ Picks: UNLV vs. Indiana

The Rebels are 8-point underdogs when they face Indiana today in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui.

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