EDITORIAL: Southern Nevada’s great lake

Most of what you read and hear about Lake Mead involves the lengthy drought in the West and how that has contributed to declining lake levels. Yes, there is reason for concern, and Southern Nevada needs to continue to take steps to secure the region’s long-term water future. But there is good news to report from Lake Mead, or at least the national recreation area that encompasses it.

LETTERS: State should stop subsidizing billionaires

The article on SolarCity’s grant from the state of Nevada’s Catalyst Fund illustrates how taxpayer money funds corporations that should have to make a profit on their own or go bankrupt (“SolarCity receives $400,000 grant,” Saturday Review-Journal).

Tribute artists gather to sparkle and shine in Vegas

The topless, bunny ear-wearing dancers on Fremont Street had to shake it a little harder Monday night, when a conversation between Donald Trump and Bryan Cranston in front of the Golden Nugget directed all attention, usually belonging to them, to the opposite side of the street.

Entertainment Diet: Lon Bronson

All those roads that lead to Vegas run in the opposite direction as well. But nobody ever seems to follow them away from Vegas.

Exhibit focuses on the science behind gross-out animal behavior

Dung balls and hairballs and slime are all part of the aptly named “Animal Grossology,” the undeniably gross — yet utterly engrossing — touring exhibit at the Discovery Children’s Museum through mid-April.

Locals casinos are changing their minds about restaurant offerings

It’s just one of a legion of Las Vegas truisms: Every casino — especially if it’s a locals casino — has to have a steakhouse, a Mexican restaurant and an Italian restaurant. Except when they don’t.

UNLV Campus Improvement Authority revived

The board that led the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ bid to build an on-campus football stadium in 2014 is back in the game.

Federal investigation of illegal drug sales yields arrests, seizures

Federal authorities made two arrests and significant seizures after a yearlong investigation of illegal sales of “spice,” a controlled substance, from smoke shops in northwest Arizona and New Mexico.

RJ Picks: UNLV at Boise State

The Rebels are 8 1/2-point underdogs on the road against Boise State tonight. The game tips at 8 p.m. PST.

Caesars cuts net loss in fourth quarter

Caesars Entertainment Corp. said Tuesday the casino company’s net loss declined in the fourth quarter but the Strip gaming giant termed the year a success following the bankruptcy filing of its largest operating division.

Sandoval reactivates renewable energy task force

Gov. Brian Sandoval signed an executive order Tuesday reactivating a task force to advise the administration on ways to promote and distribute renewable energy resources in Nevada, including rooftop solar.

 
Potential opponents surface for Conor McGregor

UFC 196’s championship superfight was scrapped on Tuesday after UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos announced he had broken his foot and would be unable to square off with UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor.

Nevada legislators delay action on taxi regulators

Legislators will wait a few more weeks to determine whether they want to recommend consolidating two state agencies that regulate taxis in the state.

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