Las Vegas jobless rate defies trend, rises to 6 percent

The Las Vegas Valley’s jobless rate rose to 6 percent in the month, up from 5.6 percent in February, but down from 7.2 percent in March 2015, the state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation reported Tuesday.

Golden Entertainment expanding slot operation in Montana

Golden Entertainment, which also operates the PT’s, Sierra Gold and Sean Patrick’s tavern franchises in Nevada as well as three casinos in Pahrump, is acquiring Billings, Montana-based Amusement Services LLC for $25 million.

LVCVA taking bids for food services at convention center, Cashman

One of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s most lucrative contracts comes up for bid later this year and the authority’s board has made it clear that prospective bidders shouldn’t try to influence their decision.

5 ways to experience Las Vegas without actually being here

Would-be Las Vegas visitors now have innovative ways to explore the city before they even make their first reservation. Here are five ways to explore Las Vegas from afar.

Warm and sunny this week in Las Vegas

Tuesday will be another “sunny, beautiful day” and temperatures are expected to rise before the weekend, National Weather Service meteorologist Justil Pullin said.

 
Rainbow-colored nooses found hanging from tree at Tenn. university

Police at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee have removed six rainbow-colored nooses — widely seen as a symbol of racial hatred — hanging from a tree on campus, the school said.

Balanced chardonnay makes perfect spring drink

This well-made Chateau St. Jean Sonoma Chardonnay reveals a flavorful balance between pears, buttery apples and citrus on the fruit side and liquid minerals on the acidity side.

Japanese Spring Festival features food, culture

The Kizuna Japanese Society was pleasantly surprised when a much larger turnout than expected attended its first spring festival to share the many aspects of Japanese culture.

Cirque du Soleil flees NC over ‘bathroom bill’

Cirque du Soleil has joined a list of famous musicians and businesses boycotting North Carolina after politicians there passed a “bathroom bill” against transgender people and other citizens.

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