Supreme Court halts efforts to repeal commerce tax

Of all the issues that bedeviled the effort to repeal the recently passed commerce tax, it should come as no surprise that a sin of omission condemned the entire enterprise.

EDITORIAL: Making homes unaffordable

The regulatory state has made it more difficult for people to get ahead, especially for those hoping to get into their first home.

Oil, gas industry challenges efforts to protect sage grouse in West

The oil and gas industry on Thursday challenged in federal court drilling restrictions imposed by the Obama administration to protect a struggling bird that ranges across 11 Western states.

Las Vegas youth homeless center to get new, expanded location

A year from now, more homeless youths will have access to beds and more resources. On Thursday, officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on the site of a new homeless youth center off South Maryland Parkway and East Flamingo Road.

Soon-to-be UNLV grad finds passion in social work

Nearly every county in Nevada suffers from a mental health professional shortage, according to the 2016 Health Workforce Supply in Nevada report produced by the University of Nevada School of Medicine.

 
NSHE Chancellor Dan Klaich resigns amid controversy

Chancellor Dan Klaich resigned Thursday. The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents accepted his resignation at a special meeting that was called in response to demands from legislators and the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce following a Las Vegas Review-Journal article published Sunday.

 
More than 3,000 checked bags miss flights leaving Phoenix airport

More than 3,000 checked bags missed their outbound flights in Phoenix on Thursday because of a problem with a screening system at Sky Harbor International Airport, officials with Transportation Security Administration said.

20 tricks for scoring a cheap hotel room

There are many hotel savings tricks that you can use to tame the wildest of hotel bills. Find out how the experts get hotel rooms on the cheap with these tips.

Missing North Las Vegas boy found unharmed at Sam’s Town

The man Connor was last seen with — Shaquille Pierce, a 22-year-old family friend who had permission to take the child with him Wednesday afternoon — was taken into custody and is facing kidnapping charges.

Allegiant Air to buy four Airbus jets

Allegiant Air has taken another step toward converting to an all-Airbus fleet, announcing on Thursday the purchase of four Airbus A319 twin-engine jets.

Construction completed at Beerhaus at The Park on the Strip

SR Construction on Thursday announced the official completion of Beerhaus at The Park. The restaurant will offer patrons a constantly changing beer list and a rotisserie, sausage and sandwich menu.

Holly Madison says she’s over feud with Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett

Holly Madison’s former Playboy Mansion roommate Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett tweeted a vile rant about Madison she later deleted. Madison says “I’ve dealt with my demons” and won’t engage in a feud.

White House decree to address school restrooms and transgendered students

The Obama administration is planning to issue a sweeping decree telling every public school district in the country to allow transgender students to use the bathrooms that match their gender identity, the New York Times reported on Thursday.

‘Grim Sleeper’ serial killer blamed for 5 more deaths

If the “Grim Sleeper” took a break from murdering women in Los Angeles, it was shorter than initially believed, according to prosecutors seeking the death penalty for the serial killer.

Station Casinos parent company reports 4.8 percent revenue rise

Fresh off Tuesday’s announced $312.5 million acquisition of the Palms, Red Rock Resorts Inc., parent company of Station Casinos, reported a 4.8 percent increase in revenue over last year in its first quarter, the 12th straight quarterly increase for the locals casino company.

Fundraisers make pitch for Trump at hedge fund conference in Las Vegas

Top fundraisers for Donald Trump made pitches to prominent hedge fund investors at a conference at Bellagio in Las Vegas to line up behind the presumptive Republican presidential nominee as he seeks to raise $1 billion for the general election campaign.

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