Caesars offers to contribute $4B as part of unit’s bankruptcy plan

A new proposal for the bankrupt operating unit of Caesars Entertainment Corp to emerge from Chapter 11 includes a $4 billion contribution from its parent, a lawyer for the unit told a U.S. Bankruptcy judge on Wednesday.

Boulder City hires new police chief

Boulder City, the “Home of Hoover Dam,” has picked a new police chief: Timothy J. Shea, a former Las Vegas Justice Court supervising marshal starts June 1.

Lake Mead hits new record low

The nation’s largest man-made reservoir slipped to a new record low sometime after 7 p.m. Wednesday, and forecasters from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation expect see its surface drop another 2 feet through the end of June.

Clark County public defender’s office turns 50

Friday marks the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Clark County public defender, and the first man appointed to run the office, Richard Bryan, recently talked past and present with Phil Kohn, the man who leads it now.

BalconyTV makes Las Vegas music come alive

Courtney Davis, the producer of BalconyTV Las Vegas, and her team create a biweekly webisode that puts local acts on something of a pedestal for a worldwide audience.

‘American Idol’ winner Dave Cook says sudden fame is great

Winning the seventh season of “American Idol” has given David Cook a pretty amazing life of traveling the world, playing music professionally for people who want to hear him. His travels take him to Sunset Station on Friday.

Reno candy company wins award for exports

Joe Dutra, CEO, president and founder of Kimmie Candy, accepted the President’s “E” Award in Washington, D.C., for his company’s work in the export market. It was among 123 U.S.-based companies that were recognized Monday for growing their export market for the past few years.

Landing gear collapses during an aircraft’s landing at McCarran

Landing gear collapsed during an aircraft’s landing at McCarran International Airport on Wednesday afternoon. About 4:15 p.m., a Cessna’s landing gear “collapsed” when it landed at McCarran International Airport, spokeswoman Christine Crews said. One person was on board the aircraft, and no injuries were reported, she said.

 
Tension mounts between TUF 23 coaches — VIDEO

Three Las Vegas-based fighters, who are competing on the UFC’s flagship reality show The Ultimate Fighter, recall some of the heated interactions between their coaches Claudia Gadelha and Joanna Jedrzejczyk.

Overtime pay may become reality for more US workers

More than 4 million U.S. workers will become newly eligible for overtime pay under rules to be issued Wednesday by the Obama administration. The policy changes are intended to counter erosion in overtime protections,

 
Victims of Colo. theater massacre say James Holmes secrecy violates rights

Several victims of the Colorado theater shooting have filed complaints alleging the state corrections department violated their rights by refusing to reveal where the gunman is serving his life sentence, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Las Vegas Valley summer swim guide

Find summer pool schedules and fees for facilities across the Las Vegas Valley.

Hope still possible for unhappy rooftop solar customers

There could be hope yet for Nevada rooftop solar customers who have argued they should not be included in a new, less favorable net metering rate that took effect Jan. 1.

Nye County judge dismisses ex-madam Heidi Fleiss’ drug case

A former Hollywood madam’s three-year-old drug case involving a marijuana grow operation at her Pahrump home was dismissed Friday after a Nye County judge ruled that the woman was unlawfully arrested.

Menu at The Center’s Bronze Cafe satisfying for vegan and omnivore alike

The Bronze Cafe inside The Gay & Lesbian Center of Southern Nevada, commonly known as The Center, at 401 S. Maryland Parkway, doesn’t just welcome people of any gender and sexuality; it also welcomes people of any diet and lifestyle, whether they’re vegan, vegetarian or omnivore.

Dining events and news for May 19-25, 2016

View rounds up dining events and news from across the Las Vegas Valley, from restaurant openings to special dinners and promotions.

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