Riviera implosion goes off without a hitch — VIDEO

Las Vegas bid a bittersweet goodbye to the Riviera early Tuesday morning, as the historic hotel’s Monaco tower came crashing down to make way for expanded convention facilities.

Residents get virtual reality sneak peek of Project Neon

Daniel Mena slipped on a pair of goggles Wednesday afternoon and flew past gleaming new overpasses and free-flowing traffic lanes promised as part of the $1 billion Project Neon.

15 best travel sites for saving money

Thanks to the internet, finding travel deals is easier than ever. But with thousands of travel sites dedicated to getting the most for your money, the options can be overwhelming.

Democratic candidates endorsed by Reid succeed in Nevada primary

Democratic Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid might not be running this cycle, but he scored a broad victory in the Nevada primary on Tuesday when congressional candidates he supported — state Sen. Ruben Kihuen and synagogue leader Jacky Rosen — landed decisive wins.

With primary over, battle for control of Legislature heats up

Now that the primary is history, it’s time for the real battle as GOP state lawmakers try to hold their majorities in the Senate and Assembly, and Democrats work to regain control of the Nevada Legislature in 2017.

GOP tax revolt claims few victims, but high-profile ones

The man most responsible for the passage of the new commerce tax lost his bid for higher office on Tuesday, as did three other lawmakers. But many other tax-supporting Republicans won their races despite facing conservative, anti-tax challengers.

Oral arguments in school choice case delayed

The state’s highest court Wednesday rescheduled oral arguments for July 29 on the constitutionality of Nevada’s highly watched school choice law.

 
Prosecutors to seek death penalty against 2 in Lee’s Liquor killing

Prosecutors announced Wednesday that they plan to seek the death penalty against two of three men accused of storming into a southwest valley Lee’s Discount Liquor armed with handguns and killing a clerk.

Boomers embrace technology to stay in touch with family

It’s becoming an increasingly outdated stereotype that older people fear and stay away from technology. Most baby boomers have gotten past their initial reservations and are avid users of smartphones and other devices to keep up with families and other news as well as shop.

Experts: Time good, but rumored fantasy deal challenging

DraftKings and FanDuel are downplaying media reports this week that the two biggest daily fantasy sports companies could team up. But given their swift change of fortune this past year, industry watchers say the timing’s right for a deal.

City Hall plaza to be named after ex-Mayor Oscar Goodman

Five years to the day after Oscar Goodman presided over his last full Las Vegas City Council meeting, the current council decided to name the plaza in front of City Hall for the popular former mayor who pushed for the new building.

 
Third tragedy unfolds in Florida; body of 2-year-old recovered

You’d have to mine the brain of a horror novelist to deliver a scenario as tragic as what unfolded Tuesday and Wednesday at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Orange County officials late Wednesday afternoon confirmed that they had recovered the body of 2-year-old who was attacked by an alligator.

Entrepreneurs, others tap opportunities at 2016 Business Expo

School was in session Wednesday at the 2016 Business Expo. New and experience entrepreneurs gathered in the classroom and library settings inside the Cashman Center to learn about the latest laws and resources affecting businesses today.

State audit overstated taxi charges, new report says

A state audit released earlier this year overstated that taxi customers were charged excessive fees, according to a report expected to be released Thursday during a meeting that could determine the fate of the agency regulating Southern Nevada’s taxicab industry.

Skimping on bows and arrows might be a costly mistake

Buying a bow is like buying a suit — you have to know your size. Staff at one of the local archery pro shops can measure your draw length, or you can do it yourself with the help of a friend and a measuring tape.

Here’s your ultimate guide to EDC 2016

With this being the 20th anniversary of Electric Daisy Carnival, you can expect festival promoter Insomniac to pull out all the stops. Here’s what to know before you go.

Pro-plaintiff judge picked apart by high court

Justices reverse District Judge Jessie Walsh again, this time for denying a personal injury defendant the ability to prove a low-speed traffic accident was too minor to justify a $5 million judgment.

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