Cung Le: The Ali Act would bring fairness to MMA — VIDEO

Retired mixed martial artist Cung Le, an advocate for the Muhammad Ali Expansion Act and a fighters union, believes MMA fighters are entitled to more than promotions currently offer them.

EDITORIAL: Chicken littles

It’s bad policy — on either side of the aisle — to enforce political and social litmus tests on companies before allowing them to do business.

Goodwill opens new Las Vegas Career Connections center

Goodwill of Southern Nevada opened its third Career Connections center on Thursday in an area it identified as among the most in need of its services.

Supreme Court rules against referendum on rooftop solar rates

The Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday ruled unanimously against a referendum for the Nov. 8 general election ballot that could have restored net metering to rates more favorable to the rooftop solar industry and its customers.

Nevada panel says some felony charges are ripe for reform

An advisory commission waded into the intricacies of Nevada’s criminal justice system Wednesday, considering whether more than three dozen crimes listed as Category B felonies should be reduced to lesser offenses.

Long time service with a smile

Patricia “Patty” Misuraca has been in the service industry for 40 years. She tries to give people the kind of service she would like. The remembers the names of patrons and what they like to eat with the hope of continuing to create a family atmosphere at Lou’s Diner.

Tax official says agency works with registered agents on new levy

Taxation Department Executive Director Deonne Contine on Thursday responded to concerns about the collection of the new commerce tax, saying the agency has worked with registered agents on the best way to notify their clients of the new levy.

Las Vegas police say rooster fighting ring may be largest in Nevada history

Las Vegas police have broken up what they think is the largest animal fighting ring in state history, they said Thursday, the day after detectives recovered about 550 hens and roosters from a home in the 4700 block of Stanley Avenue.

NHL Las Vegas team hires director of player personnel

The Las Vegas NHL franchise has hired Wil Nichol as its director of player development as general manager George McPhee continues to build his hockey operations staff.

Icahn: Union got Taj Mahal casino workers to kill own jobs

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn wrote a letter Thursday to the soon-to-be unemployed workers of the Trump Taj Mahal casino, accusing their union of inciting them to destroy their own jobs by participating in the longest strike by Atlantic City’s main casino workers union.

Wynn Resorts starts work on $2B Boston-area project

Wynn officials say they’ll be adding hundreds more construction workers as the building of a $2 billion Boston-area casino starts after years of legal fights.

 
Suspect charged with murder in Georgia teens’ deaths

Loved ones on Thursday mourned two slain teenagers whose bodies were found behind a suburban Atlanta grocery store, as police prepared to move a 20-year-old suspect to an Atlanta jail.

Las Vegas athletes, others to watch at 2016 Rio Olympics

The competition will be nearly non-stop from August 5 to 21, but here’s a list of the top local athletes and big-picture storylines to follow when the Games begin.

Meadows Bank see profits rise 12 percent in first half of ‘16

Las Vegas-based Meadows Bank on Thursday announced that it posted net income after tax of slightly more than $4 million in the first half of 2016, 12 percent higher than the $3.58 million it earned during the same period in 2015.

Here’s what you can watch in the Olympics today

The Rio Olympics officially open Friday and competition kicks into high gear on Saturday, but there are events you can enjoy today.

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