PAC supporting gun background checks backs Cortez Masto

A gun violence prevention PAC founded by a former congresswoman who survived being shot in the head has endorsed Catherine Cortez Masto in the U.S. Senate race.

Jobless rate down in Nevada metro areas

The unemployment rate in Nevada’s metro areas fell month over month and over the year in July, the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation reported Tuesday.

Caesars’ unit argues fresh bankruptcy shield will help bankruptcy case

The bankrupt operating unit of Caesars Entertainment Corp. asked a judge on Tuesday to extend a lawsuit shield for its parent company, which a financial adviser said is critical to making progress toward a settlement with holdout creditors.

Fantasy sports proposal meets buzz-saw of opposition from top officials

Regulators and gaming industry leaders say they’d welcome daily fantasy sports operations in Nevada, but not under the framework offered in proposed legislation unveiled by Fan Duel and Draft Kings, the nation’s largest fantasy providers.

Looking ahead at the week in high school sports

The high school sports season kicks off this week, with events beginning on Thursday. Here’s a look at some of the week’s top matchups.

2016 Coronado Football Capsule

Quarterback Landen Rowland returns to lead Coronado’s football team this fall.

A jump, jive an’ wail run through the streets of Vegas

Only in VegasVille will you stop in for dinner at an Italian restaurant and hear a Louis Prima classic as performed improptu by his daughter.

2016 Cheyenne Football Capsule

Cheyenne must replace some key offensive players, but the Desert Shields hope to make a run for the Sunset League title.

US new-home sales climb to best level since late 2007

Americans stepped up their purchases of new homes in July to the fastest pace in nearly nine years, the latest sign that low mortgage rates and a solid job market are helping support the residential real estate market.

Ammon Bundy jury pool shrinks in Oregon with eliminations

More than 90 potential jurors for the upcoming trial of rancher Ammon Bundy for his alleged role in the 41-day occupation of an Oregon bird sanctuary have been excluded from the jury pool, leaving prosecutors and defense lawyers with about 200 more to assess until 12 are selected to serve on the jury.

Montana firefighters rescue more than 100 animals from burning mobile home

Authorities responding to a mobile home fire in Evergreen found more than 100 animals inside. Flathead County Animal Control officers found 15 dogs, more than 50 exotic birds, an unknown number of rabbits and several geckos.

Woman exonerated in 1976 Reno murder sues Nevada, Louisiana officials

A woman who spent 35 years in prison for a 1976 Reno killing before being exonerated by DNA evidence has sued officials in Nevada and Louisiana, alleging civil rights violations and malicious prosecution.

Southern Nevada wants commercial real estate

Demand is strong for commercial real estate in Southern Nevada, but experts at a commercial real estate development association event on Thursday warned of roadblocks ahead in certain markets.

 
Lawmakers demand explanation for recent surge in EpiPen price

Lawmakers are demanding more information on why the price for lifesaving EpiPens has skyrocketed. A two-dose package cost less than $60 nine years ago. The cost is now closer to $400.

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