EDITORIAL: A tax on victory

Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer is right that U.S. Olympic medalists shouldn’t face a tax penalty for their success in Rio de Janeiro. Now, how about the rest of us hard-working Americans?

Governor still wrong on background checks

Back in 2013, Gov. Brian Sandoval vetoed a bill that would have extended the criminal background checks currently conduced in gun stores to all gun sales in Nevada, including those between private parties.

Water park operators in Las Vegas Valley say slides are safe

The death of a 10-year-old boy on a 17-story water slide in Kansas on Sunday may have scared some would-be water park patrons. But operators of the valley’s two water parks said parents have nothing to fear.

Simone Biles reaching rarefied air

Where to start judging Simone Biles after her romp to gold in the gymnastics all around? Perhaps by beginning the conversation with talk about the best in history.

Officials upbeat on chances for success from Australia trip

Nevada is working to create an economy that more heavily relies on advanced manufacturing, technology and healthcare, among others. That has meant travel abroad to recruit companies to the Silver State.

Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets

During the depths of the Great Recession, Lola Pokorny acted on her entrepreneurial dream. Many business people questioned her sanity when she said she wanted to open a new restaurant in 2009, a time when restaurants were shuttering with distressing frequency.

Las Vegas Valley will heat up by the weekend

The Las Vegas Valley experienced slightly cooler temperatures and clear skies Thursday before temperatures rise this weekend.

Phelps wins 22nd Olympic gold

Michael Phelps wins 22nd Olympic gold in 200 individual medley; Ryan Lochte did not medal.

 
Vegas Stripped: Creating questions with artwork — VIDEO

From being an expatriate of Iran to moving from city to city, all of his experiences have influenced his work and inspired him to create something more than “beautiful.”

Oakland Raiders officials tour Reno for training camp sites

Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis confirmed Thursday that team representatives toured the Reno area for training camp sites should the NFL franchise move to Las Vegas.

Macy’s plans to close 100 stores in 2017

Macy’s plans to close about 100 stores next year and boost its online investments, the nation’s largest department store chain said Thursday.

Nevada inmate dies at Las Vegas hospital

A Nevada Department of Corrections inmate died Wednesday night at a Las Vegas hospital.

LeBron James signs new contract with Cavaliers

A person familiar with the contract says superstar LeBron James has agreed to a three-year, $100 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Libertarian presidential candidate on ballot in 39 states

While Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson is set to appear on ballots in at least 39 states, swing state Ohio is among the places where his supporters are still working to get his name out to voters this fall.

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