Group, UNLV students stand in solidarity with pipeline-protesting tribe

NextGen Climate Nevada, which aims to educate millennials on climate and the environment, on Tuesday stood in solidarity with University of Nevada, Las Vegas students to support the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.

 
Government stops pipeline work after tribe loses court battle

The federal government stepped into the fight over the Dakota Access oil pipeline Friday, ordering work to stop on one segment of the project in North Dakota and asking the Texas-based company building it to “voluntarily pause” action on a wider span.

Street closures already beginning for Life is Beautiful festival

Life might not be so beautiful for downtown commuters as preparations for a massive music, food and arts festival is prompting the closure of several streets nine days before the event begins.

 
Students return to Johnson Junior High after mercury contamination

As students returned to campus Tuesday morning, parents at Johnson Junior High School expressed confidence that their children faced no additional threat of exposure after a mercury contamination.

 
Damacio Page: ‘I belong in the UFC’

Not everyone gets a second chance at competing in the UFC. But 33-year-old Damacio Page could earn a title shot and another chance to fight in the Octagon if he defeats Adam Antolin in The Ultimate Fighter season 24 tournament.

Nevada governor calls for more appealing school lunches

Gov. Brian Sandoval raised the issue of school lunches Tuesday as the state Board of Examiners approved nine contracts between the Nevada Department of Agriculture and vendors worth $16.7 million to provide food for school breakfast and lunch programs.

Deplorable and proud of it

Last week Hillary Clinton decided to tell the truth — for the first time ever. She said supporters of Donald Trump belong in a “basket of deplorables.” Hillary was talking about me and my friends.

‘What happens here, stays here’ is sticking around — for now

Cathy Tull, senior vice president of marketing for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said Tuesday that the marketing campaign “What happens here, stays here” is still working, including with millennials.

Nevada’s busiest freeway ramp to close for 36 hours this weekend

The state’s most traveled freeway ramp will be closed for 36 hours this weekend as construction continues on the $1 billion widening of the Spaghetti Bowl interchange in downtown Las Vegas.

Samsung’s quick fix for Galaxy Note 7 is no full recharge

Samsung plans to issue a software update for its recalled Galaxy Note 7 smartphones that will prevent them from overheating by limiting battery recharges to 60 percent.

 
‘SkyCabs’ help distinguish $4.2B Wynn Palace

The $4.2 billion Wynn Palace is like no other other hotel-casino in the world. The constant motion of a cable-car system — Steve Wynn calls them “SkyCabs” — is the first clue.

Las Vegas ranks No. 4 US city for homeownership

According to a new report from Bankrate.com, “Best and Worst Metro Areas for Homeowners,” Las Vegas ranked no. 4 out of a list of the 50 largest metropolitan areas, by population, across the U.S.

Bolt to have wider range than rival Tesla model, GM says

General Motors Co. said on Tuesday its electric subcompact Chevrolet Bolt EV will have an average range of 238 miles on a full charge, farther than rival Tesla Motors Inc. expects for its upcoming Model 3.

French government vows more aid to embattled tourism sector

The French government on Tuesday pledged more aid to help the country’s struggling tourism sector cope after a wave of Islamist attacks, bringing to 10 million euros its contribution to a campaign to promote the country abroad.

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