Mailers seek to mobilize voter support for Kihuen

Latino Victory Fund and the League of Conservation Voters are partnering on a $100,000 mail program aimed at voters in the 4th Congressional District.

Nevada low-wage earners win, lose Supreme Court rulings

The Nevada Supreme Court handed low-wage earners a mixed bag of wins and losses in three opinions issued Thursday interpreting the state’s minimum wage law enshrined in the constitution.

2 found dead in southwest Las Vegas apartment

Las Vegas police said a man and woman, believed to be in their 20s, were found dead Thursday afternoon at a southwest valley apartment complex.

Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in North Las Vegas

The crash involving a motorcycle and four-door sedan occurred at the intersection of Donna Street and East Azure Avenue near East Centennial Parkway, police spokeswoman Ann Cavaricci said.

Britney brings in the dough for Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation

Britney Spears has raised $533,130 for the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation. She donated $200,000 of her own money, and she’s collected $1 per ticket at her Planet Hollywood show for the charity. On Thursday, fans with disposable income paid thousands of dollars to ride next to her at Xcycle spin studio.

McCarran sets record for consecutive months with 4M passengers

McCarran International notched a new record by serving more than 4 million airline passengers for five consecutive months, the longest stretch in the airport’s history, the Clark County Department of Aviation reported Thursday.

UNLV’s Dwayne Morgan watches, waits as he recovers from surgery

UNLV junior forward Dwayne Morgan is being eased back into practices after undergoing hip surgery in the summer. The Rebels could use the 6-foot-8-inch player to bolster their frontcourt.

Las Vegas visitor volume sizzles as Nevada gaming win rises

Visitor volume continued on a torrid pace in September, driven by strong convention business that could reach record levels for the year, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reported Thursday. Also, state gaming win inched upward in September.

Nevada to share in $41M settlement with automakers

Nevada will share in a multi-state, $41.2 million settlement with automakers Hyundai and Kia over claims they exaggerated, then adjusted, fuel efficiency ratings, the attorney general’s office announced Thursday.

Las Vegan Aaron Rowand enjoys first job as baseball manager

As a player, Aaron Rowand was known for his all-out style. So it’s not surprising that in his first foray into managing — he’s leading the Glendale Desert Dogs, an Arizona Fall League squad — he carries with him a similar style.

Top Fuel driver Antron Brown counting down to another NHRA title

The NHRA’s Countdown to the Championship is a six-race, playoff-type format that is supposed to provide drama at the end of the season. Instead, it has mostly provided Antron Brown with a platform for displaying dominance.

Online visa processor company relocates to Las Vegas

RapidVisa, an online immigrant visa processor, has relocated its headquarters from Colorado Springs, Colorado to Las Vegas, with an office in Chinatown.

Here are the weekend’s best bets

Brian Blessing, Bernie Fratto, Adam Hill and Matt Youmans post their best bets for college football and the NFL.

Joe Gibbs drivers stay in back of pack, advance in NASCAR Chase

Matt Kenseth, Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch, drivers of very fast stock cars for the Joe Gibbs Racing team, finished 28th, 29th and 30th on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway. This was by design.

San Jose State QB Kenny Potter to test UNLV defense

San Jose State quarterback Kenny Potter was showcased on ESPN during the offseason, when on May 5 he threw a football from the top row of CEFCU Stadium into a trash can on the field. A video of his feat quickly went viral.

MGM’s Jim Murren mum on details to bring NBA to Las Vegas

Jim Murren, the CEO of MGM Resorts International, said he hopes to lure an existing NBA team to play in T-Mobile Arena in the next five years, but he offered no details.

Prescribed burn sparked Northern Nevada wildfire

A Northern Nevada wildfire that destroyed 23 homes and 17 other structures was sparked by a prescribed burn, according to investigators.

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