Scientific Games laying off employees at Las Vegas headquarters

Las Vegas gaming equipment manufacturer Scientific Games has embarked on a $75 million annualized cost-cutting program it plans to initiate by the end of the year in a bid to reverse its losses. An industry source familiar with the company said an unknown number of Las Vegas employees have been laid off.

2 pro-rooftop solar groups appeal district court ruling

Two pro-rooftop solar groups have appealed a district court ruling upholding Nevada’s new, less favorable net metering rates to the Nevada Supreme Court.

New RTC bus line, route changes begin Sunday

A newly created bus route and service changes to 27 other routes will go in effect Sunday, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada said.

Stocks fall for 8th day, longest decline since 2008 crisis

Stocks retreated for an eighth consecutive day on Thursday as nervous investors remain transfixed on the potential outcome of next week’s U.S. presidential election, which has become too close to call.

Di Domenico’s Trump even trumps Trump

John Di Domenico has played Donald Trump for a decade, and now has more work than ever.

Chicago Cubs’ title sparks editor’s memories from 1969

Remember your first day at the ballpark, whether it was the Polo Grounds or Crosley Field or Yankee Stadium or Dodger Stadium or Busch Stadium or Camden Yards or Fenway Park or Coors Field.

Is it time for Hollywood to forgive Mel Gibson?

Gibson was being kept away from the movie — about Army medic Desmond Doss’ rescue of 75 men during World War II despite his refusal to carry a gun — as though he were the subject of yet another restraining order.

Here’s the DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket schedule for this weekend

Looking for where to watch your favorite team? Here are the channel numbers for DirecTV’s NFL Sunday Ticket package. The channel will be blacked out if it is available on a local network affiliate.

I-15 near Tropicana reopens after rollover crash

Five lanes of northbound Interstate 15 have reopened after a rollover crash near the Tropicana Avenue exit Thursday morning.

 
2 Americans die in Afghanistan during raid targeting Taliban

A joint raid by U.S. and Afghan forces targeting senior Taliban commanders killed two American service members and 26 Afghan civilians on Thursday, authorities said.

Army vet gets mortgage-free home in Las Vegas courtesy of partnership

Former U.S. Army Cpl. Christopher Hudson was used to moving from place to place. His life was centered on movement, but he craved stability. When he received the keys Oct. 14 to a newly renovated home in Centennial Hills, Hudson was all smiles.

Boy Scout troop marks 50 years of impacting the Las Vegas Valley community

Fifty years of learning. Fifty years of fun. Boy Scout Troop 102, part of the Bighorn District, marked its 50th anniversary Sept. 24 with a special celebration at Westminster Presbyterian Church, its home since 1966.

Clark High School freshman wins seven medals in History Olympiad competition

One student is out to put Las Vegas on the map. Fifteen-year-old Eshaan Vakil of Summerlin came away with seven medals, including gold, at the International History Olympiad held July 17-24 at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu.

Nearby businesses hope to benefit from Ainsworth Game Technology’s southwest Las Vegas location

Ainsworth Game Technology, an Australia-based slot machine design and manufacturing company, broke ground on its new 291,000-square-foot U.S. headquarters at 5800 Rafael Rivera Way about two years ago. Its signature red “A” can be can be seen from the 215 Beltway. It celebrated its grand opening Sept. 28, joining nearby companies such as Scientific Games and Boyd Gaming.

Late artist’s foundation gives Core Academy students at West Prep a place to showcase art in Las Vegas

High school sophomore Job Rojas admits he’s not much of an artist. So when he started an art project for his summer class, he initially had no idea what to do with the blank canvas.

Rojas and 24 other students with Core Academy — an after-school educational program based at West Preparatory Academy, 2050 Sapphire Stone Ave. — developed their artistic talents inside the home of late local artist and educator Joyce Straus. After taking a tour of her private art gallery, the students were inspired by Straus’ Pollution Solution approach — using recycled materials to create eclectic pieces.

UNLV Medicine’s new center to offer support for Las Vegas families dealing with autism

Actress Pia Zadora wants families in the valley dealing with autism to know that “it’s going to get better.” Her now 19-year-old son was diagnosed with autism 15 years ago, and she was on hand Oct. 13 to celebrate the opening of the UNLV Medicine Ackerman Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment Solutions.

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