US appeals court will hear revised travel ban in May

A U.S. appeals court said on Monday it would hold a hearing in May over a Hawaii federal judge’s order that blocked President Donald Trump’s revised travel restrictions on citizens from six Muslim-majority countries.

Minority hiring lags in projects paid for by Clark County fuel tax

When Clark County commissioners gave the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada the green light in 2013 to fund transportation improvement projects with a fuel tax increase, the agency aimed to fulfill three promises:

Police investigating March 25 death of Las Vegas girl

A 2-year-old Las Vegas girl is dead, and records show that her family has a history of investigations by the Clark County Department of Family Services.

Robbery suspect leads Las Vegas police on chase

Las Vegas police were led on a chase Monday morning when they tried to stop the vehicle of a person suspected in a Friday robbery.

Latino lobbyists push priorities at Nevada Legislature

More than 50 participants in Latino Lobby Day hit the legislative halls here Monday, meeting with lawmakers and talking about their priorities in the 2017 session.

Bill to ban conversion therapy passes Nevada Senate committee

A bill prohibiting mental health professionals from conducting sexual orientation or gender identity “conversion” therapy on minors was amended and passed Monday by a Senate Committee.

North Las Vegas man finds music-business success via studio

Darry Lighten of North Las Vegas says he has experienced many pitfalls of the music industry: a high-profile artist “stealing” a hook, the breakup of his R&B/pop group, being sabotaged by a friend and losing thousands of dollars through a booking agency scam.

Gorsuch nomination clears committee; Senate showdown ahead

A Senate panel voted along party lines Friday to advance the U.S. Supreme Court nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch — setting up a historic showdown later this week in the full Senate.

Las Vegas, North Las Vegas voting centers add convenience to casting a ballot

Voters in Las Vegas and North Las Vegas will not have to travel more than 3½ miles to cast ballots in city elections Tuesday. The two cities are debuting voting centers for Tuesday’s primary elections, aimed at augmenting accessibility for voters.

Smiling impossible for Las Vegas boy, but surgery may help

Eight-year-old Abraham Chavez was born with a condition that does not allow him to smile. He’s now awaiting the results of a surgery that is supposed to solve the problem.

Legislator: Nevada gift card expiration ban would level field

A bill that would ban expiration dates on gift cards sold in Nevada would save residents their money and put the state on the same consumer-friendly playing field as eight other states, a legislative panel was told Monday.

Henderson couple takes swing at batting-cage business

It took a lot for Carol Ruegge to convince her husband, Dave, to start an indoor batting cage. The Ruegges believe their Vegas Valley Batter’s Box, 7370 Eastgate Road, Suite 100, will pay off. “Batting cages haven’t been around (in Henderson) for 12 years,” Carol said. “There’s a need for them.”

Red Cross campaign helps victims of Las Vegas-area house fires

The Red Cross and the Professional Fire Fighters of Nevada have partnered for the fifth straight year to help families displaced by house fires. The “Fire Hurts. Red Cross Helps.” campaign is raising money to provide families with a place to stay, food and clothing.

US gaming stocks gain on strong Macau numbers

U.S. casino operators gained Monday as Macau gambling revenues beat expectations and posted an eighth straight monthly increase.

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