War of words flares in Arizona over Lake Mead water

But Nevada’s point man in interstate negotiations says he doesn’t expect the dispute to derail efforts to prevent a federal water shortage declaration.

Hospitality industry faces shortage of passionate workers

The hospitality industry is facing a shortage of passionate workers and the need to upgrade appearances more frequently, according to a panel of hotel chain executives at an industry conference in Las Vegas.

House passes $1.1T spending bill; Senate next stop

Republicans and Democrats both claimed victory on a bipartisan $1.1 trillion comprehensive spending bill that includes items of specific interest to Nevada and Las Vegas.

Nevada Fishing Report

Striped bass are keeping fishermen busy at Lake Mead, with the best fishing taking place in the early mornings and around sunset.

Phishing attack targets Google Doc users

If you’ve received an invitation to join a shared Google Doc that you weren’t expecting, you might want to steer clear of it. It’s probably a phishing scam that could compromise your account.

Summerlin Parkway closures set to begin Saturday

Several traffic lanes and ramps will be closed for repaving along Summerlin Parkway from Saturday to May 12, Las Vegas city officials said.

Ex-preacher, convicted sex offender Tony Alamo dies at 82

Tony Alamo, a one-time street preacher whose apocalyptic ministry grew into a multimillion-dollar network of businesses and property before he was convicted in Arkansas of sexually abusing young girls he considered his wives, has died in prison. He was 82.

Mobile devices gain popularity over PCs for casino gaming

The fading popularity of multi-genre social casino apps is being driven by gamers switching their play away from personal computers to mobile phones and tablets, according to SuperData Research.

Central Las Vegas crash seriously injures pedestrian

A pedestrian was taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center with critical injuries Wednesday after a crash in the central valley, Las Vegas police said.

Scam could compromise your Google Doc account

If you’ve received an invitation to join a shared Google Doc that you weren’t expecting, you might want to steer clear of it. It’s probably a phishing scam that could compromise your account.

Internet sales safe zone bill close to becoming Nevada law

Assembly Bill 297 is intended to increase the safety for people meeting strangers to conduct transactions that begin from internet advertisements on Craigslist and similar websites.

Nevada lawmakers quickly allocate extra $44M in revenue

Two days after lawmakers cheered an updated revenue projection of $44 million more than initially projected, bills introduced in the Senate and Assembly to cover shortfalls will gobble it all up.

Clark County coroner identifies infant killed Monday

The Clark County coroner’s office has not determined 2-month-old Jeremiah Smith’s cause of death, but officers from Metro’s abuse and neglect unit are investigating.

Nevada bill would protect victims of aggressive repossession

Assembly Bill 262 would make it a deceptive trade practice for dealers to require a buyer to a sign contract addendum changing time restraints for when they can repossess a vehicle or charge late fees.