Dealings continue at Nevada Legislature in battle to fund ESAs

Nevada’s education savings account program sits in limbo as Democrats and Republicans attempt to find middle ground on funding with days remaining in the 2017 legislative session.

 
Like Las Vegas, Miami battles onslaught of squatters

Las Vegas has grappled with a widespread squatter problem in recent years, a lingering side-effect of the housing crash. But it’s not alone: Squatters also took over vacant homes throughout the Miami area, a fellow poster-child for the real estate boom and bust.

Nevada cybersecurity measure headed to governor

The Nevada Senate on Friday unanimously approved Assembly Bill 471, which creates the Nevada Office of Cyber Defense Coordination.

Find Security, Location and Value at One Las Vegas

Annie Cheng and Yuzo Kono opened a popular Henderson coffee shop known as Bad Owl Coffee in 2015, prompting the couple to move to Anthem to be closer to work.

Raiders begin to sign rookie draft class

The team took nine players in the seven-round draft about a month ago. On Friday, a good chunk of them officially became Raiders.

Convicted killer dies in Carson City hospital

An inmate serving time for first-degree murder died at a Carson City hospital, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections.

New York Mets promote Tyler Pill from Las Vegas 51s

Tyler Pill, a 2011 fourth-round pick, has a career 4.01 minor league ERA in the Mets’ system. Prior to this season, he appeared in Las Vegas in the three previous seasons, never posting an ERA lower than 5.60.

Cancellations continue in Manchester in wake of bombing

WWE canceled an event it had planned in Manchester, England, citing Monday’s terrorist attack at an Ariana Grande concert that killed 22 people and injured dozens more. The company, which had planned to showcase its popular developmental roster NXT at the Manchester Arena, where a suicide bomber detonated his device, made the announcement on Friday on Facebook.

Before blast, UK bomber said to have pleaded ‘forgive me’

The suspect in the deadly Manchester concert bombing was driven by what he saw as unjust treatment of Arabs in Britain, a relative said Thursday, confirming he made a final phone call in which he pleaded: “Forgive me.”

The wait is almost over — for NBA, NHL and here in Vegas

We have been waiting nearly a year for the inevitable rematch of the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. And so we must wait a few more days to get part three of this trilogy.

GAO outlines $330M ‘roadmap’ to restart Yucca Mountain licensing

Restarting the licensing process to determine whether a nuclear waste repository could be built at Yucca Mountain would cost in excess of $330 million, the nonpartisan investigative arm of Congress reported Friday.

Hard Rock to pump more money into remodel of Trump Taj Mahal

ATLANTIC CITY — Jim Allen once worked for Donald Trump in Atlantic City. Now, the chairman of Hard Rock International is doing all he can to scrub the influence of the man who is now president of the United States from his signature casino.

Lexus of Henderson showcases new LC 500 coupe

The long wait is finally over. The new Lexus LC 500 high-performance coupe has arrived at Lexus of Henderson. Lexus is debuting two models, the LC 500 and LC 500h, combining stunning design, sports-car performance, long-distance comfort and premium craftsmanship.

New Findlay Volkswagen GM thrives on challenges of car business

The car business has an allure to it, but nobody ever said it was easy. And in the case of new Findlay Volkswagen Henderson General Manager Melisa Eichbauer, there is no end to the thrill and challenges of running an automobile dealership. A 12-year employee of Findlay Automotive Group, Eichbauer recently became the first female general manager in an umbrella that includes 32 dealerships in five states.

Chapman Warm Springs passionate about breast cancer cure

A true advocate for breast cancer awareness and supporting its initiatives in Southern Nevada, Chapman Warm Springs General Sales Manager Lawrence Ennis and his work team participated in the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on May 6 in downtown Las Vegas. With a passion for finding a cure, Ennis led “Team Ennis” and its more than 25 participants during this year’s race.

Findlay Lincoln GM Nathan Findlay rubs shoulders with U.S. vets

Findlay Lincoln General Manager Nathan Findlay said recently that he was blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know many veterans and active duty military, and he has a deep respect for all the men and women who serve.

Findlay Cadillac holding fundraiser for vets during Memorial Day weekend

Findlay Cadillac has combined with Clark County Veterans Transition Resource Center to raise funds for Southern Nevada veterans with a giant celebration scheduled for a three-day Memorial Day weekend through Monday at the dealership.

 
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ cast help open new Disneyland ride

Stepping inside Disney’s latest theme park attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission BREAKOUT!, is like being thrust into one of blockbuster films’ pulsating, action-packed trailers.

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