New Nevada laws cover everything from rain barrels to education

More than 300 bills passed by the 2017 Legislature and signed by Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval take effect Saturday. The number represents the bulk of new laws passed. Others took effect immediately or will in the months to come.

Las Vegas offense erupts against Bees’ Wright

The 51s beat Salt Lake 10-6 in the series opener at Smith’s Ballpark Friday night, chasing Salt Lake starter Daniel Wright after only 4 2/3 innings pitched.

Media, Democrats fostering division in the country

Perhaps when the fake news stories of Russian conspiracy or collusion or obstruction run their course, the Democrats will be free to help run the country.

Let the market set the minimum wage

Minimum wage jobs were intended to be starter jobs to get experience in the workforce. They were never, ever intended to support a family.

Team Gray evens score in Golden Knights scrimmage

Team Gray overcame a 4-1 deficit by scoring six goals in the third period and held on for a 7-5 victory over Team White on Friday morning at the Las Vegas Ice Center.

 
Man charged with kidnapping Chinese scholar in Illinois

Kidnapping charges were filed Friday against a central Illinois man in connection with the disappearance of a visiting Chinese scholar last seen three weeks ago and who is believed by authorities to be dead.

Golden Knights’ junior free agents skating for attention

For the players, it’s one final chance to make a positive impression and maybe get an invitation to training camp in September. For the coaching staff, it’s one final opportunity to gauge whether a player is a fit for the organization.

 
Alex Tuch tutors teammates while chasing NHL dream with Golden Knights

While most participating in the Golden Knights’ development camp understand theirs is a hockey journey that will continue next season outside an NHL roster, Tuch believes he can be with the expansion team on opening night.

New law to shake up housing authority leadership

Local elected officials will have more control over the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority under a new law that takes effect Saturday.

Huge apartment complex planned for area south of Las Vegas Strip

Clark County commissioners recently approved plans by WTI Inc., an investor group in Cupertino, California, to build a 30-acre, 754-unit apartment complex off the west side of Las Vegas Boulevard at Chartan Avenue.

UNLV officials quiet since unveiling new sports logo

UNLV officials have opted not to comment since unveiling the university’s new sports logo Wednesday, an apparent attempt to hope the initial furor by Rebels supporters dies down.

New trash, recycling bins rolling into the city of Las Vegas

Republic Services of Southern Nevada, the waste-management company that handles residential trash in the city and all other Southern Nevada municipalities, is now implementing single stream recycling.

House committee OKs defense bill of interest to Nevada

A $696.5 billion defense authorization bill passed by a House committee this week includes provisions of interest to Nevada, including a rejection of the Trump administration’s call for another round of base closures.

Sizing up Nevada’s bottom-of-the-barrel reputation on public education

Almost any way you measure it, the state ranks among the worst in the U.S. in terms of delivering a quality education. And underlying problems like poverty and a lack of English proficiency make it hard to move the needle.

Flock & Fowl opening a second location in the Ogden

Sheridan Su and his wife Jenny Wong are headed downtown. A second location of their popular Flock & Fowl on Sahara Avenue is set to open in the Ogden sometime this fall.

Wynn Resorts still weeks away from paid parking on Strip

Wynn Resorts is still weeks away from becoming the fourth resort group on the Strip to charge customers to park in the company’s self-parking lots, a Wynn spokesman said Thursday.

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