Red tape and Elon Musk’s hyperloop ambition

With his premature declaration, Musk is doing public debate a favor. He’s reminding us of what the barriers to ambitious projects really are: not technology, not even money, but getting permission to try.

Yucca Mountain debate back in the spotlight

Instead, let’s send the deadly stuff to the White House, which Mr. Trump recently described as “a real dump.”

EDITORIAL: NDOT’s prioritization of HOV lanes is a waste

Transportation officials are spending millions and millions of tax dollars to add capacity to the local freeway system, but then imposing regulations that in fact undermine the potential for the upgrades to actually minimize congestion.

After T-Mobile, Lady Gaga goes no-holds-barred on HBO

Lady Gaga performed at Encore Theater in December during the development of her upcoming HBO doc, but don’t expect any footage of that appearance in the film.

Pearl Gonzalez draws Poliana Botelho at UFC 216

UFC women’s strawweight Pearl Gonzalez has an opponent as she looks to bounce back from a loss in her organizational debut.

Prosecution to rest in Bunkerville standoff retrial

Prosecutors questioned their final witness Tuesday in the retrial of four Bunkerville standoff defendants, whose attorneys began preparing to present their case to jurors.

EEOC lawsuit accuses Las Vegas business of sexual harassment

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit Tuesday that accuses a creative design business in Las Vegas of violating federal law by subjecting a female employee to sexual harassment and retaliation.

UNLV’s Charles Williams races to stay ahead of the competition

UNLV’s Charles Williams set the school freshman rushing record last season with 763 yards. He is the No. 1 back as the Rebels prepare for another season, but he has plenty of competition.

Clark County schools fear $60 background checks may dissuade volunteers

School officials and parents say a new law intended to keep children safe from sexual predators in schools could lead to a substantial drop-off in volunteers, who are being asked to pony up for the privilege of helping out.

 
Palace Station to get movie theaters, pool in $191M makeover

The parent company of Station Casinos has announced plans to add luxury movie theaters and a resort-style pool complex to Palace Station as part of a new $191 million investment in two properties.

VegeNation opening second location in Henderson

VegeNation, the plant-based restaurant that’s acquired a substantial following in the two years it’s operated in downtown Las Vegas, has announced the opening of a Henderson location this month.

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