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.

Energy Dept. No. 2 sworn in despite opposition from Nevada

Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette was sworn into office Tuesday as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission prepared for possible resumed hearings on a license application to store high-level nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain in Nevada.

Retail veteran tapped to run Wynn Plaza

Wynn Las Vegas has hired a familiar face to run its upcoming Wynn Plaza retail space.

Calvary Chapel issues statement regarding Dave Bliss

Calvary Chapel superintendent John Trevino released a formal statement to the Review-Journal on Tuesday regarding the hiring of basketball coach Dave Bliss.

Sandoval working to get Obamacare insurance throughout Nevada

Gov. Brian Sandoval said Tuesday that the state is “diligently working” to ensure that 14 rural Nevada counties will have health insurance coverage options through the state-based exchange in 2018.

 
After RJ investigation, LVCVA hires firm to review spending policies

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority hired an accounting firm Tuesday to evaluate its spending policies after a Review-Journal investigation uncovered questionable expenses.

$1.7M will go to Nevada reading initiative

A $1.7 million contract to ensure Nevada public school students master reading by the third grade was approved Tuesday by a state board.

Country music star Glen Campbell dies at 81

Glen Campbell, the grinning, high-pitched entertainer whose dozens of hit singles included “Rhinestone Cowboy” and “Wichita Lineman” and whose appeal spanned country, pop, television and movies, died Tuesday, his family said.

Caesars launches WeChat Pay for Chinese visitors

Caesars Entertainment Corp. this week become the first Strip operator to allow tourists from the world’s most populous country to pay for goods and services using one of their nation’s leading mobile payment apps.

Nevada awards $400M dental contract despite legal challenge

A two-year, $400 million deal to provide dental benefit administration services to Medicaid recipients was approved by a state board on Tuesday despite a pending legal challenge to the award.

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