UNLV quiet on progress to launch Reid-Boehner institute

It’s been eight months since UNLV and MGM Resorts International announced with much fanfare the creation of a think tank to be housed on the university’s campus.

First Security Bank of Nevada names new president and CFO

The board of directors of First Security Bank of Nevada has announced the appointment of Patricia Ochal as president and chief financial officer of First Security Bank of Nevada.

House OKs children’s health-care program over Democratic objections

A controversial bill to reauthorize health care assistance for low-income children passed the House along party lines Friday and was sent to the Senate where a vastly different piece of bipartisan legislation has been filed.

Shriners Open leader J.J. Spaun looks to make name for himself

J.J. Spaun is Filipino, 27 years old and from Los Angeles. He plays guitar and played golf at San Diego State. He also leads the Shriners Open at 11 under par following a 65 Friday.

3 disasters in 3 months for Las Vegas paramedic

In the last three months alone, AMR operations supervisor Brett Dragun responded to Hurricane Harvey in Texas in August, the shooting on Oct. 1 and the California wildfires.

 
UFC 217 official weigh-ins —VIDEO

All fighters involved with UFC 217 hit the scales for the official weigh-in. All 6 fighters competing in title fights made weight as did all of the other athletes on the Nov. 4 card.

 
Corduroy’s Screaming Viking cocktail pays homage to ‘Cheers’

In the Season 6 premiere of “Cheers,” the gang invented a fictitious drink called a Screaming Viking to frustrate an unpopular bartender into leaving the bar, thus saving Woody’s job.

Tax reform legislation could affect Las Vegas Raiders stadium

A provision in the tax reform legislation unveiled by House Republicans on Thursday could affect financing plans for the proposed $1.9 billion Las Vegas Raiders stadium project.

IS claims responsibility for New York terror attack

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a truck attack this week that killed eight people in the deadliest assault on New York City since Sept. 11, 2001.

 
Apple loyalists camp outside in Las Vegas for iPhone X

Apple loyalists say it’s a mix of the tech giant’s products and the brand that make them camp out in front of Apple stores to be the first buyers of new products.

Findlay awards Mary Kay sales director fifth pink Cadillac

Mary Kay independent sales director Cheryl Gainsford might be getting used to picking up new Cadillacs from Findlay Cadillac in the Valley Automall. She earned the use of a pink Cadillac for two years for the fifth time in what has proven to be the ultimate reward for hard work and success.

Interest in 2018 F-150s creates big stir at Friendly Ford

Ford continues to amaze members of the automobile industry and the many customers who have made the Ford F-150 the top-selling truck for the past 40 years.

Trump faces multiple issues and leaders on Asia trip

Donald Trump vowed a more “unpredictable” foreign policy when he campaigned for president. Mission accomplished, if the mood in Asia ahead of his first presidential trip to the region is any indication.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon course, venue details finalized

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon has finalized its route and change of concert venue for next weekend’s race, according to routes posted Thursday night its website.

How the UNLV-Hawaii game breaks down by position

A look at who has the advantage at each position when UNLV hosts Hawaii for a 3 p.m. game on Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Kevin Spacey dropped from ‘House of Cards’

Netflix said Friday night that Kevin Spacey will no longer be a part of House of Cards and its cutting all other ties with the actor after a series of allegations of sexual harassment and assault.

Cowboys’ Elliott wins appeal, will play Sunday against Chiefs

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott can play in Sunday’s home game against Kansas City while a federal appeals court considers a challenge to his six-game suspension.

Crash closes 1 lane on I-15 near Moapa Valley

Only one lane of northbound Interstate 15 is open Friday morning after a crash near Moapa Valley, according to the Regional Transportation Commission.

Las Vegas convention staff fails to track more than $125K in gifts

Las Vegas convention officials handed out more than $125,000 in iPads, golf clubs, Bose headphones and other pricey merchandise without noting who received the items or the business purpose of the gifts.

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