More than 70 percent of Americans shopped Thanksgiving weekend

Nearly three in four Americans went shopping — either online or in person — over Thanksgiving weekend, according to data released by the National Retail Federation.

Prosecutors call on Sandoval, Laxalt to enforce background check law

Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson is one of three Democratic prosecutors calling on Nevada’s Republican governor, attorney general to enforce the initiative passed by voters in 2016 while court challenges proceed.

Las Vegas woman finalist for prestigious NASCAR award

When Tammy Richardson of Las Vegas learned she was a finalist for NASCAR’s prestigious 2017 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, the voice telling her the news via telephone sounded familiar. It was Danica Patrick.

Spirit Airlines plans new Las Vegas flights to Florida

Spirit Airlines will launch nonstop flights from Las Vegas to two Florida airports beginning April 12, company executives announced Wednesday.

VA secretary on a mission to improve care for America’s veterans

Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin reached out to state and local leaders Wednesday in a conference that follows President Donald Trump’s proclamation to make November “National Veterans and Military Families Month.”

Aristocrat to buy social casino company for $1B

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd, has agreed to buy a social casino company for nearly $1 billion as it doubles down on the digital gaming industry.

What to expect from the Las Vegas Victims’ Fund payout process

Family members of Las Vegas shooting victims and survivors will be able to submit a claim for a donation from the Las Vegas Victims Fund beginning in January, according to an estimated timeline by the fund committee.

Trump expected in Utah to announce national monument changes

President Donald Trump is expected to visit Utah on Monday to unveil his plan to shrink two national monuments there, but it’s unclear if he will have anything to say about the fate of monuments in Nevada and elsewhere.

Golden Knights’ Erik Haula returns to adopted home of Minnesota

For Golden Knights forward Erik Haula, the term “Finnesotan” has an even deeper meaning. He returns to Minnesota as a visiting player for the first time in his career Thursday when the Knights (15-7-1, 31 points) meet the Wild (11-10-3, 25 points) at 5 p.m. at Xcel Energy Center.

Sisolak calls for senator recall recount to be withdrawn

Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak on Wednesday called on the Nevada Secretary of State’s office to rescind its demand that county staff verify more than 1,200 individual signatures in a recall effort targeting a state senator.

Commander of Nellis based Thunderbirds removed from post

Lt. Col. Jason Heard had led the team based at Nevada’s Nellis Air Force Base well, but there was a loss of “confidence in his leadership and risk management style,” the Air Force said Wednesday.

UNLV upset after police disrupt Black Lives Matter event

UNLV President Len Jessup has called the actions of North Las Vegas police officers “unacceptable” after they entered campus unannounced Tuesday night and disrupted a Black Lives Matter event.

American Airlines faces pilot shortage for holiday season

A scheduling glitch has left American Airlines scrambling to find pilots to operate thousands of flights over the busy Christmas holiday period.

DA Wolfson joins prosecutors in urging ‘common sense’ gun laws

Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson recalled the terror of the Las Vegas Strip shooting Wednesday and joined other prosecutors from American cities who gathered here to push for “commonsense” gun laws.

Nevada gaming leaders to revisit issue of pot conventions

The Gaming Policy Committee will reconvene early next year to discuss if and how casino companies can host conventions and trade shows about marijuana without running afoul of existing federal controlled-substance and money-laundering statutes.

Seafood City to open Henderson location in 2018

Specialty supermarket Seafood City will open its Henderson location next year and has plans for another spot in the Las Vegas Valley.

Tony Sanchez deserves more time to build UNLV football program

Tony Sanchez concluded his third season as coach Saturday, when the Rebels lost to a historically bad UNR side 23-16 and with it a chance to become bowl eligible and reclaim ownership of the Fremont Cannon.

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