Clark County commission candidates duel for labor endorsements

A state senator with a track record of supporting workers is competing for organized labor endorsements after a union official entered the race for Clark County Commission.

Olympic stars changing the sponsorship, social media game

A gold medal used to be the golden ticket for lucrative endorsements — think Mary Lou Retton on a Wheaties box. But in the age of social media, athletes are making a name for themselves well ahead of time.

Arizona prosecutor drops death penalty in 2 murder cases

Because of the “extremely expensive” nature of death penalty cases, prosecutors will instead seek convictions and life prison sentences for Justin Rector, 29, of Bullhead City, and Darrell Ketchner, 59, of Kingman.

Nevada OKs $5.1M legal contract for Yucca Mountain fight

The state Board of Examiners approved the expenditure this week after the head of Nevada’s Nuclear Projects Agency said the state lacks the expertise in dealing with the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission to do the work itself.

UNLV baseball opens season Friday

The Rebels 2018 season begins with a three-game tournament on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Earl E. Wilson Stadium.

Caesars to check all ‘Occupied’ rooms on daily basis

Caesars Entertainment Corp., one of the world’s largest casino operators by properties, plans to have employees on a daily basis visually check all occupied rooms marked as “Occupied” as the hospitality industry confronts calls for improved security.

Clark County set to OK $200M in bonds for LVCVA

Clark County commissioners on Tuesday are expected to approve $200 million in bonds for the expansion and renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

 
Police find no evidence of shots fired at Washington college

A community college in Washington state was locked down Friday following reports of shots fired but police found no evidence of a gunman and no injuries were reported.

 
Mueller indicts 13 Russians over US election interference

In an extraordinary indictment, the U.S. special counsel has accused 13 Russians of an elaborate plot to disrupt the 2016 presidential election, charging them with running a huge but hidden social media trolling campaign aimed in part at helping Republican Donald Trump defeat Democrat Hillary Clinton.

 
Trump meets with shooting victims, first responders in Florida

President Donald Trump came face-to-face Friday with hospitalized victims of the horrific school shooting in Florida and offered thanks to the doctors and nurses who helped the wounded, declaring the job theyve done is incredible.

Dodge Challenger SRT Demon: Epitome of American muscle

Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram is currently sheltering the most powerful American car ever made. The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is built to be an elite performance machine and is the definition of American muscle.

Friendly Ford employees donate blood to American Red Cross

The colorful American Red Cross motorhome made a stop at Friendly Ford on Feb. 6 when dealership employees teamed up to donate blood. The event was spearheaded by accounts receivable clerk Michelle Rutherford, who has become a regular participant in blood donations with the Red Cross for several years.

Findlay Automotive has record year in 2017

Findlay Automotive Group has grown tremendously since Pete Findlay opened his first dealership on Boulder Highway in 1961.

5 ways to celebrate Chinese New Year in Las Vegas

Gong Hay Fat Choy. And welcome to the Year of the Dog. (Which, if you’re keeping score, is the 11th position in the Chinese zodiac).

No severance pay for Steve Wynn, must leave property by June 1

Steve Wynn’s separation agreement with Wynn Resorts includes no “golden parachute” for the 76-year-old former chairman and CEO, includes a two-year non-compete clause and effectively kicks him off the property by June 1.

 
Ex-NY teacher accused of using students to help make bombs

A former high school teacher and his brother were accused on Thursday of stockpiling explosive materials in their apartment and paying students to dismantle fireworks for gunpowder to make bombs.

 
Amy Schumer marries chef in secret ceremony

People magazine says the two wed in a private ceremony in Malibu, California, on Tuesday and that Jennifer Aniston, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jennifer Lawrence and Larry David were among the approximately 80 guests.

Congress talks a lot, but takes little action after shootings

For a brief moment after the Las Vegas massacre last fall, Republicans and Democrats in Congress talked about taking a rare step to tighten the nation’s gun laws. Four months later, the only gun legislation that has moved in the House or Senate instead eases restrictions for gun owners.

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