The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate to highest in a decade

The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate Wednesday in a vote of confidence in the U.S. economy’s durability while signaling that it plans to continue a gradual approach to rate hikes for 2018 under its new chairman, Jerome Powell.

Nevada fines Las Vegas group home owner $25K

State officials have slapped Emper Ebiya, the owner of a filthy Las Vegas group home that housed severely mentally ill residents, with a $25,000 fine — the maximum penalty authorized by law.

Lake Mead rangers cracking down on glass, Styrofoam

Anyone caught by “No Breaks” patrols in the park on Saturday and Sunday can expect to receive a citation and lose their banned items. Violators also could be fined up to $5,000.

 
Fremont Street Experience to move forward with $33M upgrade

The Las Vegas City Council authorized Wednesday nearly $44 million in bonds to finance several large-scale projects, including a Fremont Street Experience overhaul and a homeless courtyard plan.

NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 prop bets

Here are some NCAA Tournament props posted at MGM Resorts, Westgate and William Hill sports books, including UNR star Caleb Martin’s total points (17½).

Las Vegas residents can now keep chickens in their yards

Las Vegans in the city’s more densely populated residential areas can now keep up to 10 chickens in the yard of their single-family home, if neighbors give their blessing to the backyard brood.

Clark County school trustee Kevin Child addresses workplace complaint

Clark County School District trustee Kevin Child said Wednesday that it’s a shame the district intends to settle a workplace harassment complaint against him, reiterating his contention that he’s never done anything “to make anyone feel uncomfortable in my life.”

Facebook’s Zuckerberg apologizes, outlines steps to protect user data

Breaking five days of silence, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized for a major breach of trust, admitted mistakes and outlined steps to protect user data in light of a privacy scandal involving a Trump-connected data-mining firm.

 
Fleury injury remains unclear as Knights recall Oscar Dansk

The Golden Knights recalled goaltender Oscar Dansk from Chicago of the American Hockey League, a clear sign injured Marc-Andre Fleury will not join the team for their 7 p.m. Pacific Division clash at SAP Center against the second-place San Jose Sharks.

Las Vegas won’t appeal ruling invalidating Badlands development plan

The City Council deadlocked Wednesday on a vote on whether to appeal a District Court judge’s ruling in January rejecting the city’s approval of plans to build 435 condos on 17 acres at the eastern edge of the closed golf course.

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