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McCarran traffic shatters 4 million mark in July

McCarran International Airport had its largest post-recession month-over-month passenger percentage increase in July, breaking the 4 million barrier for the first time in more than seven years.

Costco plans new Henderson store

Costco wants to build a new store in southwest Henderson, not far from the M Resort and Interstate 15, according to plans filed with the city this week.

Uber, Lyft get glimpse of proposed county regulations

Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft got a preview on Tuesday on the concepts that Clark County officials are incorporating into proposed regulations.

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Entrepreneur realizes dream of launching her own business

Lisa Escobar traded velvet ropes for vintage chairs. Escobar had a quintessential Vegas dream job managing high-end nightclubs Tryst and XS inside the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. But as much as Escobar loved it, that job wasn’t a calling.

Nevada retains high rank in foreclosures

The Silver State ranked No. 4 for foreclosure activity in the month, with one in every 587 homes in some stage of the default process, California research firm RealtyTrac reported Wednesday.

University officials look at monorail link to proposed stadium

It’s strictly at the brainstorming stage, but University of Nevada, Las Vegas consultants have floated the idea of extending the Las Vegas Monorail to a 42-acre site at Koval Lane and Tropicana Avenue to serve a potential UNLV football stadium and then extend the monorail to the Thomas & Mack Center and the rest of the UNLV campus.

Uber, Lyft applications show fees for typical rides

Customers who hail a ride on Uber or Lyft from Mandalay Bay to the Fremont Street Experience can expect to pay about $24 based on rates the companies submitted in their applications to the Nevada Transportation Authority.

Group proposes transforming Cashman Field to soccer venue

A development group is pitching the city of Las Vegas on a plan to convert Cashman Field into a professional soccer venue as the first step to attracting a Major League Soccer franchise to Sin City.

No pause in pressure on housing authority chief Hill

This figures to be a busy week for John Hill. Not only is the Executive Director of the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority in contract renewal negotiations with the Service Employees International Union, but these days he’s also being asked tough questions about his management style and professional practices.

Las Vegas-area home sales surged in July

Sales of existing single-family homes surged in July, as prices recorded a healthy annual increase.

Official ‘Star Trek’ convention hits the Rio — PHOTOS

“Star Trek” fans came together from every part of the Vegas galaxy to attend the annual Creation Entertertainment’s Official “Star Trek” Convention held at the Rio hotel and casino.