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Let games begin with Rhodes’ Blue Diamond waiver request

Less than three months after winning approval of a concept plan for a city atop Blue Diamond hill, developer Jim Rhodes is asking for a game change. He wants waivers of two of the 26 conditions the Clark County Commission placed on his project Aug. 17.

Job market gloomy for many law grads, but sun shines here

October 29, 2011 - 1:01 am

National stories make it look as if the law is no longer such a popular career.

Law makes it uncivil, not criminal, to misuse campaign funds

October 27, 2011 - 12:59 am

To prevent the Morse Arberry Jr. debacle from happening again, Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto will ask the 2013 Legislature to make it a crime to spend campaign contributions for personal use.

GOP debate audience booed bickering and interrupting

October 20, 2011 - 1:00 am

Everyone has different aspects they consider in a presidential debate as part of their individual analysis of winners and losers. Who seems most presidential? Most coherent? Most aggressive? Best zingers? Best jawline? Best hair?

Plea deal to reduce charges against former assemblyman

October 17, 2011 - 8:22 pm

Six felony charges against former Assemblyman Morse Arberry Jr. will be knocked down to one misdemeanor at a 9:30 a.m. hearing today before Justice of the Peace Diana Sullivan.

Morse Arberry Jr. reaches plea deal; charges to be knocked down to misdemeanor

Jane Ann Morrison

October 17, 2011 - 7:59 pm

It looks like school district isn’t playing fair with girls sports

October 17, 2011 - 12:59 am

One year ago, the Clark County School District was one of 12 school districts slapped with a complaint claiming it discriminates against high school girls when it comes to sports.

Face forward, shoulders back, head up, smile! (How do I look?)

October 15, 2011 - 12:59 am

Many years passed before I became comfortable with public speaking and television appearances. OK, it has taken decades.

Station Casinos again uses clout against smaller competitor

October 13, 2011 - 7:28 am

First, Station Casinos decided competitors like Dotty’s were in violation of state gaming regulations. And the Nevada Gaming Commission agreed.

Campaign treasurers can’t seem to keep their hands off money

October 10, 2011 - 12:59 am

What does it say that when Bloomberg News reported embezzlements in campaign accounts, I automatically assumed a Nevada race would be mentioned.

Amid all the bad news in Las Vegas, don’t overlook the good

October 8, 2011 - 12:59 am

Gloomy rainy days like we had this week make me want to write about positive things that make me smile and realize there are plenty of good things in this community.

When the issue is serving travelers, the higher bid wins out

October 6, 2011 - 1:00 am

Sadly, I have been taping Clark County Commission meetings on television, partly for column ideas, and partly for comic relief.

Commissioner needs to choose his battles wisely

Jane Ann Morrison

October 5, 2011 - 1:46 pm

Airport official back in homeland security post despite payback

October 3, 2011 - 12:59 am

Until quite recently, there was a four-year hiatus where no one from McCarran International Airport was represented on Nevada’s Homeland Security Commission, which seems exceptionally dumb.

Commissioner sees no conflict going to bat for bus company

October 1, 2011 - 1:00 am

In a battle over big bucks and a bus contract, Veolia Transportation recently hired Clark County Commissioner Tom Collins to consult and lobby on its behalf.

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Buying Bitcoin ETF Vs. Buying Bitcoin Directly

Story by: Tom White

May 28, 2024 - 12:00 am

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Mixed reaction from locals after Donald Trump guilty verdict

Residents throughout the Las Vegas Valley were reacting to the news that Donald Trump had become the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes.

Ex-Raider Ruggs in prison work program at governor’s mansion

Imprisoned for a Las Vegas fatal DUI, former NFL player Henry Ruggs is in a prison work program that placed him at the Governor’s Mansion.

Donald Trump becomes 1st former US president convicted of felony crimes

Trump is expected to appeal the verdict and will face an awkward dynamic as he returns to the campaign trail tagged with convictions.

Taxpayers on hook for massive court losses over Badlands. How will Las Vegas pay?

Las Vegas’ budget has already taken a hit from one of the cases won by developer Yohan Lowie, whose stymied housing plans for a shuttered golf course led to extensive litigation.