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Program to help the needy squandered federal dollars in Nevada

When bureaucrats waste federal dollars meant to help people save their homes, it makes columnist Jane Ann Morrison crazy. And she’s not alone. U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, for one, also is upset.

Disgraced ex-Clark County commissioner faces new scandal: Puppygate

Police reports from Converse, Texas, a suburb of San Antonio, detail how former Las Vegas City Councilwoman and former Clark County Commissioner Lynette Boggs-Perez claimed a neighbor’s puppy as her own and refused to give it back when the owner asked.

Vietnam vets find a new place to share thoughts

Columnist Jane Ann Morrison has had some interesting conversations with men and women after watching 18 hours of the documentary “The Vietnam War.” She also has learned Vegas PBS is holding monthly “Veterans Coffee Conversations” at the station.

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San Diego author’s book serves as reference about US gambling

“Gangsters to Governors: The New Bosses of Gambling in America” serves as a well-written, tidbit-laden reference book about gambling in the U.S. from its beginnings to 2017.

AG intervenes in ADA litigation ‘to protect the public’s interest’

High-profile litigation involving a Las Vegas man who filed 274 federal lawsuits claiming violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act has potential to play a role in Attorney General Adam Laxalt’s bid for governor.

State Bar rule against discrimination and harassment shot down

The State Bar of Nevada had sought to add anti-harassment and anti-discrimination language to its Rules of Professional Conduct. But opponents complained, and the proposed rule was shelved for now.

Las Vegas City Council members use events for self-promotion

Columnist Jane Ann Morrison questions Las Vegas City Council members’ annual individual discretionary funds, which are often used for special events, saying the money promotes the individual politician with special events creating goodwill with constituents.

NPA Hall of Fame honors journalist Myram Borders

Myram Borders was a cutthroat journalist, who strategized ahead of time how to beat the competition. But the real reason for her successful 36 years at the United Press International wire service was her penchant for hard work.

The inevitable moment Las Vegas dreaded

We knew the day would come. It was inevitable. But most of us thought the horror wreaked Sunday would come from overseas, not some gambling geezer living in a retirement community in Mesquite.

Journalist writes about the wild days of a wicked city

Retired Associated Press reporter Brendan Riley wrote a book about the ugly, vicious yet fascinating side of Vallejo, California, which parallels the rough side of Nevada’s gambling centers and involves some of the same characters.

Former Nevada first lady brags about Rancho High School

Former first lady Sandy Miller may not have been a cheerleader when she graduated from Rancho High School’s Class of 1967, but she cheers for it now.