Hockey arena opponents erred in ballot initiative – Video
 
Hockey arena opponents erred in ballot initiative – Video

Opponents of a minor league hockey arena in Henderson collected enough verified signatures to put the disputed project on the November ballot, but then a problem emerged: A procedural error on the petition.

Suncoast prepares for reopening
 
Suncoast prepares for reopening

Staff at Suncoast hotel-casino prepare for reopening on June 4 with new health and safety protocols to keep employees and guests safe from the spread of coronavirus.

Amazon blocks sale of N95 masks to public – VIDEO
 
Amazon blocks sale of N95 masks to public – VIDEO

Amazon established a new section of its website where U.S.-accredited hospitals or state or federal agencies can apply for supplies. N95 masks, surgical masks, facial shields, surgical gowns, surgical
gloves and large-volume sanitizers are among the restricted items. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

US weekly jobless claims jump to 6.6 million – VIDEO
 
US weekly jobless claims jump to 6.6 million – VIDEO

The U.S. Labor Department reported 6.6 million people filed for unemployment insurance in the past week. A reported 10 million people have filed over the past two weeks. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

When will self-employed get unemployment money in Nevada? – VIDEO
 
When will self-employed get unemployment money in Nevada? – VIDEO

President Donald Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act into law March 27. It allows states to expand unemployment insurance benefits, including to independent contractors, self-employed and gig workers. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Zappos Cyber Monday Rush – Video
 
Zappos Cyber Monday Rush – Video

As Cyber Monday continues, Zappos has its staff working the phones but also keeping them relaxed during this busy time of the year with food, goodies, and giveaways.

Apartments to Come to Hughes Center
 
Apartments to Come to Hughes Center

Developer Eric Cohen discusses his current building project at the Hughes Center office park in Las Vegas, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Caroline Brehman/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas strip mall and office park
 
Las Vegas strip mall and office park

The Krausz Cos. and WG Group bought a strip mall and an office park in Las Vegas for nearly $80 million total. They acquired a portion of Tropicana Beltway Center in the southwest valley for $59 million. They also acquired the Westbay office complex in the Las Vegas Medical District. The buyers are former owners of The Gramercy, a once-mothballed mixed-use project in the Las Vegas suburbs. They sold The Gramercy in phases for more than $100 million.

Mario Barth talks about the growth of the tattoo industry
 
Mario Barth talks about the growth of the tattoo industry

Celebrity tattoo artist and business owner Mario Barth talks about the growth of the tattoo industry at The World of Tattoo industry trade show at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas

Caesars has new armed emergency response teams
 
Caesars has new armed emergency response teams

Caesars Entertainment Corp. has created armed emergency response teams. They are composed of former military and law enforcement officials. “These teams provide valuable additional security capabilities,” Caesars spokeswoman Jennifer Forkish said. Caesars is hiring Security Saturation Team supervisors, managers and officers, according to LinkedIn. The company did not say how many people it plans to hire for the units. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Frank Gehry awarded Las Vegas Market’s 2018 Design Icon Award
 
Frank Gehry awarded Las Vegas Market’s 2018 Design Icon Award

During the World Market Center’s winter show architect Frank Gehry talks with Robert Maricich, CEO of International Market Centers and Larry Ruvo founder of Keep Memory Alive and The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute. (Michael Quine Las Vegas Review-Journal))

Demand for phone sex strong, despite technological advancements in the adult entertainment industry
 
Demand for phone sex strong, despite technological advancements in the adult entertainment industry

In an age when streaming video of adult stars in real time is as simple as pressing a button, phone sex seems as archaic as a horse-pulled carriage on streets today. Yet, iWantEmpire.com began offering phone sex as a service just over a year ago to complement its video clips offering. 45-year old sex industry worker Michelle Lovejoy was dressed in blue jeans, a tank top and black-rimmed glasses as she hung out at a lounge on the show floor. ‘’I can’t tell you how many people say, ‘Phone sex, who calls phone sex anymore?’ People think this industry is completely dead and obsolete. My phone is ringing just as much as ever,’’ said Lovejoy.

Las Vegas Aviation Companies Expanding
 
Las Vegas Aviation Companies Expanding

A local aviation company received design approval for the development of a 24 hangar facility and aviation training center at the Henderson Executive Airport. (Madelyn Reese/Las Vegas Review-Journal)