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Gibbons names new member for economic commission

June 15, 2010 - 11:00 pm

Gov. Jim Gibbons on Tuesday appointed Anthony Dazzio to the Nevada Commission on Economic Development.

Dazzio is a former lobbyist and senior vice president of business development and governmental affairs for Las Vegas-based Burke Construction Group.

He was an executive manager at NV Energy and is a past president of the Southern Nevada chapter of NAIOP, a commercial development trade group.

The Nevada Commission on Economic Development aims to develop a diverse economy for the state.

With the appointment of Dazzio, Gibbons also reappointed Charles Myers of Elko to another term on the commission. Myers is an Elko County commissioner

Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, D-Las Vegas. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Lead Senate Democrat Cannizzaro to run for Nevada AG

By McKenna Ross / RJ

July 15, 2025 - 11:12 am

Nicole Cannizzaro said she is running to “keep Nevadans safe, protect our rights, and fight for a fairer economy where Nevadans can actually get ahead.”

Las Vegas Fire and Rescue Bomb Squad Commander Jamie Sypniewicz speaks about her career during ...

Las Vegas’ first female bomb squad commander living her dream

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

July 15, 2025 - 6:00 am

The Las Vegas Bomb Squad conducts sweeps and monitors special events and visits from dignitaries, and provides training throughout the valley.

An image of a fake citation on July 14, 2025, according to Clark County. (Clark County)

Clark County warns public of scam involving citations

By Arlette Yousif / RJ

July 14, 2025 - 8:45 pm

Clark County is warning the community about a scam involving citations. The citations may look legitimate, but a county official said they are not from Clark County.

Attorney General Aaron D. Ford speaks during a press conference on the money that his office ha ...

Nevada joins suit against Trump admin to claw back frozen school funding

By McKenna Ross / RJ

July 14, 2025 - 6:17 pm

Nevada is suing the Trump administration for freezing more than millions in after-school, English language and other education grants, the state’s attorney general said.

The Nye County Detention Center in Pahrump. (John Clausen/Pahrump Valley Times)

Nye County: ‘No desire’ to revive deal with ICE

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

July 14, 2025 - 8:19 pm

ICE lost one of four Nevada contracts for detention facilities in November after Nye County lost a medical services provider at its jail, according to county officials.

Vehicle fire temporarily closes I-15 in California desert

By Arlette Yousif / RJ

July 14, 2025 - 9:59 pm

A commercial vehicle caught fire on Interstate 15, causing all northbound lanes to close just south of Baker, Calif., according to the CHP.

Smoke from the Dragon Bravo Fire moves over the Grand Canyon from the North Rim, Monday, July 1 ...

Wildfire that destroyed North Rim lodge spread after being allowed to burn for days

By Felicia Fonseca, Jaimie Ding and John Seewer The Associated Press

July 14, 2025 - 3:41 pm

A wildfire that tore through a historic Grand Canyon lodge and raged out of control had been allowed to burn for days before erupting over the weekend.

Push to remove HOV lanes from Las Vegas Valley drives forward

By Mick Akers / RJ

July 14, 2025 - 6:25 am

The push to eradicate high occupancy vehicle lanes in the Las Vegas Valley continues, led by one of the state’s top transportation figures.

Troy Heard, founder and artistic director of the Majestic Repertory Theatre, checks the entranc ...

Noise ordinance review in Las Vegas sparks concern from Arts District businesses

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

July 14, 2025 - 6:00 am

A possible change to an ordinance would harm venues that offer live entertainment, according to businesses that oppose a proposed amendment draft.

This photo shows the charred remains of a building at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Pa ...

‘Heartbreaking’: Wildfire destroys a Grand Canyon lodge, North Rim buildings — PHOTOS

By Felicia Fonseca and Jaimie Ding The Associated Press

July 14, 2025 - 7:58 am

A wildfire destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of other structures on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, forcing officials to close access to that area for the season, the park said.