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Golden Gate only downtown casino facing Sunday walkout

The Golden Gate remained the only downtown Las Vegas casino facing a strike Sunday morning after four properties agreed to tentative five-year agreements with two unions Saturday.

Hiker who fell to her death at Red Rock identified

The woman who died Friday night at Calico Basin has been identified by Clark County coroner’s office as 60-year-old Linda Brock of Las Vegas.

Henderson man dies in SUV rollover on U.S. 95

A Henderson man died after his SUV rolled over on the freeway early Saturday morning, according to Nevada Highway Patrol.

70 firefighters respond to Excalibur small fire in basement

Part of Tropicana Avenue and its Interstate 15 offramp were closed and access to the Excalibur was briefly halted because of a basement fire at the Strip resort Saturday morning.

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Illinois murder fugitive found in Las Vegas

A search for a fugitive wanted in a slaying and a police chase in Madison, Ill., ended in Las Vegas Thursday night, according to the U.S. marshals.

Henderson firm grows its firetruck refurbishment business

Henderson-based Firetrucks Unlimited has expanded to a larger facility to meet the growing demand for refurbished fire and ambulance vehicles, even though sales are yet to be local.

Caesars Entertainment Corp. to appeal lawsuit dismissal

Caesars Entertainment Corp. is planning to appeal the dismissal of its federal lawsuit against the chairman of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission over the company’s departure from a proposed Boston-area casino development.

UNLV loses lineman to Arkansas

Offensive lineman Cameron Jefferson transferred to Arkansas. He can play right away because the Rebels are ineligible for a bowl bid because of a low Academic Progress Rate.

Animal Foundation’s #SaveALifeWeek success, over 300 saved

More than 300 lives were saved during The Animal Foundation’s recent promotion to adopt out pit bulls and chihuahuas at a discount to help free up space, according to the organization.

Heck holds $1 million over Bilbray in Nevada CD3 race

Rep. Joe Heck has widened the money gap to close to $1 million over challenger Erin Bilbray in the weeks leading to Nevada’s June 10 primary election, according to newly released documents.

Cybercrime defendant gets more prison time

The Las Vegas man Michael Lofton, 36, who was sentenced to more than five years in prison last week for his role in the international cybercrime syndicate Carder.su faces additional prison time.

3 injured in Metro involved vehicle collision

Three people sustained moderate injuries following a Metro involved vehicular accident Friday night at Interstate 15 and Flamingo Road.

Rudy Foundation works to help students achieve goals

Cheryl Ruettiger lives in Henderson, but she may as well be a Summerlin resident. Her efforts to further the arts revolve around Summerlin, where she is the executive director of the Rudy Foundation, named for her husband, Rudy Ruettiger, the subject of the 1993 movie “Rudy.”