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Officials, party to a lawsuit, have no sway

If not for a disputed new take on state election law, Boulder City Council members Travis Chandler and Linda Strickland would be facing a recall vote right now.

Skolnik withdraws plan to eliminate ‘pay differential’

CARSON CITY — A plan to save nearly $700,000 by eliminating a 5 percent pay enhancement to correctional officers working the swing shift has been withdrawn, at least temporarily, by department Director Howard Skolnik.

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Two men plead guilty to racketeering

Two members of the Aryan Warriors gang pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal racketeering charges related to their involvement in an enterprise that corrupted prison guards, extorted fellow prisoners using violence and distributed drugs from behind bars.

Housing project wins funds

Las Vegas leaders gave their blessing — and public funds — to a developer and former city councilman who wants to build low-cost senior housing on what’s now a large vacant lot near the intersection of Decatur Boulevard and Vegas Drive.

Police say officer had more pot in system than allowed

An off-duty Nevada Highway Patrol sergeant who last month triggered a three-car accident that left one person dead had more marijuana in his system than state law permits while driving, according to a police report.

Plan to build two hotels moves ahead

A developer’s plan to build two hotels with casinos on 73 acres adjacent to military training grounds in North Las Vegas is moving forward.

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