UNLV economics professor Mary Riddel remembers growing up in Detroit in the 1960s when it was a bustling and booming city, king of the automobile manufacturing industry.
Boyd Gaming Corp. executives have been in contact with state casino regulators about its $2.45 billion offer for Station Casinos, the state’s top regulator said this week.
Dave Rhamy, president and chief executive officer of Silver State Schools Credit Union for 10 years, resigned from the financially struggling institution, sources said Friday.
Gary Jacobs, one of the key MGM Mirage executives who helped resolve the company’s financial issues surrounding CityCenter and its corporate matters this year, has resigned from the casino operator.
The arrival of true high-speed Internet service to Las Vegas and a high-tech guitar, complete with digital lessons, highlight today’s Net Notes.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jubilant Democrats locked in Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson as the 60th and decisive vote for historic health care legislation today, putting President Barack Obama’s signature issue firmly on a path for Christmas Eve passage. … In the Capitol, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid smiled broadly when asked if Nelson’s decision gave him the 60-vote majority necessary to overcome solid Republican opposition. “Seems that way,” he said. … The next — and most critical — test vote was set for about 10 p.m. Sunday.
Las Vegas gaming companies will need to look for new markets to expand to because the building boom that took place locally over the past 20 years won’t be replicated, Boyd Gaming Corp. Chief Executive Officer Keith Smith said Wednesday.
Walker Furniture is seeking letters on behalf of individuals and families in need in Clark County for the company’s 16th annual Home for the Holidays program. As in years past, the company will be supplying needy families with a houseful of brand-new furniture in time for the holiday season.
: I kept an article you wrote about apple trees from June 2007. From what I have read, they need to have full sun. I have space on the east side of the house which gets shade. Will they do OK there? It is between the house and the street and I was thinking that some shade in summer will keep the fruit from getting baked in the sun.
DEAR DESIGNER: I plan to remodel my guest bathroom. My husband and I are handy but we’ve never done a project like this before. In order to save money I want to call in experts only as needed. Which professionals will give me the biggest bang for my buck? — Althea