Man charged with murder in shooting of best friend
Man charged with murder in shooting of best friend A Las Vegas man has been charged in the fatal shooting of his best friend of 10 years, according to the Clark County District Attorney's Office. Michael Jeffries, 30, has been charged with murder with ...
A stroke of genius? KISS-themed golf attraction (and gift shop and wedding chapel) set for January opening
Photo: KISS in concert at The Pearl in the Palms on Nov. KISS By Monster Mini Golf was planned for a late 2011 opening but is now expected to open in January -- and if a hotter-than-hell wedding is your dream, this is the place.
Battle over Las Vegas area bus contract being routed through district court
Photo: RTC general Manager Jacob Snow answers questions f As expected, the next round in the ongoing fight over the Las Vegas area's public bus system is scheduled to be in court.
President seeks to win back support in shortened swing through Las Vegas
Photo: Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman greets President B President Barack Obama came to Las Vegas to sell his new housing plan — but also to mend a few fences.
Obama uses Vegas visit to push new mortgage assistance plan, promote jobs plan
Photo: President Barack Obama delivers a speech in the ea It’s no accident that President Barack Obama timed the release of his most robust plan yet to tackle the home mortgage market, the destruction of which brought down the economy and protracted weakness of which ...
F-15 crashes north of Las Vegas, no injuries reported
A U.S. Air Force jet crashed around 4:45 p.m. today about 100 miles north of Nellis Air Force Base. The F-15C Eagle aircraft plummeted just northwest of Alamo, Nev., according to Nellis Air Force Base ...
Democrats don't object to redistricting plan
CARSON CITY – Democrats launched no major objections to the Congressional and Legislative reapportionment plan drawn by a panel of masters. But the Republicans who didn't like the plan failed to make the 5 p.m. ...
New medical tourism book on Las Vegas to hit shelves next week
“The Las Vegas Health and Wellness Destination Guide,” a 176-page book offering information to patients traveling to Las Vegas for medical procedures, will be unveiled this week at the fourth annual World Medical Tourism and ...
Halloween patrols to protect trick-or-treaters from sex offenders
CARSON CITY — Eight teams will be patrolling the streets and neighborhoods in Clark County next Monday to make sure convicted sex offenders do not have contact with children on Halloween.
6-year-old in crosswalk dies after struck by elderly driver
One of three young girls stuck by a car Friday in North Las Vegas has died.
Obama offers mortgage relief on swing through Las Vegas
Photo: President Barack Obama delivers a speech in the ea LAS VEGAS — President Barack Obama offered mortgage relief on Monday to hundreds of thousands of Americans, his latest attempt to ease the economic and political fallout of a housing crisis that has bedeviled him ...
Coroner identifies 19-year-old killed in Sunday night crash
Coroner identifies 19-year-old killed in Sunday night crash The Clark County Coroner’s Office has identified a 19-year-old who died in an accident Sunday night on Summerlin Parkway.
Debt rating agency: Outlook stable for Station Casinos
A second Wall Street debt rating agency says the outlook for Station Casinos LLC of Las Vegas is stable now that it’s operating out of bankruptcy.
Delay possible for man accused of slaying teen girl in robbery
Delay possible for man accused of slaying teen girl in robbery The trial for Norman Belcher, the man accused of killing 15-year-old Alexus Postorino in a drug related burglary last December, could be delayed following his appearance in Clark County District Court Monday morning.
Loan approved for Las Vegas Mob Experience
Loan approved for Las Vegas Mob Experience The bankrupt Las Vegas Mob Experience attraction at the Tropicana resort received interim approval Monday for a loan to fund operating losses and to keep the business open until it’s sold.
Man sentenced in medical marijuana case
Photo: Medical marijuana is shown in a home in this 2010 A man caught unloading bags of marijuana behind a Las Vegas dispensary last year has been sentenced to 21 months in prison and three years of supervised release, the Justice Department announced today.
Obama touts jobs bill while in Las Vegas for day of fundraising, campaigning
Photo: After delivering a speech, President Barack Obama President Barack Obama stopped in Las Vegas for a few hours today, fundraising and campaigning in a state that helped elect him two years ago but has continued to suffer economically despite his efforts to ...
Web traffic to online gambling sites skyrockets
Online gambling was the fastest growing category of web activity during the month of September. Analysts at comScore Media Metrix, an Internet audience measurement service, attributed the spike to the kickoff of the NFL season ...
Metro Police: Woman kills boyfriend in morning shooting
Metro Police: Woman kills boyfriend in morning shooting Metro Police said a woman allegedly fatally shot her boyfriend Monday morning at an eastern valley residence. Metro spokesman Jay Rivera said officers responded about 10 a.m. to a residence in the 4400 block of ...
Nevada man arrested for throwing mom out of his wedding
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Police identify man fatally shot Sunday
A man shot to death Sunday in the southwest valley has been identified as 34-year-old Eric Gore, according to the Clark County Coroner’s Office.
New poll shows Romney increasing lead in Nevada
A new poll this morning indicates former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has solidified his lead in Nevada—the state he won four years ago after being the only candidate to fund a major campaign organization in ...
Obama to promote new steps to help housing woes
Photo: President Barack Obama waves as he boards Air Forc WASHINGTON — Seeking to circumvent congressional opposition, President Barack Obama will promote a series of executive branch steps aimed at jumpstarting the economy this week, beginning with new rules to make it easier for homeowners ...
Motorcycle cop injured in accident
Metro Police said a motorcycle officer was involved in an accident this morning in the northeast valley.
Las Vegas-area firms settle suit over rights to porn classics
Two Las Vegas-area adult film distributors have settled their trademark and copyright infringement lawsuit over the nationwide rights to distribute porn classics "Deep Throat" and "Debbie Does Dallas."
Trendy salon and spa treatments plentiful in Vegas
Las Vegas has long been a vacation destination of the rich and famous, and even more so this past decade. It’s easy to see the city’s appeal — it’s rich in pleasures, including indulgent, over-the-top ...
The List: Acute Care Hospitals
Find out how Las Vegas businesses rank in relation to one another. This week, we look at how the operating revenue of acute care hospitals stack up.
The Notes: Oct. 24, 2011
This week in The Notes: The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, The Latin Chamber of Commerce, McCarthy Building Companies, Benchmark Association Services, Hero School Employment Clothing Libraries, Craig P. Kenny and Associates, The Rural ...
Series following bachelorette antics
Photo: Palms VIP Host Elliot Wronski leads a bachelorette Bachelorette parties are a regular sight in Las Vegas, but a new cable reality show portrays them in a whole new light.
A tale of two people who moved to Las Vegas from Florida
One day a couple of weeks ago, I was sorting through messages in our general e-mailbox, where one in particular stood out.
The business of beauty
Photo: The Business of Beauty Listen to Kat Toussaint talk about the beauty business, and you wonder why she isn’t leading a 300-level practicum in how to survive the recession in a business that relies on discretionary spending. Successful stylists ...
Success by the spoonful
Photo: Jullie Hession operates Julie Anne's Granola. Julie Hession did something pretty amazing — she started a business in Las Vegas in 2008 and now markets in 25 states. What’s even more amazing? This former corporate businesswoman and MBA is her own, ...
The People: Oct. 24, 2011
This week in The People: Veronica Meter, Nikki Waller, Jade Deitrick, Elizabeth Mathison, Robert E. Clark, Jennifer L. Braster, Lisa Chamlee and Carl J. Artman.
The Data: Oct. 24, 2011
All of the information your business needs: Bid opportunities, bankruptcies filed and building permits issued. To add to our data, email us at [email protected].
When a business model needs a makeover
Photo: Yvonne Rodriguez Businesswoman Yvonne Rodriguez got badly bruised in the boutique clothing business, so she’s turning to the business of beauty.
Some Las Vegas stores refusing to handle Schweddy Balls
Some Las Vegas stores refusing to handle Schweddy Balls Las Vegas is a city known for naughtiness, where showgirls walk around in lingerie and the company of women is advertised on handbills.
Obama will be tapping wallets while in Las Vegas today
Obama will be tapping wallets while in Las Vegas today President Barack Obama will hold a fundraising event of the 2012 campaign cycle today in Las Vegas, a spot with a reputation where presidential hopefuls can hit the fundraising jackpot.
Apple's Steve Jobs, Nevada biological father had chance meeting
Apple's Steve Jobs, Nevada biological father had chance meeting Steve Jobs never sought a relationship with his biological father, a Reno casino manager and one-time Las Vegas resident. But it turns out the pair shared at least one handshake before they ever knew they ...
Report finds high numbers of Nevadans lack health insurance
A quarter of Nevadans under 65 did not have health insurance at some point in 2009, making the Silver State the third most uninsured state per capita in the United States, according to U.S. Census ...