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Light rain falls in parts of Las Vegas Valley
Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011
Light rain fell in parts of the Las Vegas Valley on Saturday, and there is a chance of more showers and thunderstorms tonight and into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Motorcyclist critically injured in collision with pickup truck
Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011
A 33-year-old Las Vegas man was critically injured Saturday when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck that pulled out in front of him, Metro Police said.
Interstate Plumbing lays off 335 workers
Friday, Aug. 12, 2011
Interstate Plumbing & Air Conditioning LLC of Las Vegas, which suspended operations and sent workers home early this week, on Friday said it had officially laid off 335 workers — effectively its entire staff.
Las Vegas records 7 percent gain in visitors in June
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011
June brought Las Vegas its 16th straight month of visitation and room rate gains, according to numbers released today.
Motorcyclist critically injured in crash with pickup truck
Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011
A Las Vegas man was arrested on counts of DUI and hit-and-run Saturday night after leaving the scene of a crash in which a motorcyclist was critically injured, Metro Police said.
Firefighters battle northwest valley brush fire
Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011
Firefighters battled a two-acre brush fire in the northwest part of the valley, near Alexander Road and Cliff Shadows Parkway, the Bureau of Land Management said.
6 dead, at least 20 wounded in 3 separate U.S. shootings
Saturday, July 23, 2011
A day after a gunman disguised as a police officer killed at least 85 campers at a youth retreat in Norway, police report three shootings in the U.S. in which six people died and at least 20 were wounded.
Fire at Henderson home does about $10,000 damage
Saturday, July 16, 2011
A laundry room fire did about $10,000 damage to a Henderson home on Saturday afternoon, the Henderson Fire Department said.
2 people shot in central valley neighborhood
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Two people were shot Thursday night in a central valley neighborhood and taken to University Medical Center in unknown condition, Metro Police said.
Fire does $100,000 damage at northwest Las Vegas house
Thursday, July 14, 2011
A mechanical problem with a car sparked a fire in the garage of a northwest Las Vegas house that caused about $100,000 damage, fire officials said.
Nobody was injured.
Rosemary’s Restaurant on West Sahara closes after 12 years
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Rosemary’s Restaurant, a favorite among Las Vegas locals, is closing its doors today after 12 years of service.
Photos: Caesars Palace fireworks light sky above the Las Vegas Strip
Sunday, July 3, 2011
The weather put on a show Sunday night that threatened to derail a separate show at Caesars Palace.
Man killed in motorcycle crash on beltway identified
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
A man who died Tuesday night in a motorcycle crash on the Las Vegas Beltway at Lake Mead Boulevard has been identified as 37-year-old Timothy Lunde.
Construction trailer where homeless stay catches fire
Saturday, June 25, 2011
A large construction trailer where homeless people have been staying caught fire Saturday night, causing an estimated $5,000 damage, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue officials said.
Greenspun Corporation CEO to leave company in August
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Bruce Deifik, CEO of The Greenspun Corporation for the past 2 1/2 years, has announced plans to leave the organization effective Aug. 31.
Shooting prompts neighbors to join police to combat crime
Saturday, June 11, 2011
After a gang-related shooting, neighbors of a downtown Las Vegas neighborhood united with Metro Police to send a message: No more.
Las Vegas sees 4.8 percent increase in April visitors
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Las Vegas recorded a visitor volume increase of 4.8 percent in April over the previous year, according to numbers released today by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
Early morning fire does $20,000 damage to Henderson home
Sunday, June 5, 2011
An early morning garage fire at a Henderson home did about $20,000 damage, but nobody was injured, Henderson Fire Department officials said.
McCarran reports 2.3 percent increase in April passengers
Monday, May 23, 2011
McCarran International Airport saw a 2.3 percent in passengers last month compared to the previous April, according to numbers released today.
Las Vegas developer breaks ground on 500-foot Ferris wheel project
Monday, May 23, 2011
The developer of a 500-foot Ferris wheel and amusement park across from Mandalay Bay held a media event today to launch the project. The wheel will have 40 heated and air-conditioned passenger gondolas that each will hold 20 to 25 passengers.
Metro Police motorcycle officer suffers broken leg in crash
Sunday, May 22, 2011
A motorcycle officer was injured Saturday night when he crashed his bike after running over water in the road, Metro Police said.
The officer was taken to the hospital with a broken leg, police said.
Workshop planned for homeowners struggling with mortgages
Friday, May 20, 2011
A third workshop is planned in Las Vegas in the coming days to help homeowners facing foreclosure or struggling to pay their mortgages.
Sahara, unions working to help employees facing layoffs
Monday, May 16, 2011
The Culinary and Bartenders unions say they and the owner of the Sahara have been working to help nearly 400 union members affected by today's closure of the property.
Workshops scheduled for homeowners struggling with mortgage payments
Monday, May 16, 2011
Two workshops are planned in Las Vegas this month to help homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages.
Transformer explosion behind Monte Carlo disrupts early morning I-15 traffic
Sunday, May 15, 2011
A transformer exploded and shot flames high into the dark sky early Sunday morning behind the Monte Carlo casino on the Las Vegas Strip , leading authorities to close Interstate 15 for about an hour.
UMC chief Kathy Silver to resign from post July 1
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
University Medical Center CEO Kathy Silver announced Wednesday that her last day will be July 1. Silver has survived several controversies during her tenure.
Caesars Entertainment names executive for nongaming development
Monday, May 9, 2011
Casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corp. of Las Vegas today said Alexander Mirza has been named head of Caesars Hospitality Ventures and will also head Caesars Global Life.
Man pronounced dead after minor traffic accident
Friday, May 6, 2011
A man who might have suffered a medical episode while driving was pronounced dead after his car ran into a block wall, Metro Police said.
IGT buys Swedish online gaming supplier
Thursday, May 5, 2011
International Game Technology today announced plans to expand in the Internet gambling industry by purchasing Entraction Holding AB of Stockholm, Sweden, for about $115 million.
Boyd Gaming to sell Florida business for $80 million
Monday, May 2, 2011
Boyd Gaming Corp. of Las Vegas today announced it's selling its Dania Jai-Alai business in Dania Beach, Fla., south of Fort Lauderdale, for $80 million in cash.
Cosmopolitan responds to backlash over report on banned transgender guest
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is receiving backlash today after a report surfaced on a hotel and lodging blog that a transgender guest was banned for life from the hotel-casino for using the women’s restroom.
Oscar Goodman in talks with LVCVA over 'brand of Las Vegas' role
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Mayor Oscar Goodman said today at a housing conference that he is meeting with officials from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to possibly become part of a branding campaign for Las Vegas.
Three Square Food Bank gets new president
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Three Square Food Bank has appointed Brian Burton as president and CEO to lead the Southern Nevada charity.
Report: Homebuilder's loss widens on hit from Inspirada bankruptcy
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
The Los Angeles Times reported that Southern California-based homebuilder KB Home widened its loss in the first quarter after taking a financial hit on the bankruptcy of Inspirada in Henderson.
Fire causes $80,000 in damage after workers finish home repair
Monday, April 4, 2011
A fire started at a Las Vegas home Sunday evening in the same area where workers had been using a torch to repair a damaged patio cover, investigators said.
Wynn announces partnership to expand Internet gambling
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Wynn Resorts announced a partnership with PokerStars, a company that operates online poker games, saying the two companies would work toward the passage of federal legislation to regulate gambling on the Internet.
Bank of George to maintain capital levels
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
The Bank of George, a small Las Vegas bank, said Tuesday it signed a consent order with regulators, agreeing to maintain capital levels.
Caesars Palace to revamp 180-room tower as Nobu hotel
Monday, March 7, 2011
Caesars Palace hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip and Nobu Hospitality LLC today announced plans to establish a Nobu hotel, restaurant and lounge at Caesars Palace.
Southwest Gas reports drop in fourth quarter profit
Monday, Feb. 28, 2011
Southwest Gas Corp. of Las Vegas today said its fourth quarter profit fell slightly on lower revenue.
NV Energy posts higher profit despite revenue drop in quarter
Friday, Feb. 18, 2011
NV Energy today reported a higher fourth quarter profit even as revenue fell amid anemic economic conditions.
Former Planet Hollywood executive named to Herbst Gaming post
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011
Former Planet Hollywood hotel-casino executive Donna Lehman has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer at casino operator Herbst Gaming LLC.
Shuffle Master adds accounting industry execs to board
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011
Las Vegas-based casino supplier Shuffle Master Inc. today said accounting industry executives Eileen Raney and Randy Thoman are joining its board of directors.
MGM Resorts names new VP of human resources
Monday, Jan. 3, 2011
Michelle DiTondo today was named senior vice president of human resources for MGM Resorts International of Las Vegas.
Hard Rock Hotel guest files suit alleging assault, defamation
Monday, Dec. 27, 2010
A Las Vegas Hard Rock hotel-casino guest is suing the property, charging assault, defamation and false imprisonment over an Oct. 12 incident. The suit was filed in Clark County District Court in behalf of Ryan Maurer.
Woman hits $2.9 million jackpot on penny slot machine
Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010
A California woman got an early Christmas present this week when she hit a $2.9 million jackpot on a penny slot machine at Planet Hollywood. She had been playing about three hours and put $500 into the machine when she hit the jackpot.
Sun wins national media award for telling the story of gambling addiction
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010
The Las Vegas Sun has won a national broadcast journalism award for its examination of gambling addiction, becoming the first print-based news organization to receive the award for multimedia storytelling.
Las Vegas records 5.7 percent increase in October visitors
Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010
Las Vegas visitor volume in October increased by 5.7 percent compared to a year earlier, according to numbers released today by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
5 tenants announced for Tivoli Village at Queensridge
Monday, Dec. 6, 2010
Five more tenants were named today at Tivoli Village at Queensridge, the shopping and office development opening next spring in western Las Vegas.
Busy travel day much like any other day at McCarran, official says
Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010
It's one of the busiest travel days of the year, but no problems or delays were being reported at McCarran International Airport.
Wynn Resorts 'very happy' with union agreement
Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010
Wynn Resorts has signed a collective bargaining agreement with the Transport Workers Union covering table games dealers at the Wynn Las Vegas resort, the company said today.