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How Nevada is trying to grow its tech sector — and succeeding slowly

By Richard N. Velotta

Downturns prove time and again how important it is for Nevada to diversify its economy. The state must protect itself from the effects of relying too much on one industry. When Brian Sandoval ran for governor in 2010 and took ...

Tattoo removal company is all about changing lives

By VEGAS INC staff

Technician Magdelyn Vasquez-Castro removes a tattoo from the stomach of Brandon Grady at Tattoo Vanish in Las Vegas on Wednesday, October 24, 2012.

Tattoo Vanish Inc. and Professional Permanent Cosmetics offers cosmetic tattooing with permanent eyebrows, eyeliner, lip color and areola restoration post breast cancer reconstruction. It also offers other procedures like skin re-pigmentation and tattoo removal.

Casinos hedge their bets when it comes to political spending

By Karoun Demirjian

If the election is all about the economy, then where are the brains behind Nevada’s biggest economic industry placing their bets? The short answer: All over the place.

NV Energy wants $9.8 million surcharge to make up for conservation

By Cy Ryan

Ruling invalidates Nevada education tax petition; supporters vow appeal

By Paul Takahashi

LVCVA is flush with cash, signaling a healthier tourism industry

By Richard N. Velotta

A.G. Burnett named chairman of Gaming Control Board

By Cy Ryan

Molecular biologist wants UNLV to evolve into a biomedical research powerhouse

By Pashtana Usufzy

Court sides with contractors in $100 million dispute over Fontainebleau bankruptcy

By Steve Green

Decatur Crossing Center is facing foreclosure

By Steve Green

Offshoot of popular South By Southwest conference heading to Las Vegas in 2013

By Conor Shine

Democrats start to back off of mining

By David McGrath Schwartz

Wal-Mart supercenter planned for Southwest Las Vegas

By Eli Segall

North Las Vegas financial troubles continue

By Cy Ryan

Las Vegas home values rise 7 percent, but future not so bright

By Eli Segall

Catching up with a sports star

Tina Kunzer-Murphy has resigned as the executive director of the MAACO Bowl Las Vegas. She held the position since 2001, when ESPN Regional Television took over ownership and operation of the game.

Fall is in the desert air, meaning it’s that time of year when local football fans begin to speculate on possible pairings in the Dec. 22 Maaco Bowl Las Vegas, our very own holiday game. So it seemed like an appropriate time to catch up with Tina Kunzer-Murphy, who on Aug. 8 left as the bowl game’s executive director.

Hogs welcome at Grand Canyon

By Richard N. Velotta

They say you can tell if a motorcyclist is happy when you see the bugs in his teeth. I’m sure I had a few in my grill when I joined a group of reporters on a picture-perfect day at the Grand Canyon trying out a new helicopter-Harley tour being offered.

Beloved Thrifty Ice Cream returns to Las Vegas, sans pharmacy

By Eli Segall

Thrifty Ice Cream store owner Pankaj Shah at one of his stores on Wigwam Parkway on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012.

Most people from the West Coast know and love Thrifty Ice Cream. Sold for years in its namesake pharmacy chain, ...