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Banner year for some, bummer year for others

By VEGAS INC staff

For some, 2012 was a banner year. Companies saw profits rise despite the stagnant economy, tourism to Las Vegas began to increase, and developers started planning projects to better accommodate both visitors and residents. But the past year also presented ...

Stakes high for Nevadans if fiscal cliff deal isn't reached

By Karoun Demirjian

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio gestures as he speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, after private talks with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on the fiscal cliff negotiations.

As Democrats and Republicans face off in a final round of fiscal cliff negotiations, their debate has boiled down to a familiar dispute about tax rates. But in Nevada, there’s a lot more than just basic tax rates on the ...

Company hopes to revive century-old gold mine near Searchlight

By Joe Schoenmann

An abandoned mine that was once the most well-known around Seachlight is seen Nov. 11, 2004.

Nevada Mining and Milling LLC, a company whose management includes the former CEO of a gaming products company, will seek county zoning variances to mine anew the 114-year-old Coyote Mine near Searchlight.

Taxable sales bring in more revenue for Nevada in September

By David McGrath Schwartz

Passenger traffic at Las Vegas airport down in October

By Richard N. Velotta

Economic Forum expresses cautious optimism, projects moderate revenue growth

By David McGrath Schwartz

Deadline extended for state business competition

By Richard N. Velotta

Bill's Gamblin' Hall to close in February for yearlong renovation

By Steve Green

Venture for America fellows are working to make their new home a better place

By Joe Schoenmann

L.A.-area firm buys Lake Las Vegas hotel, gaming property

By Steve Green

Dillard's signs on for store at Shops at Summerlin

By Eli Segall

Henderson doctor convicted in scam that targeted chronically ill

By Brian Nordli

Regents approve UNLV master plan, which includes stadium project

By Paul Takahashi

Henderson stadium developer rejects fraud claims, seeks new development agreement with city

By Eli Segall

Casino titan says Las Vegas court ruling could scare away foreign investors

By Steve Green

Legal expert questions constitutionality of online poker bill

By Karoun Demirjian

Gaming CEO posts open letter to bank chief over lawsuit

By Steve Green

New rules aimed at preventing lawyers from disseminating misleading ads

By Cy Ryan

Harmon Hotel case to be tied up in court well into 2014

By Steve Green

Blue Man Group still making noise

By Bruce Spotleson

Big-name performers and well-branded productions may enhance a hotel’s brand on Las Vegas Boulevard, but the simple reality of show business is that true success is measured only in ticket sales. The number of posteriors in the pews at curtain time is what counts most, and the box office can be a harsh judge of talent.

High-speed rail not just for tourists

By Richard N. Velotta

Dr. Robert Lang, of Brookings Mountain West at UNLV, made the case last week that as soon as the XpressWest high-speed rail line is operational, millions of Inland Empire business people will have better access to McCarran International Airport than to Los Angeles International.

Caregivers take house calls, provide relief

By VEGAS INC staff

Michael and Jackie DiAsio, who own the Visiting Angels care agency, are seen Nov. 13, 2012.

Visiting Angels' goal is to keep seniors in their homes. It is a personal care agency that assists with daily ...