North Las Vegas approves tentative agreement with firefighters
North Las Vegas approves tentative agreement with firefighters After two delays and a city audit of fire department sick leave, the North Las Vegas City Council approved a tentative agreement Wednesday with the firefighters union to save the jobs of 33 firefighters.
Southwest Gas sees 1st quarter profit increase
Southwest Gas Corp. of Las Vegas said Wednesday its first quarter profit increased, even as revenue fell.
Righthaven engages 'superstar' attorney in litigation campaign
The owner of the Las Vegas Review-Journal and its copyright enforcement partner have enlisted one of the nation’s top copyright attorneys to help defend their litigation campaign.
Credit union swings to profit, plans closure of 2 Henderson branches
Credit union swings to profit, plans closure of 2 Henderson branches Silver State Schools Credit Union, one of the largest in Nevada, says it has returned to profitability -- but it will continue to trim costs by closing two of its 14 Southern Nevada branches.
MGM's Jim Murren: 'Recovery has finally arrived'
Photo: MGM Mirage CEO Jim Murren speaks at the grand open Last year, casino operators cited a rebound in conventions as evidence of a broad recovery. They spoke too soon, as the most significant segment of the hospitality business was still in the dumps. That is, ...
Investors buy half of Las Vegas homes sold in March
Investors buy half of Las Vegas homes sold in March Investors purchased a record half of all Las Vegas homes sold in March, according to a San Diego research firm that began tracking the trend in 2000. The sales figure was 49.9 percent, which is ...
Nevada leads nation in bankruptcies despite 15 percent decline
Nevada leads nation in bankruptcies despite 15 percent decline Nevada continues to lead the nation in bankruptcy filings per capita, according to a study released today by the Columbia University School of Law in New York City. The good news is the state's filing ...
Notes: Charlie Sheen's jab at the Palms; Flavor Flav's chicken deal not a done deal; Wayner meets the Pope
Photo: Charlie Sheen and Natalie Kenly at Chateau Nightcl In an interview before walking the red carpet, Charlie Sheen dovetailed into a quick swipe at the Palms, where he stayed in January during the AVN Awards.
Board recommends company be allowed to operate Lake Las Vegas casino
Board recommends company be allowed to operate Lake Las Vegas casino The Gaming Control Board today recommended approval for casino operator Intrepid Gaming to operate the shuttered Casino MonteLago at Lake Las Vegas.
Casino industry notches small gain in 2010 after declines, report says
Photo: Tourists walk on the Las Vegas Strip on Thursday, After two years of declining revenues, the U.S. casino industry showed more stable results in 2010, according to an annual report released today by the American Gaming Association. Gross gaming revenue from commercial casinos totaled ...
MGM earnings numbers show strength on the Las Vegas Strip
Photo: CityCenter is seen on the Las Vegas Strip on Thurs Numbers from MGM Resorts International today confirmed leisure and business visitors to the Las Vegas Strip are willing to pay more for hotel rooms. MGM Resorts, in reporting first quarter earnings, said hotel room occupancy ...
Luxury shopping sector starting to bounce back, Saks exec says
Photo: Steve Sadove, CEO of Saks Fifth Avenue at their Fa The recession took a deeper toll on high-end luxury in Las Vegas than the rest of the country and the market will take longer to recover than others, the chief executive of Saks Inc. said.
Suicide raises questions about mental health care at jail
Suicide raises questions about mental health care at jail A suicide at the Clark County Detention Center in 2009 is kindling accusations that the downtown facility run by Metro Police is doing a poor job addressing mental health needs, an issue that prompted a ...
Panel: Legal Internet gaming would boost casino business
Panelists addressing an Internet gambling conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday said online casinos would enhance business at brick-and-mortar properties instead of cannibalizing them.
Judge weighing whether to dismiss copyright lawsuit
A judge questioned attorneys Tuesday about who — if anyone — was harmed when a Kentucky man posted without authorization a Las Vegas newspaper column on a sports website message board.
Nevada Teacher of Year has some advice for D.C.
Photo: Carson High School English teacher Cheryl Macy, re Since being named Nevada’s Teacher of the Year in December, Cheryl Macy has been thrust into the spotlight on education policy.
Polarizing rhetoric may burn the Trump brand here
Polarizing rhetoric may burn the Trump brand here Pity the poor souls trying to make that Trump International thing work in Las Vegas.
NV Energy customers may get zapped for conserving
NV Energy customers may get zapped for conserving The state’s electric company wants to raise power bills by as much as 5 percent for Southern Nevadans as compensation for the loss of electricity sales because customers are more power-efficient.
San Gennaro Feast opens tonight, runs through Sunday
What began in Italy as a religious festival continues as a family-style celebration in Las Vegas, as valley residents prepare their appetites for nearly a week of food and entertainment.