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Las Vegas sees trend of job growth for first time since 2007
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011
Although Las Vegas suffers with one of the weakest economies of U.S. cities, there was a smattering of good news on employment and the value of goods and services produced for the three-month period ended June 30.
Appeals court sides with 2 Las Vegas labor unions
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011
Two Las Vegas labor unions won a favorable ruling today from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a long-standing dispute dating to 1995 that involves two shuttered casinos.
Businessman, community leader, Jewish activist lived life to fullest
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011
Arnold Smith viewed life energetically and optimistically, so much so that he took over planning from his daughters for his upcoming 90th birthday celebration even though he was seriously ill.
Gamblers win court round over confiscated money
Monday, Sept. 12, 2011
Two professional gamblers who sued a Drug Enforcement Administration agent for wrongfully confiscating $97,000 that they said included proceeds from gambling rather than illegal drugs won a victory Monday in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
10 years after tragedy, is Las Vegas any safer?
Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011
When anti-Muslim, right-wing extremist Anders Breivik set off a fertilizer bomb in Oslo and then went on a shooting rampage that killed 77 people, law enforcement analysts in Las Vegas sprung into action, examining how they would respond to a similar scenario.
Report: Las Vegas' recovery hurt by lack of education, diversification
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011
Las Vegas’ attempt to turn the corner on the recession has been made more difficult by a lack of educated workers coupled with reliance on industries most vulnerable to the recession. That’s what can be drawn from a report issued by the Brookings Institution.
Man accused of illegally obtaining financing on home
Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011
A 53-year-old Las Vegas man indicted today was alleged to have broken the law in obtaining financing on the home of one of his acquaintances, the Nevada Attorney General's office said.
Push to change street's name to Sammy Davis Jr. Parkway grows
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011
Drive as far north as you can on Frank Sinatra Drive and you face two choices, a left turn onto Dean Martin Drive or a right onto Industrial Road.
For a Rat Pack fan like Josh Elliott there’s something wrong with that intersection.
UNLV's Institute for Security Studies shutting down
Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011
A UNLV research institute that got off to a rough start but later became instrumental in helping Southern Nevada law enforcement agencies and resorts prepare for terrorist threats is shutting down.
Court sides with Terrible Herbst employee seeking class action suit
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011
A Terrible Herbst employee who sued the company in 2009 to recover minimum wages and overtime he claims was due to him will be allowed to pursue a class action lawsuit against the company after rejecting its settlement offer.

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