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Slap Me
March 3, 2010 – 11:53 pm | Comments Off
Slap Me

In all of my world travels (presupposing as I do that those other six continents are merely fabrications on some Hollywood lot), there’s one thing that I find in Las Vegas that I’ve found noplace else. Something that really fills me with joy, and makes me stop and think about where…

Battle over budget cuts as higher educations prepare for Board of Regents
March 3, 2010 – 11:48 pm | Comments Off
Battle over budget cuts as higher educations prepare for Board of Regents

The battle over budget cuts continues. The state legislature lays down a 6.9% cut for schools and Thursday morning higher education is preparing to fight for the leftover funds.

Consumers say they invested in Henderson diet clinic that never opened
March 3, 2010 – 11:25 pm | Comments Off
Consumers say they invested in Henderson diet clinic that never opened

A group of Las Vegas investors claim they are out $100,000 after putting their money into the hands of a self proclaimed diet guru.The group says they were promised a big return.

Mushrooms sprouting inside a Las Vegas apartment
March 3, 2010 – 11:22 pm | Comments Off

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Some Land Jobs With Cocktails In Hand
March 3, 2010 – 11:05 pm | Comments Off
Some Land Jobs With Cocktails In Hand

At a Pink Slip Mixer at the Luxor Wednesday night, some unemployed Las Vegans land jobs over a few drinks.

Meet Tea Party Candidate Running Against Reid
March 3, 2010 – 11:02 pm | Comments Off
Meet Tea Party Candidate Running Against Reid

He has never before ran for political office, and his party has only been around for a few months, but he is running against Sen. Harry Reid.

NLV Courts Offer Warrant Moratorium In April
March 3, 2010 – 10:49 pm | Comments Off
NLV Courts Offer Warrant Moratorium In April

People with outstanding warrants in North Las Vegas are getting an opportunity that could save them money and keep them out of jail.

Latino Rights Group Raided By Metro Police
March 3, 2010 – 10:32 pm | Comments Off
Latino Rights Group Raided By Metro Police

The League of United Latin American Citizens’ office and the home of its director were raided, police say.

City Council Gives $300K To Neon Museum
March 3, 2010 – 10:03 pm | Comments Off
City Council Gives $300K To Neon Museum

The Las Vegas City Council unanimously approves the release of $300,000 to the Neon Museum.

Bowersox Wows ‘Idol’ Judges After Hospitalization
March 3, 2010 – 7:41 pm | Comments Off
Bowersox Wows ‘Idol’ Judges After Hospitalization

Crystal Bowersox still has a healthy shot at becoming the next “American Idol.”

Marshals propose budget fix, but city says it’s not enough
March 3, 2010 – 7:34 pm | Comments Off
Marshals propose budget fix, but city says it’s not enough

Las Vegas’ city marshals have come up with a way to almost meet the budget cuts asked for by the city’s leadership — provided that the savings be used to prevent all of the proposed layoffs within the marshals’ ranks. The city issued

Marie Osmond = Class
March 3, 2010 – 7:32 pm | Comments Off
Marie Osmond = Class

Wow. I’m not sure there’s any other word to sum up the press release I just received, but this very rare time I mean it in a good way. You probably know that Marie Osmond’s son committed suicide last week. Obviously, this shut down the …

Fire captain will face more charges in sex sting
March 3, 2010 – 7:15 pm | Comments Off
Fire captain will face more charges in sex sting

Federal authorities announced today that the Clark County Fire Department captain nabbed in a Henderson police operation will face additional charges. Martin Vohwinkel, 55, will face a charge of coercion and enticement of a minor for sex, a felony that carries a penalty of 10 years to life in prison

Gibbons proposing big changes in higher education system
March 3, 2010 – 7:03 pm | Comments Off
Gibbons proposing big changes in higher education system

Gov. Jim Gibbons is scheduled to announce Thursday that he will back changes in state law that higher education leaders have supported for decades, including allowing the higher education system to keep all in-state tuition funds and giving greater autonomy to the Board of Regents