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Nancy Cartwright hosts the 5th Annual Happy House Party RSVP Now
March 10, 2010 – 11:48 pm | Comments Off
Nancy Cartwright hosts the 5th Annual Happy House Party RSVP Now

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Nancy Cartwright & Bart Simpson Nancy Cartwright is hosting the 5th Annual Happy House Poker Tournament and BBQ at her home in Northridge Saturday, April 24 from 1 PM to 6 PM. …

Las Vegas Still Leads In Foreclosure Rates
March 10, 2010 – 11:42 pm | Comments Off
Las Vegas Still Leads In Foreclosure Rates

The pace of foreclosures is down, but a new wave could be ahead.

Report: Ensign E-Mails Undercut His Claims
March 10, 2010 – 11:24 pm | Comments Off
Report: Ensign E-Mails Undercut His Claims

The New York Times reports e-mails turned over to the FBI and Senate ethics investigators provide new evidence about Sen. John Ensign’s efforts to find lobbying work for the husband of his

Car scam shopping around on Craigslist
March 10, 2010 – 10:43 pm | Comments Off

Most of us have used Craigslist to buy something, sell something or even find a place to live. As Contact 13 has

Senator Ensign’s office responds to new allegations reported by New York Times
March 10, 2010 – 10:28 pm | Comments Off
Senator Ensign’s office responds to new allegations reported by New York Times

The New York Times reports that investigators have new evidence that Sen. John Ensign tried to find lobbying work for the husband of his former mistress.

Family torn down the middle by deadly shooting rampage
March 10, 2010 – 10:05 pm | Comments Off
Family torn down the middle by deadly shooting rampage

A family is torn down the middle in the days after a deadly shooting rampage. As news on the recovery front is getting better, one woman says she is still dealing with a range of emotions. Lydia Espinosa's

Ensign e-mails contradict some ethics probe claims
March 10, 2010 – 9:34 pm | Comments Off
Ensign e-mails contradict some ethics probe claims

A series of e-mails disclosed Wednesday by The New York Times documents efforts by Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., to help a former staffer line up lobbying work in the aftermath of Ensign’s

Charter school in North Las Vegas under investigation
March 10, 2010 – 6:32 pm | Comments Off
Charter school in North Las Vegas under investigation

Parents of students at a charter school in North Las Vegas are concerned about an investigation into the possible mishandling of fires on campus.

Creating panel to oversee UMC operations supported
March 10, 2010 – 6:13 pm | Comments Off
Creating panel to oversee UMC operations supported

Clark County commissioners have overseen University Medical Center for as long as anyone can remember.

Montelago Casino closing to impact Henderson business
March 10, 2010 – 6:11 pm | Comments Off
Montelago Casino closing to impact Henderson business

The Montelago Casino will close its doors for good Sunday, March 14, 2010. This decision was made shortly after the Ritz Carlton Hotel announced it would lock up in May.

Gibbons clears roadblock to federal education grants
March 10, 2010 – 5:58 pm | Comments Off
Gibbons clears roadblock to federal education grants

In a signing ceremony at Wynn Elementary School, Gov. Jim Gibbons on Wednesday approved legislation intended to remove a barrier that kept Nevada from competing for $60 million to $175 million in federal grants for public education called “Race to the Top.”

Nevada last in the amount of Federal funding state’s receive
March 10, 2010 – 5:52 pm | Comments Off
Nevada last in the amount of Federal funding state’s receive

It seems Nevada is getting the short end of the stick when it comes to getting our fair share of federal funding. Nevada is dead last compared to other states. Before everyone goes blaming Senator Harry Reid, Senator John Ensign and our other members of Congress, Action News found much of it is out of their control.

Jury ‘hopelessly deadlocked’ after monthlong murder trial
March 10, 2010 – 5:46 pm | Comments Off
Jury ‘hopelessly deadlocked’ after monthlong murder trial

A Clark County jury could not reach a verdict in the trial of a Las Vegas man accused of murder by child abuse in connection with the 2008 death of a 2-year-old boy.

Las Vegas company behind salmonella recall closes down
March 10, 2010 – 5:39 pm | Comments Off
Las Vegas company behind salmonella recall closes down

A Las Vegas company behind a huge salmonella recall has closed. The Food and Drug Administration inspectors say that Basic Food Flavors Incorporated knew of salmonella contamination on its equipment after it got the results of a private