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State gaming win for casinos tumbles 10.8 percent in March
May 10, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
State gaming win for casinos tumbles 10.8 percent in March

Gambling winnings for casinos on the Las Vegas Strip nosed dived 14.9 percent in March, ending five consecutive months of increases. It was the largest percentage drop

From garden to table, chefs demand freshest ingredients for Vegas Uncork’d
May 10, 2012 – 9:00 am | No Comment
From garden to table, chefs demand freshest ingredients for Vegas Uncork’d

To create the kind of culinary experience that has drawn $20 million in spending to Las Vegas over the past five years, chefs need the freshest and best ingredients available at farmers markets.

Neighboring businesses smothering under Firefly’s success in Henderson
May 10, 2012 – 9:00 am | No Comment
Neighboring businesses smothering under Firefly’s success in Henderson

Tucked in a strip mall on Eastern Avenue in Henderson, The 052 bar has carved out a niche as a popular neighborhood watering hole for residents of nearby Anthem since opening in October. “We just want…

Political favors ‘just the way you do business here,’ lobbyists say
May 10, 2012 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Political favors ‘just the way you do business here,’ lobbyists say

It probably comes as no surprise that in Southern Nevada, some elected officials seek “political favors” such as air travel, hotel rooms and numerous other noncash perks from lobbyists. It …

Henderson Library District will ask voters in November to increase funding
May 10, 2012 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Henderson Library District will ask voters in November to increase funding

With forecasts predicting further budget cuts on top of previous reductions, the Henderson Library District plans to put a tax initiative on the November ballot to stave off branch closures,

Photos: Meet the fabulous drag queens of Drink & Drag
May 10, 2012 – 5:00 am | No Comment
Photos: Meet the fabulous drag queens of Drink & Drag

The lovely ladies weigh in on the challenges of their workplace, their personal inspirations and the best beauty tips for working an eight-hour shift in full

Las Vegas heating up to near 100 degrees
May 10, 2012 – 5:00 am | No Comment
Las Vegas heating up to near 100 degrees

Get ready for another warm day — temperatures will climb into the upper 90s this afternoon in Las Vegas, says Kevin Janison, KSNV-TV meteorologist. “We’ll make another shot at 100 degrees,” Janison said

GSA is a credit to the government
May 10, 2012 – 3:00 am | No Comment
GSA is a credit to the government

Your basic complaint was that some people were making unfair and harmful criticisms of your fair city.

The nation needs Paul to be president
May 10, 2012 – 3:00 am | No Comment
The nation needs Paul to be president

To help Ron Paul gain the Republican nomination as president, I switched from the Libertarian Party to the Republican Party.

Henderson home sustains $30,000 in fire damage
May 10, 2012 – 1:00 am | No Comment
Henderson home sustains $30,000 in fire damage

One person suffered from smoke inhalation after a Henderson home caught fire Wednesday causing $30,000 in damage.

Ex-Village People lead singer wins court fight for cut of song copyrights
May 10, 2012 – 1:00 am | No Comment
Ex-Village People lead singer wins court fight for cut of song copyrights

When it comes to compiling a list of the great songwriters of the past 50 years, Victor Willis’ name likely wouldn’t merit more than an asterisk.

Man on motorized scooter hit by car, in critical condition
May 9, 2012 – 11:00 pm | No Comment
Man on motorized scooter hit by car, in critical condition

A 50-year-old man on a motorized scooter was hit by a vehicle Wednesday near the intersection of Charleston Boulevard and Torrey Pines.