Archive for September 21, 2011

Classic car buffs rolling into Henderson for annual show
By Conor Shine
Photo: Duane Newman works on the engine of his car for th More than 1,000 muscle cars, hot rods and vintage vehicles will be rolling into Henderson this weekend for the city’s 12th annual Super Run Classic Car Show. The four-day show gets under way Thursday with ...
Troy Davis executed for 1989 murder of police officer
Greg Bluestein, Associated Press
Defiant until the end, Troy Davis was executed Wednesday night for the murder of an off-duty police officer. He convinced hundreds of thousands of people around the world, but not a single court, that he ...
Man questioned in robberies of elderly women outside casinos
By Gregan Wingert
Man questioned in robberies of elderly women outside casinos A man was taken into custody for questioning Wednesday in connection with the robberies of two elderly women this week outside two different casinos, Metro Police said.
Pedestrian critical after being hit by vehicle
By Gregan Wingert
A woman was critically injured Wednesday when she was hit by a white vehicle on West Flamingo Road and South Cimarron Road, Metro Police said.
Tourism focus groups reveal challenges in marketing Nevada
By Richard N. Velotta
Tourism focus groups reveal challenges in marketing Nevada State tourism leaders trying to figure out the best way to brand Nevada to attract visitors may have a bigger challenge on their hands than they thought.
North Las Vegas approves hiring city manager
By Aida Ahmed
North Las Vegas approves hiring city manager After several key employees, including the city attorney and acting city manager, left this summer, North Las Vegas is adding a crucial member to its team: a new city manager. In a 4-1 vote, the ...
Attorney disputes Las Vegas Sands' account about Sheldon Adelson deposition
By Steve Green
Attorney disputes Las Vegas Sands' account about Sheldon Adelson deposition An attorney preparing to take the deposition of Las Vegas Sands Corp. Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson says Las Vegas Sands is lying about the attorney’s conduct in a previous deposition.
Judge orders accounting of Mob Experience finances
By Steve Green
Photo: Visitors are seen at the Mob Experience at the Tro Infighting is escalating among Las Vegas Mob Experience investors, with a judge now stepping in to order that an accounting of its finances be conducted. Clark County District Court Judge Gloria Sturman, in a temporary ...
Hard Rock Hotel names chief operating officer
By VEGAS INC staff
Paul Pusateri today was named chief operating officer of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.
Bank of America expands small business lending staff in Las Vegas
By Steve Green
Bank of America announced today it has beefed up its small business lending staff in Las Vegas with the hiring of 13 small business bankers.
Ross: Pipeline refunds should go to those who paid fees — not banks who foreclosed
By Dave Toplikar
Photo: At one time, the Clean Water Coalition had planned Try to give the money back to the property owners — or former property owners — who paid it. And keep the money out of the hands of the banks who might have foreclosed on ...
Asian casinos boost Sheldon Adelson's ranking on Forbes list
By Steve Green
Photo: Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson marks Chinese Despite challenging times, several local gaming investors remain on the Forbes 400 list of the nation’s richest Americans. The top-ranked Nevadan on this year’s list, released today, is Las Vegas Sands Corp. Chairman and CEO ...
Neighborhood meeting planned tonight on Henderson stadium proposal
By Conor Shine
Neighborhood meeting planned tonight on Henderson stadium proposal Henderson residents interested in learning more about a proposed multi-billion stadium project will have a chance to ask questions at a neighborhood meeting this evening.
Hooters casino creditor again presses for foreclosure
By Steve Green
Hooters casino creditor again presses for foreclosure The main creditor of the Hooters Las Vegas resort is stepping up efforts to foreclose on the bankrupt property, again arguing Hooters is wasting money as it attempts to reorganize in bankruptcy.
Search for work, even part time, is daunting
Kim Palchikoff
I moved to Las Vegas in January to document the history of the Russian circus community that has helped turn this city into the circus capital of the United States.
Long-awaited water-pipeline decision to follow hearings
By Cy Ryan
Long-awaited water-pipeline decision to follow hearings Gov. Brian Sandoval is taking a hands-off approach to upcoming hearings on a plan by Las Vegas officials to pump millions of gallons of water to Southern Nevada from rural eastern Nevada.
Trip to China instrumental in students' high school experience
By Conor Shine
Photo: The Green Valley High School marching band partici On a cool Monday morning, the Green Valley High School marching band took to the football field for practice, showing little sign of jet lag after a transcontinental trip many of its members took last ...
Consolidating services may improve efficiency, but comes with headaches
By Anjeanette Damon
Consolidating services may improve efficiency, but comes with headaches When times are tight, the cry for consolidated government services grows louder. Witness North Las Vegas studying whether to consolidate everything from after-school programs to fire inspection services with Las Vegas.
What's new at the Plaza?
By Delen Goldberg
What's new at the Plaza? No walls were knocked down, no towers went up, but the Plaza has an entirely new look. The resort’s yearlong, $35 million overhaul is complete. “They’ve had mini-makeovers, but nothing this extensive," spokeswoman Amy Maier ...
Downtown resurgence inspires Golden Gate to expand
By Delen Goldberg
Las Vegas’ oldest hotel is getting a makeover. The Golden Gate, at 1 Fremont St., is about to embark on a $12 million renovation.
Firefighters douse small roof blaze at Mexican restaurant
By Gregan Wingert
Las Vegas Fire and Rescue responded to call shortly before 10 p.m. of a roof fire at a restaurant near Charleston Boulevard and Eastern Avenue.

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