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LVCVA Approves Changes To Collective Bargaining Agreement With SEIU

Dec 11, 2019

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority approved two modifications to its collective bargaining agreement with the Service Employees International Union Local 1107.

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Utah Legislative Panel Votes To Recommend Tax Overhaul Plan

Dec 11, 2019
A legislative task force in Utah has voted to recommend a tax reform plan to the Legislature that would reduce state taxes by $160 million.
 
That's double the amount in a previous proposal.
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Group Seeks To Block Enactment Of Nevada Red Flag Gun Law

Dec 11, 2019
A conservative advocacy group wants quick action from a Nevada judge to block a statewide red flag gun law allowing firearms to be taken from people deemed to be a threat to themselves or others.
 
The group NevadansCAN is seeking an injunction against the law set to go into
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Mountain West Announces Nevada Suspensions After Altercation

Dec 11, 2019
The Mountain West Conference has suspended four Nevada football players for their roles in a postgame altercation against UNLV on Nov. 30.
 
The players were suspended for violating sportsmanship rules.
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Las Vegas Animal Rescue On Hunt For Pigeons In Tiny Hats

Dec 11, 2019
 
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Hat-wearing pigeons have gained popularity on social media while raising concerns from animal rescuers in Nevada.
 
KVVU-TV reported Monday that a man shot a video of pigeons wearing miniature red cowboy hats in Las Vegas.
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Wynn Lawyers Raise Jurisdiction Issue In Nevada License Case

Dec 11, 2019
Attorneys for former Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn say Nevada gambling regulators can't discipline him over allegations of workplace sexual harassment because he's no longer licensed by the state or affiliated with the company that carries his name.
 
A document submitte
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2 Nevada Teens Get 20-To-Life In Henderson Robbery-Murder

Dec 11, 2019
Two Nevada teenagers have been sentenced to 20 years to life in state prison for killing a 17-year-old high school junior during a June 2018 party at an abandoned house in suburban Henderson.
 
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that a judge on Tuesday called it mind-boggl
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AP Source: UNLV Offers Head Coach Job To LSU's Dave Aranda

Dec 11, 2019
A person familiar with the situation says UNLV has offered its vacant head coaching job to LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda.
 
The person told the Associated Press of the offer on condition of anonymity because negotiations are ongoing and no announcement has been made.
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Sanders Gets Pushback On Health Care From Some Union Workers

Dec 11, 2019
Bernie Sanders faced some pushback Tuesday from members of Nevada's powerful Culinary Union who don't want to give up their existing health insurance under his Medicare for All plan.
 
The Democratic presidential candidate was interrupted several times as he spoke before abo
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Warren Pushes Back Against More Moderate Path To White House

Dec 11, 2019
Sen.
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Fleury Returns, Leads Las Vegas To 5-1 Win Over Blackhawks

Dec 11, 2019
Marc-Andre Fleury made 28 saves in his return to the lineup and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1.
 
It was Fleury's first game in net since the death of his father, André.
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Culinary Union Flexes Muscle With Dem Candidate Town Halls

Dec 10, 2019

How does the Culinary Union get face time with the three highest-polling Democratic presidential candidates in the same

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Winter Is Coming ... And It Could Be Warmer

Dec 10, 2019

Winter is coming -- and no, we’re not talking about Jon Snow.

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Feds Agree To Review Grizzly Protections In Contiguous US

Dec 10, 2019
Federal officials will review whether they are doing enough to protect grizzly bears across the contiguous U.S.
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Henderson Police: Officer Shoots, Wounds Knife-Wielding Man

Dec 10, 2019
Henderson police say an officer shot and wounded a knife-wielding man during an encounter at a sports bar Tuesday.
 
Lt. Kirk Moore says the shooting occurred after officers responded to a call reporting a disturbance at the bar.
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Utah To Be Latest State To Allow 'Dreamers' To Practice Law

Dec 10, 2019
Utah is set to become the latest state to allow immigrant 'Dreamers' to practice law in the state under a new proposed rule issued by the state Supreme Court.
 
The rule unveiled Monday comes after a request made last year by two women who earned law degrees from Utah univer
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Las Vegas Man Gets Prison Time In China-US Fake Phone Parts Case

Dec 10, 2019
Prosecutors in San Diego say a Las Vegas business owner has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for conspiring to import counterfeit electronics from China to the U.S. 
 
A judge on Monday also ordered 32-year-old Saad Ahmed to pay nearly $270,000 in restitution a
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Las Vegas Man Sentenced For $5M Payroll Tax Scam

Dec 10, 2019
A Las Vegas man who bilked dozens of small businesses out of more than $5 million with a phony payroll company scheme was sentenced Monday to seven years and three months in prison, authorities said.
 
Jason Newling, 47, who is a former Southern California resident, was sent
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Sanders Optimistic About Winning Nevada, Iowa, New Hampshire

Dec 10, 2019
Vermont Sen.
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Warren Sidesteps Health Plan Details Before Nevada Union

Dec 10, 2019
Elizabeth Warren told members of Nevada's powerful casino workers' union Monday that she wants to see their strong health care plans replicated around the country.
 
The Democratic presidential candidate spoke in Las Vegas to several hundred members of the powerful Culinary
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Vegas Strip Gift Shop Evacuated Due To Knife-Wielding Woman

Dec 10, 2019
Police evacuated a Las Vegas Strip gift shop because a knife-wielding woman inside the business was acting erratically before being taken into custody after SWAT officers were called in.
 
A police statement on the Monday night incident did not elaborate on the erratic behav
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​John L. Smith On The Stadium Board​ And Circus Circus

Dec 10, 2019

The stadium’s on its way to completion, so does

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Californians Find Home Means Nevada

Dec 10, 2019

You may get mad when you

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Report: Key Freeway Interchange In Reno Could Cost $223M

Dec 09, 2019
Nevada transportation officials are raising the price tag for renovating a key Reno freeway interchange by nearly 50% and are giving up $95 million in federal funding to accept an unsolicited single-source bid.
 
The Reno Gazette-Journal reports the Nevada Department of Tran
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Changes To Food Stamp Program Could Take 30,000 Nevadans Off The Program

Dec 09, 2019

The Trump administration’s plan to reduce food stamp benefits could take more than 30,000 Nevadans off of food stamp benefits. 

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