Wednesday, March 14 2012 8:04 PM EDT2012-03-15 00:04:42 GMT
It has become the eyesore of CityCenter, standing unfinished and defective. Inspectors say the $279 million Harmon Tower could collapse in an earthquake, so MGM Resorts and its general contractor, Perini Construction, are in court arguing about whether to raze or repair it.More>>
Wednesday, March 14 2012 6:36 PM EDT2012-03-14 22:36:35 GMT
The Teacher's Union's most recent IRS filing shows an operating budget of $4.1 million, with more than a third of it going to executive salaries. Now the Clark County School District is waiting on a decision from an arbitrator over $39 million in concessions they're asking the teachers union.More>>
Tuesday, March 13 2012 6:40 PM EDT2012-03-13 22:40:09 GMT
A high tech crosswalk signal is now in place to help ease the challenges of pedestrians staying safe. At Sahara Avenue and 15th Street, the valley's first Hawk High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk signal has been installed.More>>
Friday, March 9 2012 6:22 PM EST2012-03-09 23:22:37 GMT
NASCAR weekend in Las Vegas is finally here. The first race starts tomorrow, but thousands of race fans headed down to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway today, loading up on souvenirs and hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite driver.More>>
Thursday, March 8 2012 10:33 PM EST2012-03-09 03:33:07 GMT
African-American students in Clark County are being expelled or suspended at a much higher rate than their white peers. According to a new report, this is raising questions on whether some kids are being unfairly targeted by school officials.More>>
Wednesday, March 7 2012 5:56 PM EST2012-03-07 22:56:14 GMT
The strong winds may have died down a bit but there is still plenty of clean-up going on all over the Las Vegas valley. Workers spent most of the day clearing debris and fallen trees after being hammered from unusually severe weather.More>>
Tuesday, March 6 2012 6:05 PM EST2012-03-06 23:05:57 GMT
Thousands of unemployed Nevadan's want to know where all the jobs are, and UNLV is holding a discussion to try and tackle that question and whether any jobs are coming back.More>>
Monday, March 5 2012 10:41 AM EST2012-03-05 15:41:24 GMT
Jaxon Piro, 10, is suffering from inoperable brainstem tumors and has a 1 percent chance of survival beyond five years with standard chemotherapy and radiation treatment.More>>
Friday, March 2 2012 7:17 PM EST2012-03-03 00:17:32 GMT
The cultural injection the new Smith Center will bring to Las Vegas is priceless. But nearby business are seeing dollar signs, expecting a significant increase in downtown traffic.More>>
Friday, March 2 2012 5:53 PM EST2012-03-02 22:53:04 GMT
The brand new Smith Center is already entertaining the people who built it. Last night and again tonight, country star Randy Travis sings for the construction workers who built the gorgeous new performing arts building.More>>
Monday, May 21 2012 7:35 AM EDT2012-05-21 11:35:09 GMT
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- Millions of people across Asia and the western United States watched as a rare "ring of fire" eclipse crossed their skies. The annular eclipse, in which the moon passes inMore>>
Millions of people across Asia and the western United States watched as a rare "ring of fire" eclipse crossed their skies.More>>
Sunday, May 20 2012 11:29 PM EDT2012-05-21 03:29:07 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A three car accident has sent six people to the hospital. According to Metro, the accident occurred at the intersection of Tropicana Avenue and Nellis Boulevard shortly before 4:00 p.m. Sunday. TheMore>>
A three car accident sent six people to the hospital Sunday afternoon. More>>
Sunday, May 20 2012 4:36 PM EDT2012-05-20 20:36:30 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A vacant home occupied illegally by homeless people went up in flames Sunday morning. According to the Clark County Fire Department the fire started just before 9:30 a.m. at the southwestMore>>
A vacant home occupied illegally by homeless people went up in flames Sunday morning. According to the Clark County Fire Department the fire started just before 9:30 a.m. at the southwest corner of Frank Street and Mojave Avenue.More>>
Sunday, May 20 2012 2:57 AM EDT2012-05-20 06:57:26 GMT
8 News NOW has confirmed the identity of the pilot in Friday's fatal plane crash in Boulder City as Douglas Gilliss. 8 News NOW will have more details later on this developing story.More>>
8 News NOW has confirmed the identity of the pilot in Friday's fatal plane crash in Boulder City as Douglas Gilliss.More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 6:33 PM EDT2012-05-19 22:33:39 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- According to the Clark County Fire Department a small plane had a rough landing at the Jean Airport just south of Las Vegas. The accident happened shortly after 9:30 a.m. Saturday when aMore>>
According to the Clark County Fire Department a small plane had a rough landing at the Jean Airport just south of Las Vegas.More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 2:09 PM EDT2012-05-19 18:09:02 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The bridge work at U.S. 95 and Rainbow curve has been completed. The Nevada Department of Transportation says there will be no more closures this weekend.More>>
LAS VEGAS -- The bridge work at U.S. 95 and Rainbow curve has been completed. The Nevada Department of Transportation says there will be no more closures this weekend.More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 1:56 PM EDT2012-05-19 17:56:07 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Officials say Sophia and Anthony were the top baby name picks among Nevada parents in 2011. The Social Security Administration says the 221 babies named Sophia puts Nevada in line withMore>>
LAS VEGAS -- Officials say Sophia and Anthony were the top baby name picks among Nevada parents in 2011.More>>
Saturday, May 19 2012 12:17 PM EDT2012-05-19 16:17:11 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The Las Vegas Fire Department responded to a fire at 3151 Soaring Gulls Drive just before 6:30 a.m. Saturday. Las Vegas Fire officials say the fire started in an upstairs condo kitchen causingMore>>
The Las Vegas Fire Department responded to a fire at 3151 Soaring Gulls Drive just before 6:30 a.m. Saturday.More>>
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A structural engineer is telling casino operator MGM Resorts International that its unfinished Harmon tower at CityCenter on the Las Vegas Strip would likely collapse in a strong earthquake.
The report sent Monday to the casino company by California-based Weidlinger Associates says it would take at least one year to figure out what kind of repairs would be required to save the tower.
MGM Resorts spokesman Gordon Absher says the company is waiting to hear from Clark County to figure out what to do next.
The Harmon is part of the $8.5 billion CityCenter project that opened at the end of 2009. It is jointly owned by MGM Resorts and Dubai World.
MGM Resorts has been at odds with builder Tutor Perini Corp. over the project since last year.
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