Monday, May 21 2012 8:29 PM EDT2012-05-22 00:29:22 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Some of the workers who fix Las Vegas elevators and escalators say state inspectors are missing major safety problems. Recent Las Vegas elevator injuries highlight the importance of stateMore>>
Some of the workers who fix Las Vegas elevators and escalators say state inspectors are missing major safety problems. Recent las vegas elevator injuries highlight the importance of state oversight.More>>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 8:14 AM EDT2012-05-22 12:14:57 GMT
BOSTON (AP) -- Billionaire gambling mogul and Boston native Sheldon Adelson says he is no longer interested in opening a casino in his home state. A spokesman for Adelson's company, Las Vegas Sands Corp.,More>>
Billionaire gambling mogul and Boston native Sheldon Adelson says he is no longer interested in opening a casino in his home state.More>>
Monday, May 21 2012 7:28 PM EDT2012-05-21 23:28:41 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Local animal shelters are desperately seeking help after an explosion of unwanted animals. In just the last month, more than 200 newborn kittens were turned in to shelters around Las Vegas. TheMore>>
Local animal shelters are desperately seeking help after an explosion of unwanted animals. In just the last month, more than 200 newborn kittens were turned in to shelters around Las Vegas.More>>
The College of Southern Nevada is conducting its 40th annual commencement ceremony Monday night at the Thomas & Mack Center. The ceremony starts at 6 p.m.More>>
Monday, May 21 2012 6:59 PM EDT2012-05-21 22:59:59 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- You would think with an 11 percent unemployment rate, no job would go unfilled. But that's what's happening with nearly 1,500 state jobs. State officials say there are a few reasons for theMore>>
You would think with an 11 percent unemployment rate, no job would go unfilled. But that's what's happening with nearly 1,500 state jobs.More>>
Monday, May 21 2012 6:14 PM EDT2012-05-21 22:14:14 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- More and more small business owners are starting to see light at the end of the recession. A new report shows 42 percent of people across the country feel their local economy will improveMore>>
A group called Vegas Loma makes buying local a success. Many businesses like Sweet Ruby Jane Confections will feature a sticker in their store to show customers they are local, they support each other, and they need your business.More>>
Monday, May 21 2012 6:10 PM EDT2012-05-21 22:10:38 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Most Americans will be spending their Memorial Day weekend within 50 miles of where they live, according to AAA. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority says, last year, the cityMore>>
Many Las Vegas properties are offering deals to entice locals to do a stay and play vacation this holiday weekend.More>>
Monday, May 21 2012 5:44 PM EDT2012-05-21 21:44:04 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas police have arrested a man for an alleged robbery at the Bellagio Casino that happened on Saturday night. According to the police report, Michael Belton and another man walked upMore>>
Las Vegas police have arrested a man for an alleged robbery at the Bellagio Casino that happened on Saturday night.More>>
Monday, May 21 2012 4:15 PM EDT2012-05-21 20:15:49 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The family of Doug Gilliss has released a statement to the media. Gilliss was the pilot of the jet plane that crashed near Boulder City killing himself and a passenger. The family says itMore>>
The family of Doug Gilliss has released a statement to the media. Gilliss was the pilot of the jet plane that crashed near Boulder City killing himself and a passenger.More>>
A group of local high school students received Thursday an up-close look at jobs inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood.More>>
LAS VEGAS -- Nine family members escaped injury in a morning house fire in northwest Las Vegas. The column of black smoke could be seen around the valley.
Las Vegas Fire and Rescue say the blaze started around 6:30 a.m. at a home on Thom Blvd. near Gowan Rd. and Decatur Blvd.
According to spokesman Tim Szymanski, the may have been caused by an electrical problem. The fire spread quickly around the yard and to the house. A family member, who was staying in a motor home in the yard, told fire crews he was awakened by two of the family's dogs barking and he was able to alert the others to the fire. The family lost two of their dogs in that blaze.
The American Red Cross is assisting the home's occupants. There is $200,000 in damage to the home.
