Monday, June 10 2013 11:29 AM EDT2013-06-10 15:29:10 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Among the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas Las Vegas ranks second from the bottom in the percentage of its jobs that require knowledge in science, technology, engineering or math, accordingMore>>
Among the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas Las Vegas ranks second from the bottom in the percentage of its jobs that require knowledge in science, technology, engineering or math, according to a Brookings Institution report released Sunday night.More>>
Thursday, June 6 2013 7:41 PM EDT2013-06-06 23:41:55 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Regulators have closed a small bank in Nevada, bringing the number of U.S. bank failures to 15 this year. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Thursday it seized 1st Commerce Bank,More>>
Regulators have closed a small bank in Nevada, bringing the number of U.S. bank failures to 15 this year.More>>
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval toured BMM Test Labs, an international company that moved its headquarters from Australia to Las Vegas. 8 News NOW's Patranya Bhoolsuwan reports.More>>
Wednesday, April 10 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-04-11 02:55:49 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Another part of the former Las Vegas city hall complex downtown is now converted for use by the growing Vegas tech community. What used to be the city's Channel 2 studios on Las Vegas BoulevardMore>>
Another part of the former Las Vegas city hall complex downtown is now converted for use by the growing Vegas tech community.More>>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 7:49 PM EDT2013-03-20 23:49:13 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Las Vegas' largest union says more than 100 hotel and casino workers plan to block traffic on the Strip to protest stalled contract negotiations with the Cosmopolitan casino. CulinaryMore>>
Las Vegas' largest union says more than 100 hotel and casino workers plan to block traffic on the Strip to protest stalled contract negotiations with the Cosmopolitan casino.More>>
Monday, March 18 2013 8:04 PM EDT2013-03-19 00:04:43 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- With one of the Downtown Project's first startup companies leaving the valley for San Francisco, some are left wondering whether Las Vegas has the infrastructure to sustain startups long-term. RomotiveMore>>
With one of the Downtown Project's first startup companies leaving the valley for San Francisco, some are left wondering whether Las Vegas has the infrastructure to sustain startups long-term.More>>
Friday, March 15 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-03-15 22:40:43 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A tech startup that took advantage of the downtown Las Vegas incubator scene at The Ogden residential complex and rapidly grew into a 20-employee company announced Friday that it is movingMore>>
A tech startup that took advantage of the downtown Las Vegas incubator scene at The Ogden residential complex and rapidly grew into a 20-employee company announced Friday that it is moving to the San Francisco Bay Area.More>>
Thursday, March 14 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-03-15 03:21:50 GMT
Shaquille O'Neal at the #VegasTech booth at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival.
AUSTIN, Texas -- The #VegasTech booth got some extra attention at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas, this weekend. Professional basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal stopped byMore>>
The #VegasTech booth got some extra attention at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas, this weekend.More>>
Tuesday, March 12 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-03-12 22:41:37 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Employers in Nevada are getting ready to hire more people, according to a new survey by Manpower, an employment services company. Around 100 local companies took part in the survey, 19 percentMore>>
Employers in Nevada are getting ready to hire more people, according to a new survey by Manpower, an employment services company.More>>
Tuesday, March 12 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-03-12 14:50:53 GMT
AUSTIN, Texas -- The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is preparing to start a program designed to help entrepreneurial students launch a business. The UNLV Business Startup Center is expected to launchMore>>
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is preparing to start a program designed to help entrepreneurial students launch a business.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:13:36 GMT
PAHRUMP, Nev. -- A fight between senators in Washington, D.C., could resurrect the controversial Yucca Mountain nuclear storage project in Nye County. Nye County leaders met Tuesday to support the openingMore>>
A fight between senators in Washington, D.C., could resurrect the controversial Yucca Mountain nuclear storage project in Nye County.More>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:22 AM EDT2013-06-19 05:22:23 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- US Thrill Rides LLC Incorporated has submitted plans to the FAA to create a 650-foot roller coaster near the Tropicana Hotel. The Florida based company is remaining tight lipped on any ofMore>>
US Thrill Rides LLC Incorporated has submitted plans to the FAA to create a 650-foot roller coaster near the Tropicana Hotel.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:49 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:49:28 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Clark County Fire Department is battling a fire at a house near Russell Road and Spencer Street. According to the fire department's website, the fire started at around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.More>>
A grass fire ignited a house in the 5400 block of Escondido Street, near Russell Road and Spencer Street, Tuesday afternoon.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:50:28 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officer has been relieved of duty after pleading guilty to charges of possession of a controlled substance. Officer Ramin Amely was charged with two felonyMore>>
A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officer has been relieved of duty after pleading guilty to charges of possession of a controlled substance.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:14 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:14:30 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Three major resort projects in Las Vegas could be the boost the local economy needs. The construction and hospitality industries have struggled since the recession, but signs of a reboundMore>>
Three major resort projects in Las Vegas could be the boost the local economy needs. The construction and hospitality industries have struggled since the recession, but signs of a rebound are emerging.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:08:21 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Clark County residents could soon be paying nearly 3 cents more a gallon for fuel, depending on a decision by county commissioners. The Nevada Legislature recently approved a bill that allowsMore>>
Clark County residents could soon be paying nearly 3 cents more a gallon for fuel, depending on a decision by county commissioners.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:18:45 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A domestic violence nonprofit organization that helps rescue women from violent relationships, is now itself in need of saving. Safe Faith United might have to shut its doors July 1 becauseMore>>
A domestic violence nonprofit organization that helps rescue women from violent relationships, is now itself in need of saving.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:26 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:26:50 GMT
HENDERSON -- Imagine tens of thousands of children around the world learning to swim all at the same time. That's what happened Tuesday as part of "The World's Largest Swimming Lesson." The swimmingMore>>
Imagine tens of thousands of children around the world learning to swim all at the same time. That's what happened Tuesday as part of "The World's Largest Swimming Lesson."More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:33 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:33:34 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Motorcyclists and local authorities are using "Ride to Work" day to remind everyone to share the road. This year, there has been 16 motorcycle deaths in Nevada. John Cahill is an experiencedMore>>
Motorcyclists and local authorities are using "Ride to Work" day to remind everyone to share the road.More>>
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- Nevada businesses on average will pay $77 more per employee in state unemployment insurance taxes next year to try to shore up the state's jobless benefits trust fund that was exhausted during the Great Recession as a record number of workers lost their jobs.
Employment Security Administrator Renee Olson on Tuesday adopted a new average tax rate of 2.25 percent on the first $26,900 of an employee's wages. The new rate takes effect Jan. 1 and amounts to a 12.5 percent increase under a formula used to calculate the tax.
Nevada's unemployment insurance trust account had a healthy surplus before the recession. But with record unemployment, Nevada has been borrowing money from the federal government to pay jobless claims, and owes the government $676 million.
