Ex-Fremont Street chief going to work for casino operator

The Fremont Street Experience chief who announced his resignation in early September is going to work for a downtown casino operator.

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George Strait will be opening act in new MGM arena

George Strait, country music's bedrock superstar, will be the anchor act for Las Vegas' new arena, playing exclusive multiple engagements in the new venue in April.

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Are wage increases ever coming?

Americans want higher wages. Pay hasn't budged in years. It's a problem that goes far beyond those earning minimum wage and fighting for $15 an hour.

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How to avoid these 12 scary money scams

Scammers have been around since the beginning of time. As long as there have been vulnerable people with money, there has been someone looking to steal it. To avoid becoming another unwitting victim and putting your finances at risk, keep an eye out for these 12 increasingly common money scams.

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Titus urges discussion of updating U.S.-China air pact

With an eye toward clearing the way toward nonstop flights between China and Las Vegas, Rep. Dina Titus has co-written a letter to President Obama, encouraging him to discuss updating an air transport agreement between the U.S. and China with President Xi Jinping.

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Nevada, other states reviewing daily fantasy sports legalities

The number of states exploring the legalities surrounding the booming daily fantasy sports business is growing as fast as the business.

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Officials break ground on $30 million motorsports complex

When tourists roll in from California next year, they'll get a glimpse of cars traveling up to 120 mph. And they won't even be on Interstate 15.

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Ferrari dealership at Wynn Las Vegas to close

The Ferrari dealership inside Wynn Las Vegas will close sometime before the end of the year as the casino looks to bring in a different type of attraction.

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Judge orders $1M bail for mother of dead Boston toddler

The mother of the 2-1/2-year-old girl whose remains were found on a Boston Harbor beach three months ago was ordered held on $1 million bail on Monday, while her boyfriend was ordered held without bail.

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'Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth' leaves its imprint on Las Vegas

With dozens of the world's top tattoo artists and hundreds more up-and-comers slinging ink, the Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth made a resounding return to the Las Vegas Valley this weekend with a record number of artists and participants.

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Walls surrounding legalized sports wagering may be 'crumbling'

Forty years ago, he wrote the betting lines in chalk at the old Royal Inn. Today, the lines are updated electronically via mobile sports wagering applications.

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Stars of 'Breaking Away' reunite at Interbike in Las Vegas

Three actors from the 1979 award-winning, coming-of-age bicycle movie, "Breaking Away," staged a reunion at Interbike and the film's 36-year-old clever lines were heard being uttered throughout the convention center ballroom.

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Presidential debates sought for Las Vegas in 2016

Las Vegas is bidding to be a site for presidential and vice presidential debates in fall 2016 and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will conduct a special meeting Wednesday to consider a $4 million expenditure to host them.

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Watch these 'killer' clowns scare people in Las Vegas — VIDEO

Halloween is less than six weeks away, but that doesn't mean you can't get into the spirit now — with a few "killer" clowns scaring people around the Las Vegas Valley.

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Volkswagen accused of design that can fool emissions tests

Volkswagen AG faces penalties up to $18 billion after being accused of designing software for diesel cars that deceives regulators measuring toxic emissions, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday.

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Nevada employers add 40,200 jobs year over year, report shows

Nevada's jobless rate went unchanged from July to August, sticking at 6.8 percent.

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Group targets area at Sahara-Decatur for major upgrade

The intersection at Sahara Avenue and Decatur Boulevard has gone from Main and Main to pain and pain. Come this weekend, real estate groups and public agencies will talk change at a community event to invite public input on the intersection's future.

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12 ways your smartphone could be a financial risk

It's true that you can put your finances and personal information at risk when you use a smartphone. It's not a lack of mobile security, though, that's creating these risks. It's when smartphone users don't take the proper steps to safeguard their devices and financial transactions that they lose money or are exploited.

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Nevada leads nation in private sector job growth

Nevada has reclaimed the top spot in the nation for rate of private sector job growth, marking a dramatic turnaround from the depths of decline during the economic recession, the governor's office announced Thursday.

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State gaming authorities OK skill-based slot machine regulations

Nevada casinos will soon offer slot machines that could mix "Blazing 7s" with "Space invaders."

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