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Panel finalizes plan to send $37.5 million more to Southern Nevada colleges
May 18, 2013
The four Northern Nevada colleges and universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education would receive less money during the next two years, according to the new higher education funding formula plan legislators approved Saturday.

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Celebrity chef and alumnus Guy Fieri, '90 BS Hotel Administration, received an honorary doctorate at the Dec. 18, 2012, winter commencement ceremony. (Aaron Mayes/UNLV Photo Services)
From music to TV to the Strip: UNLV's famous grads
May 18, 2013
ESPN broadcaster Kenny Mayne, longtime NBA owner George Maloof and Food Network personality Guy Fieri are among the famous who have earned degrees from UNLV.
Nevada Senate Minority Leader Michael Roberson, R-Las Vegas, left, talks with Sen. James Settelmeyer, R-Minden, on the Senate floor at the Legislative Building in Carson City, Nev., on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.
Bills live and die on deadline day in Carson City
May 18, 2013
The legislative grim reaper struck again Friday as the Nevada Legislature hit yet another milestone on the 120-day march to its finish.

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UNLV President Neal Smastrek speaks during UNLV's commencement Saturday, May 12, 2012.
Scarlet and Gray to observe golden anniversary commencement Sunday
May 18, 2013
UNLV is celebrating its 50th commencement, a milestone that represents incredible growth for the university. UNLV began as an extension campus of UNR in 1951 with 12 full-time students and 16 part-time students who met in the dressing rooms of Las Vegas High School's auditorium.

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Presidential candidate John Edwards toasts Star Hotel bartender Natalie Carter with a house specialty, a Picon Punch, while making a campaign stop in Elko Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008.
Last-minute amendment could create the state drink
May 18, 2013
Lawmakers killed a bill earlier this year that would’ve made the Blue Weimaraner the state dog, but Assemblyman William Horne, D-Las Vegas, now has a measure to make the Basque alcoholic beverage Picon Punch the official state drink.

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Emergency workers arrive the scene of a train collision, Friday, May 17, 2013, in Fairfield, Conn. A New York-area commuter railroad says two trains have collided in Connecticut.
Nearly 50 injured as N.Y.-area commuter trains collide
May 17, 2013
Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, injuring about 50 people, authorities said. There were no reports of fatalities.
Board tells Las Vegas table game maker: Stay out of California
May 17, 2013
Galaxy Gaming, a Las Vegas manufacturer of casino table games, has been deemed unsuitable to do business in California by a judge, a recommendation that could call into question the company’s Nevada gaming license.
Taylor Swift at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, May 20, 2012.
Celebrity preview: Tiger Woods, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Prince, Madonna and Kid Rock
May 17, 2013
It’s one of the fiercest and most competitive entertainment weekends Las Vegas has ever seen, even with Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and their country ...
Reid, Sandoval among heavy hitters going to bat for compromise NV Energy bill
May 17, 2013
NV Energy’s plan to shut down coal plants in Nevada moved forward today with strong support from some of Nevada’s most influential politicians and business interests.

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Legislative action may leave Nevada school districts in a budget bind
May 17, 2013
A technical amendment adopted by the legislative money committee could cause major problems for school boards now adopting their budgets for the coming fiscal year.

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Amendment adds expiration date for proposed sales tax hike
May 17, 2013
A bill permitting the Clark County Commission to increase the sales tax to support the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has been approved by the Senate Revenue and Economic Committee.
Two apparent shooting victims found dead at apartment complex
May 17, 2013
Two people were found dead in an apartment Friday afternoon from apparent gunshot wounds.
Court cites errors, overturns murder conviction in Las Vegas gang slaying
May 17, 2013
The Nevada Supreme has overturned the murder conviction of Christian D. Williams in a gang shooting in Las Vegas because of errors by the prosecution and police.
Former Sen. John Ensign hit with fine over contributions
May 17, 2013
The Federal Election Commission announced Friday a $32,000 fine against former U.S. Sen. John Ensign of Nevada and his former campaign committee treasurer, Lisa Lisker, for failing to disclose “excessive in-kind contributions” from Ensign’s parents.

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Children find rabid bat in North Las Vegas
May 17, 2013
At least two rabid bats have been found in the Las Vegas Valley this year, according to the Southern Nevada Health District.

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