Las Vegas News

Some 1,200 without power; outage not related to weather: Monday, May 6, 2013; By Jackie Valley; About 1,200 customers were without power near Flamingo Road and Spencer Street, as crews tried to determine the cause of the outage, NV Energy officials said.

Nevada competing to become commercial drone test site: Monday, May 6, 2013; By Cy Ryan; Nevada wants to be one of six places in the United States where commercial drones will be tested. The state Office of Economic Development today submitted its final applications to host the testing.

Electrical wiring causes fire at North Las Vegas plant: Monday, May 6, 2013; By William D'Urso; A fire Sunday at a glass recycling plant that sent flames 50 feet into the sky was caused by electrical wiring, North Las Vegas Fire Department officials said.

Six face federal charges in operation of illegal marijuana dispensary: Monday, May 6, 2013; By William D'Urso; Federal charges were unsealed today against six people accused of operating an illegal marijuana dispensary in Las Vegas and unlawfully distributing marijuana, Daniel G. Bogden, United States attorney for the District of Nevada, announced.

Weeks after tragic crash, Egg and I restaurant welcomes back regulars: Monday, May 6, 2013; By William D'Urso; As the morning regulars once again enjoyed breakfast on the patio at the Egg and I, several large boulders sat between them and the cars zipping by on Sahara Avenue. The landscaping boulders were strategically placed before the restaurant’s reopening today to prevent a repeat of last month’s tragedy in which a car launched onto the patio and into the side of the building, seriously injuring 10 people. This morning, there was no trace of the damage from the April 1 crash.

No word on injuries after man in wheelchair hit by car: Monday, May 6, 2013; By William D'Urso; A man in a motorized wheelchair was taken to the hospital after he was hit by a car this morning.

Outstanding issues delay arraignment in case of Las Vegas Strip shooting, crash: Monday, May 6, 2013; By Tovin Lapan; A scheduled arraignment in District Court for a man accused of opening fire on the Las Vegas Strip in late February, resulting in the deaths of three people, was delayed Monday until May 13.

Gaming industry sees biggest revenue gains since recession: Monday, May 6, 2013; By Ed Komenda; The U.S. casino industry captured $37.3 billion in gaming revenues in 2012, a 4.8 percent increase from 2011. hat growth rate is largest since the recession swept through the industry in 2008, according to the American Gaming Association.

Fire breaks out in bathroom of home in Las Vegas: Monday, May 6, 2013; By William D'Urso; A fire broke out early today around a bathroom exhaust fan and spread into the attic of a Las Vegas home before firefighters put it out.

The girl next door? No, maybe PETA's Sexiest Vegan Next Door: Saturday, May 4, 2013; Six questions:; By Brian Nordli; Rachelle Ryerson made the switch to a vegan lifestyle two years ago. Now Ryerson, a Las Vegas model, says she’s in the best shape of her life, and the public seems to have noticed.

Southwest Gas realizes 1st-quarter profits of $80.8 million: Friday, May 3, 2013; By Eli Segall; Southwest Gas Corp. narrowly raised its first-quarter profit after seeing a turnaround in its pipeline construction services unit. The Las Vegas-based natural gas provider on Friday reported earning $80.8 million of net income.

After Boston bombings, security added for charity race in Las Vegas: Friday, May 3, 2013; By Tovin Lapan; For the first time in 18 years, there will be extra security at tomorrow’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Las Vegas, in the wake of the bombings at the Boston Marathon.

NV Energy posts $21.5 million profit as it cuts costs: Friday, May 3, 2013; By Eli Segall; Despite a dip in revenue, NV Energy nearly doubled its first-quarter profit this year.

Horsford intent on securing money for Las Vegas anti-terrorism center: Friday, May 3, 2013; By Jackie Valley; The Boston Marathon bombings happened more than 2,700 miles away, but for the men and women working on the third floor of a Metro Police building, that couldn’t have mattered less.

Hotel partnership extends the D casino’s reach into new markets: Thursday, May 2, 2013; By Ed Komenda; The D Las Vegas has teamed up with a new hotel chain. The downtown casino on Thursday announced a partnership with Lexington by Vantage, a Florida-based hotel company.