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Court: Sex offender registration law should be applied retroactively

Friday, Feb. 10, 2012

CARSON CITY - A federal appeals court has ruled that a tougher 2007 sex offender registration law can be applied to those who were convicted before the law was passed.

Funeral home’s petition rejected in case of bungled burial

Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012

The burial of Baptist Pastor Jack Douglas Sr. was expected to be a solemn event and a chance for friends and relatives to say goodbye, but it turned into a disaster, according to his family.

Strip casinos post 5.1 percent boost in winnings during 2011

Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012

The 37 casinos on the Las Vegas Strip won $6 billion in 2011, an increase of 5.1 percent from the previous year, the state Gaming Control Board reported Thursday.

Court overturns conviction of Las Vegas man who practiced law without a license

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012

CARSON CITY - A federal court has overturned the criminal contempt conviction of a Las Vegan found guilty of ghostwriting briefs and motions in a civil case despite not being a licensed attorney.

Old Lady Luck slated to reopen next year as Downtown Grand

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012

The 650-room Lady Luck hotel-casino in downtown Las Vegas is completely gutted now but with renovations, it should be ready to open in April 2013. It will be renamed the Downtown Grand.

Gaming Control Board OKs sale including 2 Pahrump casinos

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012

Veteran Las Vegas gaming figure Blake Sartini has gained preliminary state approval to become the biggest slot machine route operator in Nevada.

Super Bowl generates $93.8 million in bets to Nevada sports books

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012

Gamblers bet $93.8 million on the Super Bowl, the second highest amount in the last ten years.

State audits suggests better controls on procurement cards and confidential computer information

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012

The state should impose tighter control on the use of its purchase cards by its employees and should also do more to protect confidential information stored in its computer systems, according to a legislative audit of the state Building and Grounds Section.

State departments scrap unnecessary rules

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012

A state regulation that required every toilet in a manufactured building have a label telling how much water is used in each flush has been repealed.

Audit finds DMV failed to collect $600,000 in trucking fines

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012

The state Department of Motor Vehicles is delinquent in collecting $600,000 in fines assessed against truckers and other motor carriers, a legislative audit says.

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Rockin' Reverend makes it into Carson City finals

Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008

Prison director withdraws pay cut plan

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

CARSON CITY — The 450 correctional officers on the swing shift at state prisons won’t be losing the additional money their paid to work at night — at least not immediately.

Snake Valley water hearings won't happen until late next year

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Opponents of Southern Nevada Water Authority’s plans to pump water from Snake Valley in Eastern Nevada to fast-growing Las Vegas will have more than a year to build a case against the pipeline.

Justices grill attorney for Legislature: Why wait to challenge term limits?

Monday, July 14, 2008

Bill Swackhamer, former Assembly speaker and secretary of state, dies

Friday, July 11, 2008

UPDATE: Gaming win plummets in May figures

Thursday, July 10, 2008

State grants more water for Las Vegas

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

CARSON CITY – State Engineer Tracy Taylor is granting the Southern Nevada Water Authority additional permission to draw 6.1 billion gallons of water from eastern Nevada a year for use in the growing Las Vegas area.

Federal court agrees Nevada man made mistake trying to fool tax man

Monday, July 7, 2008

Supreme Court: Halverson, three other judges must run for reelection

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Nader to qualify for Nevada presidential ballot

Thursday, July 3, 2008

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