By Susan Jenks, New York Times Peter Way, an engineer in Fort Collins, Colo., was devastated when his black Labrador, Prince, developed melanoma in his mouth shortly after turning 10. “His upper palate was not looking so good, and he was getting worse,” Way said. On the advice of a friend, he enrolled Prince in […]
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By Daniel Rothberg, Las Vegas Sun EBay is moving forward with plans to expand its data operations throughout the state, pending the approval of tax abatements at an economic development meeting next week. In two separate applications with Nevada for tax breaks in Clark and Storey counties, the e-commerce giant plans to invest $412 million, […]
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Thirty organizations shared $55,600 in grants provided from revenues from the 2015 American Century Championship. Grants ranging from $500 to $7,500 were distributed to Assistance League of Sierra Foothills, Bringing Art to Schools, Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Dorado County, Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, Bread & Broth 4 Kids, CASA El […]
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By J.D. Morris, Las Vegas Sun Calling it a “major shift” in the casino industry’s approach to gambling on sports, the American Gaming Association today revealed plans to assemble a group focused on carving out a potential new path for the legal sports betting industry. The Washington, D.C.-based casino lobbying group said it will create […]
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· In addition to the historic Thunderbird boat getting new engines, the bottom of the watercraft is being refurbished this winter with the anticipation of the watercraft plying the waters of Lake Tahoe in spring 2016. · 968 Park Hotel in South Lake is having a craft beer tasting Nov. 14 at 5pm paired with […]
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By Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal Regional casino operator Full House Resort reversed a third quarter net loss while cash flow jumped 20.5 percent for the Las Vegas-based company. Full House, which operates casinos in Northern Nevada, Mississippi, Indiana, said Wednesday net income for the quarter than ended Sept. 30 was $2 million, or 11 cents […]
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By Seth A. Richardson, Reno Gazette-Journal Congratulations Reno, pour yourself a drink for being named the drunkest city in Nevada. 24/7 Wall Street, a financial news and opinion website, listed the drunkest city in every state Wednesday with Reno topping the chart for Nevada. The findings showed one in five adults – or 20 percent […]
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By David Wharton, Los Angeles Times Things could get a little more interesting for NBC’s ski broadcasts, with Bode Miller set to make his debut as an on-air analyst. One of the most successful alpine racers in American history, Miller has a history of speaking his mind and clashing with officials in his sport. He […]
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More than $1 million in storm drainage work has been completed on the east side of Spooner Summit. The Nevada Department of Transportation project was designed to enhance storm drainage, preserve water quality and reduce erosion on Highway 50 in south Carson City. More than 50 storm drains and drop inlets, as well as enhanced roadside […]
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By Diana Lambert, Sacramento Bee El Dorado County schools chief Jeremy Meyers hasn’t returned to work since he was arrested Thursday for allegedly driving drunk for the second time this year, and the county Office of Education does not have an official explanation for his absence. Meyers, 45, allegedly had a blood alcohol content of […]
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