By Kathryn Reed No one was injured New Year’s Day when the entire Comet Express chairlift at Heavenly Mountain Resort had to be evacuated. It came to a stop in the late morning because of mechanical problems. “Heavenly lift maintenance personnel are currently assessing the mechanical issue and stoppage, and will continue to work in […]
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By Jack Chang, Sacramento Bee Change likely will define 2017 in many ways, and the travel industry is no outlier in that forecast. Airlines, as they occasionally do, will look for new revenue streams by going extra-budget. Cities will continue building their allure through their food and drink cultures. More private homes will welcome guests […]
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By Kathryn Reed As the fog of ringing in a new year fades, we must collectively begin to face the reality that 2017 is going to be much different than 2016. Some of it we will have control over, some we won’t. The worst part will be if people stop being engaged. As the late […]
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By Mark Robison, Reno Gazette-Journal The next steps for proponents of expanded gun background checks in Nevada are unclear after a legal opinion that for all intents blocks a voter-approved initiative set to go into effect Sunday. What is clear is that the Background Check Act to require a federal database check of private party […]
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By Thomas Moore, Las Vegas Sun Jim Barbee stood in the Gaming Control Board’s technical lab, a small utilitarian room filled with slot machines and video poker games blinking away, some with the doors open and their bill changers, video screens, slot reels and electronic guts on display. “The first two things you learn when […]
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Lake Tahoe News asked a variety of people and agencies in the Lake Tahoe Basin to talk about what their resolutions, so to speak, are for 2017. Here are the responses: John Rice, general manager of Sierra-at-Tahoe: “We are hoping for another ‘normal’ winter of 450 plus inches of snow, followed by a nice wet […]
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By Thomas Moore, Las Vegas Sun Anyone who is defined as a gaming employee, according to Nevada Revised Statute 463.0157, must be registered before they can work in the gaming industry. Becoming a registered employee is different than getting a gaming license. But it still involves a background investigation, and registered employees must not break […]
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By First Tracks KLOSTERS, Switzerland – The Swiss Alps offer breath-taking panoramic views and year-round adventure. Yet, the challenges of making the mountains accessible require monumental feats of engineering expertise. A new ski lift for children and handicapped persons will enable them to enjoy remarkable mountain scenery and activity. ABB is powering the new six-seater chairlift […]
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By Kathryn Reed The gradual sinking of part of Kingsbury Grade has Nevada transportation officials concerned. “Our NDOT roadway maintenance staff have been monitoring it numerous times each day to ensure traffic safety and evaluate any changes to the roadway itself,” Meg Ragonese, Nevada Department of Transportation spokeswoman, told Lake Tahoe News. “Safety is our […]
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By Patrick Perron, Bay Area News Group A trio of significant earthquakes that struck a remote part of western Nevada early Wednesday were big enough to cause as much as $1 billion in damage if they had been centered beneath a big city, a leading expert said. The first of two magnitude-5.7 quakes that began […]
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