The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission will hold a field hearing titled: “The Impact of the Financial Crisis at the Ground Level – State of Nevada”.
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Trainer bitten in MGM Grand lion habitat
A hotel official says an animal trainer received stitches for a bite on the leg after an attack by a lion in an animal habitat display at the MGM Grand. The trainer was bitten Wednesday afternoon when he stepped too close to one of three male lions.
Thrift store evacuated after substance found; 7 hospitalized
Seven people at a North Las Vegas thrift store were hospitalized Wednesday after reporting a burning sensation in their upper respiratory area and a strange odor on items donated to the store.
After watching fights fall apart, Wladimir Klitschko just happy to have opponent
Wladimir Klitschko has had so much trouble finding an opponent this year that just having one show up at a press conference is enough to excite him. The current WBO and IBF heavyweight champion praised his upcoming opponent, Samuel Peter, during a conference call Wednesday for simply agreeing to a rematch with him on Sept. 11 in Frankfurt, Germany.
St. Louis casino company moves toward re-entering Nevada market
Regional gaming operator Isle of Capri Casinos took an initial step toward re-entering the Nevada market Wednesday, and executives from the St. Louis-based company weren’t forced to pass a state geography quiz.
‘Fabulous’ Las Vegas Sign Gets M&M Makeover
Over the years, the world famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign has been re-imagined on T-shirts, posters and miniature take-home versions. On Wednesday, the sign will get a brand new look, one that’s full of chocolatey goodness.
Nevada Launching Online Voter Registration
Voters who haven’t registered for the Nov.
Las Vegas to escape triple-digit heat
Temperatures are taking a plunge early this week in the Las Vegas area. Dry conditions and temperatures running about 10 degrees less than last week are heading into the Las Vegas Valley through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Police: Man ‘Sorry’ He Made Officer Shoot Him
The wife of a man shot Wednesday night by a Las Vegas Metro police officer said her husband had recently run into trouble at work and seemed depressed.
Police: Man Wanted ‘Suicide By Cop’
A unidentified caller who dialed 911 Wednesday night and left the line open led officers to a man who wanted police to kill him, Las Vegas Metro police said.