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National Finals Rodeo to swell traffic near center

Las Vegas :: NV :: USA | about 15 hours ago | Business News

Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal / Sun

Rodeo attendees are being encouraged to take advantage of complimentary shuttle bus service provided by the promoter, Las Vegas Events, starting today through Dec...Michael Mack, spokesman for Las Vegas Events, said, "It is so important, if possible, that (attendees) use...

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Longtime Harrah's executive steps down

Las Vegas :: NV :: USA | about 15 hours ago | Business News

Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal / Sun

Atwood, who focused his efforts on development projects for the casino giant, will spend his time on philanthropic projects, focusing on helping the Smith Center for the Performing Arts get off the ground. The $485 million downtown center is close...

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Packer's Crown tries to quell debt fears with refinancing gambit

Las Vegas :: NV :: USA | about 12 hours ago | Business News

Source: The Age

Packer's Crown has tried to allay fears about its hefty debt load by refinancing $1.6 billion of debt before it is due. The move leaves it with a $US900 million ($A1.4 billion) war chest that could be used to pick...

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WYNN DEFYING the downturn

Las Vegas :: NV :: USA | about 15 hours ago | Business News

Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal / Sun

Encore, with 2,034 hotel rooms, is attached to Wynn Las Vegas. The resort will open at 8 p.m., three days before Christmas, with 72,000 square feet of casino space, five restaurants, 11 retail outlets, a nightclub and a luxury spa....

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Kitsap Rodeo Loses Out on Top Honor

Las Vegas :: NV :: USA | about 18 hours ago | Entertainment News

Source: Bremerton Sun

The annual Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Award Banquet had barely gotten under way when Don Frazier, assistant director of the Kitsap Stampede, leaned over and said, "I just think it's amazing that little ol' Bremerton is in the center of...

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OJ Simpson faces prospect of tough jail term

Las Vegas :: NV :: USA | about 20 hours ago | No category

Source: News 24

Former American football legend OJ Simpson could be handed a tough jail term on Friday when he goes back to court for sentencing after being convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping. Prosecutors have recommended 18-year sentences each for Simpson (61)...

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Lt. Gov. Krolicki indicted

Las Vegas :: NV :: USA | 1 day ago | Political News

Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal / Sun

The charges stem from Krolicki's administration of a $3.3 billion state college savings program from 2001 to 2006. A legislative audit found that more than $6 million in fees earned by the program was not deposited in state accounts as...

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Council signals layoffs possible

Las Vegas :: NV :: USA | 1 day ago | Business News

Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal / Sun

We have to be in a position that, if we can't come to some kind of accord, that we know how to proceed or at least have alternatives to consider," he said. Goodman had wanted the four unions that represent...

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Unemployment tax rate to stay fixed despite jobless rate spike

Las Vegas :: NV :: USA | 1 day ago | Business News

Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal / Sun

We raise taxes in good times," Jones said. "Not during economic downturns." Because of the high unemployment, her agency expects the unemployment trust fund to drop to $450 million at the end of next year, or $251.1 million less than...

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More Charges Likely Against Reno Murder Suspect

Reno :: NV :: USA | 1 day ago | Conflict & Tragedy

Source: Fox News

Nev. Prosecutors in Reno say they're considering additional charges against a man accused of killing a college woman and sexually assaulting another. James Michael Biela, 27, was arrested last week. He's charged with murder in the killing of 19-year-old...

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