Nevada News

Aggregated Nevada News Articles

• MGM Resorts announces 254 layoffs, says more job cuts coming
  
  Las Vegas-based casino company MGM Resorts International has announced a first phase of layoffs in a cost-cutting operational shift as it aims to boost earnings.
  Fox News.  Thu, 25 Apr 2019 21:46:02 GMT.
• Japan father, son win release before US trial in Ponzi case
  
  A judge says a father and son from Japan can be freed from federal custody to live with relatives in a rented apartment in Las Vegas pending trial in what prosecutors call a $1.5 billion international Ponzi scheme
  ABC News.  Wed, 24 Apr 2019 22:31:57 -0400.
• Nevada governor donates salary to state's public schools
  
  Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) on Wednesday made good on a campaign promise by donating his first check to public schools in the state.Sisolak said in letter to the Nevada State Board of Education that he would ...
  Justin Wise.  The Hill.  Thu, 25 Apr 2019 01:37:21 +0000.
• Bill requiring cause to hold undocumented immigrants fails
  
  CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - A Democrat-backed bill that stipulated police must have probable cause before holding an undocumented immigrant for federal authorities has failed in the Nevada Legislature. ...
  Washington Times.  Wed, 24 Apr 2019 20:35:57 -0400.
• Naperville native James Holzhauer makes 15th 'Jeopardy!' appearance
  
  James Holzauer, a Naperville native and professional gambler from Las Vegas, made his 15th appearance Wednesday on "Jeopardy
  Karen Jordan.  ABC News.  Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:05:17 +0000.
• Jon Summers: Why Democrats' working families summit is a big deal
  
  Democrats have long been the party of working families, and that will once again be on display this weekend at a forum in Las Vegas hosted by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the Center for American Progress Action Fund.
  Jon Summers.  Fox News.  Wed, 24 Apr 2019 22:57:30 GMT.
• TWA hotel investor Morse takes over Hilton Garden Inn in Las Vegas
  
  The hotel appealed to MCR despite the fact that Las Vegas visitation reached a four-year low in 2018.
  Anthony Noto.  American City Business Journals.  Wed, 24 Apr 2019 16:47:21 +0000.
• The Latest: Medical dying bill fails in Nevada Senate
  
  CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - The Latest on a legislative deadline at the Nevada Legislature (all times local): 7:30 p.m. A Nevada bill that would allow terminal patients to kill themselves with medication prescribed by a doctor has failed. ...
  Washington Times.  Tue, 23 Apr 2019 20:50:13 -0400.
• Woman who claims Biden touched her without permission says his jokes are 'disrespectful'
  
  A Nevada Democrat who accused Joe Biden of touching her without permission says the former vice president has been "so incredibly disrespectful" by joking about the matter. ...
  Yahoo.  Tue, 23 Apr 2019 10:33:07 -0400.
• Key by Amazon in-home delivery comes to Las Vegas, 12 other cities - CNET
  
  Also, Key in-garage deliveries launched Tuesday.
  Ben Fox Rubin.  CNET.  Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:31:01 +0000.
• Factors Likely to Influence Boyd Gaming's (BYD) Q1 Earnings
  
  Boyd Gaming's (BYD) first-quarter 2019 results are likely to be driven the Las Vegas segment's impressive performance.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Mon, 22 Apr 2019 15:03:00 GMT.
• Third person accused of murdering California psychiatrist appears in court
  
  Jon Kennison, 27, has been charged with open murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the death of Dr Thomas Burchard, whose body was found stuffed in a car in Las Vegas.
  Daily Mail.  Fri, 19 Apr 2019 22:43:37 GMT.
• Third suspect arrested in case of slain Monterey doctor linked to Playboy model
  
  The third suspect accused of murdering Dr. Thomas Burchard has been arrested. Jon Kennison, 27, was booked into the Clark County Jail in Nevada on April 17. ...
  Josh Copitch, Ksbw.  SFGATE.  Thu, 18 Apr 2019 23:50:10 UTC.
• Nevada firm sells two local properties for $18.5 million
  
  A Nevada-based real estate investment firm has sold two Sacramento County apartment properties for $18.5 million.
  Ben Van Der Meer.  American City Business Journals.  Thu, 18 Apr 2019 21:49:18 +0000.

Nevada Population Trends and Information Resources

In 2008, the estimated population of Nevada was 2,600,167, whereas in 2006, the population of Nevada was about 2,484,196.  For detailed, up-to-date information about Nevada's demographics, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts about Nevada web page.  For maps of Nevada, visit this Nevada Map website.

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