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Cab drivers’ parent union gives OK for strike

The high command of the union representing drivers at Las Vegas’ second-largest cab company has consented to a strike in the face of growing driver impatience.

Requests for extra operating permits for taxis denied

The Nevada Taxicab Authority turned down a requests on Tuesday for extra operating permits for three major events in March and April as several dozen drivers turned out for their most vocal protest in months.

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How ‘mad’ can Las Vegas go to sell hoops tourneys?

“The Madness Begins Here.” That’s the catchy new slogan aimed at creating more buzz for basketball in Las Vegas during the frenzied month of March, when Sin City will host an unprecedented four college conference tournaments in three arenas,

Many taxi passengers indifferent to long-hauling checkpoints

Despite years of agonizing about taxi drivers who long haul unsuspecting tourists, the Nevada Taxicab Authority came across a contingent that didn’t care during its most recent two-day crackdown.

Courts upholds $28.5 million award in Skywalk case

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A federal court has dealt a blow to the business arm of a northern Arizona tribe that owns the Grand Canyon Skywalk by upholding a $28.5 million judgment in favor of a Las Vegas developer who invested the money to build the horseshoe-shaped glass bridge on tribal land.

UNLV stadium project faces stiff opposition, loses key backer

The UNLV effort to build a 60,000-seat domed stadium has a $360 million commitment from Majestic Realty but is facing stiff opposition from MGM Resorts International, which owns 10 hotel-casinos on the Strip. The company had pledged a $20 million donation to the project but on Wednesday issued a statement opposing the $900 million venue.

SBE Entertainment secures last of $415 million in financing for Sahara

Nearly two years after closing, the Sahara is getting its face-lift. SBE Entertainment has secured the last piece of the $415 million in financing to transform the Strip resort into the SLS Las Vegas. Work begins today on the 1,620-room hotel-casino, with a planned opening in fall 2014.

Downtown Grand marks latest step in its redevelopment

Zachary Conine stood among employees, reporters and curious onlookers Tuesday wearing a blue pinstripe suit and bow tie as he cheered the latest step in the two-year redevelopment of the Downtown Grand, formerly the Lady Luck.

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