Las Vegas: Openings set in theft trial of former University Medical Center chief – Reno Gazette
LAS VEGAS (AP) A Nevada jury is due to hear opening statements Tuesday in the theft and misconduct trial of the dismissed former director of Las Vegas only public hospital. Former University Medical Center director Lacy Thomas has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he steered no-bid and
Las Vegas attorney takes plea deal in insurance fraud case – Reno Gazette
1 p.m. update: LAS VEGAS (AP) A Las Vegas attorney has taken a plea deal to avoid trial with a medical consultant on charges they controlled personal injury cases and inflated courtroom settlements. U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden announced Tuesday …
Nevada gaming regulators approve Harrah’s plan to buy Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas – Reno Gazette
LAS VEGAS (AP) Nevada gambling regulators have approved a Harrah s Entertainment plan to buy the troubled Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas and take over its remaining debt. Under the plan, Harrah s will convert into equity $306 million of Planet Hollywood s debt that it bought
North Las Vegas: Motorcyclist killed in collision with pickup truck – Reno Gazette
Police say a 2001 Chevrolet truck driven by 21-year-old Emmanuel Gordian struck the rear of a 2006 Suzuki motorcycle. The motorcyclist was ejected, then struck by a 2003 Cadillac CTS. The motorcyclist s name was not immediately released. The … More…
Man sentenced in Las Vegas white supremacist gang case – Reno Gazette
LAS VEGAS (AP) A man found guilty in July of federal racketeering and assault charges has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden says 48-year-old James Wallis was sentenced Wednesday in U.S. District Court. Wallis was …