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Federal probe: Nevada housing authority owes $425,000 in back pay

A federal investigation into the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority has uncovered thousands of dollars in wages owed to several dozen workers, a discovery that will cost the agency at least $425,000 in back pay.

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Clark County coroner IDs man who fell from MGM Grand window

The MGM Grand employee who died Tuesday after falling off the third floor of the hotel has been identified as Ricky J. Robinson, 59, from Las Vegas, according to Clark County coroner’s office.

Cedar, redwood mulches work better than pine

Question: Would you please tell me what type of mulch is not recommended to put in flower beds? I thought I remembered it being redwood mulch, but I can’t find anything on that. Could it have been cedar? My landscape guy says the shredded cedar is not a problem for vegetation.

Smoke, ozone prompts Clark County air advisory

The Clark County Department of Air Quality and Environmental Management has issued an air advisory Wednesday for smoke and ground-level ozone gas.

Henderson to join medical marijuana industry

The city of Henderson is scheduled to introduce a series bills at the June 17 City Council meeting that would set the parameters for medical marijuana establishments including locations, fees, application process and general regulations.

Las Vegas Book Briefs for June 12-18, 2014

Celebrate Nevada’s 150th birthday with a free presentation by local writers who contributed to the sesquicentennial book “Nevada: 150 Years in the Silver State,” edited by Geoff Schumacher.

Literary Las Vegas: “Nevada: 150 Years in the Silver State”

Readers can celebrate Nevada’s 150th birthday with the official Nevada Sesquicentennial book, “Nevada: 150 Years in the Silver State.” Local author Geoff Schumacher brought together contributions from more than 70 writers — journalists, novelists, historians and more — to explore the state’s legacy, from neon and mining to ranching and gaming. The book profiles each of Nevada’s 17 counties, its natural landmarks and its unique character.

Woman launches Flying ICU to transport patients regionally

Chances are if you’re flying in one of Donna Miller’s airplanes, you’re lying flat on your back in the comfort of a small, private plane, and it will be the ride of your life — literally.

Indonesians journalists pick up news coverage tips Las Vegas

Journalists Simon Petrus Nilli and Sahat Simatupang are part of the budding media industry in Indonesia, and stopped in Las Vegas as part of a trip through the United States to study how different news organizations and outlets operate, cover corruption, and interact with public and private agencies.