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City of Las Vegas’ financial picture sees improvement

The city of Las Vegas had been expecting large budget shortfalls for the foreseeable future, such as a $47 million gap in the 2012 budget. That shortfall is now expected to be $12.7 million, and Las Vegas expects to end this budget year with reserves of $68.2 million.

Newton gets OK for tours

Entertainer Wayne Newton won approval Wednesday to run shuttle tours through his 52-acre ranch, despite staunch resistance from neighbors.

SCORE chapter chairman works to make ventures vibrant

Amid all the gloom in the local economy, Greg Twedt offers a ray of hope: free help for struggling companies. Now, if only more of them would take his offer.

‘Forgotten Man’ tells story of Circus Circus boss

Any list of the most important people in Las Vegas history should include Bill Bennett. He built a huge name for himself in the 1970s and 1980s by transforming Circus Circus from a struggling casino into the then-most profitable property on the Strip.

Aviation Nation finishes flight over valley

Check out slideshows and a video from the annual Aviation Nation festivities at Nellis Air Force Base this weekend. Go to lvrj.com/multimedia.

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