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Without Bill Walters, Opportunity Village takes a hit

The unintended consequence of Las Vegas gambler Bill Walters’ sentence is the financial loss to Opportunity Village, a likely slowdown for its $136 million expansion and renovation plans in Southern Nevada.

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Elected officials shouldn’t seek new office before finishing term

If a candidate wins an election, the elected official should finish the term of office, barring a medical or family issue. Moreover, if an elected official announces a run for another seat midterm, that person should be required to resign the current seat.

Las Vegas summer heat is hard on RTC’s double-decker buses

Packed jetliners have a hard time taking off when it’s too hot at McCarran International Airport. Soaring summer temperatures cause radiator problems for cars traveling on our local roads. And, bus engines occasionally get overheated.

Higher crime rate is ‘new normal’ for Las Vegas Valley

Columnist Rachel Crosby says higher crime rates should make readers angry, not just for the sake of being mad but as a call to action — to be more aware of their surroundings and more vocal in their communities.

Judge tosses insurance company’s case against Las Vegas lawyers

An insurance company that made extraordinary allegations of racketeering and civil conspiracy against Las Vegas personal injury attorney Dennis Prince and two other local attorneys saw its case crumble when a federal judge tossed it out of court.

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