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A Las Vegas attorney whose life was part of the inspiration for the television series “The Defenders” talks about why he enjoys hosting radio shows, what he teaches at UNLV and how the legal community has changed.

Jacqueline Lim and Magnolia Magat recently moved their restaurant, known for its bacon jam, to a larger location. Their unusual flavor combinations have earned a following among people who work in the food industry.

Kathleen Sweeney, 31, full-time mother

Most people know high cholesterol is bad for your health. But you may not know cholesterol levels can be too low, which also could result in serious health issues.

Lenders that hold liens in second position, often referred to as second mortgages, typically have the right to foreclose on a home when the loan is in default.

The Nevada Mining Association honored members during the 2015 Safety Awards.

In the People: Anthony Lai, Kate Patay, Mark Lipparelli, Carolyn Yucha, Bill Brewer, Matt Kershaw, Ben Klink, Tom Perrigo and more ...

All of the information your business needs: Bid opportunities, bankruptcies filed and building permits issued. To add to our data, email us at research@vegasinc.com.

Supporters say a new law will bolster Nevada’s wine industry by opening opportunities in Reno and Las Vegas. Previously, only counties with fewer than 100,000 people were permitted to have wineries. The law is not without controversy, though, as some complain about regulations on tasting rooms and grape use.

The Nevada American Civil Liberties Union took a look at what’s being taught in the Clark County School District and deemed it “horribly inaccurate in so many ways.”

Writer Ta-Nehisi Coates has a new book out, “Between the World and Me,” about race in America that has been greeted rapturously. Even critics of Coates have acknowledged the book’s power, though some — such as conservative New York Times columnist David Brooks — have seemed befuddled by how to respond: “Am I displaying my privilege if I disagree?” Brooks wrote. “Does a white person have standing to respond?” Brooks was roundly mocked and criticized for his response.

The most-discussed problem with federal student loans is that some people borrow more than they ultimately can repay. The Obama administration is trying to fix that.

Oscar Goodman, the man who ran Las Vegas without a computer, is now answering emails. And the Fremont is preparing for a milestone birthday ...

Scott Taggard, 52, Clark County Fire Department captain

These are two teams with a decent amount of young talent that I like going into the season. ...

The founders of PropSwap have created a hedge brokerage, giving gamblers the option to cash out on futures bets before the games are even played. PropSwap positions itself as a brokerage firm, similar to ticket-broker ...

Christopher Campbell took being fired from Chipotle as an opportunity to create Braddah’s, a Hawaiian variation on the popular Mexican food chain.

The message of Democratic underdog presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders has resonated with some Nevada Democrats.

A mother was shot 12 times. An untrained pilot crash-landed an airplane. A firefighter was struck by lightning. A man lost limbs to a flesh-eating bacteria. A construction worker fell 150 feet, and a man was in a car when it exploded. They all lived to tell their stories. We present them in their own words.

Six Las Vegas neighborhoods are being considered for the National Register of Historic Places.