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May 16, 2012 Updated 49 minutes ago

election 2012

With Ron Paul’s infiltrators, clout of state GOP party further erodes

With Ron Paul's infiltrators, clout of state GOP party further erodes

Posted 2:00 a.m. 5

About the time Ron Paul’s passionate supporters took over the Nevada Republican Party at a raucous state convention 10 days ago, the phone at Americans for Prosperity began to ring. The callers were potential donors and volunteers — typically the foot soldiers for a party apparatus geared toward electing Republicans.

Anthony Bennett’s success could mean big things for UNLV’s future with Findlay Prep players

Anthony Bennett's success could mean big things for UNLV's future with Findlay Prep players

Posted 2:00 a.m.

Anthony Bennett made it official Tuesday. Bennett, a 6-foot-8, 240-pound forward at Henderson’s Findlay Prep, signed a letter of intent to take his skills 12 miles north to UNLV’s campus. He’s the third Pilot graduate to make that trip.

County Government

Commissioners rip into Health District boss, agree on funding figure

Commissioners rip into Health District boss, agree on funding figure

Posted 2:00 a.m.

After learning the Southern Nevada Health District’s reserve funds had grown equal to about 25 percent of its overall budget, county commissioners told the district it would get about half the money it expected from the county.

A view of what the SLS Las Vegas resort will look like from Sahara and Las Vegas boulevards Tuesday, May 1, 2012.

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A view of what the SLS Las Vegas resort will look like from Sahara and Las Vegas boulevards Tuesday, May 1, 2012.

THE STRIP

One year after it closed, can Sahara site become a symbol of Las Vegas’ rebound?

Posted 2:00 a.m. 2

Rob Oseland heard plenty of skepticism about some of the projects he helped create along the Las Vegas Strip. The Bellagio was too expensive. The Wynn and Encore were too far north, away from the heart of the Strip. Those resorts became some of the most successful and glamorous along the Strip, but that hasn't stopped Oseland from hearing similar doubts about his latest endeavor — transforming the old Sahara into SLS Las Vegas.

The Kats Report

Lid closes on Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar at Town Square

Having a grand ol' time at Pete's. Pete's Dueling Piano Bar opened in November 2009 and has closed, as a Facebook update confirms.

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