Las Vegas couple get hefty sentences (KHNL News 8 Honolulu)

HONOLULU (AP) - A Las Vegas couple convicted of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Hawaii and related money laundering offenses have been sentenced in Honolulu to 32 years in prison.

MGM Mirage seeks 12,000 workers for Vegas project (Channel NewsAsia)

LAS VEGAS, Nevada: Amid the worst economic downturn in decades for this gambling haven, gaming giant MGM Mirage began taking the first of 12,000 job applications Monday for a new multi-billion dollar development.

Slump means identity crisis for Las Vegas (Daily Sparks Tribune)

LAS VEGAS — This is not just a place people are born and live. Las Vegas is an enterprise. It is a deal people enter, a set of givens agreed upon: More is better. Biggest is best.

Nevada athletic officials rule method of taping is essentially OK but require modifications. (The Virginia Gazette)

Reporting from Las Vegas - A dispute over how Oscar De La Hoya wraps his hands for a fight grew contentious Friday before the Nevada State Athletic Commission said his taping method can effectively remain status quo.

Grizzlies Win 3-2 In Las Vegas Shootout (OurSports Central)

Las Vegas, Nevada - The Utah Grizzlies defeated the Las Vegas Wranglers 3-2 in a shootout Saturday night at the Orleans Arena. The Grizzlies jumped to an early 2-0 lead with goals from Evan Kotsopoulos and Tim Verbeek in the first 3:36 of the contest.

Las Vegas Catholic Diocese to Focus on Adding Schools (KLAS Las Vegas)

Catholic Diocese officials in Las Vegas say they are developing a plan to add religious schools to the region, shifting focus from adding churches as local growth slows.