Metro Corrections Officer Killed in Accident Saturday Morning Nov 22, 2009
Officer Leach, who was assigned to the Laughlin Tucker Holding Facility, was killed shortly before 6 a.m. Saturday after his transport vehicle hit a truck hauling a trailer in a T-bone fashion as that truck crossed into the officers lane. Leach, a 25-year-veteran of the force, was driving the prison transport vehicle from the Clark County Detention Center to the facility in Laughlin at the time of the accident. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
American Casino & Entertainment Properties, LLC Announces Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call Information Nov 10, 2009
ACEP operates four gaming and entertainment properties in Clark County, Nevada, the Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower, which is located on the Las Vegas Strip, two off-Strip casinos, Arizona Charlie's Decatur and Arizona Charlie's Boulder, and the Aquarius Casino Resort in Laughlin, Nevada. The Stratosphere is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Las Vegas, the two Arizona Charlie's properties are well-known casinos in their respective marketplaces and the Aquarius has the largest number of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Liquor Group CEO Sells Cadillac Margarita to Landry's Restaurants Oct 20, 2009
The company owns and operates Kemah Boardwalk, in Texas and operates the Golden Nugget Hotels and Casinos in Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada. As of December 31, 2008, it owned and operated approximately 175 full-service and limited-service restaurants in 27 states and Canada and was founded in 1980. (Primezone Releases)
Chefs Food Fest in Laughlin, Nevada Oct 12, 2009
Chefs bring their creativity to the front burner and turn up the competitive heat in a two-pronged fund-raiser in Laughlin, Nevada called the annual Chefs' Food Fest ... This year we re doing something a little different, says Connie Davis, with the Laughlin Chamber of Commerce and one of the organizers of the event ... "We re actually giving away three grand prizes three different teams of chefs will come to your house and prepare dinner for eight. The three teams will consist of chefs from the... (Suite101.com)
Some tribes at odds over coal plants Oct 2, 2009
Environmentalists successfully closed the Mohave Generating Station in Laughlin, Nev. in December 2005 after a pollution lawsuit. (Florida Today)
Cost of bridge linking Arizona and Nev. rises Sep 10, 2009
BULLHEAD CITY - The cost of a bridge between Bullhead City and Laughlin, Nev ... Laughlin Town Manager Jackie Brady told her advisory board Tuesday the estimated price tag is almost three times what the earliest, most expensive bridge option would have cost 14 years ago. (AZCentral -- News)
Clark County Clerk Dies After Long Battle With Leukemia Sep 1, 2009
Parraguirre headed the Clark County Clerk's office through a time of unprecedented growth and was responsible for extending office hours and opening up satellite offices in Laughlin, Mesquite and Henderson to improve customer service. Also under her leadership electronic filing of court documents, E-Commerce transactions for online customers seeking to apply for marriage licenses was implemented. (KLAS-TV)
Fun Day Trips From Las Vegas Aug 20, 2009
Visiting Laughlin, Nevada. About 95 miles outside of Las Vegas is the peaceful town of Laughlin, Nevada ... Located on the Colorado River, Laughlin is home to several casinos. (Suite101.com)
Obituaries for Saturday, August 8, 2009 Aug 8, 2009
He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; two brothers, Earl and Donald Douglas; and four sisters, Alice Lex, Elaine Sanders, Betty Robinson and Delores O Laughlin. Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m. at McKinley United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Kathleen Zielinski officiating. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Public Utilities Commission Approves New Southern Nevada Energy Rates Jun 25, 2009
Serving a 54,500-square-mile service territory that stretches north to south from Elko to Laughlin, NV Energy provides a wide range of energy services and products to approximately 2. 4 million citizens of Nevada as well as approximately 40 million tourists annually. (PR Newswire)
Evaluation ordered for man accused of Obama threat Jun 18, 2009
A magistrate in Nevada initially ordered Murray to pay $2,000 a month for his legal defense, but Braithwaite dropped that requirement Wednesday because Murray said he was using the money to buy a condominium in Laughlin, Nev. His father, Michael Murray of Clifton Park, N.Y., has told The Associated Press that his son headed west in March with money received from selling his home in Rexford. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Nevada Casino Winnings Down 14-Percent in April Jun 6, 2009
Elsewhere in southern Nevada, Laughlin was off 17. 8-percent, downtown Las Vegas declined 14-percent and Mesquite was down 16. (KLAS-TV)
I-Team: Chasing UFO's on the River May 15, 2009
Minutes later, Martin says, she saw and heard a formation of helicopters as they sped south past the Laughlin skyline ... An hour or so later, she says the Laughlin Airport, located just below her home, was invaded by several 737's which were identical to the famed Janet planes used to transport workers from Las Vegas to the Area 51 military base. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Nevada Supreme Court reviews lawsuit filed following Laughlin biker fight May 5, 2009
(AP) - The Nevada Supreme Court has been asked to revive lawsuits filed by several people against Harrah's Laughlin alleging the hotel knew a fight was brewing between rival biker gangs during the April 2002 Laughlin River Run and did nothing to stop it. Attorney Brent Bryson argued that a lower court judge in Las Vegas shouldn't have granted summary judgment in favor of Harrah's, and also erred in awarding legal fees to the resort. (KLAS-TV)
Great Deals for Las Vegas Locals Apr 17, 2009
There are pages of package deals at resorts, not only in Las Vegas, but also in Mesquite and Laughlin ... "It's all the way from the entertainment side, to shopping, dining and room reservations. Sightseeing, not only here but out in other areas, like Mesquite, Primm, Laughlin. There's opportunities there too," he said. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Calif. men arrested on sturgeon poaching charges Apr 12, 2009
Lt. John Laughlin says wardens found evidence that Ivan Banatskyi helped illegally kill at least 18 fish since October ... Laughlin says sturgeon can sell for $2,000 to $4,000 per fish. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Dead Bill Day at the Nevada Legislature Apr 11, 2009
Also on the chopping block is AB383, a bill that would let Laughlin incorporate and become its own city. Right now, the Clark County Commission controls all major decisions down on the river. (KLAS-TV)
JD Legends Entertainment Complex Launches an Exciting National Karaoke Singing Contest Mar 28, 2009
Contest will be for Country Music and one male and one female will advance to the National Finals in Laughlin, Nevada ... Starting at JD Legends, contestants in country male and female will compete separately to reach the National finals in Laughlin, Nevada where a total cash prize of $27,000 is guaranteed and split between 18 winners, possible entertainment contracts and trophies ... One male and one female will receive an all expense paid trip to Laughlin, Nevada, to compete for the National... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Nevada casino win down 14.6 percent in January Mar 12, 2009
--LAUGHLIN: $46 million, down 10. 3 percent. (KRNV.com, NV)
Hells Angel Sentenced for 2002 Brawl Mar 7, 2009
After nearly seven years, the last of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang members involved in the deadly shooting during the 2002 Laughlin River Run have been sentenced. Frederick Donohue will spend the next two and a half years in prison. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Biker gang member sentenced in Nevada casino brawl Mar 7, 2009
A Hells Angels member has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison in a fatal casino shootout during the 2002 Laughlin River Run motorcycle rally. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Landry's Restaurants, Inc. Announces Closing and Consummation of New $510 Million Financing Feb 14, 2009
The Company is also engaged in the ownership and operation of select hospitality businesses, including the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada. SOURCE Landry's Restaurants, Inc.. (PR Newswire)
Gordon W. Stark Feb 13, 2009
Gordon liked spending time at Morro Bay and Laughlin, NV and many in the Springville community remember seeing him year after year driving his tractor in the Springville Rodeo Parade. His biggest joy in life however was "playing" with his grand kids. (Porterville Recorder, CA)
Day Trips from Laughlin, Nevada Pro... Feb 12, 2009
Day Trips from Laughlin, Nevada Provide Variety: A Ghost Town, Desert Lake, Museum, Rock Art Are All Close By ... Day Trips from Laughlin, Nevada Provide Variety ... Day Trips from Laughlin, Nevada Provide Variety. (Suite101.com)
NV Energy postpones coal plant near Ely Feb 11, 2009
The now closed Mohave Generating Station, a 1,580 MW coal power plant near Laughlin, Nevada. Photograph courtesy Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. (KRNV.com, NV)
