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Twitter, once derided as a frivolous way to tell friends what you are eating and when you're going to bed, has grown up - the hard way.

Las Vegas OKs casino, big sign at Strip city lineLAS VEGAS (AP) - An Arizona developer has City Council approval to put a huge sign and a new casino, restaurant and stores at the city line on the Las Vegas Strip.

The shuttering of the Silver Dollar Casino last week is part of the transition to its new ownership, which was announced in April.

NV Energy announced today that its two Nevada-based utility subsidiaries have issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for renewable energy resources.

CRYSTAL BAY - A buyer for the Cal Neva Resort, Spa and Casino in Lake Tahoe could be found by September, said a vice president of the firm hired to sell the storied property.

WASHINGTON - "Cash for clunkers" could have the same effect on global warming pollution as shutting down the entire country - every automobile, every factory, every power plant - for an hour per year. That could rise to...

The Silver Dollar Casino on Fairview Drive in east Carson City has closed.

CRYSTAL BAY, Nev. - After fielding more than 150 calls from potential investors concerning the Cal Neva Resort, Spa and Casino, owner Canyon Capital Realty Advisors has hired CB Richard Eliss' Global Gaming Group and Hotel Group to...

The next monthly mixer for the Carson City Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Aug. 19 at 5 p.m. at the Carson City Elks Lodge #2177, 515 N. Nevada St. Chamber mixer feature refreshments and are open to the public. For more information, call...

usinesses deal with tough times in different ways. For some, it's time to cut back where possible. For others, there is opportunities to be had.

After spending $200,000 on environmental improvements in January, Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe has already paid for the investment in energy savings in just seven months.And that's not the end of it, either.

Wine-lovers will no longer have to draw straws when designating a driver for El Dorado wine tastings.South Shore couple John and Vicki Bain started up Wine Tours from Tahoe for visitors and residents of the area.

Bango Oil was victorious in an appeal hearing before the State Environmental Commission Tuesday and can now pursue a planned expansion at its Churchill County plant.

The Carson Valley Inn turns 25 on Aug. 10, and the hotel is celebrating with a full day of points bonuses and cash giveaways for Inn Club members and free celebration refreshments in the casino.

Business licenses issued in Carson City as of July 24:Advanced Combustion & Process, New Resident Agents, 2533 N. Carson St.America's Business To Consumer, New Resident Agents, 2533 N. Carson St.

RENO (AP) - A trial has been set for Sept. 22 for one of the former Washoe County sheriff's deputies accused of accepting bribes in exchange for giving preferential treatment to "Girls Gone Wild" creator Joe Francis while...

Electronics Show consolidating 2010 event in VegasLAS VEGAS (AP) - Saying the venues were too spread out, officials say the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show will not use space at the Sands Expo and Convention Center.

LAS VEGAS - Declines in convention business and tourism took their toll on Las Vegas casino operators in the second quarter, as Wynn Resorts Ltd. and Las Vegas Sands Corp. each reported worse results Thursday than they did a year earlier.

Nevada's taxable sales continued their downward slide in May, for the first time dipping below the Economic Forum projections used to finalize the state budget.

(AP) - The U.S. Department of Energy has approved $13.9 million in federal stimulus funds for energy projects in Nevada, Gov. Jim Gibbons said Tuesday.Gibbons said the funding will help Nevada invest its future.

Intuit's 120 layoffs include 25 in RenoRENO (AP) - About 25 workers in Reno are among those being laid off by Intuit Inc.

The steam engine that will pull the V&T tourist train between Carson City and Virginia City finally arrived in Nevada Tuesday - by flatbed trailer.

Intuit's 120 layoffs include 25 in RenoRENO (AP) - About 25 workers in Reno are among those being laid off by Intuit Inc.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- After taking a pounding in Congress over the economic crisis and the multibillion-dollar bailout of ailing financial firms, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke went to Middle America to try to explain the central bank's...

The Staples store at 915 Jacks Valley Road is teaming up with DoSomething.org for the second annual national school supply drive.

Some significant leases of industrial space give observers hope that the worst days have passed for the manufacturing and distribution industries in Northern Nevada.

Ross Hansen couldn't say enough to Northern Nevada reporters last week about the business-friendly environment of Nevada, where Hansen is moving his Northwest Territorial Mint from suburban Seattle.

Business license issued in Carson City as of July 17:Arroyo Cleaning Services, 2209 Birch St., new general business, Roberto Arroyo, owner.Ayala Lawn Service, 4999 Highway 50 E, new general business, Alberto Ayala, owner.

Leaders elected to NNDA committeeBonnie Betts has been elected chairwoman for the Northern Nevada Development Authority's banking and finance advisory committee. Larry Rodriguez has been selected vice chairman.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Got an old gas guzzler in the garage? Car shoppers can take advantage of new government incentives worth $3,500 to $4,500. Owners can scrap their clunker in exchange for a new, more fuel-efficient vehicle, and lop off...