A look at UNLV's tournament loss as seen through the social media lens

Mar 16, 2012 (2 a.m.)

By Michael Squires

From Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other social media, we offer a Storify-style look at what people are saying about UNLV's 68-64 loss to Colorado in its first — and only — game of this year's NCAA Tournament.

State demographer: Nevada's population begins to grow again

Mar 12, 2012 (12:35 p.m.)

By Michael Squires

Nevada’s population started to grow again last year, adding 17,152 residents, according to the state demographer’s latest estimates.

In wake of Limbaugh flap, a look at some notable gaffes by Nevada politicos

Mar 7, 2012 (2 a.m.)

By Michael Squires

Rush Limbaugh stirred controversy last week by calling a female law student a “slut” for her testimony before Congress on contraception and health insurance.

St. Mary's holds off Gonzaga in OT to win tourney

Mar 6, 2012 (12:08 a.m.)

By Michael Squires

March can turn mad early in Las Vegas, as three college conferences venture here to crown their tournament champions.

Gonzaga makes short work of BYU

Mar 4, 2012 (12:06 a.m.)

By Michael Squires

Saturday brought the kind of fight card Las Vegas is known for, matching two high-profile West Coast college basketball teams.

St. Mary’s holds off USF for spot in championship game

Mar 3, 2012 (9:29 p.m.)

By Michael Squires

St. Mary’s will make its fourth straight appearance in the West Coast Conference championship game after downing San Francisco 83-78 Saturday night at Orleans Arena.

Nevada GOP caucuses: How social media is telling the story

Feb 4, 2012 (1:15 p.m.)

By Michael Squires

How social media is telling the story of the Nevada GOP caucus.

Government gridlock compels Nevadans to turn to initiatives

Jan 22, 2012 (2 a.m.)

By David McGrath Schwartz , Michael Squires

Labor is preparing a business-tax ballot initiative. A conservative businessman is threatening initiatives to raise taxes on mining and gaming. A maverick attorney is proposing an initiative calling for sweeping changes to the state tax structure.

One man's campaign to upend Nevada's tax structure

Jan 15, 2012 (2:01 a.m.)

By Michael Squires

A Las Vegas attorney will launch a legal and political effort this week aimed at establishing and funding a parallel state budget, beyond the reach of the Legislature and governor.

Feds ban new uranium mining near Grand Canyon

Jan 9, 2012 (1:01 p.m.)

By Michael Squires

The Department of Interior issued an order today banning new uranium mining for 20 years on 1 million acres of federal land near the Grand Canyon.