Sinful, Debauched, Corrupt

“In a state where sin, debauchery and corruption are commonplace, it takes a lot to get people talking.” That’s how AP reporter Angie Wagner kicked off her story about the recent death of Nevada state controller Kathy Augustine. I wasn’t surprised to find news of Augustine’s unexpected demise finding its way into national headlines. Her family suspects foul play on the part of her husband Chaz Higgs, a male nurse who also just might have had something to do with the death of the husband he replaced…

—Megan Edwards

July 22, 2006 | Filed Under Vegas in the News | Comments Off

Jul 13 2006

“Fear and Loafing in Las Vegas”

Since last November, I’ve actually been getting to like Monday mornings. Well, actually it’s only Monday morning’s Review-Journal I’ve been enjoying, because I know that’s when the Living section will be featuring a story by Corey Levitan…

—Megan Edwards

July 13, 2006 | Filed Under Vegas Personalities, Vegas in the News | Leave a Comment

Jul 05 2006

The Morning After

Is there a more underappreciated day in the United States than July 5th? And this year, it’s a Wednesday, which makes it even more mundane. A Monday-esque hump day. I guess the one upside is that an ordinary weekend is only two days away. In the meantime, rooms are pretty cheap on the Strip! Grab ‘em while they last!