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New I-15 access road alters traffic near Russell Road, I-215: By Gregan Wingert; Motorists may need to make changes to their normal commute, as an Interstate 15 southbound access road south of Tropicana Avenue will open on Wednesday.; 11:00 p.m.

Judge in Harmon case refuses to allow attorneys to place blame: By Steve Green; A judge Tuesday refused to let attorneys stray into side issues as she weighs whether the Harmon hotel tower on the Las Vegas Strip can be demolished.; 10:09 p.m.

Scott family drops lawsuit against Metro Police over Costco killing: By Gregan Wingert; After nearly two years of legal proceedings, the family of Erik Scott — a 38-year-old who was shot and killed at a Costco store by police on July 10, 2010 — has dropped its lawsuit ...; 8:21 p.m.

Smith Center photos: $4 million TV gamble, $10 million violin and Bela Fleck: By Robin Leach; The $4 million high-roller bet to turn the gala opening, star-studded concert at the new Smith Center for the Performing Arts into a major TV event ...; 7:29 p.m.

Harry Reid pushes tax incentives for natural gas: By Karoun Demirjian; Sen. Harry Reid often takes a hard line against subsidies for oil and gas companies. But on Tuesday, he was angling to get the U.S. government to create a tax incentive for a different kind ...; 7:12 p.m.

Metro identifies officer involved in shootout in Rio parking garage: By Jackie Valley; The police officer who fired shots Sunday during a shootout in a Rio parking garage has been identified as Raymond C. Steiber III, Metro Police said.; 6:41 p.m.

Fees for public documents: From dimes to dollars: Barry Smith; What does it cost for you to copy a piece of paper?; 6:30 p.m.

As numbers dwindle, members age, local Pearl Harbor Survivors Association calls it quits: By Aida Ahmed; William Simshauser was only 19 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. The fight that ensued that Sunday morning, which drastically shaped United States history and forced the country to enter World ...; 6:21 p.m.

The rise of the tablet: Demand for iPad, rivals outpaces expectations: Associated Press; Thanks to strong demand for Apple's iPad and competing devices such as Amazon's Kindle Fire, worldwide shipments of tablet computers are likely to grow faster than expected this year, according to a newly revised forecast ...; 6:00 p.m.

Tourney Treats: Take down the Sun's sports staff in an NCAA bracket challenge: By Taylor Bern; Do you read the Sun’s sports section and occasionally think, “I know more than these guys”? First, you’re probably right. And second, now’s your chance to prove it. The Sun’s Ray Brewer, Case Keefer and ...; 6:00 p.m.

Alcohol considered a factor in Las Vegas crash that killed Colorado resident: By Gregan Wingert; Nevada Highway Patrol officials say alcohol may have been a factor in a crash Sunday that killed a 24-year-old Colorado resident.; 5:19 p.m.

Def Leppard, Poison, Barenaked Ladies and more announce L.V. dates: By Andrea Domanick; If you’re still mourning the cancellation of John Mayer’s May 5 gig at the Joint, perhaps these newly announced rock ’n’ roll headliners will provide ...; 4:39 p.m.

Strip Scribbles: Chazz Palminteri gets standing ovation from stars, VIPs: By Robin Leach; Oscar-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri didn’t break his stride for even a sip of water as he spoke nonstop for 75 minutes taking on 18 characters ...; 4:37 p.m.

Potential showdown is averted as Taxicab Authority scrubs meeting: By Richard N. Velotta; The Nevada Taxicab Authority has canceled a special meeting, originally scheduled for Wednesday, that had the makings of being one of the most volatile gatherings in the agency’s recent history.; 4:22 p.m.

Detained by ICE? There's an app coming for that: By Tovin Lapan; A group of immigrant advocates in Arizona is working on a smart phone application to assist those detained by immigration authorities. The app will provide users with information about their right to remain silent and ...; 4:19 p.m.

Body found identified as missing hiker: By Jackie Valley; A body found Saturday in Red Rock National Conservation Area has been identified as 46-year-old Ronald Kirk, who went missing mid-January while hiking, according to the Clark County Coroner's Office.; 3:43 p.m.

LVCVA eyes property acquisition, increases budget: By Richard N. Velotta; The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board of directors took its first step Tuesday toward acquiring some property — something it hasn’t done in three years because of the recession.; 2:29 p.m.

2012 Billboard Music Awards set for May 20 at MGM Grand: By Robin Leach; The 2012 Billboard Music Awards will air on ABC from MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 20, it was announced this morning. It’s a partnership ...; 1:26 p.m.

Berkley: Rush Limbaugh not the same as Bill Maher: By Anjeanette Damon; U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., today refused to back down from her call to silence conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh, despite critics who say she is on the wrong side of the First ...; 12:56 p.m.

Legal Aid Center launches Spanish-language bankruptcy class: Starting Friday, the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada will be offering bankruptcy classes taught entirely in Spanish.; 12:48 p.m.

Pac-12 brings basketball tournament to MGM Grand starting in 2013 for three seasons: By Ray Brewer; Come next March, four college basketball conference tournaments will be held in Las Vegas. The Pac-12 Conference announced Tuesday that it would be moving its tournament from Staples Center in Los Angeles to the MGM ...; 12:45 p.m.

Gov. Sandoval supports extending 2009 tax hike to avoid budget cuts: By Anjeanette Damon; Gov. Brian Sandoval said today he will propose continuing the 2009 tax increase to avoid further cutting education and other services when he builds his budget for the next biennium.; Updated 5:01 p.m.

Videos: Stars, plans roll into high gear for ‘Week Vegas Goes Country’: By Robin Leach; It’s 16 days until the start of the free, inaugural, three-day country music event for fans titled “The Week Vegas Goes Country -- the ACM Experience.” ...; 12:27 p.m.

Mother blames 'evil presence' for daughter's death: By Jackie Valley; On the day of her death, 6-year-old Kyla Franks’ mother kept her home from daycare because of a perceived “evil presence,” according to details in an arrest report released Tuesday. By Sunday evening, Kyla was ...; 11:42 a.m.

Leprechaun helps call attention to pedestrian safety: By Jackie Valley; There’s no pot of gold at the end of the crosswalk. But safety is a beautiful thing, and that’s what an oversized leprechaun hoped to find on the other side of crosswalks Tuesday around the ...; 11:31 a.m.

State to accept credit, debit cards for child support payments: By Cy Ryan; Non-custodial parents can now make child support payments to families on state welfare using debit and credit cards and electronic transfers.; 11:10 a.m.

Mobile home destroyed by fire in eastern Las Vegas: By Jackie Valley; A fire Tuesday morning destroyed a mobile home in the eastern valley, causing $70,000 damage, county officials said.; 10:58 a.m.

1 Crazy Happy Hour ain't your mama's happy hour: By Andrea Domanick; It’s a breezy Wednesday night, and dozens of locals flock to Henderson’s Republic Kitchen & Bar to take the edge off the workweek with a few drinks and snacks.; 9:19 a.m.

Wynn Resorts says it's eager to fight Okada's counterclaim in court: By Steve Green; Casino-resort owner Wynn Resorts Ltd. of Las Vegas on Tuesday criticized as ''scurrilous'' the counterclaim filed against the company Monday by board member Kazuo Okada and his companies.; 8:34 a.m.

Report: Grover Norquist calls Sandoval 'a rat' for raising taxes: By Anjeanette Damon; Anti-tax organizer Grover Norquist reportedly called Gov. Brian Sandoval “a rat” for extending a 2009 tax increase that he had promised to let sunset, according to an account of a conservative gathering in New York ...; Updated 10:12 a.m.

Comfortable classics at Bottles & Burgers: By Brock Radke; Maybe Vegas doesn’t need another burger boutique, but the Summerlin-area Tivoli Village retail district needs traffic, so burgers it is.; 6:00 a.m.

Warm, sunny and windy for Las Vegas: By Dave Toplikar; Las Vegas is getting more springlike weather today — mostly sunny skies, highs climbing into the mid 70s and some breezes.; 4:54 a.m.

With eligibility issues almost fixed, Dre Crawford could help upgrade the UNLV defense: By Ray Brewer; Dre Crawford admits he was frustrated. Crawford, a 6-foot, 185-pound rising senior safety on the UNLV football team, failed to qualify last fall after transferring from Arizona Western College, and spent the entire season practicing ...; 2:05 a.m.

Ranking system can help students: Jim Bacon, North Las Vegas; Having an educated electorate who is capable of objective inquiry and rational debate is quite possibly the very bedrock of our system of government.; 2:01 a.m.

Mad money: Where the flow of cash from the NCAA Tournament goes in Las Vegas: By Ron Sylvester; March Madness is hitting Las Vegas this week, and it’s providing an influx of business not only to the city’s sports books but to golf courses, sports books, bars, restaurants and just about anywhere with ...; 2:00 a.m.

March Madness viewing parties: Where to watch in Las Vegas: By Allison Duck; For basketball fans, the month of March is sacred and Las Vegas is the place to come for the perfect combination of stadium food, drinks and sports betting.; 2:00 a.m.

A quake could topple the Harmon, engineer testifies in Strip case: By Steve Green; A hearing is under way on CityCenter’s request that it be allowed to demolish the never-occupied, $279 million Harmon hotel building on the Las Vegas Strip because of construction defects and safety concerns.; 2:00 a.m.

Obama campaign hopes popular pieces of health care law will win Nevada votes: By Anjeanette Damon; To Republicans, the federal health care law passed two years ago by Democratic majorities in Congress and signed by President Barack Obama is a favorite example of government overreach and excessive spending. Calls for its ...; 2:00 a.m.

New business banks on tourists, Las Vegas sign, studio in McCarran’s baggage claim area: By Gregan Wingert; It’s the ultimate Las Vegas photo opportunity: Two tourists from North Carolina are showered with cash, standing in front of the famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign on the Las Vegas Strip.; 2:00 a.m.

Ferrari technology serves up flavored Cokes in futuristic fountain machines: By Conor Shine; Ever crave an orange-flavored Diet Coke or a Peach Sprite? A futuristic, touch-screen soda fountain designed by Coca-Cola is popping up at fast-food restaurants around Las Vegas, offering more than 100 different flavor combinations sure ...; 2:00 a.m.

A loss of ethical direction: Martin Dean Dupalo; The recent actions of several state lawmakers clearly defy ethical explanation.; 2:00 a.m.

Kindness tour organizer brings lofty goal to Las Vegas: By Jackie Valley; Attention all twentysomethings, teens and children: If you start now, you can deliver one million acts of kindness during your lifetime. At least, that’s according to Bob Votruba, whose kindness bus has rolled into town ...; 2:00 a.m.

Former Mayor Oscar Goodman honored with bronze bust in Symphony Park: By Dave Toplikar; Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, customarily flanked by two statuesque showgirls, seemed a bit worried by another type of feathered creature Monday afternoon.; 2:00 a.m.

Michael Gaughan — son of South Point owner, grandson of Jackie Gaughan — to take reins at Rampart Casino: By Richard N. Velotta; One of Nevada’s most enduring casino company families is poised to add another page to its legacy. Michael Gaughan Jr. has been recommended by the state Gaming Control Board to take over management of the ...; 2:00 a.m.

Founders believed in tolerance: Tom Jones, Las Vegas; It is important to remember that the Constitution does not call for a wall between the federal government and religion.; 2:00 a.m.

Vending in Vegas: A buyer's paradise: By Aida Ahmed; They're there. Some of them in out-of-the-way nooks and crannies. Others front-and-center as you go into the airport or enter a casino. And as soon as you see one, you're likely to do a double-take. ...; 2:00 a.m.

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