North Las Vegas

Controversial rescue of underwater NLV homes to be decided in June: Wednesday, May 1, 2013; By Conor Shine; The North Las Vegas City Council will decide in June whether to endorse a controversial and complex plan to use its powers of eminent domain to help refinance underwater home mortgages after receiving more information on the proposal during a workshop Tuesday night.

Suits in space? A North Las Vegas company is working with NASA to recruit executives for space missions: Tuesday, April 30, 2013; By Eli Segall; Just months after reaching a deal with NASA to build an inflatable space room, local entrepreneur Robert Bigelow is working with agency officials to find ways for business executives to participate in missions that could include trips to the moon and Mars.

NLV further examines plan to seize underwater mortgages: Monday, April 29, 2013; By Conor Shine; North Las Vegas City Council members will take a closer look Tuesday night at a controversial and complex proposal to use eminent domain to seize underwater mortgages in an attempt to boost the city’s sagging housing market.

At age 101, former lawmaker says compromise key to politics, marriage, life: Thursday, April 25, 2013; By Cy Ryan; It’s Old Timers Day at the Nevada Legislature, and the state Senate recognized Wilbur Faiss who, at 101 years old, is the oldest living former member of the body.

Ex-guard indicted in North Las Vegas inmate force case: Tuesday, April 23, 2013; Associated Press; Prosecutors say a former North Las Vegas jail guard has been indicted on federal excessive force and obstruction charges stemming from allegations that he slammed a handcuffed inmate to the concrete floor in November 2008.

Why North Las Vegas pig farmer isn't ready to push back from the buffet: Tuesday, April 23, 2013; GREEN BUSINESS: Bob Combs tires of the odor complaints and county bureaucrats, but he still loves those grunts and squeals; By John M. Glionna, Los Angeles Times; With a satisfied grin, farmer Bob Combs watches the big truck slowly dump its greasy load, a Niagara Falls of yesterday's kitchen leftovers that sends off a sickening spray as it splashes into a metal bin. The greenish-brown concoction — with hot dogs, corn, bright-orange carrots and bits of lobster bubbling to its surface — is ready to start a new culinary chapter. Just 24 hours earlier, these food scraps, albeit in decidedly more appetizing form, were served to customers at lavish all-you-can-eat buffets on and off the Strip. Now a new, less finicky clientele awaits: 2,500 pigs on Combs' ...

Man dies as a result of DUI-related accident in North Las Vegas: Saturday, April 20, 2013; By Brian Nordli; A man died Friday night after his car was hit by a woman believed to be driving under the influence of alcohol, North Las Vegas Police spokeswoman Chrissie Coon said.

Driver of SUV won't face charges after hitting, killing bicyclist: Saturday, April 20, 2013; By Brian Nordli; A man died Friday night after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his bicycle under the influence of alcohol, North Las Vegas Police spokeswoman Chrissie Coon said.

Suspect arrested in sexual assault of senior citizen: Saturday, April 20, 2013; By Brian Nordli; North Las Vegas Police arrested a man Friday suspected of sexually assaulting a 79-year-old woman inside her home.

Firefighters battle blaze at North Las Vegas recycling plant: Thursday, April 18, 2013; By Brian Nordli; Firefighters were battling a blaze at a North Las Vegas recycling plant where fire has broken out three times in the last 12 months, fire department Capt. Cedric Williams said.

DA clears deputy US marshal in shooting of fugitive: Thursday, April 18, 2013; By Sun Staff; A deputy U.S. marshal who shot and killed a fugitive after a car chase in North Las Vegas last year acted lawfully and will not face criminal charges, the Clark County District Attorney’s Office said.

Ousted Nevada lawmaker Brooks indicted on firearm count: Thursday, April 18, 2013; By Ken Ritter, Associated Press; A former Nevada lawmaker has been indicted on a felony firearms charge stemming from an arrest in January in North Las Vegas that began a spiral leading to his expulsion from the Legislature.

Work on foot bridge in North Las Vegas to cause road closure: Tuesday, April 16, 2013; By Sun Staff; A section of Las Vegas Boulevard will be shut from about 9 p.m. Wednesday to about 5 a.m. Thursday in North Las Vegas for work on a pedestrian bridge.

Police searching for missing 15-year-old girl: Tuesday, April 16, 2013; By William D'Urso; Metro Police say authorities are looking for a 15 year-old girl with a medical condition who may be in danger.

Blasts transform 'beautiful day' for Las Vegas marathoners in Boston: Monday, April 15, 2013; By John Taylor; Monday was an unforgettable day for Las Vegas marathoner Tiffanie Gaspar, but not for the reason she was expecting. Gaspar ran in her first Boston Marathon, finishing in 3:45.43. But about 25 to 30 minutes after she completed the 26.2-mile course, while she was cooling down in the family waiting area, Gaspar heard the booms. “It was two explosions, unusual sounds,” Gaspar said in a telephone interview from her Boston hotel. “I thought, ‘Oh, it’s Patriots' Day. Maybe it’s fireworks from the Red Sox game.”