North Las Vegas

In biggest deal of year, North Las Vegas mall sells for $50.5 million: Monday, May 6, 2013; By Eli Segall; A sprawling North Las Vegas shopping center has been sold for more than $50 million, the valley’s most lucrative real estate deal of the year.

Commissioners consider property tax hike to 'get everybody paying' for financially challenged UMC: Monday, May 6, 2013; Clark County:; By Conor Shine; More than a third of all patients treated at University Medical Center each year come from nine ZIP codes that surround the valley’s urban core and stretch into North Las Vegas. Still, each year hundreds of thousands of patients from outlying areas make their way to the hospital for treatment.

Man killed after car hits tree and splits in two: Thursday, May 2, 2013; By William D'Urso; A man riding in a 2002 Honda Civic was killed early Thursday morning when the car spun out of control and split in two after smashing into a tree. The car was traveling north on Camino Eldorado Road about 4:30 a.m. when the driver lost control.

Anthony Marshall still doing his job as an ambassador for UNLV basketball: Thursday, May 2, 2013; from the press box:; By Ray Brewer; About 20 students at Clifford O. "Pete" Findlay Middle School were peeking through the windows of the school’s theater Wednesday afternoon hoping to get a glimpse of Anthony Marshall. For children of the North Las Vegas school, the former UNLV basketball guard is a rock star and someone whose path in life they strive to duplicate.

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.