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1 woman dead, 1 critical in wreck with NV Energy truck: Friday, Nov. 4, 2011; A 20-year-old woman has died and a 25-year-old woman is in critical condition after their Dodge Caliber collided with an NV Energy truck in North Las Vegas this afternoon, police said. The wreck happened shortly before 1 p.m. at Centennial Parkway and Losee Road.
BLM cautions drivers to watch for wild burros in highway: Friday, Nov. 4, 2011; The Bureau of Land Management is cautioning drivers traveling along State Route 159 to watch out for wild burros in the road.
Amid financial crisis, North Las Vegas takes on golf course: Friday, Nov. 4, 2011; Amid dire financial struggles — now so severe a state takeover of the city’s finances is a possibility — North Las Vegas in 2009 took over a failed golf course. The reasoning: The city could ill afford to watch property values of 2,000 homes along Aliante Golf Club — and the tax base tied to them — wither as the greens went to seed. Not to mention the city had signed an agreement with the original developer that it would assume responsibility for the course if the project failed.
Man attacked by bees suffers possibly life-threatening stings: Friday, Nov. 4, 2011; A man who was attacked by a swarm of bees Thursday afternoon and stung perhaps hundreds of times is in the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries, officials said.
Multiple crashes snarl traffic on Las Vegas Beltway: Friday, Nov. 4, 2011; Multiple car accidents on the Las Vegas Beltway caused lane closures and congested traffic Friday morning.
Henderson council narrows candidates for city attorney to two finalists: Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011; The Henderson City Council hasn’t made the final decision on who will be the next city attorney, but they say they’re close.
Henderson to honor local veterans at Saturday ceremony: Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011; Henderson plans to honor local veterans this weekend with a service for current and fallen soldiers.
Complaints from disputed NLV election still winding through system: Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011; Controversy continues to swirl in the aftermath of the June 7 North Las Vegas Ward 4 election.
Mob Museum to offer discounted tickets for Nevada residents: Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011; The downtown Mob Museum announced today it will offer discounted rates to Nevada residents when it open its doors Feb. 14.
NLV Police get $99,000 grant for detaining illegal immigrants: Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011; The North Las Vegas Police Department is getting a $99,442 federal grant to help pay for detaining undocumented aliens wanted by immigration officials.
Las Vegas Valley Book Festival to feature 100 authors: Festival includes literary works, plus children's books and comic books; Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011; Three festivals will be rolled into one this weekend for Vegas’ largest literary event, the 10th annual Las Vegas Valley Book Festival.
Henderson man killed in motorcycle accident: Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011; A Henderson man is dead after being ejected from a motorcycle that collided with an SUV Monday night on State Route 160 in Pahrump, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Pedestrian hit by pickup truck in critical condition: Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011; A pedestrian was in critical condition after being hit by a pickup truck Tuesday morning on Rancho Drive, Metro Police said.
Henderson hosts Global Solar Summit: Monday, Oct. 31, 2011; Nevada can be a leader in solar energy. And the city of Henderson wants solar manufacturers and developers to know that.
Las Vegas race fans get another outlet for speed fix: Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011; Adrenaline, speed and pure horsepower. That’s what Billy Janniro says drives motorcycle speed racing.
Henderson residents eligible for prescription discount card: Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011; Henderson residents who struggle to pay for prescription medication are now eligible to get some assistance through the city.
Henderson preparing to fill vacant city attorney position: Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011; The Henderson City Council will begin interviews next week for the vacant city attorney position once filled by Elizabeth Quillin, who resigned in early August after being arrested during a workday in May for DUI.
Police make 22 arrests in 'Operation Trick-or-Treat': Friday, Oct. 28, 2011; Police have arrested 22 fugitives, 14 of them on sex-related offenses, in Clark County as part of a sweep to keep the streets safe during the Halloween weekend, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Henderson Symphony Orchestra tunes up to celebrate 25 years: Friday, Oct. 28, 2011; Standing near the lighted steps of the Henderson Pavilion, Alan Cates takes a deep breath and exhales. A booming note comes out the other end of his yellow brass bass trombone. The music fills the stairwell with a sound fit for climatic scene in a movie.
Local hospital recognized for headache, stroke programs: Friday, Oct. 28, 2011; St. Rose Dominican Hospital’s San Martín Campus announced Friday that its headache program, the only one in the U.S. certified by The Joint Commission, has earned the Gold Seal of Approval and it’s stroke program has been recognized as a primary stroke center.
Woman in house fire hospitalized for smoke inhalation: Friday, Oct. 28, 2011; An elderly woman was taken to the hospital after a Friday morning fire in Sun City Summerlin that destroyed most of her home, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue officials said.
Man found dead in possible drug house, police say: Friday, Oct. 28, 2011; A man was found dead early Friday morning at a home that may have been used for growing psilocybin mushrooms, Metro Police said.
Senior housing complex marks grand opening: Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011; Low-income seniors in the valley have a new option for assisted living with the opening of Silver Sky at Deer Springs. The facility celebrated its grand opening Thursday. It is a collaboration among the city of Las Vegas, Clark County and the city of North Las Vegas, with help from the Nevada Housing Division and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The 83,000-square-foot, apartment-style housing complex, created for those age 55 and older, cost an estimated $15 million to build and was 10 years in the making.
Henderson holiday decorating contest under way: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011; Hanging skeletons on your lawn? Carved pumpkins out by the doorway? Already have the Christmas lights out?
New North Las Vegas City Hall set to open Nov. 21: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011; The city of North Las Vegas announced Tuesday that its new City Hall building will open for business on Nov. 21. The last day city agencies will conduct business there is Nov. 17.
Two sent to hospital after house fire: Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011; A Saturday afternoon fire has sent two people to the hospital for smoke inhalation, according to Las Vegas Fire and Rescue.
Crowds volunteer to make a difference for a day in North Las Vegas: Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011; Volunteers arrived Saturday morning at Sandstone Ridge Park in North Las Vegas dressed in yellow vests from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and ready to help clean the area for Make a Difference Day. “I love doing service,” said Judi Morrison, a North Las Vegas resident who, along with her family, helped remove graffiti from a bridge in the park.
Work beginning on building Armenian church: Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011; Two years after purchasing a half-acre parcel of land for a new church, Parish Council President Andy Armenian broke ground on the St. Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church Thursday. “We have been holding our services in different locations and it was time for us to have our own home,” Armenian said. “It was a dream that we’ve been after for the past 10 years.”
Fay Herron Elementary School library gets a makeover: Heart of America Foundation unveils new look for aging school's library; Friday, Oct. 21, 2011; Fay Herron Elementary School in North Las Vegas faces a number of challenges. Only 24 percent of the 1,200 students are proficient in reading at their grade level, 98.6 percent are second-language students and 100 percent of the students receive free or reduced lunches.
Woman missing near Las Vegas Strip located: Friday, Oct. 21, 2011; Metro Police have located a missing 41-year-old woman who was last seen Friday west of the Las Vegas Strip.
Occupy Las Vegas movement finds spot to set up camp: Friday, Oct. 21, 2011; After negotiations with the county, the Occupy Las Vegas movement has found a fixed home and plans to start camping out today on a lot at the northwest corner of Tropicana Avenue and Paradise Road. The group signed papers Friday morning to formalize the agreement with the county.
North Las Vegas Fire Department's emergency transports reinstated: City council reverses earlier decision to end transport service; Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011; Less than a month after voting to end emergency medical service transports by the North Las Vegas Fire Department the city council has reinstated it.
Search under way for new Henderson city attorney: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011; The process of finding a new city attorney is under way in Henderson, and officials hope to fill the position within 30 days.
Birthday for centenarian is just another day to him: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011; Wednesday won't be anything out of the ordinary to Ruso Haymond — even though it's his 100th birthday. “I don’t even pay it attention,” said Haymond. “You just got to roll out of bed and take it one day at a time.”
Henderson council approves buying new police cars, other vehicles: Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011; The Henderson Police Department is getting a nice upgrade in the form of new squad cars.
North Las Vegas park on track to play ball again: Monday, Oct. 17, 2011; In hard economic times, North Las Vegas has faced difficult budget cuts, leaving some city services by the wayside.
Occupy Las Vegas comes out for Round 2: Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011; Andrew Hamby is one of the many faces of the Occupy Wall Street movement. The 23-year-old Las Vegan went from having a job at Mandalay Bay, a home and a car, to living on the street.
Fire totals six cars in carport: Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011; An early morning carport fire damaged six cars and displaced 11 people, according to Las Vegas Fire and Rescue.
North Las Vegas signs pact to save energy, money: Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011; North Las Vegas will soon join cities such as Henderson and Carson City in implementing new energy conservation measures to save money.
Parade and festival highlight Hispanic diversity: Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011; Henderson resident Alicia Estrada stands proud on the sidewalk on Water Street in shirt that reads, “Yo Soy Boricua.” The phrase means “I am Puerto Rican” and she wore it to represent her heritage at the annual Hispanic International Day Parade and music and food festival held in downtown Henderson.
Kitchen fire causes $20,000 in damage at apartment: Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011; An apartment kitchen fire this morning sent one person to the hospital and damaged $20,000 worth of property. It was the third kitchen fire in Las Vegas within 24 hours.
Las Vegas ski resort is among the first in country to open: Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011; You're in luck if the cooler temperatures in the valley have made you eager for winter sports. The Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort became among the first in the country to open a ski lift early this morning after nine inches of snow fell on Mount Charleston this week.
Henderson parade celebrates Hispanic culture: Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011; Henderson will host the 11th annual Hispanic International Day Parade today with a procession starting at 10 a.m at the Water Street District.
Man on a personal mission to feed the hungry: Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011; Wasting food is something Martin Dean Dupalo won’t stand for, especially when there are so many people in the Las Vegas Valley searching for their next meal.
Fitch lowers North Las Vegas bond rating: Friday, Oct. 7, 2011; North Las Vegas’ bond rating was dropped today for the second time this year, from an A+ to A, due to the city's economic decline beyond previous expectations, according to Fitch Ratings.
Woman, 80, suffers burns in Las Vegas house fire: Friday, Oct. 7, 2011; An elderly woman is in the hospital after suffering injuries during an afternoon kitchen fire.
Grand jury indicts man accused in teen girl's stabbing death: Friday, Oct. 7, 2011; A 19-year-old Las Vegas man who allegedly robbed, sexually assaulted and stabbed a 15-year-old girl to death last month was indicted Friday by a Clark County grand jury.
UNLV at No. 10 on U.S. News list of most diverse universities: Friday, Oct. 7, 2011; UNLV has made an appearance on a national list of college rankings for its diverse student population. According to U.S. News and World Report, UNLV ranks No. 10 for campus ethnic diversity.
Man, 61, charged with stalking North Las Vegas councilwoman: Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011; A vocal North Las Vegas man who is known to speak his mind at council meetings has been accused of stalking Councilwoman Pamela Goynes-Brown, one of the newest council members. But 61-year-old Gary Bouchard says he hasn’t done anything wrong.
North Las Vegas to refinance bond debt to free up cash: Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011; The North Las Vegas City Council voted Wednesday to “refinance” the city in order to stay afloat.