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Temperature to hit 80 today in Las Vegas: Storms possible Thursday or Friday, bringing rain in valley, snow in mountains; Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009; This will probably be the last day of the string of 80-degree afternoons in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Boulevard sign-lighting ceremony set for Monday: City officials to turn the lights on three historic signs; Friday, Nov. 6, 2009; With all its neon, most people would probably agree that Las Vegas Boulevard is one of the most colorful roadways in the country.
Las Vegas officials seek public input on budget cuts: Questionaire, focus groups and town hall meetings to be part of process; Friday, Nov. 6, 2009; What should Las Vegas' city government be doing in these tough economic times? And what options should the city take in January to cut the city's budget by $25 million for this fiscal year?
Warm day in the 80s ahead for Las Vegas: Near-record temperatures continue to warm southern Nevada; Friday, Nov. 6, 2009; Sunny skies, calm winds and afternoon temperatures climbing into the low 80s — near-record levels — are heading to Las Vegas today, according to the National Weather Service.
Las Vegas man critically injured in one-car accident: Friday, Nov. 6, 2009; A Las Vegas man suffered critical injuries in a one-car accident late Thursday night in the eastern valley, according to Metro Police.
Las Vegas mayor still mulling over running for governor: Oscar Goodman sounds more interested in running an independent candidate; Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009; Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman said today he's still "just thinking" about running for governor next year. "I'm trying to figure out for myself whether or not I want to give up the pleasure of being the mayor of Las Vegas ... or the wonderful things I believe are happening in contrast to getting involved in a heated race," Goodman said this morning.
Decision expected on sports arena before two-year deadline: Mayor expecting developer's feasibility study sooner than agreement allows; Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009; The buzzer sounds in two years on a study looking into whether Las Vegas' downtown will get a new sports arena.
Near-record temperatures heat up Las Vegas: Today's high to hit 84 degrees, which would tie 29-year-old record; Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009; Las Vegas will have sunny skies and another shot for the high temperature record book again today, says the National Weather Service.
Revitalizing urban centers, the developer’s specialty, is badly needed in Las Vegas: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009; The Las Vegas City Council voted Wednesday to give exclusive rights for two years to a Baltimore developer to come up with a plan for an arena, entertainment district and casino-hotel on a 20-acre site that includes the current City Hall.
City OKs plan to study downtown arena, entertainment district: Plan calls for 18,000-seat arena, retail shops; Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009; Las Vegas took what could be a giant step today in getting a sports arena built in the city's downtown. The City Council voted 6-0 to enter into an agreement with the Cordish Co. of Baltimore, noted for its downtown development expertise around the country, to study the prospects of building an arena, a casino/hotel and an entertainment district on about 20 acres that includes the existing city hall.

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When the phone cops arrive: Wednesday, June 17, 2009; Remember the phone cops episode from the "WKRP" TV comedy? And Dr. Johnny Fever's unfounded 1980s paranoid rant, "Don't you people get it? It was the phone cops!" I had a flashback to that episode Wednesday night at my apartment in Henderson.
Chance for thunderstorms: Monday, July 21, 2008; Hot, sticky weather is on tap today for the Las Vegas Valley, with a chance for thunderstorms.
Thunderstorms, flooding in forecast: Sunday, July 20, 2008; Be prepared for some periods of heavy rain today. And watch out for flooding while you drive.
UPDATE: Police hunt for 17-year-old in man's death: Friday, July 18, 2008; Authorities were searching tonight in Las Vegas for a 17-year-old Las Vegas youth who they believed shot and killed his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend this morning in a home in the northeast part of the city
Flood advisory issued for Las Vegas: Thursday, July 17, 2008; Thunderstorms were passing through the area this afternoon, bringing possible flooding throughout the Las Vegas area
Scattered storms moving in: Wednesday, July 16, 2008; If a storm pops up today while you're driving, watch out for street flooding.
More thunderstorms possible: Tuesday, July 15, 2008; Keep your umbrella handy and make sure your windshield wipers work. Las Vegas could be drenched with another round of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
Storms bring weather show to Las Vegas: Monday, July 14, 2008; The Las Vegas Valley was treated to a weather extravaganza this afternoon, featuring a cast of characters that rarely perform in the desert except in monsoon season — hail, heavy downpours and even street flooding.
Storms bringing chance of flooding: Sunday, July 13, 2008; Thunderstorms crackled and boomed into the Las Vegas Valley this afternoon, flashing lightning, pouring rain onto city streets and creating the potential for flash floods.
Woman arrested after robbery and chase: Sunday, July 13, 2008; Henderson police say they arrested a 28-year-old woman today after she robbed a pet store at gunpoint, fled in a car through traffic shooting at police as they chased her and finally took an elderly female hostage at a gas station.