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Coroner's office investigating jail death: Friday, Dec. 4, 2009; The Clark County coroner's office is today investigating how a middle-aged man died in his cell Thursday morning in the Las Vegas City jail, according to a city spokesman.
Sub-freezing temperatures hit Las Vegas: Some neighborhoods dip into the 20s, another freeze coming tonight; Friday, Dec. 4, 2009; Grab a warm drink and a coat this morning - temperatures dipped down under the 32-degree freezing mark overnight in the Las Vegas Valley.
Freeze warning issued for Las Vegas: Temperatures to drop into freezing range tonight, Friday night; Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009; Cover your plants and turn off your automatic sprinklers — Las Vegas could get its first hard freeze of the season tonight. The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for the Las Vegas Valley from midnight tonight to 8 a.m. Friday and from midnight Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday.
Council approves bond sale for new Las Vegas City Hall: Work to begin on project in January; Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009; A new Las Vegas City Hall just got a little closer to reality today, along with the city's efforts to revitalize the downtown. The City Council voted today to begin construction on a new city hall building and parking garage downtown.
Las Vegas warming up into mid 60s: Cooler temperatures moving in Thursday, forecasters say; Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009; It looks like another good day to get outside in Las Vegas, as a string of warm and sunny afternoons continues today.
Warm and sunny December jingles into Las Vegas: Highs to be six degrees above normal today; Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009; December is getting started in Las Vegas with sunny skies and above-normal temperatures.
Las Vegas warming up into upper 60s: Warmer-than-normal temperaures expected this week in valley; Monday, Nov. 30, 2009; If you're looking for sunny skies and afternoon temperatures near 70 degrees, the Las Vegas Valley is the place to be today.
Temperatures staying warm in Las Vegas: Highs to be in the mid to upper 60s through Thanksgiving; Monday, Nov. 23, 2009; If you've got to travel, go shopping or get ready for the relatives to arrive for Thanksgiving, the weather will cooperate this week in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas warming up to high 60s: Thanksgiving and Black Friday to be sunny and warm; Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009; Sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the upper 60s are in store for the Las Vegas Valley this week, including Thanksgiving.
Mostly sunny today for Las Vegas: Afternoon temperatures to climb into the upper 60s through weekend,; Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009; If you've got some pre-Thanksgiving chores to take care of this weekend, the weather will cooperate - mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 60s are in store for Las Vegas, according to the National Weather Service.
Berkley Square neighborhood on National Historic Register: Neighborhood was built in mid 1950s by and for Las Vegas' African-Americans; Friday, Nov. 20, 2009; The Berkley Square Neighborhood, the first subdivision in Nevada built by and for African-American residents in west Las Vegas, has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Las Vegas Valley to warm up into the 70s: Storm moving in to Nevada could produce strong winds north of the valley; Friday, Nov. 20, 2009; Pull out the sunglasses and head outside this afternoon - Las Vegas will be sunny and warm today, hitting a high of 73 degrees.
Mayor: Morale not good among LV city employees: Decision to lay off 19 workers approved Wednesday by city council; Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009; Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman didn't mince his words about morale among city employees today following Wednesday's announcement that 19 employees would be cut. "Let's put it this way: Morale can't be good," Goodman said.
Highs to hit upper 60s today in Las Vegas: Winter storm moving through region to bypass southern Nevada; Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009; A winter storm that will bring as much as a half-foot of snow Friday to the mountains of northern Nevada is steering clear of the Las Vegas Valley.
Las Vegas to lay off 19 city employees as part of budget cuts: City manager says 74 positions have been cut, with most of them already vacant; Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009; Seventeen full-time and two part-time employees of the city of Las Vegas will be notified in the next couple of days that they're out — they no longer have jobs with the city as of Jan. 29.
Las Vegas mob museum continues to move forward: City approves more funding for the $50 million downtown project; Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009; The Las Vegas City Council took another step forward this morning on building a mob museum in the city's downtown. And they also heard it is still on track to be open to the public in a little more than a year in the historic federal office building and post office building at 300 Stewart. On a 6-1 vote, the council approved spending another $83,020 from the Nevada Commission for Cultural Affairs to continue seismic retrofit measures.
Temperatures to hit upper 60s in Las Vegas: Some neighborhoods getting temperatures in 30s this morning; Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009; While a cold front is bringing heavy snow and blustery winds across northern Nevada, the Las Vegas area will continue to be sunny and relatively warm today through the weekend, says the National Weather Service.
Chihuly coming to CityCenter: Exhibition at Crystals to feature collection of artist's work; Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009; Soon more work by the artist who created the three-dimension glass sculpture in the Bellagio Hotel and Casino lobby will be coming to Las Vegas.
Wanted: Las Vegas eyesores for TV's 'Desperate Landscapes': Casting call goes out to local homeowners for DIY Network show; Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009; Do you have one of those front yard landscapes that make the neighbors cringe when they drive by? Then "Desperate Landscapes" wants you.
Layoffs on table in dealing with LV budget shortfall: City council to hear options from city manager, chief financial officer; Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009; Las Vegas City officials will continue to consider how to deal with more than a $400 million shortfall over the next five years — including laying off city workers — during Wednesday's Las Vegas City Council meeting.
Las Vegas temperatures to hit upper 60s today: Lows dip into the 30s this morning in some neighborhoods; Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009; Get a warm drink this morning — several neighborhoods in the Las Vegas Valley were getting chilled by temperatures in the 30s.
'Undressed' to be unveiled in Las Vegas: Photography exhibit explores body language, unattainable beauty; Monday, Nov. 16, 2009; A photographic art exhibit by Aimee Helen Koch, a Virginia-based artist who explores the human form through fashion, will go on display next week in Las Vegas.
Near-freezing temperatures cool off Las Vegas Valley: Temperatures to warm up to mid 60s today; Monday, Nov. 16, 2009; Grab a coat this morning on your way out. A winter-like chilled has cooled off Las Vegas Valley this morning, dropping temperatures to near freezing in some neighborhoods.
Temperatures plunge in Las Vegas: Cold front brings winter-like chills to the valley; Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009; Wind chills in the 30s arrived in Las Vegas this morning, following a cold front that passed through the city on Saturday.
Cold front to sweep through Las Vegas: Temperatures to plunge, gusty winds expected this afternoon; Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009; Grab a jacket before heading out this morning. And you might even need a coat and some gloves on Sunday
Light showers moving out of Las Vegas: Cooler temperatures ahead for the weekend; Friday, Nov. 13, 2009; A cold front will dive into the Las Vegas Valley this weekend, bringing north winds and decidedly cooler temperatures, with Sunday's morning low dipping into the 30s, says the National Weather Service.
Chance for rain tonight in Las Vegas Valley: Forecasters say mountains, including Mount Charleston, could get some snow tonight; Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009; The Las Vegas Valley, which was under a wind advisory most of the day, could get some rain late tonight, according to the National Weather Service.
'Passport Saturday' event set at Las Vegas City Hall: City Clerk's office making it easier to obtain travel documents; Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009; Heading out of the country for the holidays? The Las Vegas City Hall is now making travel documents easier to get and is even holding an event to help travelers get them on Saturday, Nov. 21.
High winds making driving difficult in west Las Vegas Valley: Winds gusting around 40 mph expected in Mountain's Edge, Summerlin; Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009; If you're driving a van, a bus or a truck out in the west part of the Las Vegas Valley this morning, watch out for high winds.
Sun’s leader says goodbye newsroom, hello family: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009; Michael J. Kelley, the Sun’s managing editor since 1997, told his staff this week he will retire by the end of this year.
Las Vegas warm for Veterans Day: High winds expected Thursday evening in Summerlin and Mountain's Edge; Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009; Partly sunny skies and temperatures near 80 degrees are in store for Las Vegas today for Veteran's Day activities.
Near-record warm temperatures heading to Las Vegas: Temperatures running five to 10 degrees above normal through Wednesday; Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009; Las Vegas will get another relatively warm day today, with temperatures topping out in the upper 70s, according to the National Weather Service.
Las Vegas temperatures to hit the 70s: Storm front could bring rain for the weekend, forecasters say; Monday, Nov. 9, 2009; Dry weather with above-normal temperatures reaching into the 70s is on tap for Las Vegas through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Refurbished signs a step forward in preserving Las Vegas' past: Three vintage neon signs now light up Las Vegas Boulevard North; Monday, Nov. 9, 2009; At first glance, drivers might wonder if there's a giant ladies' footwear sale going on near Cashman Stadium. But no. That giant sparkling high-heeled shoe perched near the tops of the palm trees along Las Vegas Boulevard North is actually a step back into the city's neon past.
Above-normal temperatures continue in Las Vegas: Pacific storm could bring valley rain and mountain snow late next week; Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009; Sunny skies, light winds and highs in the 70s are on tap today for the Las Vegas Valley. The National Weather Service says dry weather, with above-normal temperatures will continue through Wednesday for the region.
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.
Record high temperature on tap for Las Vegas: City could hit 85 degrees today, matching old record set in 1976; Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009; Get the record books ready: Las Vegas will warm up to 85 degrees this afternoon, which would make it the warmest Nov. 4 in 33 years.
Near-record temperatures heating up Las Vegas: Forecasters expecting highs to be in 80s this week; Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009; You can leave you coat at home today -- another near-record warm day is in the works for the Las Vegas Valley.
Las Vegas to get near-record heat today: High temperature to reach close to 72-year-old record for today's date; Monday, Nov. 2, 2009; Keep your sunglasses and hats handy. Sunny skies and near-record afternoon temperatures in the 80s are heading to Las Vegas this week.
Las Vegas to hit the 80s this week: Warmer-than-normal temperatures on the way; Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009; Las Vegas will get a string of sunny and warm days this week, according the National Weather Service.
Halloween weather brings treats, not trick to Las Vegas: Temperatures to cooperate with the costumed set ready to go out tonight; Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009; You might see a few scary and goulish sights today in the Las Vegas Valley, but the weather won't be one of them. After a week of howling winds and winter-like chills, Halloween is bringing sunny skies, light winds and temperatures at just about normal levels for the season, according to the National Weather Service.