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Electrical fire does $120,000 damage to Henderson home: Friday, July 16, 2010; Henderson Fire Department officials say a basement fire Friday morning left three Henderson people homeless. The fire caused about $120,000 in damage, officials said. No injuries were reported.
Sheriff urges patience in probes of officer-involved shootings: Friday, July 16, 2010; Sheriff Doug Gillespie today asked for the public's patience while Metro Police investigate recent officer-involved shootings, the latest of which occurred Thursday night.
Henderson officials wary about consolidating services: Thursday, July 15, 2010; Henderson City Council members expressed reservations about consolidating services with other cities in the valley but said they are willing to discuss it.
Forever 21 store at Fashion Show Mall to bring 650 jobs: Thursday, July 15, 2010; Forever 21 store at Fashion Show Mall to bring 650 jobs
Soaring heat prompts opening of cooling stations: Thursday, July 15, 2010; In an effort to prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths among the homeless, officials are opening cooling stations throughout the Las Vegas Valley this weekend.
North Las Vegas appoints new planning commission chairman: Thursday, July 15, 2010; North Las Vegas architect Dilip Trivedi was appointed chairman of the city’s planning commission at the board's meeting Wednesday night.
CNBC ranks Nevada 47th among top states for business: Tuesday, July 13, 2010; Nevada was ranked 47th of CNBC’s “Top States for Business” for the second year in a row. CNBC measured the states in 10 categories, which included education, technology and innovation, cost of living, and quality of life.
Crowds, fights leave NLV weighing changes to fireworks event: Saturday, July 10, 2010; The North Las Vegas Independence Day Jubilee might have become a victim of its own popularity, leaving city leaders searching for ways to avoid crowds and fights that officials say intimidated some families.
Henderson appoints acting city clerk: Friday, July 9, 2010; The Henderson City Council voted Thursday night to make Sabrina Mercadante the acting city clerk. Mercadante succeeds Monica Martinez Simmons, who was Henderson’s city clerk for 12 years.
City of Henderson approves union contracts, avoids layoffs: Thursday, July 8, 2010; The Henderson City Council approved three union contracts Thursday night, none of which included base wage increases. The agreements between the city and the unions avoid layoffs.
New library opens today in Henderson: Wednesday, July 7, 2010; After nearly a year of construction, the $2.85 million James I. Gibson Library in Henderson is set to open this morning. An estimated 300,000 to 400,000 people are expected to use the branch’s services within the next year, said Henderson Library District Executive Director Tom Fay.
Harry Reid tours VA hospital under construction: Vulnerable in election bid, majority leader looks to showcase accomplishments; Tuesday, July 6, 2010; Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Tuesday toured the veterans hospital under construction in North Las Vegas for an update on the project and to point toward his tangible accomplishments within the state. Reid helped to secure funding for the $600.4 million project, which will become the first VA hospital in Southern Nevada. It’s the first VA hospital to be built in the country in 20 years.
Las Vegas Strip lights up for Fourth of July celebrations: Sunday, July 4, 2010; The Strip was illuminated with two fireworks shows Sunday night, but Las Vegas Boulevard was crowded all evening with thousands of tourists and local residents looking for a Fourth of July holiday celebration.
Woman found dead in southwest valley desert: Sunday, July 4, 2010; Metro Police are investigating after a woman’s body was found in a desert area in the southwest Las Vegas Valley on Sunday.
More than 100 people become U.S. citizens in Las Vegas: Friday, July 2, 2010; They came to the United States because of family, work, or to seek refuge. On Thursday morning, they became U.S. citizens. A total of 103 people from 36 countries, including the Philippines, Brazil, Ethiopia, Poland and Iraq, received their citizenship during a ceremony at Las Vegas City Hall.
Las Vegas suburbs ready to light fuse on fireworks shows: Thursday, July 1, 2010; Complete with plenty of patriotic fanfare, Las Vegas’ suburbs are expecting tens of thousands of people for their Fourth of July fireworks this year, even in the down economy.
Doctor with gun causes stir near Henderson hospital: Wednesday, June 23, 2010; Henderson Police called off their search for a man with a gun at a medical office after learning the man was a doctor and that he brought the gun to give to someone, officials said.
North Las Vegas cuts four top positions to save money: Tuesday, June 22, 2010; North Las Vegas is consolidating some departments to reduce the number of top-paying positions and save money, Acting City Manager Maryann Ustick announced Tuesday.
Man accused of arson after domestic violence incident: Tuesday, June 22, 2010; A man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly struck his girlfriend and set their Henderson mobile home on fire, authorities said today.
Henderson farmers market aiming for a different look: Tuesday, June 22, 2010; For Carrie Hogan, opening a farmers market was natural.

On Sunday, she opened her first farmers and artisans market, Fresh 52, at Sansone Park Place, 9480 S. Eastern Ave., on the edge of Henderson. An event planner, crafts maker and lover of produce, she said it's something she had wanted to do for a long time.
Smoke from Arizona fires could lower LV air quality: Monday, June 21, 2010; Smoke from fires in Arizona could affect the air quality in Southern Nevada, Clark County officials said today. The impact of the fire will depend on which way the winds are blowing and where the fire goes if it were to expand.
Officials say Henderson mobile home fire suspicious: Sunday, June 20, 2010; A Henderson mobile home was damaged Sunday morning in a fire that investigators are calling suspicious. The Henderson Fire Department received a call about 5 a.m. from neighbors saying they saw smoke and fire coming from the mobile home.
Cross-country event to find missing youth will start in Henderson: Thursday, June 17, 2010; It reads like a movie trailer: This fall, 75 teams of drivers will complete a 3,500-mile race across the country. The goal? To recover America’s missing kids.
Henderson OKs budget for space, science center: Wednesday, June 16, 2010; The Henderson City Council on Tuesday approved a $220,000 budget for the Henderson Space and Science Center for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.
3 local schools named to Newsweek list: Monday, June 14, 2010; Three Southern Nevada schools are on Newsweek magazine’s annual list of the best public high schools in the country. Ed W. Clark High ranked highest, at 260th on the list of about 1,600 schools.
Coroner identifies 2 killed in Nye County crash: Sunday, June 13, 2010; The Nye County Coroner’s Office has identified two people who were killed Sunday afternoon in a crash.
Democrats celebrate election wins in low-key races: Tuesday, June 8, 2010; Sipping Miller Lite and Chardonnay, about 200 people attended a Democratic watch party Tuesday night during an evening dominated by more competitive Republican races.
North Las Vegas OKs deal to avoid firefighter layoffs: Wednesday, June 2, 2010; The North Las Vegas City Council approved a compromise Wednesday that will prevent firefighter layoffs during the next fiscal year. Earlier this year, North Las Vegas announced that it would likely have to lay off 16 firefighters unless changes were made to current contracts.
Las Vegas City Council, union reach agreement to save 22 jobs: Wednesday, June 2, 2010; The Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday approved a tentative concession offer by the Las Vegas Police Protective Association that would save the jobs of 22 city marshals.
Council seeks compromise in fight over man's backyard wind turbine: Wednesday, June 2, 2010; he Henderson City Council proposed a compromise to settle an ongoing battle with a man who wants to build a 45-foot-tall wind turbine in his backyard.
Michelle Obama promotes child health program in Las Vegas: Tuesday, June 1, 2010; Childhood obesity rates in the United States have tripled in the past 30 years. That’s something First Lady Michelle Obama hopes to reverse. The first lady spoke alongside Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Tuesday.
DUI enforcement nets 58 arrests over holiday weekend: Tuesday, June 1, 2010; There were no fatal alcohol-related crashes in Las Vegas during the Memorial Day weekend, Metro Police said Tuesday, announcing the arrest of 58 people in connection with driving under the influence.
Mike Montandon's missed chance for governor's office?: By the time then-mayor of North Las Vegas left office, once-booming city was feeling the bite of the burst housing bubble; Monday, May 31, 2010; Had Mike Montandon run for governor after his second term as North Las Vegas mayor, he would have had an undisputable success story to tell voters. But by the end of Montandon’s 12 years as mayor, in 2009, it had become a prime example of the region’s economic woes.
Mall hosts exhibit years ahead of permanent science center: Monday, May 31, 2010; An exhibit at the Galleria at Sunset mall comes about five years before the planned Henderson Space and Science Center is scheduled to open at a permanent location nearby. A lot of city-owned land near the mall will be the future site of the center.
Woman rescued, 3 displaced after garage fire: Sunday, May 30, 2010; Las Vegas Fire & Rescue is investigating the cause of a garage fire that occurred Saturday night near the intersection of Sahara Avenue and Valley View Boulevard.
North Las Vegas firefighters reach agreement to save jobs: Thursday, May 27, 2010; North Las Vegas firefighters have reached an agreement with the city that will avoid layoffs for fiscal 2011, officials said.
Judge upholds Henderson's vote against NV Energy project: Thursday, May 27, 2010; A Clark County District Court judge has upheld a decision by the Henderson City Council to deny NV Energy a conditional use permit to upgrade power lines through a rural Henderson community.
Metro to conduct 5 DUI checkpoints on holiday weekend: Thursday, May 27, 2010; Metro Police said Thursday the agency will host the country's largest anti-DUI event during Memorial Day weekend. It will include five sobriety checkpoints and officers patrolling high-risk areas. The event is an effort to reduce alcohol-related crashes during the weekend.
Planned vehicle crashes offer training for investigators: Tuesday, May 25, 2010; Nine vehicle crashes occurred in the same vicinity of North Las Vegas on Monday. Among them, two motorcycles crashed into the side of a car and another car crashed into a semi tractor-trailer.
But no one was hurt.
Metro rescues lost hikers at Mount Charleston: Sunday, May 23, 2010; A Metro Police search and rescue team was dispatched to Mount Charleston on Sunday after hikers reported being lost in wintry weather, police said. The hikers were later found without any serious injuries. The hikers were lost at an elevation of about 10,000 feet.
Sarah Palin praises free market at Las Vegas convention: Sunday, May 23, 2010; Sarah Palin likes Las Vegas, free enterprise and shopping centers. She dislikes the Gulf oil spill, East Coast elites and big government. “You understand the opportunities that we have here, especially in America,” she said during a speech Sunday at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Nye County detective accused of harassing sheriff candidates: Thursday, May 20, 2010; A criminal complaint has been filed against Nye County sheriff's Detective David Boruchowitz accusing him of burglary and assault in an effort to harass candidates seeking public office.
Coroner identifies fleeing driver killed in police chase: Thursday, May 20, 2010; A 26-year-old man died Wednesday night after his car collided into three moving vehicles, including a police cruiser.
Magazine selects moving to Henderson as 'best money move': Wednesday, May 19, 2010; Moving to Henderson is a good option for retirees who want to limit what they're paying in taxes, according to the May issue of Money magazine.
Henderson budget includes more employee severances: Tuesday, May 18, 2010; The Henderson City Council unanimously OKd its budget for the 2010–2011 fiscal year and approved a third wave of voluntary severances during a meeting Tuesday night.
North Las Vegas approves $736.8 million balanced budget: Plan includes elimination of 204 full-time city jobs and hiring freeze; Tuesday, May 18, 2010; The North Las Vegas City Council unanimously approved its 2010-2011 budget during a special meeting Tuesday night. The North Las Vegas City Council unanimously approved its 2010-2011 budget during a special meeting Tuesday night.
Man suffers serious injuries in four-vehicle crash: Tuesday, May 18, 2010; A man is in serious condition after his van crashed into three vehicles and a pole on Sahara Avenue this morning.
Family offers $10,000 reward in search for missing woman: Monday, May 17, 2010; A $10,000 reward is being given to anyone with information leading to the whereabouts of a 67-year-old Las Vegas woman who disappeared from her home in April. The family of Billy Jean James, who is believed to have left her home on foot April 22, met with the news media Monday at her home to announce the reward and ask for the public’s help.
Annual Helldorado Days event draws thousands to downtown: Sunday, May 16, 2010; Thousands of people attended Helldorado Days this past weekend to munch on cotton candy, ride the Ferris wheel, see the rodeo and celebrate Las Vegas’ Wild West history.
Lake Las Vegas golf course owner sues Henderson over water agreement: Friday, May 14, 2010; A company that owns two golf courses at Lake Las Vegas is suing the city of Henderson for what it says was a breach of a 1991 water agreement contract.