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CityCenter hotel welcomes new employees with gala: 47-story Mandarin Oriental hotel and residence scheduled to open Dec. 4; Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009; One of CityCenter’s properties held a special event Saturday to welcome its 400 new employees.
Mandarin Oriental’s Day of Delight included performances by local entertainers and a parade to show fans from all of the properties in the worldwide hotel group.
Opportunity Village opens gates to Magical Forest: Annual holiday event is major fundraiser for organization that helps disabled adults; Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009; Saturday night’s crowd at Opportunity Village was a little different than the one Zowie Bowie usually performs for weekends at the Monte Carlo.
But Chris Phillips, half of the singing duo, not only sang for the group, he had them singing along — to a stirring rendition of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.”
Corrections officer with Metro killed in U.S. 95 crash: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009; A Metro Police corrections officer was killed in a vehicle accident this morning on U.S. 95 near Searchlight. Officer Daniel Leach, 49, of Boulder City, was driving a prisoner transport vehicle from the Clark County Detention Center to the Tucker Holding Facility in Laughlin. The accident occurred at 5:45 a.m. as Leach was driving southbound on U.S. 95 about a mile north of Searchlight. Leach had worked for Metro as a corrections officer for 25 years.
County hesitant to press online travel site tax issue: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009; Clark County commissioners have decided to hold off initiating lawsuits in an attempt to collect hotel room taxes from online travel companies.
Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani at Tuesday’s meeting proposed directing the District Attorney to gather bids from law firms on the potential suits, but other commissioners said they felt the court battles would be unsuccessful and potentially damaging.
County seeking opinion on legality of ‘stripper-mobile’: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009; The stripper-mobile is already off the streets, but the Clark County Commission is determined to make sure it doesn’t come back. Metro Police said the department requested an opinion from the district attorney’s office on the law.
County rejects 215 Beltway bids, will start from scratch: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009; In a third vote on a project to widen part of the northern Las Vegas Beltway, Clark County commissioners on Tuesday rejected the previous bids and started the process over again.
Thunderbirds wow crowd at Nellis AFB: More than 120,000 people expected to attend two-day air show; Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009; The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerobatics squadron got a chance to perform in front of a home crowd Saturday at Nellis Air Force Base during the Aviation Nation air show and open house.
Man burned trying to put out mattress fire: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009; A Henderson man suffered second-degree burns to his hands while trying to extinguish a mattress fire Saturday afternoon. The man was trying to get a burning mattress out of a house at 19 California Way, near Boulder Highway and Lake Mead Drive.
Report: LV among most dangerous cities for pedestrians: Friday, Nov. 13, 2009; The Las Vegas area is one of the most dangerous metro areas in the country for pedestrians, according to a report released this week, and the area spends less than others its size on making pedestrians safer.
RTC bus driver fired, arrested after allegedly attacking woman: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009; A contract Regional Transportation Commission paratransit driver is accused of attacking a woman on Tuesday, striking her in the face, and was arrested by North Las Vegas Police.
T. rex fossil from Venetian auction sold, headed for museum: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009; “Samson,” the Tyrannosaurus rex that failed to sell at a Las Vegas auction last month, has a new owner and may be on public display soon, the auction house announced Wednesday. The dinosaur was put up for auction Oct. 3 at the Venetian.
Las Vegas salutes veterans in downtown parade: Annual event draws thousands in support of military; Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009; Many of the veterans in Wednesday’s downtown Las Vegas parade walked the route while others rode in floats or drove their motorcycles.
Report: Las Vegas last on list of most toxic cities: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009; Las Vegas came in last on a new list comparing it to other U.S. cities, but this time it’s a good thing. Forbes ranked the Las Vegas metro area last on its list of the most toxic cities in the country.
Nevada gas prices up 4 cents, well below national hike: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009; Nevada has largely been spared the rise in gas prices seen across the nation over the last month, according to AAA’s monthly fuel price report.

The auto club said Tuesday that the average price for a gallon of gas in Nevada rose 4 cents over the past month, well short of the nationwide average of 18 cents.
Want to save $8,000? Take the bus: Report details savings from taking public transportation instead of driving; Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009; People who ride public transportation in Las Vegas save more than $8,000 a year over those who drive, according to a new report.
Police seek help in finding robbery suspects: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009; Metro Police are asking for the public’s help to find two men suspected of robbing an elder couple Thursday evening.
Henderson honors families in Veterans Day event: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009; Henderson held a Veterans Day Ceremony a couple days early on Saturday morning to honor people who served in the military and add six names to the Veterans Memorial Wall.
Halloween fans find plenty of ways to scare up a good time: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009; Gawking at Komodo dragons, jellyfish, and sharks, hundreds of costumed children piled into the Haunted Reef at Mandalay Bay on Saturday for Halloween candy and thrills. “No matter how many time she sees it, it’s like she’s never seen it before,” said Nicole Craney, 30, of Las Vegas, about her 3-year-old daughter, Ahmari Culpepper. The event was just one attended by Halloween enthusiasts — young and old — in the Las Vegas Valley.
AAA offering free tows home for Halloween partygoers: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009; Halloween partygoers who want to drink without worrying about driving have a easy, and free, option Saturday — get towed home by AAA. The auto club is offering to give anyone, they don't have to be a AAA member, a free tow home to try to keep drunk drivers off the road.
Sewer work to impact traffic in eastern Las Vegas Valley: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009; Sewer work will impact traffic on Harmon Avenue and Pearl Street near Pecos Road in the eastern Las Vegas Valley.
NDOT director named VP of national organization: Friday, Oct. 30, 2009; Nevada Department of Transportation Director Susan Martinovich was elected this week as vice president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
U.S. 95-Summerlin Parkway ramp reopening, but don't celebrate yet: Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009; After four months, the ramp from southbound U.S. 95 to Summerlin Parkway is expected to reopen Wednesday. But before motorists celebrate, construction on the Tenaya Way overpass will require more closures of the parkway.
Candlelight vigil at UNLV puts focus on teen driver safety: Event on UNLV campus closes out National Teen Driver Safety Week; Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009; About two dozen people gathered outside UNLV’s Student Union on Saturday for a candlelight vigil in memory of teens who have died in car crashes. The vigil concluded National Teen Driver Safety Week.
Berkley says it's time for action on health care reform: Lawmaker says she will support reform whether or not it includes a public option; Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009; U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley said insurance company’s have had enough time to “get their act together,” and she will vote for health care reform, whether or not it includes a public option. Berkley spent more than 20 minutes on Saturday outlining her priorities for health care reform during a town hall meeting at UNLV and spent the rest of the hour answering questions.
I-15 construction to force closure of lanes, ramps: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009; Lanes on southbound Interstate 15, the Spring Mountain Road on-ramp and the Flamingo Road westbound off-ramp will be closed Wednesday night.
As work begins, delays expected at McCarran connector tunnel: Monday, Oct. 19, 2009; Drivers who use McCarran International Airport’s connector tunnel as a shortcut may need to find another way to get from the Las Vegas Beltway to the area near UNLV as the county reconfigures the roadway.
Officials tour Las Vegas anti-terrorism center: Sen. Harry Reid, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder say local facility a model for others; Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009; Sen. Harry Reid and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder praised the Southern Nevada Counterterrorism Center as an example of how similar centers in the nation should work.
I-15 traffic count sees seasonal decline at Calif. line: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009; Vehicle traffic on Interstate 15 at the Nevada-California border fell in September compared to the previous month, but was higher than it was last year.
Overpass work brings closures on Summerlin Parkway: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009; Work on the Tenaya Way overpass will close westbound Summerlin Parkway this week and means closures for the entire freeway this weekend.
Las Vegas sees drop in gas prices: Statewide average still high compared to the rest of the country, auto club says; Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009; Fuel prices have been dropping in the Las Vegas area and across the nation, but Nevada still has some of the highest gas prices in the country, according to auto club AAA’s monthly report.
Nellis site of Nevada's biggest military baby shower: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009; It was a typical baby shower in most respects — there was cake, decorations, cheesy games and lots of presents. But it was a larger than a typical shower. Actually, it was about 50 times larger.
County gears up for 'Viva Bike Vegas' event: Friday, Oct. 9, 2009; For Sarah Ning, riding her bicycle 118 miles on Saturday will mark the end of more than four months of preparation and the beginning of her cycling career.
McCarran drill prepares crews for disaster: Hundreds participate in simulated crash required by FAA; Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009; Practicing basic emergency skills at McCarran International Airport requires dozens of police officers, about 50 firefighters and 200 high school students covered with fake blood and gruesome wounds. Those were just some of the hundreds of people involved in Wednesday’s emergency exercise at the airport, a practice run of a major accident as required every three years by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Bike lanes to open tied to ‘Walk to School Day’: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009; Las Vegas officials plan to open new bike lanes on J Street Wednesday to align with International Walk to School Day.
‘Samson’ fossil unsold, but Vegas auction sets records: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009; “Samson,” the giant Tyrannosaurus Rex that has been on display at the Venetian for the last two weeks, wasn’t sold at Saturday’s auction, as was planned.
Leaders launch effort to connect trails in Las Vegas area: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009; A diverse group of local political leaders gathered in Henderson on Saturday to launch a new regional trail system promotion on National Trails Day.
Motorcycle enthusiasts revved up for Las Vegas BikeFest: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009; About 30,000 motorcycle enthusiasts are in town this weekend for the Las Vegas BikeFest, a four-day event held primarily at the Cashman Center.
That’s about the same number who attended last year’s event, said organizer Pam Schwartz.
Simulated crash offers lessons on impaired driving: Metro Police program shows students the consequences of drunken driving; Friday, Oct. 2, 2009; A fatal crash across the street from Cimarron-Memorial High School Thursday morning involved an accused drunken driver. The crash was fake, but three students really were taken to University Medical Center’s trauma unit -- one in an ambulance and two via helicopter. Another student was “arrested” and taken to the Clark County Detention Center while one student was taken to the morgue in a hearse.
National summit to put spotlight on distracted driving: Some hope summit will help propel ban on texting while driving in Nevada; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009; As a national summit on the dangers of distracted driving gets under way Wednesday in Washington, some people in Las Vegas are hoping the meetings may help bring change to Nevada.
U.S. 95 ramps to open as part of MLK road project: Monday, Sept. 28, 2009; Work on Martin Luther King Boulevard in Las Vegas will reach a major milestone this week when two new ramps for U.S. 95 open.
Sale of Big John's Harley puts emotional cap on auction: Late bartender's motorcyle raises money for Boulder City High graduation party; Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009; It’s not very often that an auction brings people to tears. But that’s exactly what happened Saturday night at the Boulder City Wurstfest auction at Bicentennial Park.
Metro releases photos in search for robber: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009; Metro Police released photos from video surveillance today in their search for a man who robbed a business on Sept. 17.
San Diego Zoo expands to valley with tortoise center: Zoo, which took over research center in March, offers a rare glimpse into endangered species conservation; Friday, Sept. 25, 2009; The San Diego Zoo has moved into the Las Vegas Valley to study and help repopulate the desert with an endangered species of tortoises. The center held a media day Thursday to show some of the changes at the Desert Tortoise Conservation Center, which it took over in March.
Vehicle traffic on I-15 at Calif. border dips slightly: Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009; Traffic volume on Interstate 15 at the California-Nevada state border dipped slightly in August compared to July, but last month’s traffic was still higher than it was compared to last summer.
Boulder City Chautauqua brings history back to life: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009; The approximately 300 people who attended the Saturday afternoon performance of the Boulder City Chautauqua got a glimpse of a colorful character — author Zane Grey. UNR Professor David Fenimore portrayed Grey at the annual event, dressed in high boots, a vest and a wide-brimmed hat. Grey is an author who lived from 1872 to 1939 and was known for his stories about the old West.
Two Pahrump women killed in crash: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009; The Nevada Highway Patrol today identified the two Pahrump women killed Friday morning in a head-on collision.
Convention puts McCarran technology on display: International Air Transport Association show ends three-day run in Las Vegas; Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009; McCarran International Airport this week showed off some of the new technology used to make air travel easier for customers at an international convention in Las Vegas this week.
Officials close doors for talk about Lake Las Vegas: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009; The Henderson City Council held a closed-door session Tuesday night for a briefing about the Lake Las Vegas bankruptcy proceedings. The vote was 3-2 for the closed session, with council members Steve Kirk and Kathleen Boutin contending that the public had a right to hear the discussion.
New I-15 lane to open next week: Friday, Sept. 18, 2009; Las Vegas Valley drivers will get a glimpse of a new, wider Interstate 15 next week as a third lane opens just north of the Spaghetti Bowl.
McCarran offers international travelers speedy clearance: New program lets certain passengers bypass normal inspection; Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009; For the more than 2 million people who travel on international flights through McCarran International Airport each year, there is now a faster way to get through customs.