Kyle B. Hansen

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Portion of Charleston Boulevard to close tonight for project work: Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011; Work on a storm drain project will close Charleston Boulevard near Decatur Boulevard tonight through Monday, city officials said.
More changes coming for Interstate 15 commuters: Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011; If you want to get to southbound Interstate 15 from the Las Vegas Beltway, your route will change tomorrow. The next section of access roads along I-15 is scheduled to open Thursday morning.
Official scorcher: Hottest weather of the year also sets record: Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011; Las Vegas temperatures broke a record on what officially has become the hottest day of the year. The temperature at McCarran set a record for today's date, hitting 112 degrees.
Watch out! Slow down! Schools ready to open across valley: Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011; Thousands of Clark County School District students return to classes next week, and principals, crossing guards and law enforcement agencies are preparing for the resulting congestion around schools, which always seems to be worse during the first couple of weeks.
St. Rose Parkway to close for pedestrian bridge construction: Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011; Construction of a pedestrian bridge will close busy St. Rose Parkway in Henderson tonight and likely Wednesday night, as well as at least one night next week.
Officials begin 3-week period of increased DUI enforcement: Friday, Aug. 19, 2011; Someone becomes a murder victim every 31 minutes in the United States. But someone dies in a traffic crash every 14 minutes, and nearly one-third of those involve impaired drivers. That’s one reason this year’s Labor Day drunken-driving enforcement is beginning early in Southern Nevada. Officials held a news conference Friday to kick off the three-week enforcement period.
Metro Police focus on traffic enforcement in work zones: Friday, Aug. 19, 2011; The men and woman working on the road where you’re driving have their lives on the line, and they want you to drive carefully. Areas under construction are dangerous for the people working and for motorists and passengers, so the National Utilities Contractors Association of Las Vegas is joining with Metro Police to better enforce traffic laws in roadway work zones.
Las Vegas scores high marks in public transit report: Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011; Many Southern Nevadans live in sprawling suburbs connected by large arterial roads and wide freeways, but not everyone has a car. Those who match that description apparently are lucky to live in Las Vegas.
Nevada freeway projects get $11.5 million in federal grants: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011; Two freeway projects in Southern Nevada will benefit from federal grants announced Wednesday. Nevada will receive $11.5 million of about $417 million announced by the Federal Highway Administration.
Detectives: Marijuana grow house included tunnel, elaborate water system: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011; The Nye County Sheriff’s Office discovered a large marijuana grow house in Pahrump on Friday.
Shed fire kills animals, sends man to hospital: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011; A northeast valley fire Wednesday sent one man to the hospital and killed a horse and more than 15 goats. The Clark County Fire Department was called at 11:21 a.m. to a building fire at 2124 Walnut Road.
Man sought in northwest valley bank robbery: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011; Police are looking for a man who robbed a bank Friday morning in northwest Las Vegas.
Police say man possibly robbed second bank on East Charleston: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011; A man who robbed a Charleston Boulevard bank Friday might also have robbed a neighboring bank days earlier, police said.
Man sought in southwest valley grocery store bank robbery: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011; Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who robbed a grocery store bank last week.
Children playing with candles blamed in apartment fire: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011; Two children playing with candles started a fire that damaged two apartments in the eastern valley Tuesday night, Clark County Fire Department officials said.
Allegiant to begin service between Las Vegas, Louisiana city: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011; Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air will begin flying a new route between Las Vegas and Lafayette, La., later this year.
Rangers recover body of Henderson man, 25, from Lake Mohave: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011; The body of a Henderson man who was presumed drowned in Lake Mohave nine days ago was found Tuesday morning, the National Park Service said. The park service confirmed the body was that of Andre Battle, 25.
Police release photos of 3 sought in Las Vegas Strip business robbery: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011; Metro Police today are asking for the public’s help in identifying three people responsible for robbing a store on the Strip last week.
2 hospitalized after shooting, police chase in eastern valley: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011; A shooting and subsequent police chase sent two people to the hospital Tuesday morning.
Suspected car thief arrested after police chase, 3 crashes: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011; A Tuesday morning vehicle theft east of the Las Vegas Strip preceded a police chase and three crashes, including one that landed the suspect in the hospital.
Downtown Las Vegas among nation's 10 'great' urban neighborhoods, report says: Monday, Aug. 15, 2011; Score one for former Mayor Oscar Goodman and his showgirls: Downtown Las Vegas is officially "fabulous." It’s quite the compliment for an area that saw a steady decline as the Strip grew and “Fabulous Las Vegas” shifted south.
I-15 road work set for this week after fuel truck explosion: Monday, Aug. 15, 2011; Work to repair Interstate 15 where a fuel truck exploded last week will begin Tuesday night, the Nevada Department of Transportation announced today.
If a freeway isn't under construction now, it might be down the road: Monday, Aug. 15, 2011; Even though it sometimes doesn't feel like it, not every stretch of Las Vegas Valley freeway is under construction. That said, if it doesn't have cones on it now, it likely will in the future.
Freeway ramp to close for nine months: Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011; More changes are coming to the ramps on Interstate 15 in the southern valley, this time affecting access to the freeway from the Las Vegas Beltway and Las Vegas Boulevard.
Board's split means uncertain future for valley's bus system: Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011; The wheels on the bus contract debate continue going around and around, but no progress has been made. After a nearly four-hour debate Thursday, the Regional Transportation Commission’s board was unable to come to a resolution and approve a contract to operate the valley’s public bus system. Board members’ votes Thursday were consistent with their earlier votes and comments.
Southbound I-15 reopens after tanker truck crash, explosion: Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011; Southbound Interstate 15 in the northern valley reopened nearly 11 hours after a fuel tanker truck rolled over and exploded near the Lake Mead Boulevard interchange.
Frontier adding Las Vegas-to-Denver nonstop flight: Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011; Frontier Airlines announced Tuesday that it is adding another nonstop flight between Las Vegas and Denver this fall.
Southwest selling tickets for as little as $29: Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011; If you want to get away, Southwest is offering tickets as low as $29 to fly from Las Vegas to certain West Coast cities on a limited number of days.
With $3.54 average, Nevada gas prices among lowest in country: Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011; After a year of fluctuating gas prices, the cost of fuel has remained relatively stable in Nevada over the past month. The Silver State now has the seventh-lowest average gas price in the country, according to AAA.
Las Vegas No. 12 on magazine's list of iPad-friendly cities: Monday, Aug. 8, 2011; Las Vegas isn’t typically thought of as a high-tech city, but according to a new ranking by a men’s magazine, the city is one of the top adopters of tablet computers.
RTC announces additional lane restrictions on Sahara Avenue: Monday, Aug. 8, 2011; Paving on Sahara Avenue will close more lanes on the busy roadway while work continues through the end of the month on a new express bus route.
Oversize load to slow traffic on way to Arizona: Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011; It weighs 285 tons and moves slowly down the highway, so you don’t want to be behind it. A giant anode, an electrode that will be used for refining copper, will be going through Southern Nevada on Monday, likely causing traffic delays, especially in Boulder City.
Project to relieve Boulder City traffic put on fast track: Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011; It normally takes 45 days from the time the Nevada Transportation Department awards a contract to the time the contractor gets the final OK to start construction — unless the project is in Boulder City. The Transportation Department awarded a contract to Fisher Sand & Gravel on July 26 to improve U.S. 93 through Boulder City.
Las Vegas begins work to replace 50,000 streetlights: Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011; The city of lights is about to get a makeover.
$11.7 million Sunset Park project closes two entrances: Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011; Construction on the next phase of improvements to Sunset Park has begun, limiting access points to the popular recreation area.
Big Green Bus tour highlights environmental awareness: Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011; Over the past six weeks, 13 students from Dartmouth College have been driving across the country in a former Greyhound bus. But tonight, they’re sleeping in style at the Rio. It's not just a summer road trip. It’s a lesson in mechanics, architecture, engineering, politics, business, culture and the environment. Especially the environment.
Henderson bans police use of handheld phones while driving: Monday, Aug. 1, 2011; You still have two months to legally use your cell phone while driving in Nevada, unless you are a Henderson Police officer. The idea is for officers to lead by example.
Beltway lanes to reopen at North Fifth Street: Sunday, July 31, 2011; Motorists will be able to return to the main lanes of the Las Vegas Beltway at North Fifth Street by Monday morning.
Sewer project to close lanes on Peace Way: Saturday, July 30, 2011; A new sewer project in the western valley will close lanes of Peace Way near the Las Vegas Beltway.
Sewer project still delaying Decatur traffic: Friday, July 29, 2011; A sewer project is still restricting traffic on Decatur Boulevard, the Clark County Water Reclamation District said.
Proposed alternative to gas tax raises privacy concerns: Friday, July 29, 2011; The Nevada Transportation Department doesn’t want to know where you’ve been, just how many miles it took to get there. As cars become more fuel efficient and more cars run without gas at all, states have seen a decrease in gas tax receipts.
Lanes in airport connector tunnel will be closed overnight: Wednesday, July 27, 2011; Two of the three lanes in the northbound tunnel will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. tonight, Thursday night, Sunday night and Monday night.
Strife over rural Nevada airport halts projects at McCarran: Tuesday, July 26, 2011; Construction workers on Tuesday were supposed to erect a crane to help build a 352-foot air traffic control tower at McCarran International Airport.
Southbound I-15 will have lane shutdowns for next three nights: Tuesday, July 26, 2011; It may be wise to avoid southbound Interstate 15 in the southern valley for the next few nights.
Summerlin fire station groundbreaking a first for Mayor Carolyn Goodman: Monday, July 25, 2011; Mayor Carolyn Goodman attended her first ceremonial groundbreaking today at the future home of a Sun City Summerlin fire station. Goodman and other city and Sun City Summerlin dignitaries helped shovel at the groundbreaking for No. 107 on Sundial Drive near Lake Mead and Del Webb boulevards. “There is nothing more important than the protection of your health, the protection of your property," Fire Chief Mike Myers said. “We recognized the gap in service in the community and we had to do something — not wanted to, we had to.”
Work on McCarran tower halted amid FAA funding flap: Monday, July 25, 2011; Work on the new air traffic control tower at McCarran International Airport has stopped after Congress failed to pass legislation Friday to fund the Federal Aviation Administration.
Popularity of Red Rock Canyon brings traffic problems: Thursday, July 21, 2011; One of Southern Nevada’s traffic problem spots isn’t on a freeway, or even in the Las Vegas Valley. It’s out at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
Colleen Rimer sentenced for death of special needs son found in hot vehicle: Thursday, July 21, 2011; The mother convicted along with her husband for the 2008 death of their special needs son, who was left in a hot vehicle, was sentenced today to serve five to 20 years in prison.
Police seek public's help in finding robber: Thursday, July 21, 2011; Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who robbed a business twice about three weeks ago.
Seven treated for injuries in mobile home fire: Six children suffered smoke inhalation, authorities say; Thursday, July 21, 2011; A child playing with a lighter led to one adult and six children being treated for minor injuries after their eastern valley mobile home caught on fire Thursday morning.