Bald eagles finding a new winter home

After three consecutive years of counting high numbers of bald eagles during the annual midwinter survey at lakes Mead and Mohave, biologists believe the majestic birds are making the lakes their winter destination and not just a place to rest during migration.
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Valley couple arrested on incest-related charges

A middle-aged married couple was arrested earlier this week on dozens of incest-related charges dating back to when their children were minors, Las Vegas police said Tuesday.

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Appeals court calls for review in health care fraud case

A federal judge’s decision to suppress evidence in a case involving Las Vegas doctors accused of health care fraud and conspiracy was reversed by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday and remanded for further review.

Obama fails to sway Ensign, Heller on stimulus bill

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama met Tuesday with Republicans in Congress to drum up support for his economic stimulus plan but failed to entice Nevada’s two Republicans to his side.

Construction woes abound

This week readers want to know when the construction on Centennial Parkway near Losee Road in North Las Vegas is going to be finished; and is the construction on Spencer Street, near Cactus Avenue, ever going to get done.

Contender attacks city hall plan

The controversial Las Vegas city hall project brought a challenger Tuesday to this year’s City Council elections, while an open seat on the council attracted two candidates.

CORRECTION

A story in Tuesday’s Business section incorrectly stated that the state’s budget proposal includes an increase in the modified business tax and sales tax on services.

Police: Two who posed as firefighters in theft sought

Las Vegas police have identified two men who are accused of posing as firefighters earlier this month to steal two flat-screen televisions from an apartment complex.

Governor challenges lawmakers to offer better plan

RENO — Gov. Jim Gibbons on Tuesday challenged legislators who oppose his budget-cutting proposals to come up with a better solution, if they can.

Stimulus package might be boon for Clark County School District

A national economic stimulus package could provide up to $179 million for the Clark County School District over two years, providing hope to a system facing a funding shortfall for next year that’s increased from $120 million to $150 million.

‘It’ll never go away’

As the line has stretched around the block, full of eager supplicants seeking a piece of the big federal “economic stimulus” package being pushed by President Obama and the Democratic Congress, a new risk has surfaced.

Let’s make a deal

Famously, the new president argued in his inaugural address last week, “The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works.”

Readers find sweet relish

Life is sweet for Gloria M. Armendariz, because readers have found the Clausen’s sweet pickle relish she’s seeking.

Bivio Tuscan Red

Wine: Bivio Tuscan Red

RESTAURANT REPORT

Ay Chung Cafe, 5115 Spring Mountain Road, received 14 demerits Jan. 12. Violations included no hot water at kitchen hand sink. GRADE: Closed for substantial health hazard.

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