Contract awarded to improve US 95 in northwest Las Vegas

Construction will begin in January on a project aimed at improving a six-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 95 in northwest Las Vegas, the Nevada Department of Transportation said.

CCSD says board needs to find another $22M in budget cuts

The Clark County School Board faces another $22 million in budget cuts, the district said in an announcement Wednesday that blamed some of the remaining red ink on rising charter-school enrollment.

Mirage confirms details of new Italian restaurant

The Mirage has confirmed some details of the new Italian restaurant coming to the resort early next year.

Palms closes another restaurant, Alize, at end of year

As the retooling of the Palms’ restaurant lineup continues, Alize executive chef Andre Rochat and director of operations Joe Marsco announced that their last dinner service would be on New Year’s Eve.

US loses bid to host its 1st world’s fair in 40 years

The state of Minnesota has lost its bid to host what would have been the first world’s fair on U.S. soil in 40 years, beat out by a campaign by Argentina’s capital to celebrate human creativity.

Fund will maintain Healing Garden created after Las Vegas shooting

The city of Las Vegas has launched a Community Healing Fund to maintain the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden and maintain public art created in the wake of the Oct. 1 mass shooting on the Strip.

Gadgets to help make Thanksgiving easier

Thanksgiving — arguably the biggest day of the year for home cooks — is right around the corner, and tension is starting to build. Here are a few things sure to make the whole process smoother for you and your guests.

Nevada fishing report, Nov. 15, 2017

LAKE MEAD — Government Wash, 33-Hole and the Boulder Beach area can be productive for striped bass. Oftentimes the fish will start the day in shallow water and then move deeper as the day warms up. Fish-eating birds like grebes or cormorants will raft up above schools of baitfish and that means stripers won’t be far away. Jigging and trolling can be effective for fish holding in deeper water.

Nellis commander fired over superior’s ‘loss of confidence’

Lt. Col. Jearl C. Allman was relieved of duty last month as commander of the 99th Security Forces Squadron, which provides anti-terrorism protection, police services and flight-line security for both Nellis and Creech Air Force bases.

Chefs elegantly compete to represent US in Bocuse d’Or — PHOTOS

Legendary chef Thomas Keller stepped to the microphone to announce the winner — the team that will represent the United States in the world’s most prestigious culinary competition, the Bocuse d’Or.

Gusty winds expected in Las Vegas Valley

The Las Vegas Valley is expected to see gusty winds before a weekend cool down, the National Weather Service said.

1971 rape charge tossed, inmate sentenced to life to be freed

It has been nearly 50 years since a Louisiana man was sentenced to life in prison in the kidnapping and rape of a nurse, but after a judge overturned his conviction, he is expected to walk out of prison Wednesday morning a free man.

Country star Blake Shelton is People’s Sexiest Man Alive

People magazine named Blake Shelton its Sexiest Man Alive for 2017 on Tuesday, but it took some convincing by his girlfriend Gwen Stefani to get her guy on board.

5 Democrats file impeachment articles against Trump

Five Democrats have introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, a long-shot effort that stands little chance in the Republican-led House.

Alaska Airlines will end LA-Havana flights

Alaska Airlines says it will stop flying to Havana after demand dropped and the Trump administration imposed new restrictions on travel to Cuba.

Czech tourists arrested, fined for wearing ‘Borat’ mankinis

A group of six Czech tourists who dressed up in skimpy swimsuits made famous by Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Borat” have reportedly been detained by authorities in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana.

California gunman’s neighbors said ‘he’d go off the hinges’

The gunman behind a rampage in Northern California was out on bail for a charge of stabbing a neighbor, had been the object of complaints from neighbors who said he had been firing off hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and had been the subject of a domestic violence call the day before the attack.

Medieval treasure trove unearthed at abbey in France

French archaeologists have discovered a medieval treasure on the site of a famous abbey in central France that had remained buried for over eight centuries.

Consumer safety watchdog sounds alarm about worst toys

Fidget spinners, a plastic Wonder Woman battle sword and a remote-controlled Spider-Man drone are among the toys topping a consumer safety group’s annual list of worst toys for the holidays.

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