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Commissioners move to reverse Uber decision

The idea of an outsider politically outmuscling the local taxicab industry would have been laughable only a few years ago. Backed by protectionist laws and pussycat legislators, the cab bosses had the ride racket all to themselves. But a lot has changed.

Pedestrian struck, killed in central valley crash

A pedestrian is dead, and part of southbound Arville Street was closed after a central valley crash Monday night, according to Metro police.

Gasoline prices coming down in Southern Nevada, may fall further

While Southern Nevada residents are thankful for falling gasoline prices as they drive during the Thanksgiving holiday, the sudden drop over the last month has left many puzzled why it’s taken so long.

U.S. 95 ramps near downtown closed for repairs

Northbound ramps to U.S Highway 95 from Las Vegas Boulevard and Casino Center Boulevard will be shut down until 11 p.m., according to the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada.

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Henderson rides silver path as bike-friendly community

Last week, Henderson joined a select group of cities across the United States when it received a silver-level award for being a bicycle-friendly community from the League of American Bicyclists.

Assessing elderly drivers: Is it time to take away the keys?

One of the hardest things you’ll ever have to do is take the keys away from the family patriarch. When it’s time for that to happen, it’s bound to provoke arguments, heartaches and headaches for all parties involved. But it’s also a necessary step in the life cycle.

Faraday to reveal its electric car plans at CES in January

Las Vegas will get the first look at what mysterious electric carmaker Faraday Future’s eventual product will look like at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. By that time the public should know if that product will be manufactured in North Las Vegas.

Pedestrian fatalities down, vehicle fatalities up in Clark County

Clark County saw a 13-percent dip in pedestrian deaths this year compared to the same time period last year, the Nevada Departments of Public Safety and Transportation reported Tuesday.

Northbound U.S. Highway 95 reopened at Rainbow after crash

Northbound U.S Highway 95 has reopened at Rainbow Boulevard after a single-car crash closed it for about an hour, according to the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada

New bill aims to protect pedestrians in school zones

Center for Traffic Safety Research members commonly witness dangerous driving habits when they visit schools to raise awareness about pedestrian safety.

Project Neon downtime required from Black Friday to NASCAR races

When crews start construction work on Project Neon early next year, workers will be required to have every lane of the Spaghetti Bowl open to traffic from Black Friday through the March NASCAR races.