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North Las Vegas woman to ‘Scale the Strat’ in memory of husband

Debbie Wiechecki of North Las Vegas is scaling the Stratosphere tower for the fourth time — this year in memory of her husband, who died in July at age 75 from complications related to pulmonary fibrosis.

Work underway to deliver water to Apex in North Las Vegas

Figuring out how to run water up to the Apex Industrial Park has long vexed North Las Vegas officials who have pinned the city’s economic future on developing the vast property. Now, it appears they’ve found a solution.

Connector in downtown Las Vegas to be closed overnight Monday

One of the major connectors through the Spaghetti Bowl interchange in downtown Las Vegas will close for overnight work Monday as crews restripe traffic lanes, the Nevada Department of Transportation said.

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Henderson police foundation in flux since mayor’s comments

The Friends of the Henderson Police Department Foundation came under scrutiny last year after Henderson Mayor Debra March said the nonprofit and the city’s former police chief were being investigated.

Student arrested over threats against Las Vegas middle school

A student was arrested Friday after allegedly issuing a threat aimed at Cadwallader Middle School, Clark County School District officials announced Friday afternoon. It was the second arrest of a Clark County student this week.

Nevada marijuana sales continue to take off

Nevada has brought in more than $30 million in tax revenue from marijuana in its first six months of legal recreational sales, according to the revenue numbers released Friday by the Nevada Department of Taxation.

New contractor to get UNLV housing project back on track

Construction on the site of the complex ended in September with the project 73 percent complete because of disputes that arose between Midby, the project’s developer, and its former general contractor, the Korte Company.

CSN’s North Las Vegas campus announces job fair

The College of Southern Nevada’s North Las Vegas campus will hold a job fair aimed at connecting students with 42 local companies, college officials said.

Lone judge in North Las Vegas says he can manage caseload

Offering no hard data, Judge Sean Hoeffgen this week said he’s finding ways to manage misdemeanor and traffic-related cases as the lone justice for the North Las Vegas Municipal Court.