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Pedestrian dies after being struck by SUV near Rio

A man died Saturday night after being struck by a sport utility vehicle near the intersection of South Valley View Boulevard and West Viking Road, Las Vegas police said.

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RTC looks to $1.9M study for Southern Nevada high-capacity transit options

A $1.9 million contract was awarded to a team of transit experts who will develop a “high capacity transit plan” aimed at relieving congestion in Southern Nevada, including a light rail route that could connect McCarran International Airport, the Strip and downtown Las Vegas.

Parking violators can swap ‘Toys for Tickets’ in Las Vegas

The Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday approved a pilot program that will allow people who receive certain parking tickets during November to donate a toy of equal or greater value as payment.

UberPOOL set to debut in Las Vegas

Strangers headed in the same direction can share a ride when UberPOOL debuts Tuesday in Las Vegas.

Sandoval chastises NDOT officials over Car-nado campaign

Gov. Brian Sandoval wasn’t amused when Car-nado consumed headlines and newscasts across Southern Nevada, disliking the thought of the state’s largest infrastructure project being branded as a natural disaster.

Person critically injured in crash on Flamingo Road in west valley

A crash in the west valley critically injured one person Thursday afternoon. Lanes in both directions on West Flamingo Road had been closed after the 3:40 p.m. crash, but have since reopened.

New RTC bus line, route changes begin Sunday

A newly created bus route and service changes to 27 other routes will go in effect Sunday, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada said.