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Las Vegas Strip corridor transportation plan has people talking

That idea to drill a double-deck tunnel under McCarran International Airport to carry cars, trucks and possibly a light-rail train to the Las Vegas Strip won’t be a slam-dunk, but Wednesday’s announcement has already achieved one goal: It’s grabbed the public’s attention.

Crash injures 5, closes Dean Martin near Harmon

Five people were hospitalized with serious injuries Wednesday night after a central valley crash between a taxi and a semi truck, Las Vegas police said.

Vehicle fire slows traffic on US 95 near Boulder Highway

A vehicle fire on U.S. Highway 95 North near Boulder Highway slowed traffic on Wednesday evening, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada said.

Will a subway eventually run beneath the Las Vegas Strip?

A light-rail subway system beneath Las Vegas Boulevard is among the ambitious recommendations that have emerged from a transportation plan that has taken more than two years to complete.

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Spaghetti Bowl quake repairs to take one night, $20,000

The earthquake damage that closed a Spaghetti Bowl ramp as Memorial Day travelers were coming into and getting out of town will take one night and cost $20,000 to repair.

Vehicle fire backs up US 95 North near Charleston

A vehicle fire on northbound U.S. Highway 95 slowed traffic briefly Tuesday evening, according to the Regional Transportation Commission.

Some downtown roads to close for Helldorado Days

The Las Vegas Elks Helldorado Days, one of the longest-running special events in the city, will have its parade along the city’s traditional route of Fourth Street between Gass and Stewart avenues.

Water district workers hurt in stolen car crash; woman arrested

A woman in a stolen car crashed into a construction site, injuring two workers at the intersection of Charleston Boulevard and Eastern Avenue Thursday morning, Las Vegas police said.

Las Vegas’ big ‘party’ banner irritates county leaders

At 100 feet wide and nearly 30 feet tall, the city’s latest attempt to promote downtown tourism spans Las Vegas Boulevard at Sahara Avenue. Clark County hates it. The city wants to make it permanent.

Police arrest 1 in southwest valley crash

A driver was arrested on suspicion of being high on drugs and causing a crash in the southwest valley Monday night, Las Vegas police said. A northbound driver “blew through” a red light and hit an eastbound vehicle just before 9 p.m. at Fort Apache and West Flamingo roads.