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LV-to-LA rail project: What you need to know

Brightline West’s rail line connecting Las Vegas to Los Angeles is hoping to start contruction by the end of the year. Here’s a few facts to get you caught up on the project’s happenings.

Amtrak fading from rural Nevada landscape

Because of ridership reductions in the coronavirus era, Amtrak is reducing passenger rail service, including a line that runs between Salt Lake City and Reno and serves rural Nevada.

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60 things to do in America at least once in your life

Chances are you’ve dreamed of visiting far-off places like the Eiffel Tower or Mount Olympus. But the truth is, there are so many amazing things to do right here in America. Before you pay thousands of dollars to travel the world, consider looking in your own backyard — you’ll find plenty of things you really should do at least once in your lifetime. To make the most of your vacation time and be sure to take advantage of what the U.S. has to offer.

FAA says increase in ‘sick leave’ causing flight delays

The Federal Aviation Administration reported delays in air travel Friday because of a “slight increase in sick leave” at two East Coast air traffic control facilities.

5 gifts to give the traveler in your life

Travelers are notoriously difficult gift-giving targets because they’ve been everywhere and seen it all. But here are a few giftsthat anybody with a tendency toward wanderlust will enjoy.

Busy September keeps McCarran airport on pace for record year

With more than 4 million passengers passing through Las Vegas airport in September, it remains on path to break record for passenger traffic set in 2007, Clark County figures show.

$1M gift to restore long-closed Zion National Park trail

The Middle Emerald Pools Trail has been closed since December 2010, when it was heavily damaged by rains that washed large rocks and dirt across the path 16o miles northeast of Las Vegas.

TSA quietly tested new screening process in Las Vegas

Travelers passing through McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas during the long Memorial Day weekend might notice some changes to security screening. Or maybe not, since the pilot program was quietly enacted there more than a year ago.

Plan ahead for a fun snow day at Mount Charleston

Look west from the Las Vegas Valley these days and you’ll see winter has arrived: Mount Charleston has snow.

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