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New bridge in east valley moves trail project a step forward

The city of Las Vegas celebrated the completion of the second phase of its section of the Las Vegas Wash Trail on Jan. 12. The milestone put the valley one step closer to the large network of trails that planners from several entities hope will make nonmotorized travel a viable option for commuting and leisure.

Newsmakers, Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2015

The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension selected Eric Killian as the southern area director overseeing the daily activities for Clark, Lincoln, Nye/Esmeralda, Eureka and White Pine counties. He is to lead more than 110 faculty and staff members in five counties, 10 offices and an annual multimillion dollar budget.

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Roots of ancient medicine could have answers for modern-day disease

Modern eating habits have caused Americans to develop modern ailments, but ancient Chinese medicine could be the answer to getting the body back into balance. So says local acupuncturist Dr. Kyo Mitchell, who spoke on the topic of Alzheimer’s disease and Eastern Medicine Dec. 11 at Sun City Summerlin’s Desert Vista Community Center.

Indoor skating options still abound as season draws to close

It’s not a sport that immediately comes to mind when one thinks of Las Vegas, but ice skating is enjoyed by many. End-of-season options are still available to valley residents.

Son of Nevada cattle rancher Cliven Bundy arrested in Utah

Ryan Bundy, son of Nevada cattle rancher Cliven Bundy, was arrested Tuesday in Cedar City, Utah. Iron County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Nik Johnson said in a release that Bundy was served with an arrest warrant while at the county courthouse on a separate case.

Grand jury indicts two in Las Vegas kidnapping

A woman and man have been indicted on charges of kidnapping a woman two days after Christmas and duct taping her before throwing her in the trunk of a car, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Woman pleads guilty in child abuse case

A 39-year-old North Las Vegas woman pleaded guilty to felony child abuse Wednesday for keeping a filthy home where eight children lived.

Metro evacuates office complex searching for man after traffic stop

A business complex near the intersection of Cimarron Road and Sahara Avenue is being evacuated while Las Vegas police search for someone who fled the scene of a traffic stop Monday morning.