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Another dry winter could push Lake Mead lower

An environmental advocacy group has named the Colorado the nation’s most endangered river, just as federal forecasters sounded warnings about lower flows and deeper declines in Lake Mead.

Police seek suspect in 2009 homicide

The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with a 2009 homicide.

Council split over regulating downtown advertising wraps

Members of the Las Vegas City Council remain divided over how to regulate building-sized advertising wraps downtown. On Tuesday, the council’s recommending committee voted for a bill that would set size and use restrictions on the wraps, but only after shortening the amount of time a sign permit would cover.

County police funding plan comes in short of sheriff’s request

Clark County commissioners voted 5-2 Tuesday to support a tentative $489 million budget for the Metropolitan Police Department, leaving a disappointed Sheriff Doug Gillespie $13 million shy of his $502 million budget request.

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A La Carte, April 16-22

Read about dining-related events and promotions across the Las Vegas Valley.

Dining Pick of the Week: Ping Pong Thai

More restaurants are becoming vegan-friendly, and you can add Ping Pong to the list.

Wholesome Tummies provides meals to private schools

After months of volunteering to prepare meals for schoolchildren, Southern Highlands resident Stephanie Springel made it her career as the local franchisee of Wholesome Tummies, which provides meals to eight private schools in the Las Vegas Valley.

Man shot at weekend party at home owned by retired judge

A 19-year-old man was shot in the face early Sunday morning after a gun accidentally discharged during a “party with underage drinking” at retired District Judge Donald Mosley’s home, Las Vegas police confirmed Monday.

First step in securing a home can be qualifying for a loan

In addition to trying to find a home, there are steps potential homeowners can take to make sure they have the best home loan to help them afford their house.

Literary Las Vegas: Ken Hinman

Ken Hinman, born in 1934, grew up on a farm in northwest Nebraska. Hinman taps his childhood experiences in the new book “Jimmy John the Tractor,” a nostalgic true tale of farming, illustrated by Arizona artist Trish Gename.

Book Briefs for April 16-22

Black Mountain Institute
to host poet Amaranth Borsuk

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