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Las Vegas City Council candidates share their vision for Ward 5

Eight of the candidates vying to serve out the remainder of Ricki Barlow’s term on the Las Vegas City Council weighed in on how they would do so in light of their predecessor’s misdeeds.

 
Henderson constable exits election after RJ questions his spending

Henderson Township Constable Earl Mitchell wrote himself more than $70,000 in checks over the past two years from an account containing county funds for his deputies’ wages, a Review-Journal investigation has found. On Wednesday, Mitchell dropped his bid for re-election to a seventh term.

Nevada fines Las Vegas group home owner $25K

State officials have slapped Emper Ebiya, the owner of a filthy Las Vegas group home that housed severely mentally ill residents, with a $25,000 fine — the maximum penalty authorized by law.

 
Fremont Street Experience to move forward with $33M upgrade

The Las Vegas City Council authorized Wednesday nearly $44 million in bonds to finance several large-scale projects, including a Fremont Street Experience overhaul and a homeless courtyard plan.

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Las Vegas residents can now keep chickens in their yards

Las Vegans in the city’s more densely populated residential areas can now keep up to 10 chickens in the yard of their single-family home, if neighbors give their blessing to the backyard brood.

Ordinance requires automatic sprinklers in new Las Vegas homes

The Las Vegas City Council approved the ordinance Wednesday, after assurances from city and Fire Department officials that the new rules will be watched closely in the first six months to avoid delays for home builders.

Nevada researchers warn of more ‘snow droughts,’ even in wet years

Periods of below-average snowpack have become increasing common in some Western mountain ranges, including some caused by “wet” drought that results when mountain areas usually blanketed with snow get rain instead.

Red Rock Canyon scenic loop opened late, with free entrance

The scenic loop at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is now open, and entrance is free. Earlier Sunday, the main entrance gates were locked more than an hour after the posted 6 a.m. opening time.

 
Nevada senator calls for tax money for ‘smart’ vehicle projects

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., on Tuesday said President Donald Trump’s tax reform plan should set aside 5 percent of funding for transportation projects and infrastructure that will accommodate the next generation of “smart” vehicles.

Clark County decides not to buy Moulin Rouge site

County Commission backs out of $6.2 million purchase of the historic site of the former Moulin Rouge casino, but court-appointed receiver says another former bidder has agreed to match the county’s offer.