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Thanksgiving weekend traffic, crash clog I-15 near Las Vegas

On Saturday afternoon, southbound traffic was backed up for 17 miles near the Nevada-California state line, giving drivers a preview of snarled conditions expected Sunday as Thanksgiving weekend comes to an end.

Pedestrian death in Henderson ruled an accident

According to the Clark County coroner’s office, Austin Ray Poling, 34, died of multiple blunt force injuries when he was struck by a 1996 Dodge Ram about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday near Boulder Highway and Water Street.

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215 Beltway in Las Vegas was never planned as a full loop

The current, three-quarters loop was completed in 2003, aimed at relieving traffic congestion for the rapidly growing region, Clark County spokesman Dan Kulin said.

Driver arrested for suspected DUI after crash kills 2 teens

The driver of an SUV involved in a northeast valley crash that left two people dead Saturday night was arrested on suspicion of DUI, Las Vegas police said.

 
New app may help Nevada drivers down the road

Drivers could help assemble a map of Nevada’s roads and warn fellow motorists about potential collisions, all through a smartphone app.