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North Las Vegas firefighters escort leukemia patient home

A 16-year-old junior from Bonanza High School was treated to a hero’s ride home Tuesday after undergoing five weeks of intensive treatment for leukemia at a Las Vegas hospital.

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Construction starts on movie theater complex in North Las Vegas

Construction started Monday on a 14-screen movie theater in North Las Vegas, showcasing one of the first visible steps toward redeveloping the economically depressed downtown area.

Jerry’s Nugget making changes to stay competitive

The changes are subtle, but the owners of Jerry’s Nugget want to ensure the North Las Vegas mainstay remains competitive with other casinos across the valley.

Consulting contract awarded for Garnet interchange project

A $4.3 million consulting contract was approved Thursday for a project that calls for widening U.S. Highway 93 as a way to accommodate Faraday Future, Hyperloop and other companies anticipated to move into the Apex Industrial Park in North Las Vegas.

Richard Cherchio selected as North Las Vegas mayor pro-tem

North Las Vegas Councilman Richard Cherchio was selected by his City Council colleagues to serve the next year as mayor pro-tem, a largely ceremonial role that allows him to step in when Mayor John Lee is not available or out of town.

Paths to 2 North Las Vegas schools getting upgrades

The North Las Vegas City Council agreed Wednesday night to spend $893,761 on a series of pedestrian upgrades that will help create safer paths for students walking to a pair of schools.