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Judge: Uber ride sharing can roll on, for now
 

The controversial ride-sharing company Uber can continue to operate in Southern Nevada, a Las Vegas judge ruled today. District Judge Douglas Herndon made the ruling from the bench after holding a hearing on the matter.

Man pronounced dead after Henderson crash had medical episode

The Clark County coroner’s office confirmed Wednesday that a man pronounced dead earlier in the week after a single-vehicle crash in Henderson had a medical episode.

McCarran runway closes for $67 million rebuild

McCarran International Airport’s 14,505-foot east-west Runway 25R/7L was closed today to begin work on a capital improvement project that will last 12 months with work split over two years.

Taxicab Authority administrator resigns

Charles Harvey, the Nevada Taxicab Authority’s administrator for the last 3½ years, announced Monday he is resigning the position, effective Friday.

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Boy, 4, struck by vehicle in northeast valley

A boy was hospitalized with non-critical injuries after being hit by a car in the northeast valley Friday afternoon, Las Vegas police said.

Military aircraft makes emergency landing at McCarran

A military aircraft made an emergency landing at McCarran International Airport on Friday afternoon, airport officials said. A C-17 cargo plane landed safely at 3:46 p.m. after a pilot reported smoke in the cockpit, airport spokesman Chris Jones said.

3 injured in southwest valley crash

Three people are hospitalized following a Friday afternoon rollover crash in the southwest valley. Las Vegas police responded to the single-vehicle crash at 2:26 p.m. near South Cimarron Road and Lapis Springs Lane, near Desert Inn Road, said Las Vegas police spokesman Jose Hernandez.

Cactus/I-15 interchange opens in Las Vegas

Residents of Southern Highlands and neighborhoods east of Las Vegas Boulevard South can celebrate: The Cactus Avenue interchange on Interstate 15 is open.

Lake Mead Blvd. reopened after rollover

Eastbound Lake Mead Boulevard was closed briefly after a Friday afternoon rollover near Tonopah Drive.

DMV: Nevada has issued 20,000-plus driving cards in first six months

Nevada has issued more than 20,000 driver authorization cards in the first six months of the program’s existence, but many more immigrants who are in the country illegally remain afraid to come forward, those familiar with the program say.

Respect school-zone signs even in the summer

Even though it’s summertime and for most Las Vegas kids, the classroom is a distant memory, it’s still a good idea to pay attention to school-zone signs.