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Reid, Heller ready to battle Yucca Mountain

Nevada Nuclear Projects Agency chief Robert Halstead says he’s been assured that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., remain opposed to the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project.

Urban trout hit the road so you don’t have to

Thanks to the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s stocking program, urban anglers can easily cast their lines at conveniently located fishing holes in Las Vegas, Boulder City, Mesquite, Beatty and even Cold Creek in the Spring Mountains.

Prosecutors: News stories not enough to move HOA trial

Justice Department lawyers say the large amount of publicity surrounding the FBI-led investigation into fraud and corruption at homeowners associations is not enough to move the February trial out of Las Vegas.

Authorities investigate woman’s body found on I-15 near Primm

A lane restriction on southbound Interstate 15 near Primm while authorities investigated a body brought heavy traffic delays for most of Sunday, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

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Update: Power restored to northwest Las Vegas

Power was restored to about 1,700 homes affected by an outage Sunday night in a section of the northwest valley, according to NV Energy.

Judge’s campaign ad claimed endorsements that didn’t exist

A campaign ad for District Judge Doug Smith, who was re-elected Nov. 4, indicated he was endorsed by five state agencies. But those agencies did not endorse him and, in fact, do not make political endorsements.

Magical Forest lighting up Opportunity Village

Opportunity Village flips the switch on its 23rd annual Magical Forest on Friday, with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman, Boyz II Men and Human Nature leading the lights-on celebration.

Flu season starts in Southern Nevada

Cases of the flu have been identified in Southern Nevada, and although the activity remains mild, the news provides additional impetus for people to get vaccinated and adhere to standard practices to help prevent illness.

Woman found slain near Strip identified

The woman who was found dead on a sidewalk after a shooting near the Strip early Saturday morning was identified by the Clark County coroner’s office on Sunday.

Family brings hope, food to low-income kids in LV

A family of 11 came back to an inner-city neighborhood in Las Vegas where they used to live to bring hope to children Saturday.

19-year-old killed in Saturday rollover identified

The 19-year-old man who died Saturday in a rollover crash on northbound Interstate 15, about five miles north of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, was identified Sunday by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Henderson couple honors firefighter sons, one a 9/11 victim

A Henderson couple held a remembrance ceremony Saturday for son Gary Geidel who, just four shifts away from retiring as a firefighter at New York City Fire Department Rescue Company 1, was killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.

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