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ROAD ALERT: I-15 lanes closed for restriping

Traffic will be reduced to four travel lanes in each direction of Interstate 15 Sunday for a restriping project.

Clark County proposal targets empty news racks

Empty, abandoned news racks located off the Strip might be in for scrutiny. Clark County officials are considering a measure that would allow the county to impound news racks that sit empty for days on end.

 
Person on Ebola patient flight OK in Reno

Washoe County health officials have conducted their first Ebola screening of a person who was on a flight with a patient who had the virus but released the individual after determining there was no health risk.

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Police: No arrest after child struck by truck

A young boy suffered a head injury and a driver was arrested Thursday morning after a truck hit a pedestrian in northwest Las Vegas, Las Vegas police said.

Heck extends money advantage over Bilbray in House race

WASHINGTON — Three weeks before Election Day, Rep. Joe Heck has broadened his financial advantage over challenger Erin Bilbray in the race to represent a portion of Southern Nevada in Congress.

Section of I-15 damaged by flood reopens

A section of Interstate 15 north of Las Vegas is ready for traffic again after suffering damage during a late-September flash flood.

Fire damages northeast Las Vegas mobile home

A northeast Las Vegas mobile home was destroyed in a blaze early Thursday morning, the Clark County Fire Department said.

Agency caters to military members and their families

When many people think of the United Service Organizations, it may evoke images of World War II dance halls or Bob Hope shows, but the modern USO has expanded its scope and provides a wide range of services to American military personnel, their families and veterans.

Smith Center was crown jewel in cardiologist’s 20 years on foundation board

Most people look at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts and see merely an arts and entertainment facility. When Dr. Keith Boman looks at it, he sees the fruition of many years of work. Boman, a local cardiologist and Summerlin-area resident, is one of the visionaries who worked tirelessly to see it was built.

Oldways classes offer new tastes, weight loss options

A class of 10 people listens intently to registered dietitian Karen Petersen as she demonstrates how to cook red lentils and Caribbean coconut red beans. She briefly explains the African origins of the dishes in an effort to connect participants to their traditional food.

Memorial service scheduled for artist Mike Miller

In Las Vegas, Mike Miller worked as a commercial artist and cartoonist and was on the staff of the Las Vegas Review-Journal for many years. In 1982, he designed UNLV’s mascot Hey Reb! He charged the school $1 for the design and exclusive rights to it.

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