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Holiday Closures for Monday – Presidents Day

February 12, 2010 - 10:00 pm

Federal offices: closed

State offices: closed

County offices: closed

Las Vegas municipal offices: closed

North Las Vegas municipal offices: closed

Henderson municipal offices: closed

Boulder City municipal offices: closed

Clark County courts: closed

U.S. Postal Service: closed

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District: closed

North Las Vegas Library District: closed

Henderson District Public Libraries: closed

Boulder City Library District: closed

Clark County School District: closed

College of Southern Nevada: closed

UNLV: closed

Republic Services of Nevada: regular trash collection; office open

Southwest Gas: open

Nevada Power: customer service open

Review-Journal: delivery as usual; office open

Banks: call individual bank.

Motorcyclist dies in crash near Strip, forcing I-15 closure

By Mark Davis / RJ

January 9, 2026 - 8:42 pm

A motorcyclist died in a crash involving three vehicles near the Strip.

New video of fatal Minnesota ICE shooting, from officer’s perspective, brings fresh scrutiny

By Rebecca Santana, Tim Sullivan and Giovanna Dell’Orto Associated Press

January 9, 2026 - 6:50 pm

A new video emerges showing the final moments of Renne Good’s encounter with an immigration officer.

The Colorado River ripples through narrows above Willow Beach on Oct. 19, 2025. (Sam Morris/Las ...

‘Inaction is not an option’: Federal agency presses forward on Colorado River deal

By Alan Halaly / RJ

January 9, 2026 - 5:15 pm

The Colorado River, which provides Las Vegas’ main water supply via Lake Mead, is in crisis in more ways than one.

Will Smith is shown in his first appearance on the Strip in seven years, at House of Blues at M ...

Sexual harassment allegations against superstar stem from Las Vegas visit

By John Katsilometes / RJ

January 9, 2026 - 2:11 pm

Will Smith’s comeback show on the Las Vegas Strip is at the center of a sexual harassment and wrongful termination lawsuit leveled against the film and recording superstar.

Deputy City Manager Rosa Cortez, Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske and APCO Construction&#039 ...

‘Largest of its kind’: New 24-court pickleball complex coming to Las Vegas

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

January 9, 2026 - 4:43 pm

Local pickleball aficionados who regularly encounter packed courts across the valley will find some relief in early 2027, when the city of Las Vegas is slated to inaugurate a couple dozen new courts.

Police respond to a fatal shooting in a parking lot of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ...

Shooting outside Mormon church grew out of a dispute, Utah police say

By Jacques Billeaud and Hannah Schoenbaum The Associated Press

January 8, 2026 - 5:32 pm

A complicated crime scene hindered police efforts to investigate a shooting outside funeral services at a house of worship belonging to the LDS.

State Senators Marilyn Dondero Loop addresses the media during her visit to Clarence A. Piggott ...

Nevada teachers can get $500 to buy classroom supplies. Here’s how.

By Spencer Levering / RJ

January 8, 2026 - 4:22 pm

A $15 million grant program passed during the 2025 legislative session can help Nevada teachers purchase classroom supplies. See who qualifies and how to apply.

Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, speaks during the Fremont Street Experience menorah lighting Sunday ...

Rosen’s ‘No Tariffs on Groceries Act’ falters on Senate floor

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

January 8, 2026 - 3:37 pm

Legislation proposed by U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, which would’ve barred tariffs on food and agriculture-based products without congressional approval, faltered on the Senate floor Thursday.

Margaret Rudin, center, who spent nearly 20 years in prison after being convicted of the 1994 m ...

Attorneys agree to dismissal of ‘black widow’ Margaret Rudin’s wrongful conviction suit

By Katelyn Newberg / RJ

January 8, 2026 - 3:23 pm

Margaret Rudin had sued the state of Nevada under a 2019 law allowing people to seek a certificate of innocence in wrongful convictions.

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders

By Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking The Associated Press

January 8, 2026 - 3:01 pm

The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the bill would increase the number of people with health insurance by 100,000 this year, 3 million in 2027, 4 million in 2028 and 1.1 million in 2029.