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Expect traffic problems on Interstate 15 for NASCAR Weekend

NASCAR Weekend is right around the corner, and we all know what that means: A bunch of Kurt and Kyle Busch wannabes will be out in force, driving to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, probably too fast, for the best-attended sporting event west of Texas.

Judge for yourself, but election change not for better

Legislators in 2015 made a major change in how judges, regents and other nonpartisan candidates in county and statewide races are elected. As a result, many of this year’s nonpartisan races will be decided by fewer voters.

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Author separates ‘good hoods’ from ‘bad gangsters’

After 48 years researching the mob, author and gaming consultant Bill Friedman knows the difference between “good hoods” and “bad gangsters,” and his new book “30 Illegal Years To The Strip” examines the differences between the two.

NLV mayor vision expands, scores big one for the city

Last year, North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee’s first priority was putting the city on a stable financial footing and keeping the city out of state receivership.

Operation School Bell helps kids earn self-respect

After my mother died last December, one of the toughest things my dad and I faced was what to do with her clothes. We decided to donate them to the Assistance League of Las Vegas to go into the Thrift Shop.

Cheating scandal spurs twin inquiries

There’s two of ’em. That’s the punch line to an old joke, but in this case, it’s not so laughable.

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