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Water authority to fund conservation work in Mexico

The Southern Nevada Water Authority plans to spend up to $7.5 million in Mexico over the next 10 years in exchange for more Colorado River water.

Judge delays ruling on challenge of Red Rock Canyon development

Clark County District Court Judge Jerry Wiese declined to rule from the bench Thursday on motions to dismiss a lawsuit challenging plans to build more than 5,000 homes atop a hill bordering the Red Rock National Conservation Area.

CCSD officials question viability of union-run Teachers Health Trust

As negotiations continue over health care contributions for the Clark County School District’s roughly 18,000 teachers, the School Board is raising concerns about the financial health and stability of the union-managed Teachers Health Trust.

Online recruitment drive for firefighters starts Tuesday

An online recruitment drive for firefighter positions with the Clark County, North Las Vegas and Pahrump fire departments and the Mount Charleston Fire Protection District will begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday.

Long-hauling could be black mark on Las Vegas’ GOP convention hopes

Las Vegas is angling to host the 2016 Republican National Convention at the same time the Nevada Taxicab Authority is trying to shake off a reputation for lax enforcement of taxi drivers who long-haul passengers to illegally jack up fares.

Las Vegas Democrats rally outside Boehner fundraiser for Heck

Banging drums, blaring air-horns and chanting slogans, more than 50 protesters rallied Friday outside the Las Vegas Country Club to criticize House Speaker John Boehner, who was in town to raise money for U.S. Rep. Joe Heck’s re-election campaign.