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Council takes dim view of new streetlights

Less than two years after launching a $21 million effort to replace more than 40,000 streetlights in Las Vegas, Mayor Carolyn Goodman and others on the City Council are suffering buyers’ remorse.

Utah suspect in Elko arrow shooting arrested again

A Utah man has been arrested twice since he was released from jail earlier in November following his previous arrest in connection with the shooting of a man with a bow and arrow at a homeless camp in Elko.

Mentors crucial to Northwestern coach

Chris Collins knew that his calling in basketball probably would be as a coach. So when Northwestern selected Collins to replace Bill Carmody in March, no one should have been surprised.

Beautifying by brushstroke: Artists paint utility boxes near Desert Breeze

Not all art is found in museums. The Zap! Project, which was created as part of the Las Vegas Centennial celebration, brings public art into the suburbs. The newest effort, Zap 5, is in the area of the Desert Breeze Community Center, 8275 Spring Mountain Road, and utilizes utility boxes. They have been taken from a drab gray to sport colorful renderings by local artists.

 
Pope issues mission statement to Church

Pope Francis denounced the global financial system that excludes the poor as he issued the mission statement for his papacy on Tuesday, saying he wants the Catholic Church to get its hands dirty as it seeks to bring solace and mercy to society’s outcasts.

Giants less of a mess than Redskins, figure to cover

It’s that time when adversity sets in, hope disappears and some NFL teams get torn apart while facing the certainty of a losing year. But coach Tom Coughlin is not going to allow any of that nonsense to wreck the New York Giants, at least not yet.

Dive Bars: Tavern is toast of regulars

There are plenty of locals who have made 4 Mile Bar their second home. The dimly lit venue lacks pool tables but serves drinks for less than $3.

Deep brain stimulation surgery helps some Parkinson’s patients

Two years ago, Kip Smith frequently couldn’t sleep more than 30 minutes a night. No matter what he did, he couldn’t keep his legs from trembling or escape the spasms that jerked him awake.