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Henderson Reaffirms Commitment To Re-Settling Refugees

Jan 10, 2020

A decision by the City of Henderson city council reaffirms the city's commitment to welcome refugees for resettlement.

The city council voted to support a letter sent by Mayor Debra March to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.

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A Craft Beer Movement Is Brewing In Las Vegas

Oct 31, 2019

Las Vegas is one of America’s booziest cities. And beer has played a big part in developing that reputation.

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Iowa Ice Cream Maker Buying Nevada Plant

Sep 04, 2019
LE MARS, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa company that makes Blue Bunny ice cream is buying a plant in Nevada, making it its fifth U.S.
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Firm Accuses Former City Attorney Of Filing False Complaints

Jul 26, 2019

 

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A law firm hired by a Las Vegas suburb has accused the son of former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of sending frivolous public records requests and fake complaints that cost the city more than $150,000.

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Crews Investigate Haz-Mat Situation At Hospital In Henderson

Jul 25, 2019

Fire crews responded to a hazardous materials situation Wednesday morning at a hospital in Henderson.

A leaking pipe at the St. Rose Dominican Hospital Siena campus prompted the response from the Henderson Fire Department.

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Bucking Municipal Trends, Henderson Moves To Allow Short-Term Rentals

Jul 17, 2019

This week, the City of Henderson gave the go-ahead to allow short-term vacation rentals in residential areas.

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Henderson, Golden Knights To Build Hockey Center

May 22, 2019

The Henderson City Council approved bringing a Vegas Golden Knights community ice arena to downtown.

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Man Dies After Torch Used To Kill Bugs Starts House Fire

May 21, 2019

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Authorities in a Las Vegas suburb say a 63-year-old man has died following a house fire started when he used a propane torch to exterminate bugs in a crawl space under the home.

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Biden Plans Campaign Stop In Henderson

May 06, 2019

Former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will make a campaign stop in Henderson Tuesday. 

Biden is scheduled to meet with voters at the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. 

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Baby Girl In Henderson Dies After Being Bitten By Rottweiler

Apr 29, 2019

 

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Police in Henderson say a baby girl has died after being bitten by a dog.

Police officers, animal control officials and the Henderson Fire Department were called to a home about 8 a.m. Saturday.

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Post Office Investigating Mail Theft In Henderson

Apr 22, 2019

The U.S. Postal Service's law enforcement division says mail was stolen from two post offices in Henderson on multiple days in April. 

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Fewer Than 5% Of Southern Nevadans Vote Early In Primaries

Mar 30, 2019
The Clark County Elections Department says Southern Nevada saw a lower-than-5% turnout for early voting before Tuesday’s municipal primary elections. Of the 560-thousand eligible voters in Southern Nevada, fewer than 24-thousand participated in the two weeks of early voting.

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City Of Henderson Joins Opposition To Plutonium Shipments

Mar 28, 2019

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The southern Nevada city of Henderson has joined the chorus of voices condemning the U.S. Energy Department's secret shipment of weapons-grade plutonium to a federal site north of Las Vegas.

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Henderson Police Chief Placed On Administrative Leave

Mar 14, 2019

Henderson Police Chief LaTesha Watson was placed on administrative leave by the city earlier Thursday. 

Deputy Police Chief Thedrick Andres will serve as acting police chief until further notice. 

A city spokeswoman did not give a reason for the action. 

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Henderson Officials To Hear Golden Knights Facility Proposal

Feb 19, 2019
HENDERSON, Nev.
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Chicago Suburb, Nevada City Settle Trademark Dispute

Jan 14, 2019

 

NAPERVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Documents show the Chicago suburb of Naperville and the city of Henderson, Nevada, have come to a resolution over use of the trademarked term "Water Street District."

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Henderson Could Be Home To Google Data Center

Nov 15, 2018

Henderson could become the new home to Google.

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Henderson Launches Drone Program

Nov 07, 2018

The city plans to use drones to assist in rescue operations.

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Henderson's Water Street District To Get New Welcome Sign

Sep 19, 2018

The Henderson City Council last night approved plans to construct a new sign to welcome visitors to the downtown Water Street District, as part of an effort to revitalize the area.

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Nevada Police Recover Hundreds Of Stolen Guns

Aug 03, 2018
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada authorities say they've arrested three people and recovered a trailer full of hundreds of firearms that was stolen earlier this week from a casino parking lot.
 
Henderson Police Officer Rod Peña said Thursday that police arrested the
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Henderson To Hire New Full-Time Employees, Build New Fire Station

Apr 18, 2018

Henderson city officials announced they plan to hire 37 new full-time employees and start planning for a new fire station.

The plans are laid out in the 2018-2019 budget for the city, which currently sits at approximately $270 million.

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Henderson Police Receives Grant To Crack Down On Illegal Pot

Apr 04, 2018
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Drug Enforcement Administration has awarded the Henderson police department more than $11,000 to support its efforts against illegal marijuana.
 
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Henderson Mayor Reaches Deal Following Ethics Complaint

Mar 31, 2018

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Henderson Mayor Debra March has reached an agreement with the Nevada Commission on Ethics following a complaint that she failed to disclose her relationship with a nonprofit group during related city council votes.

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Henderson City Council Approves Land Sale To Raiders

Feb 07, 2018

The Henderson City Council has approved the sale of 55 acres of land near the Henderson Executive Airport to the Raiders organization.

The land, with an appraised value of $12 million, was sold to the NFL team for $6 million.

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Henderson Mayor Found In Violation Of Ethics Law

Jan 26, 2018

Henderson mayor Debra March was found to be in violation of a state ethics law.

March failed to disclose her relationship with the Henderson Community Foundation during city council votes related to the foundation.

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