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Petition Drive Underway To Stop Proposed Traffic Plan In Laughlin

Nov 19, 2018

A group in Laughlin is opposing a proposed traffic plan for Nevada State Route 163 and Casino Drive.

The group set up camp outside of a local market last week gathering signatures for a petition to stop the Nevada Department of Transportation’s proposal to bring roundabouts to the area.

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New Legislators Get Crash Course In Carson City

Nov 19, 2018

New legislators in Nevada got their crash course on the way of the statehouse last week.

Twelve freshman Assembly and Senate members got a three-day orientation in Carson City barely a week after their victories.

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New Law Makes Ignition Interlock Device Mandatory For DUI Offenders

Nov 19, 2018

A new law has taken effect in Nevada that requires all DUI offenders to obtain an ignition interlock device.

The device is attached to a vehicle and checks a drivers sobriety before the car will start.

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State Senator Cancela Plans To Introduce Bill To Decriminalize Abortion In Nevada

Nov 19, 2018

Democratic State Senator Yvanna Cancela said she plans to introduce a bill to decriminalize abortion in Nevada for the upcoming legislative session.

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USDA Awards Grants To Help Expand Broadband, Telemedicine In Rural Nevada

Nov 19, 2018

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded some $600,000 in grants for two Nevada projects designed to improve broadband access in 15 rural counties. 

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Police: 2 Children Shot During North Las Vegas Drive-By

Nov 19, 2018

 

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — Police say two children are recovering from gunshot wounds after an apparent drive-by shooting in North Las Vegas.

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Marchessault Scores Twice, Golden Knights Beat Oilers 6-3

Nov 19, 2018
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — It took just over two minutes for the Vegas Golden Knights to leave the Edmonton Oilers behind.
 
Jonathan Marchessault had two goals and an assist and the Golden Knights scored three goals in a 2:12-second span early in the second p
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Ethics Panel: Nevada Lawmaker Made Unwanted Sexual Advances

Nov 19, 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee has found that Democratic Rep. Ruben Kihuen of Nevada made persistent and unwanted advances toward three women who were required to interact with him as part of their job.

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Nevada Museum of Art To Launch $1.5M Space Balloon

Nov 19, 2018

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The Nevada Museum of Art is ready to launch a $1.5 million diamond-shaped balloon into space.

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Las Vegas Man Gets Prison Term For Tax Fraud, Hiding Assets

Nov 19, 2018

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas man faces prison time after being sentenced for not paying more than $3 million in taxes and for fraudulently concealed assets.

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Groups: Nevada's Old Mine Sites Could Help Meet Energy Goal

Nov 19, 2018

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A think tank and an advocacy group say Nevada could adapt old mines and former industrial sites to meet an aggressive clean energy benchmark that voters have endorsed with a statewide initiative.

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Reno Facing Bus Driver Shortage Amid Tight Job Market

Nov 19, 2018

 

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Officials in Reno are working to stem a bus driver shortage amid a tight job market.

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New Memorial For Nevada Residents Killed In Wars Damaged

Nov 19, 2018

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A memorial honoring 895 Nevada residents who have died in wars and conflicts dating to the Civil War has been damaged days after its dedication.

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Everyone Knows The Colorado River’s Top Agreement Is Flawed. Why Not Fix It?

Nov 19, 2018

Colorado River water managers have plenty to argue about. But there’s one thing on which nearly everyone who relies on the southwestern river can agree.

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UNLV Researchers Enlisted To Study Prehistoric Tracks Found In Grand Canyon

Nov 19, 2018

It’s time for a dinosaur update. 

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Blues Beat Golden Knights 4-1 In Perron's Return To Vegas

Nov 17, 2018

LAS VEGAS (AP) — St. Louis forward David Perron has zero points in two games against the Vegas Golden Knights.

He has two wins, though.

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UNLV Rolls To 2nd Straight Win, Runs Past Oakland 74-61

Nov 17, 2018

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Shakur Juiston scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as UNLV won its second straight game, building a big first-half lead to beat Oakland, 74-61 on Friday night.

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300K Visitors Expected In Las Vegas For Thanksgiving

Nov 17, 2018

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tourism officials expect 300,000 people to visit Las Vegas for Thanksgiving.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority on Friday said those visitors will spend roughly $226 million between Wednesday and Nov. 24.

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Ethics Panel Rebukes Lawmakers In Harassment Cases

Nov 17, 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee said Friday that Democratic Rep. Ruben Kihuen of Nevada made persistent and unwanted advances toward three women who were required to interact with him as part of their job.

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Could Troubles In Macau Hit Las Vegas?

Nov 16, 2018

Earnings from gaming are still increasing, but at a slower clip than in months past.

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High-Speed Train Company Now Partnering With Virgin Brands

Nov 16, 2018

The train company that has plans to develop the XpressWest high-speed rail route between Las Vegas and Southern California has now announced a partnership with Virgin.

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Las Vegas Prostitution Investment Produces Indictment

Nov 16, 2018
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A racketeering indictment stemming from a Las Vegas police investigation accuses five people of running businesses fronting as illegal houses of prostitution.
 
The state Attorney General's Office's announced Thursday says the Clark County g
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North Las Vegas Names 1st Female Police Chief

Nov 16, 2018
NORTH LAS VEGAS (AP) — North Las Vegas has its first female police chief. City Manager Ryann Juden announced Friday that Pamela Ojeda has been promoted from assistant chief to head of the department with more than 300 officers.
 
Ojeda is a 23-year North Las
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Governor-Elect Sisolak Announces Leaders Of Transition Team

Nov 16, 2018
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada's governor-elect Steve Sisolak is tapping two campaign staffers and a seasoned political adviser to steer his transition team.
 
The Democrat announced Friday that Michelle White will serve as executive director of his transition team
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Panel Close To Plan For Non-Raiders Events At Las Vegas Stadium

Nov 16, 2018
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A study group is recommending that the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority dedicate about $15 million from existing hotel room tax revenues to fund efforts to book events and shows at the 65,000-seat stadium being built for the Raiders, who are planning

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