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Nearly 250 banned in ‘order out corridor’ law in downtown Las Vegas
Nearly 250 banned in ‘order out corridor’ law in downtown Las Vegas. Nearly 250 people have been barred from stepping foot in and around tourist destinations in downtown Las Vegas since the city broadened its “order out corridor” in the winter, according to a presentation at City Hall this week.
Las Vegas A's have no one to pay for their new ballpark. Literally
The Oakland A's are expected to move to Las Vegas to begin the 2028 season. When that time comes, they'll need to have a new stadium. About that... While this will hopefully bring some exciting new changes to the franchise, the organization had a presentation earlier this week for the new stadium that didn't go so well. At the presentation, the A’s confirmed there are currently no financing plans for a proposed $1.5 billion ballpark in Las Vegas, per Scott Roeben from Vital Vegas. This should raise some concern for the franchise and its fans.
45 sites identified for affordable housing concentrated in southwest Las Vegas valley
Nearly all the sites the government plans to sell at $100 per acre for 45 affordable housing projects are in the southwest Las Vegas valley or along the south Interstate 15 corridor.
Henderson City Council Approves $15M Makeover for Aging Fire Stations to Boost Response Capacity
The Henderson City Council has unanimously given the nod to a hefty $15 million renovation project for two of its busiest but aging fire stations. During Tuesday’s council meeting, a robust sum of approximately $15,473,500 was approved and destined to the Whiting-Turner Contracting Co., assigned with executing the Henderson Fire Department’s master plan into action. Amid a backdrop of intensifying calls for service and shifting population demographics, these renovations are deemed an urgent step in safeguarding this desert community's resilience against fire.
Two Las Vegas Army soldiers receive rare, top honor 'Soldier's Medal'
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Two Las Vegas Army Reserve Soldiers were given a rare and top honor for saving the lives of their fellow soldiers during a training exercise. Jaziel Orduno and Jose Vallejo were presented with the 'Soldier's Medal' on Saturday at the National Guard's North Vegas Readiness Center for their selfless acts on March 31, 2022.
Henderson Fire Department celebrates graduation of largest-ever firefighter class
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Henderson Fire Department (HFD) graduated its largest-ever class of 33 new firefighters from its academy on Thursday. To prepare for a career as a Henderson firefighter, HFD said the graduating class endured 20 weeks of intense training that covered education in hazardous chemicals, emergency medical procedures, firefighting skills, and more.
Boulder City's only brewery to close
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - People in Boulder City will have to drive a bit farther to get a drink. The first and only brewery, Boulder Dam Brewing Company, is closing its doors after 17 years. Owner Todd Cook said they were recently given a 90-day notice to leave the...
First win-win for affordable housing, public lands
Click play to listen to this article. (New Mexico News Connection) Environmentalists are applauding a Bureau of Land Management decision to allow the sale of a small national public land parcel for an affordable housing development. The sale of public lands is controversial, with Republicans and conservative groups seeing states...
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