Local Las Vegas

ROAD ALERT: I-15 lanes to be closed overnight

Several northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 15 will be closed from Lake Mead Boulevard to Cheyenne Avenue on Thursday night.

United Way wants your picture

By KHALIL JOHNSON / RJ

January 30, 2013 - 1:48 pm

Whittemore campaign contribution trial delayed

By Jeff German / RJ

January 30, 2013 - 11:46 am

The federal trial of former power broker Harvey Whittemore, charged in a scheme to unlawfully funnel $138,000 in campaign contributions to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, has been put off until April 9.

Las Vegas edges closer to first taxi drivers strike in decades

By Tim O'Reiley / RJ

January 29, 2013 - 6:41 pm

Las Vegas has moved a step closer to its first taxi drivers’ strike in decades after drivers resoundingly rejected a second contract offer from Yellow Checker Star Transportation.

Three dead, one critical in shooting at north valley home

By Antonio Planas / RJ

January 29, 2013 - 6:08 pm

Tortoise center wants out of the shelter business

By Henry Brean / RJ

January 29, 2013 - 5:49 pm

After years of taking in people’s unwanted pets, the Desert Tortoise Conservation Center at the valley’s southwestern edge is desperately trying to get out of the shelter business.

Man who died after garage fire identified

By COLTON LOCHHEAD / RJ

January 29, 2013 - 9:03 am

Woman who died after colliding with bus identified

By COLTON LOCHHEAD / RJ

January 29, 2013 - 8:41 am

Recreation briefs

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January 29, 2013 - 8:18 am

Check out recreational things to do in and around the valley

PHOTO: Day for Knights

By JESSICA EBELHAR / RJ

January 29, 2013 - 12:49 am

Ballroom dancing and a performance by Esteban and Theresa Joy among February First Friday highlights

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January 29, 2013 - 12:25 am

The monthly First Friday downtown Arts District festival is scheduled from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday. Many area galleries also open for Preview Thursday openings. This month’s theme is the Art of Romance. Scheduled activities and gallery shows include:

Clark County Museum to round up Western truths, tales in new exhibit

By Michael Lyle VIEW STAFF WRITER

January 29, 2013 - 12:25 am

Clark County Museum is scheduled to ope an exhibit about the facts and myths of cowboys and American Indians.

Things To Do in Paradise/Downtown, Jan. 22-28

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January 29, 2013 - 12:24 am

— The Cockroach Theatre inside Art Square, 1025 S. First St., plans to continue its run of “Gruesome Playground Injuries,” a play by Rajiv Joseph, at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 17. Tickets are $15 and $18. Visit cockroachtheatre.com.

Las Vegas Youth Camerata Orchestra alumni to return for best-of show

By F. Andrew Taylor VIEW STAFF WRITER

January 29, 2013 - 12:24 am

Book Briefs, Jan .29-Feb. 4

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January 29, 2013 - 12:23 am