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Chill out, Las Vegas, this isn’t even cold

Thursday’s low temperature of 29 degrees, recorded at McCarran International Airport, was more than 10 degrees warmer than the record 18 degrees set in 1948, according to the National Weather Service.

Falling temps could bring up to 2 inches of snow by weekend

Hope you pulled out your jackets and scarves in anticipation of the cold front that blew through the valley Tuesday evening because it left chilly temperatures and wet streets behind. But just wait.

Nevada launches $200 million tax credit program

Seven community development entities, or investment funds, won a combined $200 million in state tax credits meant to support economic development and job growth in Nevada. The catch is they must invest 85 percent of the credits within one year.

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Far Hills-215 bridge could be godsend to trail users

In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a pedestrian bridge that now straddles Far Hills Avenue, just west of the 215 Beltway. It wasn’t there as recently as a few weeks ago, and at first glance it appears that this beautiful walkway might be a bridge to nowhere.

Dining Pick of the Week: Elixir Lounge

Elixir is a modern lounge that feels Old Vegas. It’s modern with 14 high-definition televisions, yet traditional with its hand-crafted menu from executive chef Mike Higgins.

Education Notebook, Dec. 10-16

Read about education news from across the Las Vegas Valley.

Bilbray: Heck only pretending to back immigration reform

Congressional candidate Erin Bilbray on Wednesday slammed Rep. Joe Heck, telling a Hispanic group he’s only pretending to support comprehensive immigration reform.

Independence in life equates radical dependence

I wanted to compliment you on today’s article (tinyurl.com/kgryauc). I especially liked Tony Gaskins’ quote: “You teach people how to treat you by what you allow, what you stop and what behavior you reinforce.”

Nevadans sum up VA complaints: long waits, bad attitudes

Long waits and bad attitudes. Those are the most common complaints of veterans who shared their experiences at Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities in the Las Vegas Valley after reading about Sandi Niccum’s ordeal in Thursday’s Review-Journal.

Las Vegas water rate increases approved through 2017

The Clark County Commission, sitting as the board for the Las Vegas Valley Water District, on Tuesday unanimously approved a series of annual rate hikes set to begin in January and top out in 2017.

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