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What’s ailing my mature pine trees?

When native pine trees are grown on their own they will develop taproots or sinker roots for stability and to secure enough water.

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Man’s body found in Lake Mead

A man’s body was discovered floating in Lake Mead on Thursday evening, an official with the National Park Services said.

Fire damage at North Las Vegas plant tops $2 million

A recycling plant blaze shot flames 50 feet into the air Thursday and sent up thick plumes of smoke that could be seen throughout the valley, according to the North Las Vegas Fire Department. The accidental fire cause more than $2 million in damage.

Neonopolis owner hopes Denny’s will help things get cooking

It took three years of cajoling and negotiation to lead to this week’s announcement that Denny’s would locate a restaurant in the struggling Neonopolis retail complex on Fremont Street.

Goodman legacy to continue in Carolyn’s hands

Fare thee well, martini days. After a 12-year reign, the Mob Lawyer has left the building. As Carolyn Goodman prepares to take over Mayor Oscar Goodman’s golden gavel July 6, transforming the face of the City Council, so too will change the image of Las Vegas. This change in leadership, which includes Ward 3’s newly elected Bob Coffin, will hurdle economic challenges along the way — including filling an estimated $4.1 million budget gap.

Lucky Lady Lucy to represent Las Vegas at Burning Man

Local artists are at work on a 20-foot-tall Las Vegas showgirl sculpture dubbed Lucky Lady Lucy at Boulder Plaza in the Arts District. Once completed, the figure will be transported to the Burning Man festival in the Black Rock Desert, 120 miles north of Reno.

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