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Formula One fans in Las Vegas get creative to watch qualifying

By 10:30 p.m., a crowd had formed near the outside entrance of the Venetian’s Grand Canal shops. The patio-like plaza had a distant view of the race track — but no security guards.

No sneak peaks? Security for Las Vegas Grand Prix beefs up

Chased out by officers enforcing a strict “no loitering policy,” unticketed locals and visitors hoping to sneak a peek at the race had mostly disappeared.

Did you spot the turkey in the crosswalk? More than 100 didn’t, police say

A Clark County School District police officer dressed up as a turkey to walk pedestrians across a busy intersection, raising awareness for pedestrian traffic safety. More than 100 citations were issued for drivers who didn’t yield to pedestrians, or the turkey, police said.

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Think ahead before parking at airport during holiday

Accessing McCarran International Airport shouldn’t be a problem this week as the majority of the road work either has been wrapped up or put off until after the holiday.

Thanksgiving Day parade appearance high note for Green Valley band

Howard Moore’s family watches Bart Simpson and Snoopy float above the streets of New York City each year on Thanksgiving. This year, scores of families will watch Moore and members of his Green Valley High School band march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

City of Las Vegas’ financial picture sees improvement

The city of Las Vegas had been expecting large budget shortfalls for the foreseeable future, such as a $47 million gap in the 2012 budget. That shortfall is now expected to be $12.7 million, and Las Vegas expects to end this budget year with reserves of $68.2 million.

Newton gets OK for tours

Entertainer Wayne Newton won approval Wednesday to run shuttle tours through his 52-acre ranch, despite staunch resistance from neighbors.

SCORE chapter chairman works to make ventures vibrant

Amid all the gloom in the local economy, Greg Twedt offers a ray of hope: free help for struggling companies. Now, if only more of them would take his offer.

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