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Fifth Street on way to becoming Bridge to Somewhere

There’s a Bridge to Nowhere in North Las Vegas today, but if all goes according to plan, it’ll become a Bridge to Somewhere by mid-2016.

Consultant keeps title of ‘judge maker,’ despite allegations

Political consultant David Thomas retained his nickname as “judge maker” on election night despite one judicial candidate’s claim that Thomas had offered a bribe to protect incumbent Judge Rob Bare.

ParkMe app offers more info than you might have thought

The secret of ParkMe: You have to open it a few times and explore it and you’ll find all kinds of information about parking that you never knew was available.

Dirty politics, ineligibility make mess of Assembly District election

The 29,152 voters in Assembly District 34 have been cursed with problems this election. Illegal mailers and robocalls marred the primary, and the general has been muddied by finding the Democratic candidate wasn’t eligible to run.

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Uber’s Vegas invasion sparks conflict, needs compromise

The Uber transportation technology launched in Las Vegas on Friday is a great idea. There has to be a compromise out there that will allow it to stay.

In tangled case, judge kept sense of fairness

In a tough-talking tussle between U.S. Judge Roger Hunt and U.S. Attorney Dan Bogden, an appellate court gave a slap-down to the judge, handing Bogden’s office a legal victory.

Brighter Vegas express lanes might not fix dim drivers

A fresh coat of paint containing thousands of reflective glass beads is drying on the express lanes on the surface of Interstate 15 as you read this. If only the drivers were as bright as those stripes will be.

Documentary salutes women who blazed trails in Nevada

One hundred years ago, Nevada women won the right to vote, six years before the 19th Amendment guaranteed that right for all American women.

Hidden airline fees: A question of government or consumers

Should the government force airlines to publicize hidden fees in their fare pricing? Or should it be the consumers’ responsibility to do their homework to find which deal is the best?

Don’t look for a City Hall in Downtown Summerlin

Downtown suggests government services, so just to yank Tom Warden’s chain, I asked him what government services Downtown Summerlin will be providing when the massive outdoor mall officially opens.

More cones are in your future, Las Vegas

One of the most ambitious sewer line projects in Clark County’s history kicks off in earnest this month and you know what that means: There are going to be some street disruptions in the project’s path.

GOP candidates Farley, Harris are spineless pawns

A recent encounter with GOP Senate candidates Patricia Farley and Becky Harris confirmed my suspicions. They are spineless pawns.

NDOT: ‘Road Runner’ project speed can be pricey

The Cactus Avenue-freeway interchange and Interstate 15 flood repair project were finished ahead of time, but don’t expect early openings to be a trend in Southern Nevada — accelerated projects are generally more expensive to build.

Crooked judge heads straight to public retirement pension

When Steven Jones is sitting in prison (and I’m pretty sure the despicable abuse of his judicial powers will persuade a federal judge he’s unworthy of probation), don’t feel too sorry for him.

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