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New housing development may be coming soon to Badlands golf course

Las Vegas’ Planning Commission could vote on a set of items related to a new housing development proposed for the defunct Badlands golf course, according to the body’s meeting agenda.

From our archives: YUCCA MOUNTAIN DEBATE: Experts argue findings

The opposing scientists representing Nevada and the federal government added more proof that geology is an inexact science, and they might not be able to provide the answers by the time a decision is expected.

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Death of a hero

John C. Fremont

While other scouts and adventurers may have come through the valley first, a son of scandal is noted for pointing travelers toward the future Sin City.

William Bringhurst

A group of missionaries headed by a man from Philadelphia braved the desert heat and founded the Las Vegas Mission of the Mormon Church in an effort to convert the area’s Indians.

O.D. Gass

The search for gold, fame and fortune eluded O.D. Gass throughout his lifetime, part of which was spent in the portion of the Arizona Territory now known as Clark County.

Ute Warren Perkins

Living in the Muddy River country was difficult, but there was at least one man who was up to the task and he took to task anyone who got in his way.

Helen Stewart

Longing for a city with social graces a young mother — gracefully accepted her role as the grand dame of Southern Nevada.

George Colton

Visions of gold in the Lost Dutchman Mine led an independent pipe-smoking speculator to a dusty ridge where he found enough ore to strike it rich in Searchlight.

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