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Las Vegas studied microchipping dogs and cats. What happens next?

Ricardo Torres-Cortez — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 02:44:47 +0000

Las Vegas pet owners already are required to license their dogs and cats. A proposed ordinance amendment would require pets to be microchipped as well.

Dog, cat owners in Las Vegas could soon be required to microchip their pets

Ricardo Torres-Cortez — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:51:21 +0000

The city of Las Vegas is weighing a proposal that would require dog and cat owners to microchip their pets.

Want to work at Metro? Check your social media, trim that beard

David Wilson — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:00:21 +0000

The Metropolitan Police Department has a number of basic standards it expects from potential employees.

Here’s how some lucky girls will get a free quinceañera

Jimmy Romo — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:01:07 +0000

12 lucky residents will get an opportunity to celebrate this cultural milestone for free, and the city of Las Vegas has extended its deadline for applications.

Assemblywoman ratified as new Las Vegas deputy city manager

Ricardo Torres-Cortez — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:12:17 +0000

The City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to ratify the appointments of Sabra Smith Newby and Steve Ford as deputy city managers.

A veteran’s eviction was halted at the last minute. Many more aren’t as fortunate

Ricardo Torres-Cortez — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:30:23 +0000

Burke Hall is one of the many faces of Clark County’s eviction crisis, where filings for the proceedings have exploded since the onset of the COVID pandemic.

Assemblywoman to leave post to join city of Las Vegas

Ricardo Torres-Cortez — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 21:37:33 +0000

A Nevada lawmaker is slated to join the city of Las Vegas’ executive staff.

City’s ‘growing pains’ put Arts District businesses in precarious position

McKenna Ross — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 23:14:30 +0000

A number of downtown Las Vegas businesses are at the center of a roughly $10 million infrastructure project that began in April and is expected to finish by spring 2024.

No Spitting. No shoeshining. Las Vegas has its share of odd laws on the books

David Wilson — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:00:22 +0000

Prohibitions on spitting or sweeping and a ban on hula hoops, among other items, at Fremont Street Experience are just a few of odd the local ordinances on the books in Las Vegas.

Governments pledge $1M for CEO tours during Super Bowl weekend

Ricardo Torres-Cortez — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:46:42 +0000

The taxpayer dollars will go into a $2.25 million fund that will be completed with private donations.

Taxpayers potentially on hook for $223M in Badlands battle

Ricardo Torres-Cortez — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:21:34 +0000

A district court judge ruled that a developer is entitled to the fair-market value of land that the City of Las Vegas took to block a planned development.

Las Vegas opening health center for homeless, low-income patients

Ricardo Torres-Cortez — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:00:22 +0000

Las Vegas officials hope that the Health & Wellness Center will become a “medical home” for those experiencing homelessness, and for low-income earners who live in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Badlands developer willing to settle suits with city over stalled project

Ricardo Torres-Cortez — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:01:23 +0000

The would-be developer of the defunct Badlands golf course remains open to settle ongoing lawsuits against the city that have cost taxpayers more than $5.5 million.

New Las Vegas city attorney appointed by City Council

Ricardo Torres-Cortez — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:31:22 +0000

The Las Vegas City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve Deputy City Attorney Jeff Dorocak’s employment contract as the next city attorney.

Las Vegas could spend up to $1.5M litigating Badlands case this year

Ricardo Torres-Cortez — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 23:25:41 +0000

The Las Vegas City Council will consider allocating up to $1.5 million to outside law firms representing the city in its battle with the would-be developer of the defunct Badlands golf course.

Tapping in: Las Vegas turns to breweries to boost Arts District

Sean Hemmersmeier — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:00:24 +0000

Over the last two years, the city of Las Vegas has promoted the concept of Brewery Row in the Arts District both in public and in policy.

‘It’s my life’: Pickleball craze spreads in Southern Nevada

Ricardo Torres-Cortez — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:06:40 +0000

As municipalities race to keep up with the growing demand for public pickleball courts, the city of Las Vegas is planning a 32-court complex in the northwest.

‘I’m honored’: Next city attorney picked by Las Vegas council

Ricardo Torres-Cortez — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 01:54:57 +0000

The Las Vegas City Council has selected its top candidate, Jeff Dorocak, to become its next legal chief.

Las Vegas approves 68 miles of underground transportation tunnels

Mick Akers — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 22:08:20 +0000

The Elon Musk-owned Boring Company plans to build out an underground transportation system in Las Vegas featuring 81 stations after an expansion approval.

Excessive use: Nearly 60K Las Vegans hit with water district’s new fee

Colton Lochhead — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:44:52 +0000

The Las Vegas Valley Water District says a new charge seems to be working as intended — residents are using less water.

EPA reaches settlement with Las Vegas over wastewater compliance

Colton Lochhead — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:37:56 +0000

Federal regulators announced the settlement agreement over two Las Vegas wastewater treatment centers that failed to meet federal clean water standards.

New multi-story parking garage coming to Arts District

Taylor Lane — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 01:29:32 +0000

The Las Vegas City Council voted to purchase two parcels that will be the site of a future multi-story parking garage.

Las Vegas sets big salary for next manager

Ricardo Torres-Cortez — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 20:18:14 +0000

The Las Vegas City Council is expected to ratify a new employment contract for incoming City Manager Mike Janssen.

Lonnie Hammargren dies, was Nevada’s former lieutenant governor

Mary Hynes — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 03:32:02 +0000

A retired neurosurgeon, Lonnie Hammargren was likely best known for opening his Las Vegas home on Nevada Day to show off his eclectic collection of artifacts.

Councilman calls series of apartment fires ‘clearly unaccceptable’

Brett Clarkson — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 23:20:47 +0000

Councilman Brian Knudsen said he wants to ensure there are no more fires at a Las Vegas apartment complex.

City of Las Vegas gets a new leader

Ricardo Torres-Cortez — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 23:21:33 +0000

The Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday voted to appoint Mike Janssen, the city’s infrastructure director, as the new city manager.

Las Vegas needs to save water. It won’t find it in lawns.

rjcontent — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 08:52:41 +0000

An error by SNWA, combined with pushback to a “nonfunctional turf” ban could leave the Las Vegas Valley short of the water savings it needs to continue growing without increasing its overall water use.

Las Vegas city attorney set to retire

Ricardo Torres-Cortez — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:06:30 +0000

Las Vegas City Attorney Bryan Scott is stepping down from the post after three years.

What’s the story about this Ten Commandments pillar on Las Vegas land?

Jeff Burbank — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:00:11 +0000

The stone monument has stood on a large patch of grass on city parks and recreation land since its installation in 1973.

Las Vegas city manager to retire after 3 years at post

Ricardo Torres-Cortez — Thu, 25 May 2023 19:07:14 +0000

The city will now need to search for his replacement before Jorge Cervantes’ last day.