Nor'Town: Politics in North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas man admits to killing his wifeKTNV Las VegasNorth Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- New information on the murder of a North Las Vegas woman has been released. Police said Jarom Boyes admitted she did not kill herself and in fact, he had shot and killed his wife. He also said after returning home from a ...Nellis Air Force airman charged in death of wi […]

Reid, Sandoval among heavy hitters going to bat for compromise NV Energy billLas Vegas SunKelvin Atkinson, D-North Las Vegas, said NV Energy, casino representatives, the governor's office, Reid's office, and labor unions worked for countless hours to craft this compromise. “It was a lot of people that came together,” he said. Legislators ... […]

North Las Vegas neighborhood news, May 21-28Las Vegas Review-JournalOff-site early voting locations are the Neighborhood Recreation Center, 1638 N. Bruce St.; SkyView Multi-Generational Center, 3050 E. Centennial Parkway; Food 4 Less; Lowe's; and the North Las Vegas Main Library, 2300 Civic Center Drive. Voters can ...and more » […]

The PENTA Building Group Completes North Las Vegas Readiness CenterLas Vegas SunPENTA's contract for the $24 million project was issued and administered by Nevada State Public Works. Construction began in December 2011. The North Las Vegas Readiness Center was completed and officially turned over to the National Guard in April, ... […]

Children find rabid bat in North Las VegasLas Vegas SunAt least two rabid bats have been found in the Las Vegas Valley this year, according to the Southern Nevada Health District. Health officials say a group of children found a bat on the ground during the day about a month ago in North Las Vegas. The ...and more » […]

Nevada Gaming Commission approves Pinnacle, Ameristar mergerLas Vegas Blog (blog)Lucky Silver Gaming will now own Silver Casino & RV Park, Opera House Casino, Lucky Lucy Casino & Hotel, all in North Las Vegas, & moreover Little Macau on Spring Mountain Road. Fifth Street Gaming LLC will manage the - four properties.Gaming Commission OKs $869 mill […]

Commission's vote to oppose bill 'ticks off' legislatorLas Vegas SunThe state Public Utilities Commission today said NV Energy's bill in the Nevada Legislature to close the Reid-Gardner coal-powered plant was fatally flawed and would not protect Las Vegas customers from higher rates. The commission voted unanimously to ...and more » […]

Friends remember Mojave High School student killed in crashKTNV Las VegasLas Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- We're learning more about a tragic accident over the weekend that claimed the life of a North Las Vegas teenager and badly injured his younger step-sister. A memorial of candles and cards is growing at the intersection of ...17-year-old killed in NLV wreck i […]

Police: Duo hospitalized after stabbing each other in North Las VegasKTNV Las VegasLas Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- A man and a woman were hospitalized Saturday after police say they stabbed each other. Officers were called to the 1900 block of Lawry Avenue, near West Lake Mead Boulevard and North Martin Luther King Boulevard, at about 3 ...and more » […]

CardPlayer.comBaccarat leads way as Nevada gaming revenues climb in MarchLas Vegas SunNorth Las Vegas casinos were off 1.2 percent; the Boulder Strip was off 0.7 percent; Laughlin dropped 12.7 percent; and Mesquite was down 1.78 percent. Gaming revenues in the balance of Clark County inched up .5 percent. Washoe County, meanwhile ...Gaming revenue climbs 7 p […]