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Las Vegas library closes Saturday as new branch readies to open

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By Shea Johnson / Las Vegas Review-Journal

April 19, 2019 - 4:01 pm

The Las Vegas Public Library will cease operations 6 p.m. Saturday as the new library in East Las Vegas readies to open late next week, according to the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District.

The library located at 833 N. Las Vegas Blvd. now belongs to the city. Staff and operations will move to the new East Las Vegas branch.

The new library is located at 2851 E. Bonanza Road. A grand opening is planned for 10 a.m. Thursday.

For more information, visit LVCCLD.org.

Contact Shea Johnson at sjohnson@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0272. Follow @Shea_LVRJ on Twitter.

Multiple residents displaced after fire

By Arlette Yousif / RJ

December 21, 2024 - 6:36 pm

Nine Las Vegas residents were displaced Saturday after a fire broke out at 840 King Richard Avenue, according to the Clark County Fire Department.

After a Christmas dominated by leukemia, gift delivery to help Las Vegas family celebrate this year

By Noble Brigham / RJ

December 21, 2024 - 8:53 am

Savannah Hansen, 1, was born with acute myeloid leukemia, said her mother. The Las Vegas 1-year-old is now in remission.

Man awaiting murder trial found dead in Las Vegas custody

By Estelle Atkinson / RJ

December 20, 2024 - 5:37 pm

A man who was set to stand trial in May for stabbing and killing a woman died by suicide in late October while in custody at Clark County Detention Center.

Alcohol, marijuana found after fatal wrong-way crash near Las Vegas

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

December 20, 2024 - 12:16 am

Investigators found containers of alcohol and marijuana packages around a truck that was driven the wrong way on I-15, killing an off-duty Metro police officer.

Photos released of UnitedHealth Group graffiti suspect in Las Vegas

By Katie Futterman / RJ

December 20, 2024 - 8:57 am

The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking help in identifying a person it said was involved in painting graffiti on UnitedHealth Group’s local office on Dec. 12.

Look up: Radiation-detecting helicopter to scan Strip on New Year’s Eve

By Alan Halaly / RJ

December 20, 2024 - 7:23 pm

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New speed bumps aim to slow reckless drivers at Las Vegas intersection

By Annie Vong / RJ

December 20, 2024 - 7:13 pm

At Lamb Boulevard and Hacienda Avenue, drifting and doughnuts have been a recurring issue.

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‘Best day ever’: Santa surprises Las Vegas students with toys

By Katie Futterman / RJ

December 19, 2024 - 1:01 pm

It was the 22nd year that the Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation had partnered with the Clark County School District to spread holiday cheer at elementary schools.