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Hottest July 9 in 70 years

Monday’s high temperature reached 113 degrees and tied Las Vegas’ record high for July 9 set in 1943, the National Weather Service reported. Highs today and Wednesday could reach 113 degrees, temperatures not expected to set records.

Ex-councilman’s housing project proposal hits snag

Former Las Vegas City Councilman Michael McDonald’s lack of development experience could undermine his proposal to use millions of dollars in taxpayer subsidies to build a housing project for senior citizens and reap a seven-figure development fee.

Michael Morton announces plans for downtown Mexican restaurant

Restaurateur and nightclub operator Michael Morton on Monday announced plans to open an as-yet-unnamed Mexican restaurant at 106 Sixth St. later this year. The currently vacant building is just south of Fremont Street.

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Las Vegas man dies in five-vehicle accident

A 25-year-old Las Vegas man was killed in a five-vehicle collision at Boulder Highway and Russell Road late Saturday night, police said Sunday.

Las Vegas family savors hard-fought reunification

Cassandra Myers looked under the Christmas tree and knew things had spiraled out of control again. With the holiday just a few days away, no presents had been bought or wrapped for her 2-year-old son.

Push to clean up Strip ensnares disabled man

Larry Mangels was giving out water bottles to thirsty homeless people and tourists on the Strip on the Fourth of July.
He sat in a wheelchair on the pedestrian bridge between the Palazzo and Wynn Las Vegas handing out water.