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Two accidents delay U.S. 95 traffic

Nevada Highway Patrol reported two accidents on U.S. Highway 95 near Eastern Avenue on Monday morning.

Las Vegas cab strike causing few ripples; drivers seek better wages

Charles Young said he was fighting for a “livable wage” late Sunday afternoon as he and about 250 drivers participated in the first cabby strike in the Las Vegas Valley in nearly two decades, promising they wouldn’t cross the picket line unless certain demands were met.

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run accident

A pedestrian is dead after a hit-and-run accident near Torrey Pines Drive and Charleston Boulevard late Wednesday night.

Taxicab authority approves test of cab-monitoring system

The Nevada Taxicab Authority on Tuesday voted to go forward with a test of the RideIntegrity system designed to let taxi regulators track cab movements in real time as well as create an in-depth database.

Cab drivers’ parent union gives OK for strike

The high command of the union representing drivers at Las Vegas’ second-largest cab company has consented to a strike in the face of growing driver impatience.

Requests for extra operating permits for taxis denied

The Nevada Taxicab Authority turned down a requests on Tuesday for extra operating permits for three major events in March and April as several dozen drivers turned out for their most vocal protest in months.

Man dies after car strikes power box

A 65-year-old man died after his 2012 Toyota Prius struck a struck a power box just before 2 a.m. Tuesday, according to Las Vegas police.