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The Buck Stops Somewhere Else

As the recriminations from the last special budget meeting of the North Las Vegas City Council are still flying like a flock of Nor’Town pigeons fleeing a burning aviary, this Wednesday will feature yet another special meeting on the budget at 4:30pm, Weds, April 10th, down at city hall.

Nor’Townie watchers will be especially interested [...]

Extra Special April Fools’ Day Coming to Nor’Town!

April Fools’ Day will take on a special significance in North Las Vegas this year. That’s because the North Las Vegas city council will be holding an oh, so special meeting on Thursday, April 1 at 6pm over at City Hall to discuss–well, wait. What was on the agenda?

1. Discussion, direction and/or [...]

Budget Disconnect

We sure keep hearing about how clever and foresighted North Las Vegas is from the mayor:

However, Buck said, the overall economy's dire state has been tempered somewhat in North Las Vegas due to good planning and pent-up demand for services. For example, since 2005, the city has put aside about 18 percent of its [...]

As Kindles, Nooks spread, local borrowing of e-books increases - Las Vegas Review - Journal February 5, 2012
As Kindles, Nooks spread, local borrowing of e-books increasesLas Vegas Review - JournalIn Southern Nevada, the North Las Vegas and Boulder City library districts contract with the Las Vegas-Clark County district to distribute e-books to patrons, while Henderson maintains its own e-book collection. All purchase licenses for the e-books ...and more » […]
The Ballen Group, a Las Vegas Short Sale Real Estate Team, Has Hired Roger ... - PR.com (press release) February 5, 2012
The Ballen Group, a Las Vegas Short Sale Real Estate Team, Has Hired Roger ...PR.com (press release)The Ballen Group, also known as The Dream Team in Las Vegas welcomes Roger McManus to represent Nevada Real Estate Buyers. Las Vegas, NV, February 05, 2012 --(PR.com)-- The Ballen Group, an award winning team of Las Vegas Real Estate Agents under the ... […]
Concern over bus stop danger met with results - KTNV Las Vegas February 4, 2012
Concern over bus stop danger met with resultsKTNV Las VegasBy Drew Karedes North Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) - An everyday anxiety for students and parents at a North Las Vegas bus stop has been met with a solution. On Thursday, Action News reported that Cram Middle School students were having to cross six lanes of ... […]
Parties angle for position on immigration - Las Vegas Sun February 4, 2012
Parties angle for position on immigrationLas Vegas SunMo Denis and state Assemblywoman Lucy Flores, both of the Nevada Hispanic Legislative Caucus, all joined Dream Act advocates during a Friday news conference at the North Las Vegas offices of Hermandad Mexicana to stump for Obama and outline the ...and more » […]
First new restaurant up and running in North Las Vegas redevelopment district - Las Vegas Sun February 4, 2012
Las Vegas SunFirst new restaurant up and running in North Las Vegas redevelopment districtLas Vegas SunBy Aida Ahmed (contact) A California-based chain that touts its made-to-order food has opened the first new restaurant in a redevelopment district near the new North Las Vegas City Hall. Farmer Boys Restaurant, a “quick-casual” eatery, ...and more » […]
North Las Vegas police seeking suspect in Ward Street murder - KTNV Las Vegas February 3, 2012
Las Vegas SunNorth Las Vegas police seeking suspect in Ward Street murderKTNV Las VegasBy Joyce Lupiani Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- North Las Vegas Police detectives are seeking a second suspect in connection with a shooting that took place in the backyard of a home in the 2600 block of Ward Street, near Martin Luther King Boulevard and June ...Second suspect so […]
North Las Vegas parents angry over dangerous bus stop - KTNV Las Vegas February 3, 2012
North Las Vegas parents angry over dangerous bus stopKTNV Las VegasBy Katie Crowther North Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- Some parents in North Las Vegas are outraged over a bus stop. They say it's putting their children in danger on the way to and from school. The bus stop is located on Ann Road, near Farpoint. […]
Romney's Stance Hits Home - Wall Street Journal February 3, 2012
Los Angeles TimesRomney's Stance Hits HomeWall Street JournalAP Mitt Romney walks with Nevada Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, second from right, and homeowners David and Kathy Tyler and their daughter in April. NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev.—Mitt Romney has turned repeatedly to this city of sprawling subdivisions and sky-high ...Republicans' economic ideas may not […]
Sour Economy Has Nevada Looking For New Jackpot - NPR February 2, 2012
Sour Economy Has Nevada Looking For New JackpotNPRThis housing project by the North Las Vegas Housing Authority was launched in 2004, but the entire subdivision has since fallen into foreclosure and is now owned by the FDIC. For most of the past decade, southern Nevada was the fastest-growing region ...and more » […]
North Las Vegas Neighborhood News - Las Vegas Review-Journal January 31, 2012
North Las Vegas Neighborhood NewsLas Vegas Review-JournalThe Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is to operate on a Saturday transit system schedule on Presidents Day, Feb. 20, due to traditionally lower ridership and less traffic on those days. Schedules for all commission transit routes ...and more » […]

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