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Nor’Town Once Again Sets the Standard

Let's see. You're a political reporter who wants to write an article about the disgusting state of Nevada's campaign finance laws. So, where to go for a good example of how politicians Nevada can suck in the money without revealing who's sending it in? Why North Las Vegas, of course, home of ex-mayor Mike Montandon's [...]

Nor’Town Can’t Get No Respect

From an imaginary debate amongst the Gubewannabes:

Montandon: “I would move the state capital to North Las Vegas. It’s time we moved government to a place that really deserves to have 63 lawmakers living there for four months. I bet that will cut down on the length of sessions.” (Sun)

The out-of-towners will be able [...]

Easy Question

The Sun wrings its hands over the question viz., who's responsible for the melt down at the housing authority? Is it the board? The director they hired to run the thing (into the ground)? Gremlins?

Well, that's easy. It's the board, which consisted at the time of William Robinson, Shirley Hogan, Stephanie Smith, then-mayor Mike [...]

Conspiracy Theory

So, how do you cover up widespread incompetence during your mayoral tenure? Why, create a conspiracy theory, that’s how!

Today’s Sun tells us that the North Las Vegas Housing Authority has been sitting on funds for needy Nor’Towners which should have been distributed to qualified recipients of Section 8 help:

The U.S. Housing and [...]

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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