Kyle B. Hansen

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Mountain snow in Southern Nevada enters the record books: Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011; One inch of snow and more than 2 inches of rain fell on Mount Charleston in the past day, setting or tying multiple weather records. The snowfall ties the old record for the earliest date the mountain has received an inch or more of snow.
Nevada makes big strides in palliative care for seriously ill: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011; Las Vegas has a reputation for providing poor health care, but a report released today says Nevada has made significant strides in the last three years in providing one specialized service for some of the sickest patients.
Report says Las Vegas among nation's top food, wine destinations: Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011; Apparently our gluttony is attracting tourists. TripAdvisor listed the top food and wine destinations based on reviews submitted to the website.
Road work to restrict traffic on Torrey Pines Drive: Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011; Traffic will be restricted on Torrey Pines Drive in northwest Las Vegas for the next two months, city officials said.
Lightning sparks building fire as storms drench Las Vegas: Monday, Oct. 3, 2011; A band of storms that moved over the Las Vegas Valley this afternoon drenched much of the area and brought a lightning strike that damaged a commercial building. The Clark County Fire Department responded at 3:06 p.m. to a two-story building at 2785 E. Desert Inn Road. Investigators said lighting struck the building, which started a fire on the roof.
Crews to divert traffic off I-15 for 2 nights at Russell Road: Monday, Oct. 3, 2011; Traffic on Interstate 15 will be routed off the freeway for a short distance Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Stretch of Elkhorn Road to close for 6 months: Monday, Oct. 3, 2011; Part of Elkhorn Road in the northwest valley will be closed for about six months.
New traffic signal coming to downtown Las Vegas: Monday, Oct. 3, 2011; Bonneville Avenue in downtown Las Vegas will get another traffic signal Monday morning.
Paving near Kingman to cause delays on U.S. 93: Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011; Motorists traveling between Las Vegas and Phoenix on the Hoover Dam Bypass or Laughlin routes should expect some nighttime delays this week.
Police seek public's help in search for missing 12-year-old girl: Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011; Police are asking for help in finding a 12-year-old girl last seen Monday morning east of downtown Las Vegas who might have run away to California.
Hungry? Report says Las Vegas is nation's 6th most 'gluttonous' city: Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011; Been to a buffet lately? Or how about the buffet of buffets? Las Vegas is famous for 24-hour buffets, as well as fine dining, so it might come as no surprise that we’re close to the top of another list: America’s 20 Most Gluttonous Cities.
Work on I-15 paving project expanding to one weekend: Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011; The repaving project on Interstate 15 has created traffic headaches for motorists, but only on weekdays – until now. Previously, crews were only working – and lanes were only closed – from Sunday night to Thursday morning each week.
RTC launches 'you spray, you pay' anti-graffiti art contest: Monday, Sept. 26, 2011; Have you seen a bus covered with paint?
New traffic signals to be activated downtown: Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011; New traffic signals will be turned on Monday morning on Bonneville Avenue downtown.
One road project near airport ends, another begins: Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011; It’s a mixed bag for motorists who travel near the airport: One road project is ending, but another is beginning.
Orange barrels ahead: Lane work to start Sunday on U.S. 95 in eastern valley: Friday, Sept. 23, 2011; In case construction on Interstate 15 near the Strip and in the southern valley and on U.S. 95 in the northwest wasn’t enough, the lanes will soon be closed on U.S. 95 in the eastern valley, too.
Police remind drivers that cellphone ban is on the way: Friday, Sept. 23, 2011; LOL. OMG. RIP. Officials are using signs with that message in hopes of getting their point across to all ages: Not only is talking or texting with a cellphone while driving dangerous, it will soon be illegal.
Busy stretch of I-15 to get 25,000-ton makeover: Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011; Kids play four square on it. Airplanes land on it. Cars drive and park on it. This being Las Vegas, we tell people we can fry eggs on it. Asphalt is nearly everywhere, and seems to all be the same, but it won’t be the usual old blacktop we’re used to when the makeover of Nevada’s busiest freeway is complete.
Judge won't order resolution to bus contract dispute: Friday, Sept. 16, 2011; A final decision on a controversial bus operations contract remains in the hands of the Regional Transportation Commission — for now.
RTC to connect bike event to trade show: Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011; For many of the thousands of people who come to Las Vegas for trade shows each year, the city is little more than the Strip and the airport. Some of them never see the rest of Southern Nevada.
RTC offering Rebels fans bus service to football stadium: Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011; Fans who want to avoid traffic and parking headaches at Rebels football games this season can take a special game-day bus to Sam Boyd Stadium.
Nevada gas prices up 17 cents as numbers nearly steady nationwide: Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011; One month ago, Nevada had the seventh-lowest average gas price in the nation. Today, it has the 10th highest in the lower 48 states.
Police warn of robberies targeting day laborers in Las Vegas: Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011; Metro Police are warning the public about a string of robberies that have targeted day laborers in Las Vegas. Police issued a crime alert notice in English and Spanish.
Safety event to focus on use of child safety seats: Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011; Just buckling up isn’t enough when the passenger is a child. Experts suggest children use safety seats every time they get in the car.
Bus company trying to keep contract wins court round: Monday, Sept. 12, 2011; Veolia Transportation won a minor victory in court Monday as part of its battle to keep control of Las Vegas’ public bus system. The Regional Transportation Commission has been divided on awarding the lucrative bus operations contract to First Transit, the lowest bidder, or Veolia, the current operator.
Paving project brings I-15 traffic to standstill: Monday, Sept. 12, 2011; Prostitution isn’t legal in Las Vegas, but the Interstate 15 freeway has become a red light district of its own. Interstate 15 was a sea of brake lights Monday.
New downtown traffic signal to begin operation today: Monday, Sept. 12, 2011; A new traffic signal will begin service this evening in downtown Las Vegas.
Tropicana Avenue lane closures extended until Sept. 26: Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011; Work on Paradise Road near McCarran International Airport will keep lanes on Tropicana Avenue closed longer than expected.
U.S. 93 paving to slow travel between Las Vegas and Phoenix: Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011; Motorists traveling between Las Vegas and Phoenix this week should be prepared for delays resulting from a paving project on U.S. 93.
Palo Verde students preserve 9/11 tradition — and teacher's legacy: Friday, Sept. 9, 2011; Today’s high school freshmen were still a year away from kindergarten on Sept. 11, 2001. The seniors were just in second grade. But it was a group of students who organized and conducted a solemn ceremony at Palo Verde High School on Friday morning to remember those who died that day, including a teacher at the school.
Cuts in county bus transportation routes approved: Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011; Most of the people who complained at a meeting Thursday on cuts in the valley’s public transit system were people who don’t ride the buses being cut. But they might still be some of the biggest victims of the change.
Ann Road construction work switching to daytime hours: Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011; Roadwork on Ann Road in northwest Las Vegas will shift to daytime hours today.
Road maintenance to close lanes on Rainbow Boulevard: Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011; Roadway improvements will restrict travel lanes on Rainbow Boulevard in northwest Las Vegas for the next two months.
Report finds Nevada's rural roads more deadly than those in urban areas: Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011; Nevada’s rural highways have a fatality rate more than double that of urban roads in the state, according to a report released last week.
Delays possible as work begins on I-15 repaving project: Monday, Sept. 5, 2011; Construction will start Tuesday on yet another portion of Interstate 15 in the Las Vegas Valley, and the project is likely to create some traffic headaches for motorists.
New express bus lines to link downtown Henderson, Las Vegas: Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011; Officials in Henderson and Las Vegas hope new express bus lines that will link cities’ downtown areas and triple transit service along Boulder Highway will spur activity and development. “This was a longtime coming, much needed, much wanted and much appreciated,” said Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen. “It will really help the development of our downtown and our redevelopment area.”
RTC votes to continue bus contract battle in court: Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011; The Regional Transportation Commission board had its first unanimous decision Thursday related to its controversial bus contract, but the fate of the valley’s bus system is far from determined.
Committee OKs small increase in paratransit fees for seniors, disabled: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011; The senior and disabled people who use paratransit services to get around the valley won’t have to worry about losing their monthly passes, but are likely facing a small fare increase.
Public works group honors Hoover Dam bypass project: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011; The American Public Works Association has recognized the Hoover Dam bypass as one of its projects of the year.
Traffic signal work to close lanes Sahara and the Strip: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011; Traffic signal upgrades will close lanes at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Sahara Avenue for the next two nights.
Harmon east of Strip to close tonight for construction on pedestrian bridge: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011; Work on a new pedestrian bridge on the Strip will close Harmon Avenue tonight, county officials said.
Northbound lane of I-15 scheduled to reopen tonight: Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011; Finally, some good news for construction-weary motorists on Interstate 15 in the southern valley: Crews are reopening a northbound lane tonight.
Elvis Alive Drive? 10 Las Vegas streets named for notable people: Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011; Not every street name has to be boring or named for a hotel. Some make a statement, such as Elvis Alive Drive. It turns out lots of streets in the Las Vegas Valley are named for interesting people, and some streets have noteworthy stories behind them.
Lanes of Ann Road to be closed nights for maintenance: Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011; Roadwork will close lanes on Ann Road in northwest Las Vegas at night for the next two months.
Ann Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Durango Drive and Centennial Center Boulevard, near U.S. 95, city officials said.
Construction to delay traffic from Strip to airport: Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011; Construction near McCarran International Airport will impact traffic on Tropicana Avenue and Paradise Road for the next two weeks, likely causing delays for people traveling from the Strip to the airport.
Sewer work to close stretch of Jones Boulevard: Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011; Work on a sewer project will close Jones Boulevard at Lone Mountain Road in the northwest valley Sunday night.
Part of St. Rose Parkway to close Sunday night for construction of pedestrian bridge: Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011; Construction of a pedestrian bridge will close St. Rose Parkway between Eastern Avenue and Coronado Center Drive in Henderson on Sunday night.
Roadwork closing lanes on Rainbow Boulevard, Westcliff Drive: Friday, Aug. 26, 2011; Roadwork will close lanes on Rainbow Boulevard and all of Westcliff Drive near U.S. 95 in Las Vegas at times over the next two weekends.
Photos: Remembering snowstorms in Las Vegas offers retreat from the heat: Friday, Aug. 26, 2011; This week’s record-high temperatures might make some Las Vegans consider moving to colder climes where snow is more common than 110-degree heat waves. But Las Vegas does get the cold stuff from time to time.
Las Vegas heat makes another entry into the record books: Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011; The thermometer at McCarran International Airport, the official weather station for Las Vegas, hit 110 degrees just after 2:30 p.m., tying the previous record set in 1985.