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Bicyclist in Critical Condition After Sideswiped by Car

Submitted by 8 News NOW
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, 8:02pm

LAS VEGAS -- A 53-year-old man is in critical condition after a car sideswiped him while he was riding his bicycle on Alta Drive Wednesday afternoon.

According to Metro Police, William Barton was riding near Rainbow Boulevard in the bike lane when the car hit him, sending the bicyclist to the ground.

The car, which witnesses described as a gray or silver four-door sedan, did not stop or remain at the scene.

Barton was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

Anyone with information is asked to call Metro's Accident Investigation Section at 702-828-3595. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or visit its website. Tips directly leading to an arrest or indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.

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Proposal to Sell Custom Trikes in Summerlin Tabled

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, 3:32pm

 

A plan to create a home for custom-built trikes in Summerlin is on hold for now.

The Las Vegas Planning Commission tabled a request Tuesday for a special-use permit to allow Custom Motor Creations to display and sell custom-built trikes at its property in the master-planned Summerlin community. 

Read more in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

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Egg Hunt Set for March 23

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 4:51pm
Egg Hunt Set for March 23

 

Passes are available now for the annual egg hunt set for Saturday, March 23.

From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Summerlin residents can let their kids run through The Trails Park looking for goodies. The event will also include games and prizes. There will also be visits from special guests.

Passes are $5 in advance at The Trails, Willows and Gardens Community Centers and $8 on the day of the event at The Trails Community Center. Proof of residency is required.  

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Survey: Employment Outlook Positive for Las Vegas

Submitted by 8 News NOW
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 3:41pm

LAS VEGAS -- Employers in Nevada are getting ready to hire more people, according to a new survey by Manpower, an employment services company.

Around 100 local companies took part in the survey, 19 percent said they're planning on adding more employees between April and June. The survey also showed, employers are more confident than they were a year ago.

Technical services, call centers and construction show the most potential for future job growth.

The survey shows a net employment outlook of 14 percent compared to last year's 4 percent. The percentage is achieved by subtracting the percentage of employers expecting to decrease staff levels from the ones adding to their workforce.

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Goodwill Focuses on Finding Jobs for Unemployed Veterans

Submitted by 8 News NOW
Monday, March 11th, 2013, 4:16pm

LAS VEGAS -- Goodwill Southern Nevada cut the ribbon on a new donation center Monday. However, It is not just a place for people to donate gently used clothing and household items. It is unique because it staffed by two previously unemployed veterans.

The program to employee those veterans and others came together with a $350,000 donation from the Nevada Women's Philanthropy.

Goodwill is using the funds to find jobs for veterans either within its organizations or at other companies. The charity says it has seen an increase in the number of unemployed veterans in the past few years.

"It is a huge need here in the community. One out of every seven vets is unemployed and when you think about that for a second, one out of ever seven, that is a huge amount of people," Kathy Topp spokesperson with Goodwill said.

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Howard Hughes Corp. to Oppose Planned Summerlin Auto-Sales Business

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW
Friday, March 8th, 2013, 2:44pm

Summerlin officials contend the business is not an accepted use for the area.

Custom Motor Creations is requesting a special-use permit for a proposed indoor auto sales business at 10050 Banburry Cross Drive in Summerlin, a business that will likely be opposed by the community's developer at Tuesday's planning commission hearing.

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Mudslinging in Full Swing for Ward 4

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW
Friday, March 8th, 2013, 12:33pm
Mudslinging in Full Swing for Ward 4

A former R-J reporter challenges the incumbent councilman.

It's not the highest-profile political race in Southern Nevada, but the campaign for the Las Vegas City Council's suburban Ward 4 seat is among the feistiest.

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