Ross: Homebuying program 'brought back hope' to Las Vegas
A recent privately funded program aimed at helping Las Vegas residents buy a home won accolades Wednesday from the Las Vegas City Council. ?You brought back hope," Ward 6 Councilman Steve Ross told the organizers of the recent NeighborhoodLIFT event, which took place at the Riviera.
Wed, 16 May 2012 20:15:00 -0000 |
Henderson to tap reserve funds to fill budget gap, avoiding layoffs
The Henderson City Council authorized the use of reserve funds Tuesday night to plug a $13.5 million deficit in next year?s budget.
Wed, 16 May 2012 05:30:00 -0000 |
Las Vegas City Council approves relatively 'flat' budget for 2013
The good news is that, unlike recent years, there won?t be any employee layoffs or cuts in programs or services next year for the city of Las Vegas. But there are some budget problems coming up the following year ? the city will have to pay about $16 million more for the Metro Police budget and will also have to begin paying on the debt for the new $185 million City Hall.
Wed, 16 May 2012 02:20:00 -0000 |
Wells Fargo announces Las Vegas homebuyers grant program
If you're thinking about buying a home in Las Vegas, you might want to see if you're eligible for a new program that could eliminate your down payment. The new privately funded initiative could help some 500 people buy a home in Las Vegas.
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:45:00 -0000 |
What's behind Tony Hsieh's unrelenting drive to remake downtown Las Vegas?
By now all of Las Vegas knows that Tony Hsieh, the CEO of Zappos, is intensely interested and invested in downtown. He is moving his company there. He?s using a chunk of his fortune to help transform the urban core.
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0000 |
Las Vegas city officials moving ahead on affordable housing project
A blighted shopping center in west Las Vegas will get new life with a 196-unit affordable housing project for older residents, thanks to action taken Wednesday by members of the Las Vegas City Council.
Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:00:00 -0000 |
Las Vegas group transforming blight into a ?greener? block for one weekend
The 1000 block of South Main Street, just north of Charleston Boulevard, is not a great place for a leisurely stroll or even to linger for long. A fenced-off, empty concrete plaza faces a row of four vacant buildings. There is a nearby ballet studio that is open for a couple hours each day and a few other shops in the area. For the most part, though, the dilapidated structures with peeling paint and crumbling facades are backdrops for cars zipping past on their way to Las Vegas Boulevard or Interstate 15.
Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0000 |
Proposed Henderson arena keeps clearing hurdles
With financing in place, a proposed indoor arena in Henderson is gaining momentum, and construction could begin as early as October, developer Chris Milam told the city council Tuesday night.
Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:55:00 -0000 |
Mayor Carolyn Goodman: Las Vegas downtown in 'a renaissance'
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman talked Wednesday night about a ?renaissance? of downtown development that has taken place in the past year, from new public structures, to a cultural mecca for the arts, to dozens of new small businesses and casino renovations.
Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:08:00 -0000 |
Fitch changes Las Vegas debt rating outlook to 'negative,' but city officials say don't panic
One of the three big Wall Street debt-rating agencies is warning about continued budget shortfalls at the city of Las Vegas tied to economic problems and high costs for police services.
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:19:00 -0000 |
Las Vegas mayor to discuss downtown development in annual address
We know she?s going to talk about Las Vegas? downtown redevelopment. That includes the openings of the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, the new Las Vegas City Hall, the Mob Museum and efforts being led by Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh.
Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:03:00 -0000 |
Las Vegas City Council OKs $8.5 million in bonds to reopen F Street
Bob Beers didn?t waste any time getting his feet wet in Las Vegas City Council politics on Wednesday. The new Ward 2 city councilman waded right into the racially charged F Street controversy.
Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:45:00 -0000 |
New Henderson city manager sworn in
A day after officially starting as Henderson?s city manager, Jacob Snow was sworn in before the City Council at Tuesday night?s meeting.
Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:50:00 -0000 |
Bob Beers to be sworn in to Las Vegas City Council post
Bob Beers, the former state senator who was recently elected to the Las Vegas City Council, will be sworn in to his new post Wednesday.
Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:00:00 -0000 |
Bob Beers formally ratified as winner of Ward 2 Las Vegas City Council race
He didn?t get to sit in the empty Ward 2 council chair. But Las Vegas City Councilman-elect Bob Beers did attend Wednesday afternoon?s special city council meeting to ratify the results of the special March 20 Ward 2 election, which Beers won in out of a field of nine candidates.
Thu, 29 Mar 2012 01:00:00 -0000 |
Zappos CEO buys motel, strikes deal to bring young talent downtown
Zappos? efforts to remake downtown Las Vegas take another step forward with a real estate deal and plan to lure more young talent to the area. The Downtown Project will announce today a partnership with Venture for America to bring new college graduates to assist startup businesses.
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0000 |
Henderson backs off $21 million pledge for Space and Science Center
The city of Henderson is pulling the plug on a $21 million promise to help fund the proposed Henderson Space and Science Center. Tuesday night, the city council unanimously voted to remove money designated for the science center from the city?s land fund and use it for other capital projects.
Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0000 |
Henderson OKs contract for new city manager
The Henderson City Council Tuesday approved a contract for new City Manager Jacob Snow.
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:32:00 -0000 |
Three-year, $675,000 contract proposed for Henderson's new city manager
Henderson?s next city manager will begin his job April 2 at the same salary as his predecessor, according to a proposed three-contract that will be voted on during next week?s council meeting.
Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:38:00 -0000 |
Public tours of new Las Vegas City Hall available each Wednesday in March
If you?re interested in all the features of the new Las Vegas City Hall, you can learn about them this month on guided tours.
Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:00:00 -0000 |
