Kyle B. Hansen

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Commissioners threaten to sever UMC's ties with UNR medical school
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Clark County commissioners told the president of UNR they don’t believe his promises and threatened to dissolve University Medical Center’s relationship with the university’s medical school if the new dean doesn’t live in Las Vegas.
County: Some taverns with slot machines must change or close
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Dotty’s and similar taverns will have to perform substantial renovations or shut down after Clark County commissioners on Tuesday approved new regulations for taverns with slot machines.
Last year’s rising global passenger trend missed McCarran
Friday, April 1, 2011
Passenger traffic at McCarran International Airport has been rising this year, but the severity of last year’s drop is still being measured.
NDOT to discuss fixes for Boulder City road problems at April 7 meeting
Thursday, March 31, 2011
The Nevada Department of Transportation is pushing forward with improvements to U.S. 93 in Boulder City that would help with congestion created after the opening of the Hoover Dam Bypass.
Henderson's Water Street revamped for new bus line
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Part of Henderson’s Water Street is getting a makeover in preparation for a new express bus line.
Work on Water Street began Wednesday for road improvements and new bus stops for the Boulder Highway Express.
NDOT starts process of buying homes in path of freeway project
Thursday, March 31, 2011
A few residents along Interstate 15 in Las Vegas now know when the freeway will cover their homes, but some of their neighbors might have to wait another two decades before they get answers.
Ramp, lane closures scheduled this week along I-15
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Another round of lane and ramp closures is coming to Interstate 15 and some surrounding streets.
Work on beltway interchange to cause detours in north valley
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Residents of the northern part of the valley will soon have better access to the Las Vegas Beltway but will have to endure six months of detours first.
Bus line construction will bring Sahara Avenue lane reductions
Monday, March 28, 2011
Construction on Sahara Avenue for a new bus rapid transit line will affect traffic on the road beginning today, officials said.
Upgraded medians along Rampart Boulevard to debut today
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Las Vegas officials on Wednesday will officially unveil improved medians on Rampart Boulevard.
More I-15 ramp work scheduled for next week
Saturday, March 19, 2011
More closures and delays are scheduled over the next week for ramps to and from Interstate 15 in the southern valley. The ramp from Blue Diamond Road to northbound I-15 will be closed from 9 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday for bridge work.
McCarran passenger count increases for back-to-back months
Friday, March 18, 2011
Passenger traffic increased at McCarran International Airport for the second straight month in February, the first time in more than a year the airport has seen back-to-back increases.
Commissioners question UNR's commitment to UMC teaching hospital
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
A nearly three-hour meeting on the future of University Medical Center came to no final conclusion Wednesday, but county commissioners said they want to proceed with building a medical school if the state’s higher education system will cooperate.
Flood project to close part of Elkhorn Road for six weeks
Monday, March 14, 2011
Motorists who use Elkhorn Road in the northwest valley may need to find an alternate route for the next six weeks.
RTC accepting student art entries for Earth Day bus contest
Monday, March 14, 2011
Clark County students have a chance to see their artwork publicly displayed on a large scale.
RTC negotiating with new company to run bus system
Thursday, March 10, 2011
A major change could be coming to the valley’s public bus system but one that will likely not be noticed by most residents.
The Regional Transportation Commission is negotiating a contract with a new company to run the bus system that carried 54.8 million people last year.
Maintenance project to reduce lanes on Rainbow for 5 weeks
Monday, March 7, 2011
Lanes of Rainbow Boulevard in northwest Las Vegas will be closed for the next five weeks, city officials announced.
Youth pitch in to remove graffiti along U.S. 95
Saturday, March 5, 2011
About 30 local youth were up early on Saturday morning when county officials spotted them painting on walls in the eastern valley. But the youngsters weren’t in trouble. They were giving up their morning to help cover markings on walls along U.S. 95.
Motorists asked to avoid road work on Rancho Drive near U.S. 95
Friday, March 4, 2011
Motorists may want to avoid Rancho Drive near U.S. 95 this weekend while crews work on the road.
Boulder City tries to pass the truck back to Arizona
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Authorities banned truck traffic on Hoover Dam after the 9/11 attacks, and the federal government hustled to build the pricey and photogenic Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge.
U.S. 95 ramp to close in northwest valley
Monday, Feb. 28, 2011
The ramp from northbound U.S. 95 to westbound Lake Mead Boulevard will be closed next week instead of this week, transportation officials said.
Frank Sinatra Drive ramp from I-15 to close for 6 weeks
Monday, Feb. 28, 2011
The ramp to Frank Sinatra Drive from northbound Interstate 15 will close Wednesday for six weeks, transportation officials said.
Additional Las Vegas Boulevard lane closures announced
Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011
Work on Las Vegas Boulevard traffic signals will require more lane closures this week than initially expected, the Regional Transportation Commission said.
Students' artwork to be displayed on RTC buses
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011
If a fifth-grader points at a passing bus and tells you she decorated it, she might be telling the truth.
Two lucky students got to see their art plastered on the side of a public bus Thursday.
More lane closures announced for Sahara Avenue
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011
Work on the Sahara Express bus line will require lane closures for Sahara Avenue on the western half of the valley in addition to closures already in place in the east.
Officials hope new transit line will revitalize neighborhood
Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011
It’s the type of small, family-run store that isn’t often seen today — all it sells is shoes, and mostly to senior citizens. Cesar’s Shoe World hopes to benefit from a project to add bus lanes to Sahara Avenue that will also add sidewalks and landscaping to the busy corridor outside the store, but first it has to survive the construction.
Bus drivers want contract with RTC instead of private company
Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011
Some Las Vegas bus drivers are upset with the Regional Transportation Commission and think they can save it money, but the RTC says the union’s plan would likely increase costs.
Construction to cause I-15 ramp closures
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011
The ramp to southbound I-15 from Blue Diamond Road and Blue Diamond between the Las Vegas Boulevard and I-15 will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Monday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. while crews put up girders.
Desert Inn Road to close tonight near the Strip
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011
Desert Inn Road will be closed tonight near the Las Vegas Strip.
Road work to cause delays at intersection near McCarran
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011
Work on the road leading to the terminals at McCarran International Airport is wrapping up early, but the next road project is going to affect even more motorists who use the airport connector tunnel.
Road repairs near McCarran to close lanes, disrupt traffic
Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011
Roadwork near McCarran International Airport will likely affect traffic north of the airport this week.
Portion of Lake Mead Blvd. to be closed overnight for bridge work
Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011
Lake Mead Boulevard will be closed for three nights as crews work on a pedestrian bridge over the road.
Months-long project to upgrade Las Vegas Strip traffic signals begins
Monday, Feb. 21, 2011
Motorists on the Las Vegas Strip will have extra obstacles to avoid over the next few months as crews work to improve traffic signals on Las Vegas Boulevard.
New traffic light in western Las Vegas neighborhood
Monday, Feb. 21, 2011
Residents at the western edge of Las Vegas may notice a new traffic signal in use this week.
Sewer project to restrict Decatur Boulevard traffic for month
Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011
A sewer project will restrict traffic on Decatur Boulevard for nearly a month, the Clark County Water Reclamation District said.
McCarran sees 5 percent increase in January passenger traffic
Friday, Feb. 18, 2011
McCarran International Airport has started the year with a 5 percent increase in passengers compared to the same month last year.
RTC contest to award 40 laptops to valley high school seniors
Friday, Feb. 18, 2011
Clark County high school seniors can win one of 40 laptop computers from the Regional Transportation as part of an essay contest sponsored by Coca-Cola.
Median beautification project to close lanes on Rampart Boulevard
Monday, Feb. 14, 2011
Motorists might see traffic delays on Rampart Boulevard between Lake Mead Boulevard and Cheyenne Avenue over the next five weeks, city officials said.
Construction work will prompt I-15 closure for two nights
Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011
Work on Interstate 15 in the southern valley will require more freeway detours and ramp closures Sunday and Monday, including one that will affect the Las Vegas Beltway.
NDOT accelerates plan to widen U.S. 93 near Hoover Dam bypass bridge
Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011
Motorists stuck in traffic on U.S. 93 might see relief a year sooner than expected thanks to a change in funding plans and an aggressive push from the Nevada Department of Transportation.
USA Today notes Las Vegas' underwater housing problem
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011
Clark County made the top of USA Today’s front page on Tuesday — but it wasn’t good news.
Construction to divert traffic on northern Las Vegas Beltway
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011
Eastbound traffic on the Las Vegas Beltway in the northern valley will be diverted at North 5th Street for six months, Clark County officials said.
Nevada gas prices climb for fifth straight month
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011
After five months of rising prices, an average gallon of gas in Nevada now costs 36 cents more than it did a year ago, AAA reported today.
Las Vegas records 2.7 percent increase in visitors for 2010
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011
The number of visitors to Las Vegas was up 3.7 percent in December, bringing the total number of visitors in 2010 to more than 37.3 million, officials said Tuesday. The annual increase was 2.7 percent higher than in 2009.
Road work will close lanes on Sahara Avenue
Monday, Feb. 7, 2011
Construction on Sahara Avenue for a new bus rapid transit line will restrict lanes on the road beginning Monday, officials said.
U.S. 95 ramp at Lake Mead Boulevard to be closed
Monday, Feb. 7, 2011
The ramp from northbound U.S. 95 to eastbound Lake Mead Boulevard will be closed for the next two weeks, transportation officials said.
Captain Morgan funds free rides for tipsy drivers on Super Bowl Sunday
Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011
Three weeks after being declared dead, a program to provide free rides home for drinkers on Super Bowl Sunday has been revived, just in time for the big game.
Report: Without major changes, UMC could be forced to close
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
Problems at University Medical Center may force the hospital’s closure, but county commissioners decided Wednesday they needed more time to consider a consultant’s recommendations before taking any action.
Road project will improve access to Sun City Anthem
Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011
A long-awaited road project to improve access to the Sun City Anthem area of Henderson is expected to begin in February.
U.S. 95 widening project to close part of Rancho Drive
Monday, Jan. 31, 2011
Part of Rancho Drive in northwest Las Vegas will be closed for three days as part of the U.S. 95 Northwest widening project.