LAS VEGAS (AP) — More than 1,000 bicyclists worldwide participated in a virtual ride in memory of five cyclists recently killed in a crash in Nevada. Las Vegas TV station KLAS reported that cyclists logged onto a virtual cycling platform to ride together Saturday. During the more than 2 ½-hour ride, more than $15,000 was…
Read MoreKLAS CBS 8 News Now: Contest seeks designs for cycling gear in memory of crash victims
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A contest to design a cycling jersey and bib to remember the five cyclists who died in a Dec. 10 crash is open for submissions, according to organizers of the Las Vegas Cyclist Memorial (LVCM). Submissions are due Friday, Jan. 15. The winning design will be produced as a kit. Organizers said…
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KLAS CBS 8 News Now: 1K+ cyclists from around the world take part in virtual ride honoring Las Vegas crash victims
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Cyclists from around the world came together Saturday morning to ride in memory of the five cyclists killed in a crash earlier this month south of Boulder City on U.S. 95. Las Vegas-based cyclist Michael Anderson served as the event’s virtual host. Anderson, a recently retired Metro Police officer, was with the…
KLAS CBS 8 News Now: Billboards, big donations pour in as Las Vegas supports cyclists’ families
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Contributions to remember the five cyclists killed in a Dec. 10 crash south of Las Vegas continue to come in to the Las Vegas Cyclist Memorial (LVCM), with donations reaching nearly $170,000 in less than a week. The goal is now to raise $1 million for the families of Aksoy Ahmet, 48,…
Read MoreKLAS CBS 8 News Now: Red Rock to begin reservations to better control crowds
Originally posted on 8 News Now by Caroline Bleakley LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Visitors to Red Rock Canyon National Conversation Area will soon have to make reservations to do the scenic drive. Visiting Red Rock Canyon has become a popular activity amid the COVID-19 pandemic as people look for ways to spend time in nature…
Read MoreKLAS CBS 8 News Now: Save Red Rock’s ‘thank you’ notes an easy way to promote outdoors
Originally published in Channel 8 News Now August 25, 2020 LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Advocates for Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area are working to secure funds to pay for projects — and to say “thank you” at the same time. Save Red Rock’s “Attitude of Gratitude” campaign allows anyone to send thank-you notes to Nevada’s…
Read MoreKLAS CBS 8 News Now: Great American Outdoors Act passes, Red Rock among Nevada lands protected
Originally published by Channel 8 News Now July 23, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. (KLAS) — The Great American Outdoors Act passed both the House and the Senate with support from both parties. This bill passed with a 310 to 107 vote and approved financing the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) permanently as well as, establish the…
Read MoreKLAS CBS 8 News Now: Channel 8 WEB EXTRA: Red Rock Legacy Trail in the works
Originally published by Sally Jaramillo, 8 News Now Read here: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/web-extra-red-rock-legacy-trail-in-the-works/ February 25, 2020 LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A bicycle trail that will connect Summerlin and the Red Rock Visitors’ Center is in the works right now. Local non-profit group ‘Save Red Rock’ has been pushing for the trail for a decade now. Just last week, Clark…
Read MoreKLAS CBS 8 News Now: Red Rock Legacy Trail will be bicycle path that connects Summerlin and Red Rock’s visitor center
Originally published by Sally Jaramillo, 8 News Now Read here: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/red-rock-legacy-trail-will-be-bicycle-path-that-connects-summerlin-and-red-rocks-visitor-center/ February 25, 2020 LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — If you’ve driven to Red Rock Canyon you know there are a lot of vehicles and cyclists sharing the road. In 2005, Metro Police Officer Don Albietz was killed riding his bike in the area. The tragedy inspired…
Read MoreKLAS CBS 8 News Now: Housing development near Red Rock faces hurdle
Originally published by Patrick Walker, 8 News Now Read here: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/housing-development-near-red-rock-faces-hurdle/ Posted: Apr 17, 2019 / 12:35 PM PDT / Updated: Apr 19, 2019 / 11:04 AM PDT LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A proposed development near Read Rock Conservation Area has been a point of contention for nearly a decade. Wednesday, Clark County commissioners took a key vote that will delay…
Read MoreKLAS CBS 8 News Now: Housing development concept plan near Red Rock moving forward
Originally published by 8 News Now Las Vegas Read here: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/housing-development-concept-plan-near-red-rock-moving-forward/ Posted: Feb 23, 2017 / 08:12 PM PST / Updated: Feb 23, 2017 / 08:17 PM PST The plans for a housing development near Red Rock are moving forward, but a lot remains uncertain. On Wednesday, the Clark County Commission voted to recognize a 2011 plan and ignore a…
Read MoreKLAS CBS 8 News Now: Commissioners vote 5-2 to continue discussion of 2011 plan to development near Red Rock
Originally published by Staff, 8 News Now Read here: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/commissioners-vote-5-2-to-continue-discussion-of-2011-plan-to-development-near-red-rock/ Posted: Feb 22, 2017 / 09:36 AM PST / Updated: Feb 22, 2017 / 10:40 PM PST After more than a decade of community and legal battles, county commissioners are again considering a prominent Las Vegas developer’s plan to build more than 5,000 homes on property he owns on…
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