Blake Apgar
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas, NV, United States
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Recent articles by Blake:
Henderson council to review anti-arena petition
The Henderson City Council will review a petition that seeks to block an arena at the Henderson Pavilion, and the group behind the petition has vowed to go to court if the city rejects the document. → Read More
Henderson OKs $1.2M more for Silver Knights practice arena
The Henderson City Council on Tuesday approved spending another $1.2 million on a downtown hockey practice arena for the Henderson Silver Knights. → Read More
Petition to block hockey arena submitted to Henderson
An effort to give Henderson voters a direct say in whether an arena partially funded with public money will replace the Henderson Pavilion took a step forward Thursday. → Read More
Henderson arena opponents turn in ballot initiative signatures
An effort to give Henderson voters a direct say in whether an arena partially funded with public money will replace the Henderson Pavilion took a step forward Thursday. → Read More
Shuttered Henderson golf course can move forward with development
The Henderson City Council voted to approve a pair of ordinances that will pave the way for development at Black Mountain Golf and Country Club. → Read More
Nevada primary early results finally reported 7 hours after polls closed
Results for Nevada’s primary were delayed Tuesday night as people were reportedly still waiting in long lines even after polls officially closed. → Read More
Henderson golf course development nearing final approval
The City Council unanimously approved with conditions a plan to develop the Black Mountain Golf and Country Club. It comes back to council for final approval this month. → Read More
Parks, pools, rec facilities in Southern Nevada reopening Friday
Local governments have announced reopening plans for parks and recreation facilities starting Friday as the state enters Phase Two of efforts to return to normal amid the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Henderson OKs budget that includes property tax rate increase
The Henderson City Council unanimously approved a budget that includes a property tax increase and the transfer of up to $19 million from an emergency reserve fund. → Read More
Proposed Henderson minor league hockey arena to cost $80M
A controversial proposed hockey arena that would replace the existing Henderson Pavilion and become home to a future American Hockey League affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights would cost $80 million to build. → Read More
North Las Vegas reopens police records bureau building
North Las Vegas on Thursday reopened its police records bureau building, giving the public access to services such as fingerprinting and work cards. → Read More
‘Mission accomplished’: Henderson councilwoman wants to reopen economy
Henderson Councilwoman Michelle Romero in an open letter called for the economy to reopen while vulnerable populations continue to take shelter. → Read More
Henderson contributes $200K for student computers
The city contributed $200,000 to a nonprofit to buy Chromebooks for Henderson students so they can receive an education during the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Seaman, Las Vegas faith leaders criticize limit on church gatherings
Ward 2 Councilwoman Victoria Seaman and a group of faith leaders spoke out against a directive that bans the gathering of 10 or more people at places of worship. → Read More
Henderson OKs $12M contract for City Hall plaza improvements
The City Council approved a contract with Las Vegas Paving Corp. to spruce up the events plaza in front of City Hall. It’s part of an effort to attract people to downtown. → Read More
North Las Vegas police officer tests positive for the coronavirus
In an email to city staff on Wednesday night, North Las Vegas City Manager Ryann Juden announced an officer had tested positive for the virus. → Read More
Henderson extends event cancellations, closures
Henderson announced Wednesday it is extending event cancellations and closures. The move came after Gov. Steve Sisolak issued a stay-home order. → Read More
North Las Vegas councilmen to answer questions from business owners
Two North Las Vegas city councilmen are slated to participate in a webinar Wednesday morning. The goal is to give business owners a place to ask questions and get information. → Read More
Henderson group against arena project keeping pressure on officials
A Henderson group hired former Nevada Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison to call on officials to put off considering items related to a proposed arena during the coronavirus crisis. → Read More
Las Vegas Valley government workers in flux amid pandemic
Thousands of government workers in Southern Nevada find their jobs suddenly in flux, a result of stringent health precautions and public facility closures. → Read More