By Doug Puppel Skye Canyon Park expansion draws rave reviews, enthusiastic tail wags New amenities at Skye Canyon Park have received positive reviews and, more importantly, plenty of use since they recently came online. The park grew by six new pickleball courts, a full-size roller hockey rink, and dog parks that have become a magnet for two- and four-legged … [Read more...] about Neon Diary: Skye Canyon Park expansion draws rave reviews, along with enthusiastic tail wags
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Neon Diary: Ice, ice baby: Two-rink skating arena proposed in northwest
There was a time when the only ice in Las Vegas could be found in cocktail glasses — but that was before the success of the Golden Knights. Today, youth hockey and recreational and figure skating are popular pastimes. Now the city of Las Vegas is pushing to bring even more ice to the desert, seeking proposals for a two-rink hockey arena on five acres near Deer Springs Way … [Read more...] about Neon Diary: Ice, ice baby: Two-rink skating arena proposed in northwest
Kyle Canyon battery project: No longer charging ahead
The utility-scale lithium-ion battery storage project planned near the Kyle Canyon Road–Interstate 11 interchange has yet to file required land-use applications, according to the City of Las Vegas. The 400-megawatt Aoki Energy Center, proposed by Clearway Energy Group, drew attention last year when the developer announced plans for the facility near an existing electrical … [Read more...] about Kyle Canyon battery project: No longer charging ahead
Neon Diary: Humbled tavern owner makes his stand in the northwest
Native Las Vegan Scott Godino Jr. is so proud of his roots that he brags about them in the name of his business: Born And Raised. But even the guiding force behind the tavern brand had to learn how to navigate the far northwest valley. “I couldn’t get around with all of the construction and new interchanges,” he said of his initial site exploration in 2023. As a Bishop … [Read more...] about Neon Diary: Humbled tavern owner makes his stand in the northwest
With quips, Metro substation breaks ground; opening set for 2027
By Doug Puppel Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill took the long way to the groundbreaking for the Metro police substation for the Skye Canyon area. He came eight miles from the Northwest Area Command, the police station that currently serves the community. He said lowering response times — frustratingly long in rush hour — is a years-long goal that’s now in sight. … [Read more...] about With quips, Metro substation breaks ground; opening set for 2027