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The state Environment Department has approved a permit to allow Highlands University to water its golf course with treated wastewater from the city.

The agency made the decision, despite the objections of a group that fears the project would mean less water for acequias south of Las Vegas.

Felicia Orth, the department’s hearing officer, stated in her report that concerns about water availability should be referred to the state engineer’s office because her agency’s job is water quality.

Mohammad Mobeen Ludin is one of the 203 students from 87 different countries attending United World College.

As an Afghan, he comes from the country that is considered the front line in the global war on terrorism.

Mobeen Ludin is 19 and in his second year at UWC. Born in Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan, in 1989, Mobeen’s family was subjected to the collateral damages of the civil war taking place in their country.

A pickup truck belonging to Matthew and Linzy Behrs was stolen from in front of their residence at Lincoln Avenue and Sixth Street shortly before 6 a.m. Friday.

Linzy Behrs heard noises, looked out the window and saw two men loading the truck onto a dolly. She called 911.

The couple said they were upset with the response received from the 911 dispatcher.

An 82-year-old Las Vegas man was struck by a car as he was riding his bicycle last week, city police said.

Around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, William Oshima was taken to the hospital after he complained of injuries to his legs, police said.

Police Chief Gary Gold said the motorist was headed east on Mills Avenue, approaching the intersection with Grand Avenue. Meanwhile, Oshima was biking north on Mills against oncoming traffic, the chief said. The motorist didn’t see Oshima and accidentally struck him, sending the bicyclist to the ground, Gold said.