Officer stabbed, suspect fatally shot in Henderson
A man was shot and killed after he stabbed a Henderson police officer early Tuesday morning, a department spokeswoman said.
City’s nonunion employees get merit raises
Las Vegas City Manager Betsy Fretwell recently authorized merit increases or a one-time bonus for nonunion employees.
Hoffa, mafia legends could be on LV’s Mount Rushmore
Las Vegas, a city made famous by infamous men, has no statue honoring one of the most important figures in its history: Teamsters Union titan James Riddle Hoffa. Do you think it should?
Kitty hoarder cited for animal cruelty
The woman who kept over 100 cats in her house was cited for animal cruelty, North Las Vegas police said.
Lawyer: State lagging in mental health transports
Nevada is falling short on meeting goals set by a federal lawsuit settlement to provide prompt treatment to mentally ill offenders to help restore their competency, a defense lawyer said.
Some Mount Charleston residents advised to boil water
Rain-fueled rivers tore through Mount Charleston’s Rainbow Canyon subdivision Monday, flooding homes, washing away roads and compromising the Kyle Canyon water system.
Man uses basketball hoop to escape from jail
A man who was a known flight risk escaped from a central Arizona jail by hoisting himself atop a basketball hoop, grabbing on to an overhead security fence and pulling it apart.
Defendant in HOA scheme ordered released from custody
A key defendant charged in the scheme to take over 11 homeowners associations was ordered released from federal custody Monday, as the trial in the high-profile criminal case approaches.
Ex-school official says she’s not guilty in $289k theft case
Former Clark County schools official Priscilla Rocha and four co-defendants facing theft charges for taking $289,000 in public funds from the School District remain free despite a prosecutor’s assertion Monday that they are a “flight risk.”
UNLV deflates dream of domed stadium
Sixteen months ago, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas cut loose its campus stadium partner, Majestic Realty, to make peace with the Las Vegas resort industry.
8 reasons to take a summer trip to Panama
The Caribbean has often been a popular summer destination for Las Vegas tourists looking to escape the heat and get a little rest and relaxation. And whether you’re looking to laze on a beach, spend your days hiking in rainforests, or party with other young solo travelers, Panama is guaranteed to have what you’re looking for in a week off from the daily grind.
Band pranks Target shoppers by pretending to work there
Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer pranked a group of Target shoppers by dressing up as employees and trying to sell their album.
Reid quashed Latin Chamber’s GOP endorsement
Assemblywoman Lucy Flores, a Democrat running for lieutenant governor, won the endorsement of the Latin Chamber of Commerce’s political action committee, but only after last-minute intervention by her biggest benefactor — U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.
Conflicted judge’s decision looms in rancher lawsuit
Everybody agrees Nye County rancher Sue Fallini did nothing illegal — including the judge presiding over her case.
Local coffee companies fend off price increases
The world’s largest producer of coffee, Brazil experienced an intense drought that began in January and ended in March, and coffee prices skyrocketed to $2.19 a pound in June. Local coffee companies are aware of the price increase but have resisted passing along higher prices to customers.
U.S. 95 south lanes reopen after fatal crash
A man died after a single rollover crash Monday morning on U.S. Highway 95, according to Nevada Highway Patrol.
Redskins fan turning player autographs into tattoos
A fan at Washington Redskins training camp is getting players’ autographs tattooed onto his arm.
Motorcyclist dies in North Las Vegas crash
A Monday morning crash in North Las Vegas killed a motorcyclist, police said.
Street fight leads to shooting death, police say
A northeast valley street fight Sunday night led to a fatal shooting near Alexander Road and Lamb Boulevard, Las Vegas police said.
OkCupid admits to Facebook-style experimenting on customers
OkCupid, a top U.S. matchmaking website, regularly mismatches users to test its technology, the IAC/InterActive Corp service revealed on Monday, weeks after Facebook Inc admitted to misleading users in a psychological study.
NLV judge sues city over legal fees
North Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge Catherine Ramsey is suing city officials over their refusal to represent her in a 2011 lawsuit filed by an ex-employee.
Judge rules against Sterling, OKs sale of Clippers
A judge ruled against Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling on Monday in his attempt to block the $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
Storms knock down US-Mexico border fence in Ariz.
Thunderstorms near the southern Arizona border have knocked down part of the metal border fence that divides the U.S. and Mexico.
Tow truck driver fatally shot after repossessing car
An L.A. tow truck driver was followed and fatally shot for carrying out part of his job description — repossessing a car.
QUIZ: How well do you know Las Vegas mob history?
Las Vegas owes much of its early development — the good, the bad and the ugly — to the mob. But how well do you know its history in the city?
Family found shot to death moved due to financial trouble
A family of five found shot to death in their Maine apartment had moved from Arizona because of the sour economy and had financial problems, according to a relative.
I-15 traffic slow after cement truck crash
Southbound Interstate 15 near the Strip is congested following a Monday afternoon crash, traffic reports show.
Man arrested after missing teen returns home 9 months later
A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged Monday with kidnapping a New Hampshire teenage girl who returned home recently after vanishing nine months ago.
2 US marshals, NYPD officer shot
Two U.S. marshals and a New York City police officer were shot Monday in New York’s West Village.
Dozens treated for illness at Keith Urban concert
Authorities say several dozen people were treated for alcohol-related illnesses at a weekend Keith Urban concert in Massachusetts.
Strangers send young cancer patient thousands of birthday cards
A Foxborough boy with an inoperable brain tumor is celebrating his sixth birthday in style after an outpouring of support, much of it coming from strangers around the world.
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Officer stabbed, suspect fatally shot in Henderson
A man was shot and killed after he stabbed a Henderson police officer early Tuesday morning, a department spokeswoman said.
At least 15 die in Israeli shelling of Gaza school, toll exceeds 750
Gazan authorities said Israeli forces shelled a shelter at a U.N.-run school on Thursday, killing at least 15 people as the Palestinian death toll in the conflict climbed over 750 and attempts at a truce remained elusive.
Russia violated important 1987 nuclear missile treaty, US says
In an escalation of tensions, the Obama administration accused Russia on Monday of conducting tests in violation of a 1987 nuclear missile treaty, calling the breach “a very serious matter” and going public with allegations that have simmered for some time.
Sports
WSOF 12 Preliminary Card Announced
Las Vegas-based World Series of Fighting has filled the preliminary card for its Aug. 9 event with local fighters.
UNLV deflates dream of domed stadium
Sixteen months ago, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas cut loose its campus stadium partner, Majestic Realty, to make peace with the Las Vegas resort industry.
Team USA looks to Durant for more than just scoring
The Oklahoma City Thunder star and USA Basketball veteran will be asked to lead — both on and off the court — as the Americans prepare for next month’s FIBA World Cup in Spain. Durant has won gold medals in the last two international competitions — the 2010 FIBA World Championships and the 2012 Olympics in London.
Entertainment
Band pranks Target shoppers by pretending to work there
Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer pranked a group of Target shoppers by dressing up as employees and trying to sell their album.
Dozens treated for illness at Keith Urban concert
Authorities say several dozen people were treated for alcohol-related illnesses at a weekend Keith Urban concert in Massachusetts.
First ‘Hunger Games: Mockingjay’ trailer debuts
The first official “Mockingjay” trailer, which highlights the ongoing struggles of Katniss Everdeen and the people who have come to believe in her, has been released.
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CONGRESSMAN TO BE GUEST SPEAKER AT HEALTH INSURANCE EVENT
Overcoming denial is important part of grieving process
Grieving is an emotional process that one must endure after losing a loved one. Some people avoid it by going into denial. Joanne Dahl of Spring Valley was one of those people.
