Convicted killer Beau Maestas closes his eyes while his lawyer Thomas Ericsson listens Tuesday in District Court to the jury's sentence of death. Maestas had pleaded guilty to murdering 3-year-old Kristyanna Cowan and attempting to murder her half sister, Brittney Bergeron. Photo by Jeff Scheid.
2003 MESQUITE STABBINGS: Death for Maestas A jury sentenced Beau Maestas to death Tuesday for a horrific stabbing attack that left a 3-year-old girl dead and her half sister a paraplegic.
Wynn alters rules on tips A restructuring of how Wynn Las Vegas manages its casino soon will leave many dealers there a little lighter in the wallet.
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2003 MESQUITE STABBINGS: Death for Maestas A jury sentenced Beau Maestas to death Tuesday for a horrific stabbing attack that left a 3-year-old girl dead and her half sister a paraplegic.
More guts than glamour If you don't like the blood and guts, the ungodly smell of human corpses, the stew-like, chunky remains of a decomposing body, the deep penetrating knife wounds and exposed intestines, stop reading now.
ROAD WARRIOR Q&A: Mystery of the Unused Lanes This week, readers want to know why all possible Las Vegas Beltway lanes aren't in use and if there's any truth to the rumor that Interstate 15 will get a new interchange down in the south Las Vegas Valley.
State gets bonus for food stamp accuracy CARSON CITY -- Nevada officials received a $1.15 million bonus from federal officials on Tuesday for being the fourth most accurate state in the nation in administering its Food Stamp Program.
POLITICAL CORRUPTION: Some see 'chilling' message Southern Nevada's reputation as a hotbed for political corruption might have cooled Monday after two former Clark County commissioners were given multiyear prison sentences for their involvement in a bribery scheme.
Elko gets help to fight wildfires ELKO -- Fire crews from across Northern Nevada and California on Tuesday descended on Elko County, where more than 300 square miles of land were on fire or blackened.
Firms agree to aid 'empowerment schools' The four Clark County schools in the "Empowerment Schools" pilot program will seek stronger student performance with help from local businesses that have agreed to contribute $50,000 to each campus.
Police say suspect cut wife to pieces A California man accused of killing his wife in Las Vegas last month deliberately lured her to a hotel room at the Tuscany to dismember her, police allege.
Porter calls repository 'broken' YUCCA MOUNTAIN -- Rep. Jon Porter, chairman of a House subcommittee looking into some aspects of the Yucca Mountain Project, stood atop the mountain Tuesday and pronounced the project to house more than 70,000 tons of nuclear waste "broken."
Details emerge in Darren Mack case RENO -- New details have emerged in court documents detailing how the estranged wife of Reno businessman Darren Mack died and how the judge who was presiding over their divorce was shot.
Suspect denies pointing gun at police The 19-year-old robbery suspect who was wounded by police on July 26 is now disputing the police version of events, saying that a Metropolitan Police Department rookie shot him in the back after he had surrendered.
Academy to offer rich, free education RENO -- They're three dozen of the smartest kids around, and this fall they'll be attending the Davidson Academy on the University of Nevada, Reno campus -- a private-public school venture that aims to offer students a rich education at no charge.
Killers to play free surprise show tonight at Celebrity Fans of The Killers, you can stop holding your breath now: At long last, 300 of you will get to preview songs from the band's highly anticipated sophomore disc, "Sam's Town," when the group plays a free surprise show tonight at the Celebrity nightclub.
Judge grants bail for attempted murder suspect A Las Vegas Justice Court judge on Tuesday denied a prosecution request for no bail for an attempted murder suspect in the alleged Squad Up gang shooting on July 9.
TASC opponents seek investigation Opponents are asking the FBI and Metropolitan Police Department to investigate the Tax and Spending Control initiative.
Wynn alters rules on tips A restructuring of how Wynn Las Vegas manages its casino soon will leave many dealers there a little lighter in the wallet.
