Arizona inmate gets 43 years in prison after escape

An inmate who was the subject of a nationally publicized manhunt following his escape from an Arizona State Prison in Golden Valley last July was convicted and sentenced to 43 years in prison on Friday.

Man arrested in Las Vegas apartment slaying

Las Vegas police on Friday arrested a man in connection with the slaying of a 40-year-old man this month.

First Transit puts heat on Brown to sign bus contract

Lawyers representing First Transit are pressuring Regional Transportation Commission Chairman Larry Brown to punch the accelerator and sign the bus contract approved last month, arguing there are no more legal obstacles stopping him.

Man found dead in Lake Mead identified

The Clark County Coroner’s office confirmed that the man found dead in Lake Mead on Thursday night was a drowning victim authorities have been looking for since May 31.

Woman, 21, goes missing, may be suicidal

Las Vegas police are asking the public’s help in finding a 21-year-old woman who might be suicidal.

World Series of Poker sees bigger prize pool, crowds

Nearing the halfway point of the 2011 World Series of Poker, organizers have silenced the naysayers. With 28 of the planned 58 events already on the books, attendance is up 9.2 percent from last year. The prize pool has grown 6 percent.

Heck preparing bill to force U.S. from Libya mission

Rep. Joe Heck said he will introduce a bill next week to cut off funding for military operations in Libya and compel an exit of U.S. forces from the mission within 30 days, amplifying his criticism of President Barack Obama’s intervention in North Africa.

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