GOP debate in Las Vegas gets personal

In a boxing match of a GOP presidential debate, the verbal punches flew furiously Tuesday night in Las Vegas between Mitt Romney and Rick Perry as the two candidates got personal on illegal immigration.

Las Vegas man arrested in shooting death

A suspect in the shooting death of 35-year-old Damien Reed has been arrested, according to court documents released Tuesday.

County approves partnership to screen psychiatric treatment for children

The County Commission on Tuesday approved a partnership among family services, the University of Nevada School of Medicine and Mojave Mental Health to screen prescriptions, diagnoses, target symptoms and adverse effects of medication being taken by children. The one-year $300,455 agreement will go through June 30, 2012, and has an option to renew for three 1-year periods so officials can examine the data each year.

Clark County OKs benefits for employees’ same-sex domestic partners

A new employee health insurance contract approved Tuesday by the County Commission allows county employees’ same-sex domestic partners who are registered with the state to be covered under its health insurance plan.

September airport traffic strongest in several years

Discount carrier Spirit Airlines is often criticized for charging passengers extra for a wide range of services, but its no-frills approach has fueled competition and driven a surge in traffic at McCarran International Airport.

Dust storm roils through Texas South Plains

LUBBOCK, Texas — Winds gusting at more than 70 mph churned up a dust storm that roiled through the Texas South Plains during the Monday afternoon commute.

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