Former sheriff says department needs to ‘make some changes’

The Metropolitan Police Department needs to make changes following an agency record 12 fatal officer-involved shootings so far this year, former Clark County Sheriff Bill Young said Thursday.

State ethics panel to hire new lawyer

The Nevada Ethics Commission can hire a lawyer who will try over the next six months to reduce a two-year backlog of unwritten decisions, legislators decided Thursday.

DMV offices to add 20 more employees in Las Vegas

With wait times at some Las Vegas DMV offices averaging 70 minutes, the state agency was authorized Thursday by legislators to hire 20 more people.

Smartphone app gives travelers layout of McCarran airport

McCarran International Airport has offered travelers free wireless Internet service for seven years. On Thursday, airport officials announced a new smartphone application they hope will further ease travel.

Officials: Water not to blame in marathon illness

The Southern Nevada Health District still can’t say what caused some runners to become ill during the Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas marathon, but water served during the race does not appear to be the culprit, according to preliminary findings issued Thursday.

Gorman tackle Stanley commits to Notre Dame

Ronnie Stanley is soft-spoken during interviews and greets classmates at Bishop Gorman High School with a happy-go-lucky smile.

Sheriff would support federal inquiry into Las Vegas police shootings

Clark County Sheriff Doug Gillespie would support a federal investigation into Las Vegas police shootings, he said Thursday, lending weight to recent calls by civil rights groups for such a probe.

Three found guilty in mortgage fraud case

Federal jurors who faulted the courtroom demeanor of one defendant and the competency of an expert witness returned guilty verdicts Thursday against three people in a lengthy trial involving multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud.

Loud and Proud

Assemblyman won’t run again after one term

CARSON CITY — Assemblyman Mark Sherwood, who gained a reputation as the most outspoken freshman in the Assembly last spring, said Thursday he will not be a candidate for re-election next year to his Assembly District 21 seat.

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