Hafen wins re-election as Henderson mayor

Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen set out to defeat all six of his challengers in the primary election, and his wish came true Tuesday night.

Girl, 6, killed in southwest valley accident

A 6-year-old girl was killed Tuesday in the southwest valley after she apparently tried to enter a moving vehicle without the driver’s knowledge, Las Vegas police said.

Incumbents sweep all three Las Vegas City Council races

Incumbents cruised to victory in three Las Vegas City Council races Tuesday, with Councilmen Steve Ross, Stavros Anthony and Bob Beers retaining their seats.

Community unites in wake of Saturday shooting that wounded 6 people

Dozens of residents in a Las Vegas housing project with a history of violence were “doing the wobble” and dancing to DJ Thump’s songs Tuesday evening at a party meant to “take back the community” after a weekend shooting left six people wounded, two men critically.

Lee beats Buck in North Las Vegas mayor’s race

North Las Vegas voters shelved Mayor Shari Buck Tuesday, ousting the first-term incumbent in favor of former state Sen. John Lee.

Kirkpatrick wants more details before supporting ‘More Cops’ sales tax hike

Assembly Speaker Marilyn Kirkpatrick insisted Tuesday that police departments in Clark County specify how many additional officers they will hire before she backs a bill that could impose an additional quarter-cent “More Cops” sales tax.

Police: Jail inmate dies at University Medical Center

An inmate found unconscious after an apparent suicide attempt at the Clark County Detention Center last week died Tuesday at University Medical Center, Las Vegas police said.

Legal opinion might derail Nevada mining tax proposal

A plan by state Senate Republicans to spend $600 million to $800 million more a year on education starting in 2015 might be derailed by a secretary of state’s legal opinion released Tuesday.

News media cameras OK’d to record Adelson on witness stand

In a closed-door conclusion to a largely closed-door proceeding, Clark County District Judge Rob Bare on Tuesday cleared the way for news media cameras to record Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson’s appearance on the witness stand.

Medical marijuana dispensary opens in northwest Arizona

KINGMAN, Ariz. — The first marijuana dispensary in northwest Arizona has opened 2½ years after voters in the Grand Canyon state approved regulated use of marijuana for medical purposes.

Bank of Las Vegas, 1st Commerce Bank report losses for 2012

Bank of Las Vegas moved closer to profitability last year, as the community bank reported a loss of $3.72 million, a dramatic decline from the $51.7 million loss in 2010, financial reports filed with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. show.

County fire inspectors moved to Building Department on split vote

Clark County commissioners voted 4-3 Tuesday to merge the Fire Prevention Bureau with the Building Department, putting its staff under the authority of Building Official Ron Lynn instead of Fire Chief Bertral Washington.

Horsford laments federal cuts, blames ‘congressional ineptness’

Rep. Steven Horsford told a joint session of the state Assembly and Senate on Tuesday that the sequester mandating across-the-board federal spending cuts is creating severe economic consequences for Nevada.

Ex-Assemblyman Brooks pleads not guilty in California I-15 chase

Ousted Nevada Assemblyman Steven Brooks pleaded not guilty Tuesday in San Bernardino County Superior Court in California to three felony charges and one misdemeanor in connection with a freeway chase Thursday night.

Sandoval seeks to end state furloughs sooner

The letter sent to state employees from Gov. Brian Sandoval on Monday was not an April Fool’s joke. Sandoval announced that due to efficiencies and reduced costs expected in his proposed budget, he will seek to eliminate state worker furloughs beginning July 1, 2014.

Driver faces felony charges in Egg & I crash

The driver of a car that crashed into a restaurant and injured 10 people Monday afternoon has been arrested on driving under the influence charges.

Macau gaming revenues hit single-month record of $3.92 billion in March

Any predictions of a slowdown in Macau’s gaming market are long forgotten. The Chinese gaming enclave shattered the region’s monthly gaming revenue record in March, with casinos collecting more than $3.92 billion from gamblers during the month.

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