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Las Vegas judge grants killer his wish, orders execution

A judge on Thursday ordered the execution of Scott Dozier, securing a path to imminent death for the two-time convicted murderer who has spent the last year trying to persuade the state to kill him.

 
Las Vegas Valley homicides keep pace with 2016 numbers

Las Vegas Review-Journal records show that homicides this year are on pace with 2016, which was a record-setting year for slayings across the valley.

 
Body cam footage in police shooting released

The man, identified as 27-year-old Caleb Edward Blaylock of Las Vegas, appeared to grab the patrol car door frame with his left hand while holding the 10-inch knife in his right hand, at which point the officer shot twice.

 
Question of motive remains unanswered in 2016 Panaca bombing

Troubling questions linger a year after an out-of-work nurse set off two powerful bombs at the house of a friend in Panaca, a small town 165 miles northeast of Las Vegas.