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Nevada assemblyman confirms Metro probe in attempted extortion

Republican Assemblyman Chris Edwards confirmed Saturday that Las Vegas police are investigating allegations of attempted extortion in exchange for his vote for Assembly speaker.

Nevada lawmakers hear about prison growth, aging woes

By SANDRA CHEREB / RJ

January 28, 2015 - 10:00 am

A growing prison population, reduced federal grants, aging facilities and inmate hospital care are taxing the Nevada Department of Corrections and will be the focus of budget discussions during the upcoming legislative session, prison officials said Tuesday.

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A hot car can kill a child. Here’s how firefighters respond

Members of the Henderson Fire Department demonstrated how they respond to a 911 call about a child trapped in a hot car.

‘Past critical capacity’: Shelter flooded with over 1K animals in 12 days

The group said that late Wednesday night alone it took in 39 dogs from one home, including one nursing mom and her four puppies, and an additional four pregnant dogs.

June on its way to become hottest in Las Vegas weather history

After two days of official 108 highs, Thursday and Friday are projected to reach around 106. Winds could gust to 22 mph Thursday, giving a blow dryer feel to the day.

Could this BE any bigger? ‘Friends’ attraction coming to Las Vegas

Re-creations of Central Perk and other sets, along with original props and costumes, will be on display at “The ‘Friends’ Experience.”