More than a year ago, prosecution mistakes allowed Brian Wright to beat charges of robbing three jewelry stores and walk out of court a free man. Now he’s back in custody accused of another robbery.
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A jury took less than an hour Wednesday to acquit Robert Kincade of two bank robberies, marking a stinging defeat for federal prosecutors who built their case on the testimony of two jailhouse informants with prior criminal convictions.
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Las Vegas has been one of the fastest-growing cities nationwide for several decades, given its proximity to other population centers, lack of state income tax, and business-friendly environment. As Las Vegas has continued to grow, the overall amount of developable land has shrunk, with experts pointing to about eight years of supply left until Las Vegas is built out.
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The National Weather Service shared their 3-day outlook Las Vegas and the surrounding areas—and it shows that much of the same is expected.
The water beneath our feet is vanishing, putting people, plants and animals at risk in the Nevada desert. A recent study paints a dismal picture of Nevada’s groundwater wells.
A woman died and a man was hospitalized after the car they were in was shot at by another vehicle, causing them to be ejected in the southwest valley, police said.
The valley will see more of the same Friday, with a high of 77 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
