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Traveling circuit judge in Nevada a throwback to bygone era

Kim Wanker has a serious case of lead foot. Trained as a professional race car driver, she thrives on the exhilaration that comes with going fast, pedal to the metal, the high-desert scenery hurtling past her car window. For the 54-year-old Wanker, speed takes her mind off her stressful work — dealing with alleged wife-beaters, child molesters and drug abusers across central Nevada.

Las Vegan convicted of fraud in massive Nigerian oil scheme

A Las Vegas resident who served in the U.S. Marine Corps was convicted in federal court Wednesday for defrauding investors and the U.S. Veterans Affairs Department in a large-scale multimillion-dollar Nigerian oil scheme

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Woman sentenced in videotaped child sex acts case

A 49-year-old woman who prosecutors say participated in videotaped sex acts with children was sentenced to 10 years to life in prison Thursday.

Judge tosses plea in slaying of Arbor View freshman

In a highly unusual move, at the request of prosecutors, a judge on Thursday tossed out the guilty plea of a man who a month ago admitted to the rape and murder of a 15-year-old Arbor View High School freshman.

Tropicana drops Rouven’s magic show after child pornography arrest

The Tropicana moved quickly to “sever all ties” to its headliner magician Jan Rouven after his arrest on child pornography charges, closing the “New Illusions” show and removing advertising from the property and casino’s website by Thursday.

Suspect facing murder charges in North Las Vegas attack

A man has been arrested after an attack that left one man dead and another injured, Friday morning in North Las Vegas, according to North Las Vegas police.

Supreme Court nominee dissented in Yucca Mountain licensing case

Nevadans have a reason to know Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland’s name beyond the highly charged U.S. Senate debate over whether his nomination should get a hearing, much less a confirmation vote.

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