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Vigil held for man killed in North Las Vegas shooting

About 50 teens gathered on Wednesday night for a candlelight vigil in memory of the 18-year-old who was shot and killed Tuesday night in North Las Vegas. Roland Pleasant, 18, was gunned down next to a Ford Focus on Tuesday shortly before 7 p.m.

DA report: Metro air unit allegations unfounded

Clark County prosecutors have found allegations of wrong doing by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s aviation unit to be without merit.

Man, 60, indicted in death of girlfriend

A 60-year-old man was indicted in what prosecutors called “systematic abuse” that lead to the death of his live-in girlfriend, prosecutors said Wednesday.

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NHP: Woman killed in Nye County crash with semi

A woman died Tuesday after sedan collided with a tractor-trailer crash in Nye County, according to Nevada Highway Patrol.

Biker lawyer under investigation over forgery allegation

Las Vegas police are investigating allegations a defense lawyer submitted a forged plea agreement in court without his client’s knowledge. The lawyer, Stephen Stubbs, has tangled in court with police in recent years on behalf of local motorcycle clubs.

Woman gets 4 to 10 years for cab attack

A woman who admitted to assaulting a cab driver while he was driving, stealing his cab and crashing it into other vehicles was sentenced Wednesday to 4 to 10 years in prison.