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Fusion center helps police with school violence prevention

When a Baltimore teenager fired on classmates on the first day of school this week, officials at the Southern Nevada Counterterrorism Center were watching closely. A school shooting thousands of miles away probably has nothing to do with Las Vegas or terrorism. But the cops at the local fusion center have to be sure.

Henderson teen abducted at home, ransom demanded

A multi-state search was under way late Friday for a Henderson teenager who was being held for ransom after being snatched at her front door, police said.

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Library closings in Henderson voters’ hands

When 12-year-old Emily Orr learned that the Malcolm Library might have to close its doors, she wanted to go out and sell something to help raise money for it.

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Brothers facing 40 years for growing pot

Two Henderson brothers face up to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to growing, then trying to sell more than 100 marijuana plants.

Some valley roads closed by flooding

Roads just west of Las Vegas and in southern Henderson are closed this afternoon due to rainy weather, officials said. More rain is moving into western parts of the valley.

Summer school helps students finish high school

The Clark County School District estimated at the beginning of the summer that 2,000 seniors would take some form of summer school in an effort to graduate. In the end, a few more than 300 did, and an estimated 230 participated in an Aug. 15 graduation ceremony. One of those students was Henderson resident Oshea Alvarez, who enrolled in night school to supplement his high school classes and earn his diploma.

Alumni searching for Western High’s class of 1972

Alumni from Western High School’s class of 1972 are busy tracking down members for a 40th reunion planned for Oct. 19 and 20 at Texas Station.

Valley woman fights cancer after machete attack

Maria Del Carmen Gomez, 53, was attacked March 21 outside a convenience store at Craig Road and North Fifth Street. Her former boyfriend, Armando Vergara-Martinez, faces charges of attempted murder and domestic violence.

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