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Clark County discrimination case was a strong one

When Clark County was sued in a federal wage discrimination lawsuit in April, the case came from U.S. Department of Justice attorneys, not a private law firm looking to score a quick payday with a weak case.

Police shoot man who came at them with knives

A man who was acting eratically and holding two butcher knives was shot multiple times by a Las Vegas police officer Sunday afternoon, the police department said.

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Some longtime crossing guards not coming back to Henderson schools

They see each kid for just a minute or two a day, but standing on the same corners, month after month and year after year, crossing guards become a part of children’s lives. When Henderson schools reopen in the new year, some guards won’t be on these corners.

 
Homeless man admits role in apartment fire

Three adults and nine children were displaced by an apartment fire overnight Saturday, according to the Las Vegas Fire Department. Investigators talked to a homeless man who they said was remorseful that he started the blaze.

Best of Las Vegas is looking for you — looking at you

It’s not too early to start thinking of Best of Las Vegas. In addition to voting, readers have a new way to participate: Send us your selfies.

Coroner identifies 2 killed in Saturday crash

The two men who were killed in a vehicle-motorcycle crash Saturday were identified Sunday by the Clark County coroner’s office.

NV Energy gives documents on smart-meters to state

NV Energy has turned over more than 1,000 pages of documents to state regulators as part of an inquiry into whether smart meters it installed on over 1 million Nevada homes and businesses pose a fire risk.