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Rugged mountains making it difficult to reach aircraft wreckage

“Extremely rugged” mountains near the California-Nevada border are making it tough for search and rescue crews to reach wreckage of what could be a small plane that disappeared on its way to Henderson.

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Program gives veterans option for non-VA medical care

When Air Force veteran Merle Voight was diagnosed with breast cancer early last year, the 49-year-old was in shock. The former nurse recalled working on the oncology floor, seeing chemotherapy patients vomit as they also lost weight and most of their hair. That image frightened her, but a Non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical care program helped turn a scary event into one of hope.

Accused Strip shooter gets 2 to 5 years for prison cellphone smuggling

Ammar Harris, a self-proclaimed pimp charged in a shooting that left three people dead on the Strip, was sentenced Wednesday to an extra two to five years in prison for a scheme to smuggle cellphones into High Desert State Prison.

Pedestrian killed in Sunday night crash ID’d

The Clark County coroner’s office has identified the man who was struck and killed by a car Sunday night in the southwest valley.

Reid to undergo eye surgery

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada will undergo needed surgery on his right eye that was seriously injured in a New Year’s Day accident, an aide said Wednesday.

Police seek help in identifying two from shooting

Las Vegas police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two people believed to have information about a November shooting in downtown Las Vegas.

Man on parole for murder attacks elderly woman

A man who attacked several people, including an elderly woman with Parkinson’s disease, inside an apartment complex while he was out on parole after a murder conviction has been indicted, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Sentencing of former Judge Jones delayed

Former Family Court Judge Steven Jones has won a brief sentencing delay on his federal conviction in a $2.6 million investment scheme.

Faith Lutheran Conservatory to expand fine arts classes

Faith Lutheran High School’s Conservatory of the Fine Arts plans to open its previously senior-only classes to all Las Vegas Valley high school students beginning next school year.

Family Court self-help website launched

A new website offers how-to tips, forms and other information for those who are representing themselves in Family Court.