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CCSD schools listen to Obama, add more computer classes

Clark County School District and the nation’s six other largest school systems have heeded the call of President Barack Obama to bring computer science courses to more students, the White House announced Monday.

School bus, car crash at Stewart and Mojave

A school bus carrying four children collided with another vehicle about 3:45 p.m. Monday, according to Las Vegas police said.

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Three new solar projects north of Las Vegas on fast track

Three new utility-scale solar power arrays are a step closer to construction just north of the Las Vegas Valley under a new federal initiative aimed at fast-tracking renewable energy development on public land.

Ex-judge Jones formally disbarred

The Nevada Supreme Court has officially disbarred former Family Court Judge Steven Jones.

Suspect in fatal Saturday shooting in custody

A man wanted in connection with a fatal Saturday morning shooting turned himself in on Sunday, Las Vegas police said.

Coroner IDs man struck and killed in northeast valley

A pedestrian struck and killed by a truck in the northeast valley Thursday has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Man found dead behind convenience store identified

The man found dead behind a local convenience store Saturday night has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Blake Griffin gets new Las Vegas court date on battery charge

The lawyer for Los Angeles Clippers Blake Griffin, facing a misdemeanor battery charge in Las Vegas, said Monday he has concluded an independent investigation of the charges.

New Nevada college advisory boards draw criticism

The Board of Regents last week created local advisory councils for the community colleges in the state, a move some education watchdogs fear is just window dressing to appease advocates who want community members to have more say in the colleges.