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Holiday season brings rise in package thefts from porches

It’s holiday time, when gifts are delivered and thieves watch homes for unattended packages. Anyone who has had a delivery stolen off his or her doorstep knows the feeling of shock and disappointment.

Santa Fe Station scores with new bingo hall

Santa Fe Station opened a new, 10,000-square-foot bingo hall in space formerly occupied by the Revolver country nightclub and bar.

Bettman’s trip to the Strip was a boos-filled celebration

When NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was introduced to the thousands of hockey fans Tuesday at Toshiba Square at T-Mobile Arena, he was hit with a mix of boos and … more boos.

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Police arrest suspects in connection with barricade incident

Several suspects have been arrested Wednesday morning in connection with a barricade situation Tuesday near Fremont and Bruce streets. Metro police were not able to confirm Wednesday if barricade suspect David Encinas was included among those arrested

Man killed in east Las Vegas Valley shooting identified

Kevin Thomas, 50, was found dead on the scene after he was shot about 7 p.m. at 5101 E. Twain Ave., near Nellis Boulevard, the Metropolitan Police Department said.

Tronox to pay $505K settlement for hazardous emissions at Henderson plant

Clark County and an Oklahoma City-based chemical company have reached a record settlement related to allegations that the company’s Henderson plant underreported its emissions of pollutants and operated without a proper permit for nearly 20 years.

Parasite ravages endangered fish species reared at the Willow Beach fish hatchery

A single-celled parasite has ravaged an endangered fish species that is reared at the Willow Beach fish hatchery, about 12 miles downriver from Hoover Dam. Hatchery manager Mark Olson said a massive die-off of razorback sucker fish was first detected in late October.

Millions traveling for Thanksgiving holiday

Almost 49 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more between Wednesday and Sunday, the most since 2007, because of lower gas prices and an improving economy, according to AAA.

Jobless rate drops in Las Vegas, officials say

Las Vegas and Carson City saw a decline in the unemployment rate in October, while Reno’s rate held steady at 4.5 percent, state officials said Wednesday.