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Inquiry launched into Clark County child welfare problems

Nevada Supreme Court Justice Nancy Saitta has called for a blue ribbon committee to examine deficiencies in the Clark County child welfare system and courts.

UNLV takes step toward accredited medical school

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas has sent its application to have an accredited medical school, the first step in a years-long process, said Barbara Atkinson, dean of the burgeoning school.

Lieutenant governor candidates talk Tesla in debate

The two major party candidates seeking the job of lieutenant governor in the November general election both endorsed the Tesla deal in a debate recorded Monday for the Nevada NewsMakers television program.

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FBI raids rapper Mally Mall’s Las Vegas home, business

FBI agents Monday morning raided the Las Vegas home and escort service of rapper Mally Mall in an investigation into human trafficking.

Inmate dies at Valley Hospital

A 34-year-old inmate suffering from a chronic medical condition died Saturday, the Nevada Department of Corrections announced Monday. Jason Risner died at Valley Hospital Medical Center. He had been hospitalized since Sept. 11.

Las Vegas police: Teen slaying was random

Las Vegas police said Monday that a shooting that left a teen dead earlier this month was a “heinous” and random act of violence.

Spring Mountains see first snow of the season

Higher elevations in the Spring Mountains received their first dusting of snow for the season early Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Gambler gets probation in Palms betting scheme

A New Jersey gambler who pleaded guilty in a scheme that defrauded the Palms resort of $800,000 was sentenced Monday to three years of probation.

Park service identifies hiker found dead at Zion

The hiker who was found dead in Zion National Park on Sunday has been identified as a 34-year-old Californian man, Douglas Yoshi Vo, according to the National Park Service.

Mercedes-Benz Club donates car to disabled veterans

The Mercedes-Benz Club of America has donated a classic car to local disabled veterans so it can be sold to purchase a new van to transport veterans in Henderson and Las Vegas who can’t drive.

Coroner IDs motorcyclist killed in Calico Basin on Sunday

The man who died in a motorcycle crash near the Red Rock National Conservation Area Sunday night has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Crash cleared on southbound US 95 near Eastern

A crash on southbound U.S. Highway 95 near Eastern Avenue has been cleared, according to Regional Transportation Commission.

Visiting Afghanistan, Sandoval says U.S. should keep presence

Gov. Brian Sandoval talked by phone Sunday from Kabul about his surprise trip to Afghanistan, saying it is a momentous time in the country’s history as a new president is inaugurated today to move the troubled country forward.