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UNLV speakers’ concern is drone warfare fuels hatred

“I’m up here for those kids that I helped kill.” That’s what Cian Westmoreland, former Air Force drone program communications technician, said his motivation was for speaking Wednesday night at a UNLV symposium on drone warfare.

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Motorcyclist crashes and dies in Henderson

A 36-year-old man died Wednesday afternoon after he lost control of his motorcycle and was struck by a passing car in Henderson.

Schoolchildren tested for lead after water scare in Goodsprings

County health officials are recommending voluntary blood tests for schoolchildren and others who may have consumed lead-tainted water in the tiny town of Goodsprings, 40 miles southwest of Las Vegas.

Slain man’s family after suspect shot dead: ‘I’m still numb’

A man wanted in connection to a February murder was killed early Saturday after he entered a central valley apartment armed and was shot by one of its residents, Las Vegas police confirmed Wednesday, and the case he was wanted in connection to has since been closed.

 
Construction to start for UNLV Hospitality Hall — VIDEO

Construction crews this week will start building a new $59 million home for UNLV’s hospitality school, a four-story facility that will boast a high-tech kitchen, a student-run cafe and sweeping views of the glimmering Las Vegas skyline.

Trial starts in negligence case against Lowe’s Home Centers

Kelly Hendrickson was shopping for palm trees at a Lowe’s home improvement store in July 2013 when the Las Vegas woman slipped on a wet concrete floor and hit her head.

DMV revamps remote check-in system in Las Vegas area

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has revamped its remote check-in system, saying that it’s much better than the initial Dash Pass used in 2015 that drew long lines and left frustrated motorists waiting for hours.

Downtown Crown brings 24-hour menu to Arts District

You don’t have to be British to be a fan of the Crown, but in Las Vegas, that means you’re more likely to be waving a pint rather than waving at royalty.

Outdoors: Arches utterly worth it this time of year

Arches National Park, just outside the town of Moab, Utah, lives up to its name. The park contains more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, the densest concentration in the world. Besides arches, you will also get to see natural windows, balanced rocks, fins, pinnacles and hoodoos.