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Las Vegas police officers, agents, detectives honored at ceremony

More than 140 officers, investigators, federal agents, detectives, corrections officers and civilian operatives honored for outstanding service Thursday at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s commendation ceremony.

 
Frolicking fish near Carson River in Nevada could be spawning, official says

The Carson River is having its first healthy water year in quite some time and dozens of large fish were frolicking in a shallow wetland near the river on Thursday. Wildlife Department Public Information Officer Chris Healy said the fish are likely carp and were probably spawning,

 
Video game championship packs the Mandalay Bay Events Center

Thousands of fans packed into the Mandalay Bay Events Center to catch the North American League of Legends Spring Finals between two of the game’s longest-running teams, rivals Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) and Team Solomid (TSM).

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Elevated McCarran airport expressway plan moves forward

Clark County is moving ahead with plans to develop an elevated limited-access airport expressway along Paradise Road, Koval Lane and Tropicana Avenue.

 
Las Vegan Harlem Globetrotter sinks shots off T-Mobile Arena — VIDEO

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to town next week, set to perform at the new T-Mobile Arena, and they’ve already christened the arena by showing off their skills and sinking some rooftop trick shots.

 
Plans to save bistate sage grouse in Nevada gain momentum

Officials with several federal agencies, along with ranchers and volunteers, are working to keep the sage grouse from extinction in Nevada. The bird has seen its numbers decline over the years.

 
Biden speaks out against campus sex abuse at UNLV rally

Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered an impassioned address at UNLV to raise awareness about sexual assault on college campuses, decrying a culture that subjects victims to being “raped by the system.”