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Woman sues Las Vegas police in shooting death of unarmed son

The mother of Stanley Gibson, the unarmed, disabled veteran shot and killed by a Las Vegas police officer in December, filed a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Police Department on Monday.

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Judge spares killer dog for another day

Onion, the dog that killed a 1-year-old Henderson boy last month, will live another day – and possibly another week.

Inmates freed after ‘sick-out’ in North Las Vegas

About 70 inmates were released from the North Las Vegas jail this week after an unusually large number of corrections officers called in sick last weekend.

Police Department recognizes officers’ valor

More than three dozens officers were honored Wednesday during the Metropolitan Police Department’s Commendation Ceremony. Five officers received the agency’s “highest honor,” the Medal of Valor.

Police say man admits accidentally killing friend

A 19-year-old man turned himself in to police on Tuesday after he admitted accidentally shooting a friend and dumping her body in the desert.