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Woman dies in Boulder Highway crash

A woman died in rollover crash in the southeast valley Tuesday afternoon, Las Vegas police said. The woman, whose age was not immediately released, was heading north on Missouri Avenue when she struck a light pole at Boulder Highway, overturning the car, just before 5 p.m., Metro supervisor Lt. Bruce Miyama said.

District attorney: SWAT sniper in 2014 shooting will not face charges

No charges will be filed in the March 2014 shooting death of Ronald Tate by SWAT sniper Charles Moser, the Clark County district attorney’s office said Tuesday. The district attorney’s office concluded that Moser’s actions were “reasonably and legally justified” under the circumstances, according to a 12-page report released on its website.

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Gaming agents infiltrated Bitcoin poker site to bring criminal case

A special agent with the Nevada Gaming Control Board infiltrated a Bitcoin-fueled poker website to help launch what authorities on Tuesday said was the first state-level criminal prosecution of illegal online poker.

Tour of mid-century homes to benefit preservation group

An exclusive tour of some of the valley’s finest mid-century modern houses is scheduled to begin when doors open at noon May 3 at the Morelli House, 861 E. Bridger Ave., but the 12 to 15 homes on the self-guided tour are top secret.

Summerlin-area resident uses fast-talking talent to assist charities

What do you get when you mix the art of auctioneering with the pizzazz of Las Vegas? You get Jeff Manning, whose theatrical approach to presenting auction items takes things to a whole new level. Best of all, many times, it’s a charity such as the Ronald McDonald House that benefits from his unique style.

Mother claims son’s vision deteriorates as prison denies him medical care

Kelly Richards said her son will be blind for life if Nevada Department of Corrections officials continue to deny him the medical care he needs. Inmate Rashaad Williams, 24, sustained eye injuries from birdshot in a shotgun during a prison brawl he was not involved in.