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Southern Nevada’s water boss a fighter who could have been a contender

In 2004, water boss Pat Mulroy stood on the short list of women considered possibilities to become Nevada’s first female governor. She was praised for her administrative and communication skills. Her willingness to do battle was never in doubt.

Las Vegas woman fights for King Richard III’s legacy

Joe Ann Ricca doesn’t know when or how she developed her interest in medieval history; it seems like it was just always a part of her.

Column: Here’s hoping bird killers don’t fly away so easily

When experts say that torturing animals is a sign of potentially more serious violence, I believe them. That’s why I wanted to attend the 9:30 a.m. Oct 16 sentencing of the despicable character who decapitated a bird at the Flamingo and played with it like a toy.

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Tourists relate dangerous evening at Las Vegas nightclub

Rarely do men who have been drugged, robbed and beaten in Las Vegas call me to reveal details, but Brian Mamak is the exception. Mamak has a bitter message to deliver: Las Vegas nightclubs are not safe.

Get Glen? Allegations in report just might

Heavy Hitter Glen Lerner faces some heavy hits himself in New Orleans over his representation of hundreds of clients in the British Petroleum oil spill case.

Goodall accomplished much, but above all, he was a gentleman

The remembrance of “a kind and gentle man” and a “gentleman’s gentleman” was a perfect way to start the week for more than 150 people at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Claims of corruption amiss in new book

A book based on memories of Dennis Gomes, former Gaming Control Board chief of audit division, says former Gov. Robert List, when attorney general, blocked investigations into two mob-controlled casinos back in the 1970s — the Stardust and the Tropicana.

If laws can’t stop robocallers, maybe $50,000 can

I have labored long and hard trying to help people block annoying robocallers and scammers only to be told this or that is meaningless or doesn’t work.