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Goodbye to scamming, scheming Silver King, who had mettle if not metal

December 29, 2012 - 1:59 am

Complaint stalled, and panel won’t say why

December 27, 2012 - 1:59 am

Silly me. I thought the Nevada Judicial Discipline Commission might explain in legal documents made public Monday why a 2006 complaint against Family Court Judge Steven Jones languished in limbo land.

Sandoval has chance to help mentally ill

December 24, 2012 - 1:59 am

Historically, the mentally ill in Nevada haven’t fared well under the state’s budget.

Report on Berkley could have been worse but still can harm her

December 22, 2012 - 2:00 am

Reading the House Ethics Committee report from Rep. Shelley Berkley’s perspective, while she wasn’t completely exonerated of unethical behavior, it could have been worse.

Children’s defender thoughtful, committed

December 20, 2012 - 2:02 am

In 2003, the Clark County public defender’s office, particularly the juvenile division, was a disgrace. Understaffed and underfunded, if you were poor and needed legal help, an independent study said the office wasn’t providing quality representation, and had not been for years.

Hoarder won’t return to Summerlin

November 29, 2012 - 2:00 am

Nevada looks attractive to Californians facing tax hikes

November 19, 2012 - 1:59 am

It takes time for wheels of justice to turn against judges

November 17, 2012 - 2:27 am

In 2009, legislators asked David Sarnowski, the Nevada Judicial Discipline Commission’s executive director, why it took so long for the commission to decide whether to dismiss a complaint against a judge or file formal charges.

Las Vegas’ FBI leader to retire in January

November 16, 2012 - 1:14 pm

Redistricting doomed Conklin though his party did well

November 15, 2012 - 2:03 am

When the man-who-would-be-speaker ends up as the only legislative incumbent to lose his seat, there has to be a reason.

Naked City has long way to go even after Oasis Motel closing

November 12, 2012 - 2:01 am

City officials and Las Vegas police recently closed the Oasis Motel, primarily for being a haven for drug and prostitution activities. But other downtown motels may find themselves in trouble, too.

Justice delayed can stoke misdeeds

November 10, 2012 - 2:34 am

Recently indicted Family Court Judge Steven Jones has been under investigation by the Nevada Judicial Discipline Commission since a complaint was first filed in 2006, according to a case unsealed Wednesday by the Nevada Supreme Court.

All that money spent on election changed very little

November 8, 2012 - 2:10 am

When Fox News declared President Barack Obama the winner about 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Republicans at The Venetian who had come to celebrate a Mitt Romney victory began fleeing instead, some in tears, others angry.

Mood at Republican party leaves a vivid memory

November 7, 2012 - 1:01 pm

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Jewish community members call on action from UNLV to address incidents

Speakers at a Board of Regents meeting expressed disappointment in a lack of response from the board and UNLV leadership on a recent commencement speech.

Your airplane flight has severe turbulence. Here’s what to do

Experts said there are significant safety hazards that in-flight turbulence poses to airline passengers and crews. Injuries have piled up over the years.

Should Biden declare climate change an emergency? These Las Vegans think so

A coalition of residents and activists called on the Biden administration to issue heat protections for outdoor workers and declare climate change a national emergency.

Las Vegas Grand Prix Plaza could host concerts and more. But obstacles remain

Race officials have expressed the desire to host a number of events, including nightclubs, a concert venue, weddings, and private events such as luncheons and fundraisers, at the Grand Prix Plaza.