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Former “Show and Tell” defendant pleads to other charges

May 21, 2008 - 10:36 am

A former defendant in the 1986 Las Vegas "Show and Tell" killing was in District Court today facing kidnapping and sexual assault charges.

William Merritt, 39, appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to almost a dozen charges, including nine counts of sexual assault. Merritt served 12 years for the slaying of James "Cotton" Kelly.

Sandy Shaw, the woman who lured Cotton into the desert, was released from prison in September after serving more than 21 years.

FILE - Actor Timothy Busfield smiles before an NFL football game in Detroit, Sept. 14, 2025. (A ...

Actor from ‘Thirtysomething’ accused of child sex abuse in New Mexico

By Audrey McAvoy Associated Press

January 10, 2026 - 11:27 am

Authorities in New Mexico issued an arrest warrant Friday for director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield to face a child sex abuse charge.

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, right, and Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik ...

How the US could take over Greenland and the potential challenges

By Emma Burrows and Ben Finley Associated Press

January 10, 2026 - 10:47 am

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to own Greenland. He has repeatedly said the United States must take control of the strategically located and mineral-rich island, which is a semiautonomous region that’s part of NATO ally Denmark.

Motorcyclist dies in crash near Strip, forcing I-15 closure

By Mark Davis / RJ

January 10, 2026 - 8:22 am

A person died in a crash involving a motorcycle, sports utility vehicle and a commercial motor vehicle near the Strip Friday night, NHP said.

New video of fatal Minnesota ICE shooting, from officer’s perspective, brings fresh scrutiny

By Rebecca Santana, Tim Sullivan and Giovanna Dell’Orto Associated Press

January 9, 2026 - 6:50 pm

A new video emerges showing the final moments of Renne Good’s encounter with an immigration officer.

The Colorado River ripples through narrows above Willow Beach on Oct. 19, 2025. (Sam Morris/Las ...

‘Inaction is not an option’: Federal agency presses forward on Colorado River deal

By Alan Halaly / RJ

January 9, 2026 - 5:15 pm

The Colorado River, which provides Las Vegas’ main water supply via Lake Mead, is in crisis in more ways than one.

Will Smith is shown in his first appearance on the Strip in seven years, at House of Blues at M ...

Sexual harassment allegations against superstar stem from Las Vegas visit

By John Katsilometes / RJ

January 10, 2026 - 1:06 pm

Will Smith’s comeback show on the Las Vegas Strip is at the center of a sexual harassment and wrongful termination lawsuit leveled against the film and recording superstar.

Deputy City Manager Rosa Cortez, Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske and APCO Construction&#039 ...

‘Largest of its kind’: New 24-court pickleball complex coming to Las Vegas

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

January 9, 2026 - 4:43 pm

Local pickleball aficionados who regularly encounter packed courts across the valley will find some relief in early 2027, when the city of Las Vegas is slated to inaugurate a couple dozen new courts.

Police respond to a fatal shooting in a parking lot of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ...

Shooting outside Mormon church grew out of a dispute, Utah police say

By Jacques Billeaud and Hannah Schoenbaum The Associated Press

January 8, 2026 - 5:32 pm

A complicated crime scene hindered police efforts to investigate a shooting outside funeral services at a house of worship belonging to the LDS.

State Senators Marilyn Dondero Loop addresses the media during her visit to Clarence A. Piggott ...

Nevada teachers can get $500 to buy classroom supplies. Here’s how.

By Spencer Levering / RJ

January 8, 2026 - 4:22 pm

A $15 million grant program passed during the 2025 legislative session can help Nevada teachers purchase classroom supplies. See who qualifies and how to apply.

Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, speaks during the Fremont Street Experience menorah lighting Sunday ...

Rosen’s ‘No Tariffs on Groceries Act’ falters on Senate floor

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

January 8, 2026 - 3:37 pm

Legislation proposed by U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, which would’ve barred tariffs on food and agriculture-based products without congressional approval, faltered on the Senate floor Thursday.