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Bundy son, another defendant held without bail in Bunkerville standoff

Two more defendants, including one of Cliven Bundy’s sons, were ordered held without bail Monday as they await trial on felony charges stemming from the 2014 armed standoff with law enforcement near Bunkerville.

Traveling circuit judge in Nevada a throwback to bygone era

Kim Wanker has a serious case of lead foot. Trained as a professional race car driver, she thrives on the exhilaration that comes with going fast, pedal to the metal, the high-desert scenery hurtling past her car window. For the 54-year-old Wanker, speed takes her mind off her stressful work — dealing with alleged wife-beaters, child molesters and drug abusers across central Nevada.

Las Vegan convicted of fraud in massive Nigerian oil scheme

A Las Vegas resident who served in the U.S. Marine Corps was convicted in federal court Wednesday for defrauding investors and the U.S. Veterans Affairs Department in a large-scale multimillion-dollar Nigerian oil scheme

Woman sentenced in videotaped child sex acts case

A 49-year-old woman who prosecutors say participated in videotaped sex acts with children was sentenced to 10 years to life in prison Thursday.

Judge tosses plea in slaying of Arbor View freshman

In a highly unusual move, at the request of prosecutors, a judge on Thursday tossed out the guilty plea of a man who a month ago admitted to the rape and murder of a 15-year-old Arbor View High School freshman.

Tropicana drops Rouven’s magic show after child pornography arrest

The Tropicana moved quickly to “sever all ties” to its headliner magician Jan Rouven after his arrest on child pornography charges, closing the “New Illusions” show and removing advertising from the property and casino’s website by Thursday.

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