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Justices order changes in Strip arena tax measure

Wording in a sports arena tax measure must be changed before the proposal can be placed on the November ballot, the Nevada Supreme Court has decided..

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Double-slaying suspect indicted in domestic violence case

A 22-year-old man accused of the brutal slayings and sexual assaults of a mother and daughter was indicted by a grand jury on three felony counts in an unrelated domestic violence case.

Jail deal would save money, cost jobs in North Las Vegas

The Las Vegas City Council voted 7-0 Wednesday in favor of an agreement to lease jail space to North Las Vegas to house inmates, which would allow that city to close its jail.

Ex-inmate sues over being shackled just before giving birth

A former Nevada prison inmate filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging she was denied proper medical attention and “placed at serious risk of substantial harm” when guards shackled her ankles during an ambulance ride in October to give birth to her baby.

Cosmetology school owners sue state

A pair of makeup artists went to court Tuesday to challenge a state agency that basically agrees with them.

Justice Court, District Court plan administrative divorce

After seven years of combining administrative resources, Las Vegas Justice Court and Clark County District Court are headed for a nasty split that could leave taxpayers footing the bill. Steven Grierson, executive officer of District Court, has informed all 14 justices of the peace that his staff will “no longer support” any Justice Court administrative functions starting on Aug. 1.

Suspect in park assault of teen has lengthy arrest record

Nashar Jackson, the 24-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old Spring Valley High School student on her way to summer school Monday, was a stranger to the girl and has a lengthy arrest history, according to Las Vegas police.

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