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Hundreds turn out for first hearing of sex trafficking bill

Prostitution victims, law enforcement and others testified Wednesday at the first hearing of a bill that would create a new crime of sex trafficking to replace current pandering laws.

Police: Woman, pit bull had sex in yard

A woman was arrested Tuesday on a charge of gross lewdness with a pit bull in her yard.

Officers warned fugitive would likely shoot

About a week ago, Las Vegas patrol officers were warned in briefing rooms: If you encounter Javier Reyes, he will shoot you. He will not go back to prison.

Brooks protective order dissolved in Las Vegas

No one showed up to seek an extension, and a judge in Las Vegas dissolved a protective order that had been issued for the wife of troubled Assemblyman Steven Brooks on Tuesday.

FBI agent, suspect both shot in northeast valley

Daniel Ramirez heard gunshots outside a northeast valley home Tuesday afternoon and then saw a frantic man jump a fence into the backyard.

Woman found dead in apartment identified

Authorities have identified a 28-year-old woman whose body was found in a downtown Las Vegas apartment complex last week.

Parties vie for control of 60-year-old Ahern Rentals Inc.

The lines have now formed in the battle to see whether Ahern Rentals Inc., one of the venerable Las Vegas-based companies at 60 years old, will make it to 61 under the founding family’s control.

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