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State investigators probing wrong-way double fatal on 215

Clark County School District administration building at 5100 W. Sahara Ave. in Las Vegas. (Las ...

CCSD settles with nonverbal Jewish student who had apparent swastika carved into back

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Reunited families spend afternoon at Dave & Buster’s

Former head of Henderson company guilty of insider trading

Las Vegas Review-Journal

June 6, 2017 - 12:42 pm

• A gun was fired in a casino on the Strip as police tried to arrest two underage gamblers. It happened early this morning at Planet Hollywood. No one was hurt in the shooting, which occurred when the gamblers attempted to escape. Police say one of the two tried to grab a gun and the suspect fired the round into the floor.

• Police say a Las Vegas man was executed last night in the central valley. A driver found the man handcuffed and bleeding from the head near Rancho and Lake Mead. The victim is thought to be in his 50s or 60s.

• A North Las Vegas church was destroyed by fire this morning. It happened at Zion United Methodist Church. Part of the building collapsed, but there were no injuries. The incident remains under investigation.

• The median price of a Las Vegas home is now up to $250,000. That’s up 13 percent from a year ago.

State investigators probing wrong-way double fatal on 215

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

June 21, 2024 - 9:10 pm

Nevada State Police trooper Shawn Haggstrom said investigators have much work to do on determing the facts of the crash.

CCSD settles with nonverbal Jewish student who had apparent swastika carved into back

By Peter Breen / RJ

June 21, 2024 - 6:33 pm

The student, who is autistic and nonverbal, was unable to explain how he received the scratch marks after his mother noticed the apparent swastika in March 2023.

Reunited families spend afternoon at Dave & Buster’s

By Ella Thompson / RJ

June 21, 2024 - 6:21 pm

The Peer Parent Advocate program celebrated eight families who have reunified at Dave Buster’s.

Former head of Henderson company guilty of insider trading

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

June 21, 2024 - 5:21 pm

The former chairman and CEO of the Henderson-based company could face prison time when a federal judge sentences him in October.

Rover Critical Minerals CEO Judson Culter listens to public comment as his company hosts a town ...

‘You’re just the suit’: Residents spar with mining exec at tense town hall

By Alan Halaly / RJ

June 21, 2024 - 2:26 pm

In what appeared to be a failed attempt to pitch lithium mining to Amargosa Valley residents, Rover Critical Minerals spoke publicly about its plans for drilling.

Larry Hicks listens during a news conference at Lloyd D. George Courthouse in June 2008 in Las ...

Celebration of life to honor U.S. District Judge Larry Hicks

By Estelle Atkinson / RJ

June 21, 2024 - 2:23 pm

The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office says the family of Senior U.S. District Judge Larry Hicks will host a Celebration of Life in his memory in Reno next week.

Jennifer McCarville, a laboratory scientist for the Southern Nevada Water Authority, works at t ...

How clean is Las Vegas’ water? Quality report offers details

By Alan Halaly / RJ

June 21, 2024 - 1:37 pm

The Las Vegas Valley Water District, which serves Las Vegas and unincoroporated Clark County, said its water quality is still “optimal.”

A new hotel tower is under construction adjacent to M Resort on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Hende ...

Turmoil for M Resort owner Penn could affect Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

June 21, 2024 - 5:21 pm

A six-page letter from activist investor Will Wyatt to Penn Entertainment’s board of directors is reverberating through the regional casino market and Boyd Gaming.

The Henderson Police Department is investigating a shooting that involved officers in the area ...

Henderson police identify man shot by officer Thursday morning

By Peter Breen / RJ

June 21, 2024 - 12:32 pm

The Henderson Police Department said one officer involved in the shooting has been placed on paid administrative leave until an investigation concludes.

Findlay Automotive Group operates 17 dealerships in the valley, including Findlay Chevrolet in ...

Pair of cyberattacks impacting Nevada car dealerships

By Sean Hemmersmeier / RJ

June 21, 2024 - 5:01 pm

A pair of cyberattacks on Findlay Automotive Group and a national software provide appear to be impacting car dealership operations in Las Vegas and Nevada.