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Coroner IDs body found in SUV

The body found by Nevada Highway Patrol troopers in an SUV Thursday has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office as 59-year-old Kenneth Vandusen.

Coroner: Motorist who crashed into home died from injuries

The 79-year-old man who crashed into a downtown home Sunday night died from his injuries and not from a medical episode, the Clark County coroner’s office determined.

 
Heavy rain, flooding prompt call to stay off Charleston near Rainbow

A thunderstorm moving across the valley is causing flooding, hail and strong winds, the National Weather Service said. Parts of the valley are under a flash flood warning until 9:15 p.m., according to the weather service. The Las Vegas Fire Department is warning drivers not to use Charleston Boulevard from Rainbow Boulevard east due to flood water.

Review: UNLV journalism school needs overhaul

The school of journalism at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas — hamstrung by weak leadership and aimless curriculum — needs an overhaul to raise completion rates and produce more competitive graduates, according to an external review commissioned by UNLV.

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Man dies in weekend crash at Lake Mead

A 29-year-old man died in a rollover crash on a dirt road at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area over the weekend, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The crash happened on Six Mile Cove Road, west of Lake Mohave near Searchlight, NHP said.

Trump to speak at FreedomFest in Vegas Saturday

Donald Trump, a famed real estate tycoon turned GOP presidential candidate, will visit Las Vegas on Saturday to speak at FreedomFest.

Henderson park won’t be named after boy who died, but will honor him

When a new park in Henderson opens later this summer, it won’t be named for Austen Russell. But Austen’s name will be everywhere at Paradise Pointe Park: on a street sign, on two benches and on the court where kids will play.