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Scintas family show brings back Vegas charm

Although the Scintas have been in town only 16 years, it feels like they have been here a lot longer, probably because their style and shtick harken back to their roots: the classic entertainment of Rat Pack-era Vegas.

Those in active shooter situation advised to ‘run, hide, fight’

The motivation may be different, but the intent is the same: hurt as many people as possible. Active shooter situations can happen anywhere at any time. To be proactive, the Metropolitan Police Department established the Multi-Assault Counter-Terrorism Action Capabilities to address any such situation in the Las Vegas Valley.

Highlighting achievements, March 10, 2016 — PHOTOS

Daniel Campbell, a senior at West Career & Technical Academy, will join other musicians from across the nation as part of Music for All’s 2016 Honor Orchestra of America. Campbell was selected from numerous applicants from across the nation for membership. This is his third year of participation. Campbell is the son of Kevin and Elizabeth Campbell. He is principal viola of the West Career & Technical Academy Chamber Orchestra and is also principal viola for the Nevada School of the Arts Chamber Orchestra.

Stolen cab ends up in fiery crash

Someone stole a cab from its driver in downtown Las Vegas on Wednesday night, then crashed the cab in a fiery rollover near the Cheyenne off-ramp from Interstate 15, the Metropolitan Police Department said.

Metro plan to put detectives on the streets raising concerns

In an unprecedented move, the Metropolitan Police Department is asking its plain-clothed officers and detectives to work at least one two-week patrol rotation over the next few months — a quick fix for a cop shortage in the midst of a 25-percent spike in violent valley crime this year.

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School police officers reach settlement, admit roles in fatal 2009 crash

The parents of a UNLV student who was killed by a drunken driver have resolved a lawsuit that accused the Clark County School District Police Department and several of its employees of contributing to the 2009 crash.

Separate shootings Tuesday night leave woman, man dead

Las Vegas police are investigating a shooting that left a woman dead in a northwest valley street Tuesday night. A few hours earlier, a man was gunned down in a northwest valley strip mall.

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