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North Las Vegas shooting victim identified

The woman killed in a North Las Vegas shooting Saturday has been identified by the office of the Clark County coroner.

Nevada hunters give thumbs-down to drones, electronic guns

Big game hunters want you to leave the drones at home. The buzzing bots are quickly invading nearly every aspect of American life as people find uses for them in photography, surveying and now hunting.

Metro to house resource facility for victims in Las Vegas Valley

In a valley where victim resources are spread far and wide, the Metropolitan Police Department is creating a “one-stop shop” for those seeking help with domestic violence, sexual assault and human-trafficking cases.

Phone system glitch persists for suicide calls to VA Medical Center

More than 10 months have passed since Michael Grubler alerted Veterans Affairs officials to a glitch in the phone system when veterans contemplating suicide call the VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas.

Little-known conservation district studies tax increase

Until recently, the Southern Nevada Conservation District has flown mostly under the radar. That low profile is about to change, though, now that the seven-member board has the power to ask voters to consider a tax increase. That power has the business community and elected officials asking questions about plans for the district, now known mostly for its annual Christmas tree-recycling program.

Ruvo clinic joins global effort to expand drug trials’ participation

Former state Sen. Sandra Tiffany found an ad in the newspaper, responded to it and waited. When she didn’t hear back, she called a friend with connections at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.

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Passenger detained after TSA agents find drugs in checked bag at McCarran

A cross-country flight was briefly delayed Sunday morning at McCarran International Airport, after Transportation Security Administration officials discovered suspected narcotics in a piece of luggage, according to airport spokeswoman Christine Crews.

Felon wants to reuse stolen identity

William Hatley has paid his debt to society for traveling overseas with a phony passport. Hatley, 64, pleaded guilty in federal court to making a false statement on a passport application and using the Social Security number of another person, both felonies. He was sentenced Jan. 21 to the four months behind bars he served while waiting to resolve his case.

Man dies from injuries in mobile home fire Saturday

A man who was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a Saturday mobile home fire has died, according to the Clark County coroner’s office.

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