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Warm, dry weather and high clouds to last through Friday

After a less-than-dry Tuesday, Las Vegas should see high clouds and no chance of rain through Saturday. Wednesday’s high temperature reached 62 degrees, which is slightly above the valley’s normal high this time of year, 58 degrees.

‘Bourne’ filming shutting down section of Strip

If you’re heading to the Strip late Wednesday or early Thursday, expect traffic. All lanes between Flamingo Road and Tropicana Avenue will be closed starting 11 p.m. Wednesday until 5 a.m. Thursday for filming, Metro officer Larry Hadfield said.

Ex-Las Vegas cop pleads not guilty in excessive force case

Former Las Vegas police officer Richard Scavone pleaded not guilty in federal court Wednesday to felony charges of using excessive force while arresting a woman and covering up his actions.

Historian Dorothy Wright dies at age 67

Dorothy Wright, a historian and historical preservationist who helped create oral histories and authored and published booklets, articles and pamphlets about Las Vegas history, has died at age 67.

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2 men indicted in Las Vegas double killings

Two men were indicted this week in the execution-style slayings of a couple in Las Vegas, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Henderson’s Heritage Park complex about to get better

When the Heritage Park recreational complex in Henderson opened in 2009, Nevada was in the midst of the Great Recession and the city debuted a great facility with limited access.

Key informer sentenced in oxycodone trafficking case

A woman who helped undercover federal agents infiltrate the drug trafficking organization of a Las Vegas physician was sentenced to a brief stint in prison Wednesday.

Heart of Education Awards seeks teacher nominees

On May 7, hundreds of Clark County residents are set to come together at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts for an inaugural awards event, much like the Oscars or the Emmys, with live entertainment, striking award statues, and gift bags for all of the attendees.

East Valley Community Events Calendar, Jan. 21-27, 2016

A show featuring music with vibrant visual art blended by composer and painter Zinovy Shersher is scheduled to be on display at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave.

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