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Reader-submitted photos and adoptable pets, April 30-May 6, 2015

View Neighborhood News readers send photos of their pets and everyday lives, and View features photos of pets ready for adoption each week. To submit a photo, email View copy editor Anne King at aking@viewnews.com or mail to View, C/O Anne King, 1111 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89125. Photos cannot be returned, and due to the high volume, they are often scheduled a month or two in advance.

Las Vegas May Day march expected to draw crowd; no traffic issues expected

Hundreds of people in Las Vegas are expected to take to the streets Friday as May Day marches unfold across the country, local organizers said Wednesday. No road closures are planned and no traffic issues are expected, according to Las Vegas police.

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Metro showcases helicopter rescue process — VIDEO

Las Vegas police Wednesday simulated a helicopter rescue near Red Rock Canyon to spread the word about Search and Rescue officers and volunteers.

Two sought in killing of Vegas Good Samaritan

Cassandra Lee Cassidy, 24, of Las Vegas, was gunned down in the 1300 block of Westwind Avenue, near Jones Road and Charleston Boulevard on the night of April 17 by people shooting from a white two-door car, police had said.

Federal judge balks at enforcing subpoena for sealed state records

A federal judge on Wednesday refused to enforce a subpoena sought by prosecutors for records of a sealed state fraud case against a former Las Vegas church treasurer charged with stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his congregation.

Local recording studio moves to bigger space, adds even bigger talent

Summerlin resident Darren Sher has moved his recording business, The Omnitone Recording Studios, from the northwest valley closer to the Strip. The move came just as he partnered with Los Angeles-based Stampede Music Publishing, whose artists include rapper Snoop Lion (formerly known as Snoop Dogg).

2 accidents jam US 95 in Henderson

Two separate crashes on U.S. Highway 95 near Auto Show Drive in Henderson made for slow going during the Wednesday morning commute.

First Friday to celebrate diversity

First Friday is set to celebrate Las Vegas’ cultural diversity with the theme One World Through Art.