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Las Vegas police seek clues in woman’s slaying

Las Vegas police are asking for the public’s help in the investigation of the death of a 41-year-old woman whose body was found Nov. 15, Metro said in a Tuesday release.

Las Vegas schools claws back $23,000 from double-dip administrator

High-ranking Clark County schools official Bramby Tollen has repaid the district for claiming paid medical leave last summer while she was actually working for a school district in Washington state.

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Las Vegas police schedule DUI checkpoints through holidays

In an attempt to further discourage impaired driving around the valley, traffic officers will set up DUI checkpoints beginning Wednesday until the end of the holidays, Las Vegas police announced on Tuesday.

2 face multiple charges in Henderson car burglaries

Two people who police said burglarized vehicles for the last six months were arrested on Friday, a Henderson spokeswoman said Tuesday.

 
Disabled vet gets early Thanksgiving gift

Grateful for his service, the Bank of America gave disabled Army veteran Anthony Shepler a $250 gift card Monday to celebrate Thanksgiving with his family in their renovated Las Vegas home.

Las Vegas reacts with calm discussion in wake of Ferguson announcement

Huddled around a smartphone hooked up to a portable speaker, Las Vegas community activists and residents listened to the announcement from Ferguson, Mo., on Monday night. Some shook their heads in disbelief while others looked up to help fight back tears as the St. Louis County prosecutor announced the decision.

BLM: Expect crowds at Red Rock Canyon this weekend

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of the year at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, so the U.S. Bureau of Land Management is warning visitors to expect large crowds, heavy traffic and even the occasional closure over the long holiday weekend.

Henderson man gets prison time in death of family friend

A Henderson man who unintentionally shot and killed a family friend at a downtown Las Vegas bail bond company was sentenced to one to four years in prison Monday.