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Restrained inmate died from suffocation; death ruled homicide

An inmate who died after being restrained by Clark County jail guards nearly four months ago was suffocated, medical examiners ruled Wednesday.

The death of Luis Solano, 38, was ruled a homicide from “complications of positional asphyxia” from restraint procedures.

Death tally from excessive heat in Vegas reaches 3

Two more deaths are being blamed on a blistering heat wave that has pushed daytime temperatures in Las Vegas to record and near-record highs since last weekend.

Photographer tweaks her career’s focus as economy changes

Susan Gomez has been a professional photographer in Las Vegas for 35 years. When the economy turned sour a few years ago, she scaled back her operation. Now she’s rebuilding it.

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Nevada justices hear arguments for Onion, the killer dog

The fate of Onion the dog is now in the hands of the Nevada Supreme Court after a subdued and unemotional 50-minute hearing Wednesday that was in stark contrast to the public outcry over the controversy.

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Federal offices: Closed

Commissioners concerned about Welcome to Las Vegas solar ‘trees’

Clark County commissioners said Tuesday they like the idea of using solar energy to power the landmark Welcome to Las Vegas sign, but want to make sure that the solar panels fastened atop three 25-foot-tall artificial trees don’t ruin the view on the Strip.

Things could be looking up for North Las Vegas cops, firefighters

All three Democrats taking seats on the North Las Vegas City Council this week said they’re optimistic about resolving clashes with the city’s public safety unions, with newcomers Councilman Isaac Barron and Mayor John Lee agreeing an out-of-court settlement with the city’s bargaining groups was long overdue.

Enduring the heat, crews prepare railroad cottage for museum

Donning white hazard suits, gloves and masks this week, crews from A&B Environmental worked to clear out asbestos and lead paint from a early 1900s railroad housing unit expected to open this fall at the Clark County Museum.

Man found in Searchlight desert identified

A man found dead in the desert Sunday after a heat wave struck the Las Vegas area was identified Tuesday.

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