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Fourth of July was busier than usual for local firefighters

Firefighters responded Thursday to twice the normal rate of incidents for the Fourth of July holiday, but no major building fires were reported, according to Las Vegas Fire and Rescue.

One dead, one wounded in Mayan Club shooting

One man died and a woman was injured after being shot at the Mayan Club in Las Vegas early Friday morning, according to police.

Dining Pick of the Week: Giuseppe’s Bar & Grille

If you’re a Cleveland native and looking for some love, Giuseppe’s is home to authentic Ohio-style Italian food and home to fans who love the Cleveland Indians, the Browns, the Cavaliers and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

CrossFit pilot program to mix fitness and academics

Seven high school students are participating this summer in a pilot program at CrossFit 702, 7520 W. Washington Ave., Suite 180, that combines strength and conditioning training with academics.

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Twelve technicians spent four days and 530 man hours to choreograph and design Thursday’s 10.3-minute fireworks display at Red Rock Station and Green Valley Ranch.

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.

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