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65th Aggressor Squadron falls prey to Nellis budget cuts

Nellis Air Force Base closed a chapter Friday in the storied history of the 65th Aggressor Squadron, but the legacy of the pilots who flew its F-15 Eagles continues in the Middle East where their U.S. and coalition sparring partners are bombing Islamic State targets.

 
Rain-swollen Muddy River floods parts of Moapa Valley

Friday night storms left parts of Moapa Valley under water, according to the National Weather Service. The Muddy River in Moapa swelled to 12 feet in less than 90 minutes Friday after intense rainfall on the east side of the Sheep Mountain Range, near Coyote Springs and U.S. Highway 93.

 
NLV police plead for patience, refocus shooting investigation

North Las Vegas police have not yet dropped Patrick Harper, 16, as a suspect in a North Las Vegas shooting that led to the teen being jailed. Harper was released Tuesday when evidence surfaced showing it was unlikely he was at the scene of the shooting.

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Rapper questions rough handling by police

Local rapper Orlando Clemons was walking back to his car after a downtown show in March when he was stopped by a Metro officer who pushed him onto the hood of the patrol car. Clemons was arrested and charged with jaywalking and resisting arrest. The entire incident was caught on camera.

 
Sisolak proposes giving Metro $5 million to hire police officers

The Metropolitan Police Department, under a proposal from Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak, could get a $5 million boost to its budget beyond what city and county officials have tentatively planned for the next fiscal year.

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