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Cold War veterans honored in Las Vegas

Nevada’s congressional representatives who serve on House Veterans Affairs and Armed Services committees paid tribute to Cold War veterans Friday.

Northbound U.S. 95 closed after 3 accidents; one dead

One person was dead and all northbound lanes were closed about 7:20 p.m. Saturday after accidents on U.S. Highway 95 between Valley View and Decatur boulevards, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Iran hostage, family still haunted 35 years later

Thirty-five years later, former Marine Staff Sgt. Mike Moeller and his Nevada family say they are still feeling pain from him being held hostage after the takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran.

77-year-old goes missing in Las Vegas

Las Vegas police are seeking the public’s help in locating a woman went missing Friday afternoon.

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Man killed when train hits truck near Elko

A man died after his vehicle was struck by a train at a crossing about 15 miles east of Elko in Northern Nevada.

Kesterson teacher puts fun into first grade

Kesterson Elementary School first-grade teacher Nicole Schwedrsky is honored as September Clark County Educator of the Month for her ability to connect with students.

Time to fall back to winter water schedule

If the sudden change in the weather didn’t do the trick, the Southern Nevada Water Authority is here to remind everyone to cut back on their landscape watering.

Nevada controller: Unexciting yet crucial race

The race for Nevada controller, which typically flies well below the radar, should not be taken for granted by voters.

Early marijuana decriminalization advocate Holder dies

Paul Holder, a Southern Nevadan who who ran unsuccessfully on forward-looking platforms in nine government races between 1978 and 1992, has died at age 71.

ParkMe app offers more info than you might have thought

The secret of ParkMe: You have to open it a few times and explore it and you’ll find all kinds of information about parking that you never knew was available.

Man’s remains found at Lake Mead identified

A man whose remains were found two weeks ago at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area was identified by the Clark County coroner’s office on Saturday.

Woman shot dead at NLV apartment complex identified

The Clark County coroner’s office on Saturday identified the woman who was shot dead following an argument at a North Las Vegas apartment complex on Thursday morning.

Family Court judge provides magical twist for adoptions

Clark County Family Court Judge Cynthia Giuliani wielded a magic wand instead of a gavel on Thursday as she presided over adoption ceremonies in the guise of fairy godmother.

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