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Newsmakers, Oct. 23-29, 2014

Air Force Airman Brandon R. Clevinger graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. Clevinger is the son of Eric Clevinger of Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Book Briefs for Oct. 23-29, 2014

Literary happenings this week include an appearance by astronaut author Chris Hadfield and events for “The Chapel of Eternal Love,” “Called Again: A Story of Love and Triumph,” “Animal Stars: Behind the Scenes with Your Favorite Animal Actors” and the Moon Wolf Saga books.

Unpaid helpers bolster ranks of public safety agencies

Feeling the desire to give back to the community by offering emergency services? A number of public safety agencies and nonprofits can always use volunteers.

Parents sue school district over bullied daughter’s suicide

The parents of a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide in December have filed a wrongful death lawsuit that accuses White Middle School officials of failing to notify them of a bullying complaint involving their daughter.

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Advocate calls for new leadership for child welfare system

A longtime child advocate is calling for new leadership over Clark County’s child welfare system in wake of the recent death of a 16-month-old girl while in foster care.

One critical after two vehicle crash

A person is in critical condition and a north valley intersection is shut down after a Tuesday night two-vehicle crash.

Nevada treasurer candidates trade barbs in debate

Republican Dan Schwartz on Tuesday proclaimed that his Democratic opponent for Nevada treasurer isn’t qualified for the job because she’s an accountant who doesn’t know much about investing in private markets.

Second man arrested in September killing

The man allegedly involved in a late September home invasion-turned-homicide was arrested Monday by Las Vegas police.

Panel to scrutinize Clark County jail deficit

Clark County officials will create a committee to look at the growing inmate population of the County Detention Center, which has a deficit projected at $27.6 million for this fiscal year.

County OKs youth camp emergency water deal

Clark County commissioners approved a $250,000 agreement with a local company to continue supplying emergency water for the Spring Mountain Youth Camp.

Man gets life without parole in toddler’s slaying

A Clark County judge on Tuesday sentenced Michael Alan Lee, 29, to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the slaying of 2-year-old Brodie Aschenbrenner.

Man sentenced to federal prison for tax refund scheme

A Southern California man who defrauded the IRS of nearly $800,000 in a tax refund scheme was sentenced Tuesday to 21 months in federal prison.

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