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Shooting victim hospitalized in Las Vegas

One person was hospitalized after being shot in the northeast valley Tuesday morning, Las Vegas police said.

Pedestrian dies after Vegas hit-and-run

A pedestrian from India who was hospitalized after being struck in a September hit-and-run has died, Las Vegas police said on Monday.

4 students taken to hospital after school bus crash

Four Clark County School District students were hospitalized after the school bus they were in and a pickup collided Tuesday morning in the northwest valley, according to Las Vegas Fire and Rescue.

Biden pushes minimum wage increase in Vegas stop

Vice President Joe Biden will rally in Las Vegas today to increase the minimum wage, the first stop in a trip to the West where he will talk up the Obama administration’s work on the economy and raise money for Democrats.

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Methadone cited in Laughlin baby’s death

The death of a 10-month-old baby of Laughlin who died in September was ruled a homicide by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Metro: Rape kits not always best evidence

Although a large number of rape kits in Las Vegas remain untested, Las Vegas police pointed out Monday that in many cases, requests are never made for testing.

Animal hoarding: People are hostages, too

Animals aren’t the only hostages when it comes to hoarding. The critters and their keepers are victims of a compulsion that creates a heartbreaking cycle for all involved, according to one expert.

Appeals court hears Whittemore appeal

A federal appeals court in San Francisco Monday heard arguments to overturn Harvey Whittemore’s conviction for breaking campaign contributions laws.

County, union on path to arbitration

Clark County and the Service Employees International Union, its largest employee group, have been unable to negotiate a contract and are on the path toward binding arbitration.

WestCare plans more beds for mentally ill by November

Additional triage beds for the mentally ill in Southern Nevada will open by Nov. 1, according to Richard Steinberg, president and chief executive officer of the WestCare Foundation.

Audit finds problems at youth correctional center

A state review of four Nevada youth facilities has identified numerous concerns with a secure correctional center for male youths operated by Rite of Passage in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas meth dealer gets 15 years behind bars

A Las Vegas drug dealer was sentenced to 15 years in prison and five years of supervised release Monday, according to the Nevada U.S. attorney’s office.

Work to begin on Mount Charleston flood control project

The Army Corps of Engineers will start clearing trees and vegetation on Thursday in preparation for constructing a flood control berm project and diversion channel to protect the Rainbow community on Mount Charleston.

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