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A 46-year-old hiker whose body was found Saturday at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area died after falling several hundred feet, authorities said Wednesday.
A slow day is a good day for the nine officers of the Las Vegas Paiute Police Department. Many people don’t even know they’re there, based on about 18 acres of tribal land on Main Street near Washington Avenue. That’s fine with them.
When Ronald Kirk disappeared in Red Rock Canyon in January, hundreds scoured the conservation area calling his name. Kirk’s body was finally found Saturday in rocky area with established trails running through it, not far from one of Red Rock’s most popular challenges, Turtlehead Peak.
The Sandpipers swim team recently took its second consecutive state championship title.
In your column, published in the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Feb. 5, you spoke about unions that are “inherently pathological.” Your brief description fit my marriage to a T.
Adjusting to a college environment from high school is hard enough. For those who have been away at war during the past decade, an ally on campus can make a big difference. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the College of Southern Nevada have resource centers to help veterans interested in higher education.
Las Vegas Sports Park is gearing up to host the Scorpion Warrior Adventure Race on Saturday, with a 2½-mile run and a wet and dry obstacle course planned.
Indian food is all about spices, and once you discover the many within this ancient cuisine, you’ll become a believer. And when it comes time to worship, Taj Palace should be your temple.
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Three hours before his clients arrived at the Las Vegas Grand Prix last year, Nevada Stupak was already there, walking the route they’d take that evening. He rode the shuttle to time it. Scoped out the Paddock Club grounds. Found the spots where the light would hit just right for photos. Reserved the best table in the hospitality suite. Even talked his way into getting them front-row seats for a driver’s speech.
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The valley is under a wind advisory until 10 p.m. Expect northwest winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph.
The Henderson Police Department on Wednesday identified a man who was shot by two officers and who is accused of ramming into their police SUVs with a stolen construction vehicle.
Tavari Pearson, who previously received an eight-to-20-year suspended sentence, has been indicted in a car theft case.
Prosecutors said Tuesday that they do not plan to pursue the death penalty for a man accused of killing three people in a 12-vehicle crash.
