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  • Thursday, May 17 2012 7:06 AM EDT2012-05-17 11:06:01 GMT
    Police in two jurisdictions are searching for the suspects they say stabbed four people in separate robberies within 15 minutes. Two of the incidents happened on the east side of Las Vegas, the third was
    Police in two jurisdictions are searching for the suspects they say stabbed four people in separate robberies within 15 minutes.

School board meeting gets testy in wake of pending layoffs, cuts Video included

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The budget battle between teachers and the Clark County School District has boiled over. The school board has approved a final budget that includes 1,015 layoffs.
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Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run Video included

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A motorcyclist was run over and killed Wednesday afternoon and police have located a possible suspect vehicle. More>>

Las Vegas financial advisor warns of Facebook IPO Video included

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With upwards of $13 billion in shares expected to be sold on Friday, Facebook fans and those interested in its success will be going for the ultimate "Like" button. More>>

GLVAR to provide local vet with new home

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One local veteran in need will be the recipient of a new home, courtesy of the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS (GLVAR) and a $25,000 grant. With the grant provided by the National Association More>>

Active military to be granted free entrance to nat'l parks

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Beginning Saturday, May 19 – Armed Forces Day – active duty military members and their families may obtain an annual pass that grants free entrance to all of America's 397 national parks. "We all owe More>>

CCSD approves budget; 1,015 jobs on chopping block Video included

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The Clark County School District, facing a $60 million budget shortfall, approved the final budget for the 2012-13 school year, and it's not pretty. Citing a decline in property tax funding and a decision More>>

Las Vegas renames 3 city parks

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The Las Vegas City Council has approved the renaming of three city parks. Doolittle Park, 951 W. Lake Mead Boulevard; Freedom Park, 850 N. Mojave Road and Justice Myron E. Leavitt Family Park, 2100 E. More>>

Robert Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife found dead

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Mary Richardson Kennedy, the second wife of Robert Kennedy Jr., was found dead Wednesday in the home she and her former husband own in New York. She was 52. More>>

911 tape: Confusion at home where mom shot kids Video included

Neighbors of a Florida mother who fatally shot her four children before killing herself weren't sure who was injured after hearing gunshots and refused to admit three of the woman's kids who were trying to get in... More>>

Ownership of killer dog signed over to NY-based group

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The struggle over the fate of a valley dog that killed a 1-year-old boy continues. "Onion" was set to be euthanized after the deadly mauling more than two weeks ago. On Wednesday, the boy's family signed More>>

Las Vegas honors wounded military service members Video included

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Wounded military service members are being treated to a VIP week courtesy of the Palazzo, Southwest Airlines and Omaha Steak. More>>

Clark County Fire hiring for more than 60 positions

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It's a competitive application process but a highly rewarding career. Between June 19 and July 3, Clark County is accepting applications for firefighters and firefighter paramedics. During the specified More>>

3 names to be added to Vegas police memorial

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The Police Memorial Park is set to honor three fallen southern Nevada officers Thursday by etching their names at the park's memorial wall. More>>

Officers involved in K-9 shooting identified

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Las Vegas Metro police on Wednesday identified the three officers involved in the shooting of a K-9 as Officer Edward Renfer, Officer Michael Foster and Officer Jeffrey Corbett. More>>

City of North Las Vegas urges residents to share disaster concerns

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North Las Vegas is asking residents to share their concerns about man-made and natural disaster possibilities in the area. More>>

Woman hospitalized after Vegas mobile home fire

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A woman was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a mobile home fire in east Las Vegas Wednesday. More>>

Vet: K-9 shot by officer has 50-50 chance of survival Video included

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Doctors say it's touch and go for a K-9 shot by a Metro officer Monday. It happened when the animal got confused during a police chase.
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Layoffs likely as school district preps budget Video included

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The Clark County School District will have a public hearing Wednesday night at 5 p.m. to go over the tentative budget for the 2012-2013 school year. It's been a battle between the teacher union and the district, and about 1,000 teacher layoffs are possible. More>>

Girl swept away in Virgin River identified

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 GirlThe Clark County Coroner released the name of a 3-year-old girl who was swept away by a current in the Virgin River near Mesquite. More>>

Trial set for mother charged in scissors slaying Video included

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A judge set a 2013 trial date for a Las Vegas woman accused of stabbing her 6-year-old daughter to death with a pair of scissors. More>>

Wranglers head to Fla. with Kelly Cup tied 1-1

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The Las Vegas Wranglers look to take back momentum as the East Coast Hockey League's Kelly Cup Finals shifts to Florida on Friday. More>>

Vegas Strip poker tourney raising money for students

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A poker tournament on the Las Vegas Strip this weekend is raising money for area students while giving the winner a shot at the World Series of Poker Main Event. More>>

NHP aims to save lives in seat belt enforcement

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The deadly rollover on the 215 Beltway interchange in the south end of Las Vegas Monday served as an all-too real reminder of the importance of seat belts. Nevada Highway Patrol troopers said those fatal consequences are the backbone of an upcoming crackdown on safety belt violators. More>>

Tower from Nevada's atomic age set for demolition

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A 1,527-foot tower used during the atomic age will be demolished May 23 at Nevada's National Security Site, formerly the Nevada Test Site. More>>

Vegas man gets life in prison for 2011 shooting death

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A man convicted in the shooting death of another man at a northwest Las Vegas apartment complex last year was sentenced to life in prison this week. More>>

Portland filmmaker recreates Beastie Boys hit video 'Sabotage' with kids

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Portland filmmaker James Winters' video features his kids playing the parts of the Beastie Boys in "Sabotage."
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Vegas man gets 15 years for 2009 slaying

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A Las Vegas man convicted in an east end shooting death was sentenced to a maximum of 15 years in prison. More>>

Sen. Reid: J.P. Morgan should gamble in Vegas

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Fresh off the heels of a two billion dollar loss, Senator Harry Reid offered some advice to J.P. Morgan Chase. More>>

Nevada gets piece of Skechers settlement

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Nevada consumers who claim they were deceived by a "sketchy" sneaker advertising campaign may be eligible for a refund, the state Attorney General's Office announced on Wednesday. More>>

Cyclists organize ride to remember those lost in accidents

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Grab your bike and head out for the 2012 Ride of Silence, remembering those who have lost their lives in bicycle or motor vehicle accidents in Clark County. More>>

Woman on scooter struck by car in west Vegas

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A woman in a mobility scooter was struck by a car while crossing a west Las Vegas street, authorities said. More>>

CIA director's wife visiting Nellis AFB

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The wife of retired Army General and current Central Intelligence Agency Director, David Petraeus will visit Nellis Air force base today. More>>

Palazzo hosting hiring fair for veterans

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In celebration of Armed Forces Day, The Palazzo will roll out the red carpet for our nation's veterans during a string of events, starting with a hiring fair for service men and women and their spouses. More>>

Las Vegas 51's celebrating Girl Scouts with special game

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The Las Vegas 51's are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts program with some unique uniforms: green sash jerseys. More>>

Driver arrested after fatal hit-and-run in east Vegas

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Las Vegas Metro police said they arrested a driver who may been driving under the influence of alcohol when he fatally struck a jaywalker and fled from the scene late Tuesday night. More>>

NHP: Metro officer involved in U.S. 95 collision

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An off-duty Las Vegas Metro police officer was involved in a collision Wednesday between a motorcycle and a car, Nevada Highway Patrol said. More>>

SPECIAL REPORT

iSchools in Nevada: Is technology the answer to better grades? Video included

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As the Clark County School District is struggling with one of the worst graduation rates in the nation, and a $63 million budget deficit, teachers are looking to technology for an answer.
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City of North Las Vegas passes budget; layoffs loom Video included

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The city of North Las Vegas unanimously passed a $400 million budget Tuesday evening. City leaders, seeking to close a $33 million deficit for the coming fiscal year, will lay off public safety workers More>>

Child's body recovered from Virgin River near Mesquite Video included

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Despite a large and aggressive rescue operation, a 3-year-old girl's body has been discovered in the Virgin River near Mesquite, officials said. More>>

Vegas teen ID'd in fatal drunk driving rollover

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The Clark County Coroner's office identified a 16-year-old Las Vegas boy as a person killed in a rollover crash that shut down a major interstate on-ramp Monday morning. More>>

Mugshots released of Vegas 'clip joint' workers

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Las Vegas Metro police released mugshots Tuesday of six people arrested at an alleged "clip joint" where a British tourist was stabbed. More>>

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