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Pizza Patron defends 'Pizza Por Favor' promotion

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A pizza is big and round - eat too much and you may gain a pound. But why is pizza from Pizza Patron making so many Americans frown? More>>

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Classroom success measured in CCSD ranking Video included

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Fourteen high schools in the Clark County School District were rated an exemplary "five stars" under a ranking system that measures success in the classroom and college and career preparation.

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High school ROTC advisor arrested for sexual assault

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Metro police have arrested a high school ROTC advisor and charged him with sexual misconduct with a student. 49-year-old Douglas Young of Las Vegas was arrested Tuesday. Young is an ROTC advisor at Sunrise More>>

Cheap TVs attract crowd at new 99-cent store

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The first customers who entered the new 99-Cent Only Store in Henderson Thursday began their wait as early as 1 p.m. Wednesday. More>>

Vegas producer fights privacy claims with $1M offer Video included

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Las Vegas show producer David Saxe is fighting back against the women suing him for invasion of privacy. He will pay $1 million to the five instructors of his Stripper 101 class if they can pass a lie detector test. More>>

North Las Vegas downsizing jail, layoffs coming Video included

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More layoffs are coming to the city of North Las Vegas. Plans are under way to downsize the jail, meaning corrections officers and support staff will be out of work.
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24 teams competing in NBA Summer League

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The NBA Summer League is coming back to Las Vegas this year and a record 24 teams are participating. From July 13 to 23, select players, including 11 who participated in the NBA Playoffs, will compete More>>

Lawsuit: Roy Horn recorded on video abusing his caretakers Video included

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Four men have made serious allegations against Las Vegas entertainer Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy. FOX5 has obtained a copy of a lawsuit filed against Horn, accusing him of abusing his caretakers. More>>

Las Vegas opening public pools

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Just in time for the warm weather, the city of Las Vegas is opening its public pools. The city will open the Doolittle Pool and the pool at Gary Reese Freedom Park Saturday. The remaining pools will More>>

RTC approves transit fare increases

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Following a 60-day public comment period, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has approved transit fare increases. It will soon cost you more to use Strip routes, Paratransit More>>

Fire damages Vegas apartment building

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A Clark County firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion following a fire Thursday at an apartment complex in the southeast valley. More>>

Vegas man sentenced 237 years for armed robbery spree

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His armed robbery spree back in August of 2010 included nine businesses over a three-day period. Today, Jason Wiley, 28, was sentenced to 237 years in prison. Wiley was convicted by a jury last November. More>>

Electric Daisy Carnival tickets sold out

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Tickets for the Electric Daisy Carnival, set for June 8 through 10 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, are sold out. Insomniac, the show's producer, anticipates more than 30,000 attendees over the festival's More>>

NV Division of Insurance honors Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

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The Nevada Division of Insurance is reminding riders to make sure they're protected in honor of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. More>>

Woman gets 25 years in prison for elderly death

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A Las Vegas woman who pleaded guilty in connection to the death of a 95-year-old woman during an attempted purse snatching was sentenced to serve at least 10 years in prison. More>>

High school seniors celebrate graduation party on Strip

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High school seniors are invited to purchase tickets to a graduation blow-out party being hosted at the Circus Circus on the Las Vegas Strip. More>>

Warm Springs Bridge to open after a year closed

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Nevada Department of Transportation will open access to the new Warm Springs Bridge on Friday, more than a year after the original bridge was demolished. More>>

UNLV awarded $1.5M for nuclear energy research

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas was designated to receive more than $1.5 million in grants dedicated to nuclear technologies research. More>>

Larger number of Vegas visitors predicted for Memorial Day

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Las Vegas tourism officials predict a larger Memorial Day weekend crowd for the city. More>>

McCarran passenger totals down from March to April

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McCarran Airport saw a drop-off in the number of passengers from March to April, but the number from last month increased from the same month a year ago. More>>

Top restaurants host annual food extravaganza

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Las Vegas is gearing up for the annual food extravaganza of the year, the Las Vegas Epicurean Affair. More>>

House catches fire in southeast Vegas

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A vacant home in the south end of Las Vegas caused some damage Thursday morning. More>>

CCSD scholarships awarded for blood drives

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As part of the United Blood Services High School Challenge, approximately 9,117 units of blood were donated during the 2011-2012 school year. To say thank you, United Blood Services will award 16 scholarships at the 12th annual Celebration of Life Awards and Scholarship Banquet. More>>

Air quality alert issued through Friday

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A day after issuing an alert for wildfire smoke entering southern Nevada, Clark County air quality officials have issued a similar warning for dust through Friday. More>>

US deports man sought for war crimes

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U.S. officials say a former Bosnian Serb police commander who had a leading role in the 1995 massacre in Srebrenica (sreh-breh-NEET-sah) has been deported back to his native country. More>>

Illness sidelines Elton John from Caesars shows

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A respiratory infection has forced Elton John to cancel three scheduled upcoming performances of his Caesars Palace show. More>>

Vegas wreck critically injures woman

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An elderly woman is in critical condition and one other person suffered minor injuries in a crash on Flamingo Road at McLeod Drive at around 6 p.m. Wednesday. Police believe Beverly Klausner, 85, was More>>

Sunrise Hospital to cut 144 positions Video included

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Sunrise Hospital is eliminating 144 positions in the coming weeks. The hospital is giving employees until May 30 to take a voluntary severance package.
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Lane restrictions, closures to accommodate airport work

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Traffic to and from McCarrran Airport in the overnight hours will be affected in the coming weeks to accommodate work on the Airport Connector Tunnel and signs along Paradise Road. Beginning Monday, More>>

Valley of Fire celebrating Nat'l Trails Day

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You and the entire family are invited to Valley of Fire State Park for a day of free trail safety and stewardship programs in celebration of National Trails Day. The available programs are as follows: More>>

Sunrise Hospital eliminating 144 jobs Video included

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A southern Nevada medical center said current economic conditions have forced the elimination of 144 positions. More>>

Vegas eatery donating to help families in need

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Your next meal at Yard House on Las Vegas Boulevard can make a difference for southern Nevada families in need. More>>

Nye County joins automated victim notification system

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Nye County has joined Nevada's free and anonymous victim information and notification system. More>>

Car crashes through Vegas Autozone storefront Video included

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A car barreled through the front of an Autozone business on the city's east side Wednesday afternoon, according to Las Vegas Metro police. More>>

Report: Vegas officer molested girl on camping trips

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A Las Vegas Metro police officer is accused of molesting a pre-teen girl during several camping trips dating back to 2008. More>>

Vegas gears for heavyweight-heavy 'UFC 146'

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Las Vegas is set to be heavy in heavyweights with Saturday's "UFC 146" pay-per-view card at MGM Grand Garden Arena. More>>

Nev. Supreme Court halts killer dog's euthanasia

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Nevada Supreme Court has stepped in to prevent the euthanasia of a canine who killed a Henderson toddler, the animal rescue group trying to save the dog said. More>>

NLV police investigating suspicious package at VA clinic

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North Las Vegas police are investigating a suspicious package found at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Clinic. More>>

Filipino-American veterans hosting Memorial Day dinner

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The Filipino-American Veterans and Families of American Nevada Chapter are remembering those served our country with the "Memorial Day Remembrance Dinner." More>>

Fire restrictions issued in southern Nevada Video included

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A wildfire burning outside of Reno in northern Nevada is serving as a reminder of the potential of a dangerous blaze in the southern part of the state. More>>

Tower from Nevada's atomic age demolished

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

Couple due in court for Vegas cabbie's death

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A husband and wife accused in the slaying of a missing Las Vegas cab driver are scheduled to appear in court Wednesday. More>>

Vegas red carpet event kicks off Miss USA pageant

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Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip is rolling out the red carpet for the 2012 Miss USA contestants Wednesday night. More>>

Vegas anti-DUI group raising funds for injured teen

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An organization aimed at stemming drunk driving in Las Vegas is raising funds for a teen who was critically injured in a DUI accident. More>>

Local employers looking to hire during job fair

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LasVegasJobs.com is holding a job fair to give job seekers the opportunity to connect with local employers. More>>

Vegas police seeking jewelry thief

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Las Vegas Metro police said a robbery suspect pretended to shop for rings when he threatened a store clerk and got away with the items. More>>

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