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Trial delayed for man accused of double slaying in Las Vegas apartment
Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011
The trial for Marco Guzman, the man charged in the June shooting deaths of two people at a downtown Las Vegas apartment, has been delayed to give his attorney more time to prepare.
Nevada Supreme Court about to hit 60,000-case milestone
Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011
Cases continue to pile up at a record rate for the Nevada Supreme Court as the court clerk’s office prepares to accept its 60,000 case filing.
Judge rules Wagner rightful winner in NLV council election
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011
A judge declared North Las Vegas City Councilman Wade Wagner the rightful winner of a contested June election against then-incumbent Richard Cherchio.
Attorney: Las Vegas man to argue self-defense in shooting death
Preliminary hearing to continue on Wednesday in Oct. 7 in connection with death of Damien Reed
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011
Michael Moreno, a Las Vegas man facing murder charges in the October shooting death of Damien Reed, plans to argue that he acted in self-defense, his defense attorney revealed Tuesday in a preliminary hearing.
Sentence is up for Paris Hilton's ex, Cy Waits
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011
Las Vegas businessman Cy Waits has successfully completed the terms of his sentencing from a drug-related driving charge and had his case closed by a Las Vegas Justice Court Justice of the Peace on Wednesday morning.
Trial of man charged in death of dancer is delayed
Monday, Nov. 21, 2011
The trial set to begin next week for the man charged in the death of Luxor dancer Debora Flores Narvaez has been delayed to give defense attorneys more time to gather evidence.

Las Vegan draws on near-death experiences to help others
Friday, Nov. 18, 2011
When he was 12 years old, Matthew Dovel nearly drowned while swimming in a backyard pool at a friend’s house. As he took his last breath and his lungs filled with water, Dovel, was terrified. And then he felt himself being pulled from his body toward a white light.
Trial delayed in teacher's slaying as possible plea deal negotiated
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011
The trial for a 20-year-old woman who was one of six defendants charged in the slaying and robbery of a Las Vegas high school teacher has been delayed while a possible plea deal is negotiated, attorneys said.
Residents critical of pawn shop's plan to move into neighborhood
Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Coffin opposes move
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011
The plan to relocate a pawn shop obstructing the multi-million dollar redevelopment of a downtown Las Vegas casino is drawing criticism from local residents, who say they don’t want the business in their neighborhood.
Las Vegas working on way to curb blight of foreclosure
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011
To combat the glut of blighted, vacant homes plaguing its neighborhoods, Las Vegas is working to create a registry to monitor foreclosed properties and hold their owners accountable for their upkeep.
Lawyers to challenge competency finding for doctor in hepatitis scare
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011
A hearing has been set for January for defense attorneys for Dipak Desai, the Las Vegas doctor at the center of the hepatitis scare in 2007 and 2008, to challenge state medical experts’ findings that Desai is competent to stand trial.
2 men sentenced as accessories in slaying of Metro Police officer
Monday, Nov. 14, 2011
Two brothers who pleaded guilty as accessories in the 2009 shooting death of a Metro Police officer were sentenced to a maximum of 30 months in prison in Clark County District Court on Monday.
Special courts offer veterans kinder approach to criminal justice
Friday, Nov. 11, 2011
At any given time, dozens of cases involving military veterans are being processed by various court systems around the valley. Many of the offenses are relatively minor in nature — ranging from petty theft to drug possession to trespassing — and often stem from physical and mental trauma suffered by the veterans while serving that can lead to substance abuse, mental health issues or even homelessness.
City of Las Vegas maintains AA bond rating
Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011
The city of Las Vegas’ bond rating was maintained at AA with a stable outlook by three national ratings agencies, the city said Thursday.
Man charged with DUI in death of trick-or-treater appears in court
Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011
Justin Caramanica, the man accused of hitting and killing 12-year-old Faith Love on Halloween night while allegedly driving under the influence, was arraigned on felony charges in Las Vegas Justice Court Thursday morning.
Motley Crue's Vince Neil pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
Monday, Nov. 7, 2011
Motley Crue singer Vince Neil pleaded guilty today in Las Vegas Justice Court to misdemeanor disorderly conduct, avoiding a more serious charge of battery constituting domestic violence.
How one high-tech company that you don't know about can help Las Vegas diversify
Monday, Nov. 7, 2011
For all the talk of economic diversity, consider that there is a nondescript warehouse in town with contents so vital to the operations of American businesses and government that it is protected by guards armed with assault rifles. It has nothing to do with tourists looking for a place to gamble, and everything to do with a world connected by computers.
City reallocates $3.5 million of Smith Center construction fund
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011
With construction on the Smith Center for the Performing Arts coming in under budget, the Las Vegas City Council reallocated $3.5 million to other aspects of the project Wednesday.
West Las Vegas finally getting a grocery store
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011
West Las Vegas will be getting a new grocery store after the City Council agreed to sell a 5-acre plot to a developer Wednesday. Developer Laurich Properties Inc., led by Hank Gordon, agreed to purchase three retail pads in the city-owned Las Vegas Enterprise Park.
Former NBA player Antoine Walker to get probation on bad check charges
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011
The sentencing for professional basketball player Antoine Walker, who pleaded guilty in June to felony bad check charges, has been delayed a week.
Trial delayed for set for man accused in F Street apartment shooting death
Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty
Monday, Oct. 31, 2011
The trial for a man accused of fatally shooting another man in July after an argument at a west Las Vegas apartment complex has been delayed until December.
Woman charged in slaying of cabbie pleads guilty to robbery
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011
Felicia Mosley, one of two women charged in the shooting death of a North Las Vegas cab driver in March, pleaded guilty to one count of felony robbery in Clark County District Court on Wednesday.
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. found not guilty on misdemeanor harassment charges
Mayweather's attorney: Security guards pressured into 'exaggerating' claims
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011
Boxer Floyd Mayweather was found not guilty Wednesday on two charges of harassment in a Las Vegas court stemming from a verbal altercation he had with two security guards near his home in October 2010.
Delay possible for man accused of slaying teen girl in robbery
Monday, Oct. 24, 2011
The trial for Norman Belcher, the man accused of killing 15-year-old Alexus Postorino in a drug related burglary last December, could be delayed following his appearance in Clark County District Court Monday morning.
Metro Police union OKs tentative contract with city, county
Friday, Oct. 21, 2011
The union representing Metro Police officers has ratified a tentative two-year contract with Clark County and the city of Las Vegas. As part of the agreement, there will be no wage adjustments for officers.
Man pleads guilty in Electric Daisy Carnival counterfeit wristband case
Friday, Oct. 21, 2011
One of the men accused in a scheme to sell about $1 million in counterfeit wristbands for last June’s Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas pleaded guilty in Clark County District Court on Friday morning. As part of the plea agreement, 35-year-old Pathomrat Neil Kunawongse received a one-year suspended sentence with the conditions that Kunawongse pay a $2,000 fine, stay out of legal trouble and avoid any contact with the Electric Daisy Carnival.
Man gets life sentence in slaying of roommate
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011
A Las Vegas man who pleaded guilty to killing his roommate in early January 2009 was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Hearing for boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. postponed again
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011
A preliminary hearing for boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been delayed again until December. Mayweather, 34, faces charges of felony coercion, grand larceny and robbery, and misdemeanor domestic battery and harassment.
Trial reset for trio in slaying of one suspect's mother
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011
Three people, including the daughter of the victim, accused in the murder, kidnapping and robbery of 68-year-old Katherine Cole in July will face a jury in January 2013.
Man pleads not guilty in slaying of 15-year-old girl
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011
Javier Righetti, the man accused of kidnapping, killing, then burning the body of 15-year-old Alyssa Otremba last month, pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in Clark County District Court on Thursday.
Developer, Henderson city officials move forward on stadium project
Plans call for facilities to house pro basketball and soccer teams
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011
With hopes of reaching a final agreement by April, a developer and Henderson city officials are working quickly on a proposed $1.3 billion stadium project.
Judge sworn in to fill vacancy in Eighth Judicial District
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011
Carolyn Ellsworth was sworn in Monday to fill the open judgeship in the Eighth Judicial District vacated by Jackie Glass, who stepped down in May to host a television reality show.
Nevada Wild Fest in Henderson is family fun, for a good cause
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011
Haunted houses, carnival rides and lots of food will fill the Henderson Pavilion this week to benefit children with neurogenetic disorders.
Friends hoping to make frozen popcorn a hot trend
Monday, Oct. 10, 2011
Liquid nitrogen is a typical tool in the arsenal of chefs around the valley, but a trio of local friends decided to use the ingredient in a decidedly lowbrow concoction — frozen popcorn. The idea for the treat was born out of experimentation. When Oliver Morowati used nitrogen on a batch of popcorn at a barbecue last year, Zelma Watsubo and Jean Francois Chavanel, Morowati’s friends and co-workers from the Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris Las Vegas, thought it would make a marketable product.
Hundreds march on Strip to protest corporate greed
Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011
Pam Lobb is fed up. The 50-year-old Las Vegas resident lost her job at a law office about a year ago. She is behind on her mortgage and has struggled to find consistent work during one of the worst recessions in the country’s history.
Henderson airport to showcase business jets at aviation conference
Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011
In the coming days, the tarmac at the Henderson Executive Airport will be turned into a first-class showroom for business jets as part of a national aviation convention. The event is expected to draw 25,000 people to the valley and have an economic impact of about $40 million.
Henderson raising its water and sewer rates again
Fees to continue to go up for the next four years
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011
Henderson’s water and sewer rates are going up again and will continue to rise for the next four years, under a plan approved by the City Council on Tuesday.
Local firms hired to begin work on Henderson's medical, retail campus
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011
As the city of Henderson finishes work on the site that will be the future home of Union Village, a $1.5 billion medical, retail and residential complex, and prepares to turn the land over to developers, several local firms have been hired to help in the development.
New open-air market in southern valley opens today, focuses on families
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011
A new open-air market in the southern valley is aiming to provide an experience the whole family can enjoy when it opens next month.
Henderson's Shakespeare in the Park begins 25th season tonight
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011
The Bard is back in Henderson this weekend with a performance of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by the Las Vegas Shakespeare Company.
Henderson science center officials on aggressive plan to raise $30 million
Friday, Sept. 30, 2011
Thirty million dollars over five years. That’s how much money Henderson Space and Science Center officials say they need to raise to build the state-of-the-art facility on five acres near U.S. 95 and Galleria Drive.




Henderson Libraries use dogs to help coax children to read
Monday, Sept. 26, 2011
In a small room filled with pillows and blankets at the Gibson Library in Henderson, 9-year-old Caitlyn Cooks and 6-year-old Peaches snuggle together and read a book. Caitlyn is a fourth-grader at Gordon McCaw Elementary School. Peaches is a golden retriever and certified therapy dog.
Center celebrates 10 years of helping businesses succeed
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011
When the Henderson Business Resource Center opened in 2001, the business incubator found itself in a sparsely populated office and held meetings around plastic tables. Ten years later, the center is thriving. Its office is full, with 12 new businesses leasing space.
Man arrested in robberies of women outside casinos
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011
A 23-year-old Las Vegas man has been arrested in connection with two robberies of elderly woman at separate casinos earlier this week, Metro Police said.
Classic car buffs rolling into Henderson for annual show
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011
More than 1,000 muscle cars, hot rods and vintage vehicles will be rolling into Henderson this weekend for the city’s 12th annual Super Run Classic Car Show. The four-day show gets under way Thursday with a preview at The District in Green Valley Ranch.
Neighborhood meeting planned tonight on Henderson stadium proposal
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011
Henderson residents interested in learning more about a proposed multi-billion stadium project will have a chance to ask questions at a neighborhood meeting this evening.
Trip to China instrumental in students' high school experience
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011
On a cool Monday morning, the Green Valley High School marching band took to the football field for practice, showing little sign of jet lag after a transcontinental trip many of its members took last week.
Henderson OKs plan to control erosion in Pittman Wash
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011
The city of Henderson and a group of residents and environmentalists have come to an agreement over how to control erosion caused by storm runoff flowing through the Pittman Wash. The agreed-upon solution will be more environmentally friendly than the original plan but will add about $800,000 to the initial $4.5 million price tag.
Foundation plans clinic for children with neurogenetic disorders
Monday, Sept. 19, 2011
A local non-profit wants to build a clinical center in Henderson that could make Southern Nevada a national hub for research and care of children with neurogenetic disorders.
Sewage treatment facility to open in Henderson
Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011
After years of planning, consultations with concerned neighbors and, finally, construction, a $94 million wastewater treatment plant is set to go online in Henderson next month.