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Poker icon 'Amarillo Slim' Preston, 83, dies
Apr 29, 2012 09:30 PM EDT
Poker legend "Amarillo Slim" Preston, who dominated the tables long before the game's massive growth in popularity, died early Sunday morning after a long illness at the age of 83.
Sandoval still sees no need for Arizona-style immigration law in Nevada
Apr 29, 2012 07:35 PM EDT
Gov. Brian Sandoval, who as a candidate angered Hispanics when he supported Arizona's tough immigration laws two years ago, repeated his stance that a similar law is unnecessary in Nevada, regardless of how the U.S. Supreme Court rules in the Arizona case.
Woman arrested on DUI charges in pedestrian death
Apr 29, 2012 05:57 PM EDT
A woman suspected of drunken driving struck two pedestrians, one of whom died late Saturday night, Las Vegas police said Sunday.
Apr 29, 2012 11:59 AM EDT
A 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with a string of violent crimes in the past two weeks, including the brutal attack on a Las Vegas family that left a woman and her 10-year-old daughter dead, the Review-Journal learned Friday.
WEEK IN REVIEW: Reporters' Notebook
Apr 29, 2012 11:54 AM EDT
Carlo Poliak has been running for political office since the mid-1970s.
Suspected accomplice identified in Noth Las Vegas shooting
Apr 29, 2012 11:31 AM EDT
North Las Vegas police have identified the suspected accomplice in a Thursday morning shooting that left two men dead and two women critically injured as Jose Alejandro Gonzales, 22.
Four recall Las Vegas rioting in wake of L.A. violence 20 years ago
Apr 29, 2012 10:44 AM EDT
On a warm spring night 20 years ago, West Las Vegas was burning. A day had passed since the acquittals in California of four white police officers involved in the videotaped beating of black motorist Rodney King.
Las Vegas Police officer Lew Roberts remembers chaos of riot night
Apr 29, 2012 10:38 AM EDT
Much of that night is a blur to Lew Roberts, who at the time was part of the Metropolitan Police Department's gang unit.
Businessman John Edmond upset by police, fire fighters reaction in Las Vegas riot
Apr 29, 2012 10:35 AM EDT
John Edmond had a bad feeling that evening as dozens of angry people began gathering in front of the Big 8 Market on Owens Avenue at J Street. The market was part of the Nucleus Plaza shopping center Edmond owned.
Eight-grader Anthony Manor watched Las Vegas shopping center go up in flames
Apr 29, 2012 10:31 AM EDT
Anthony Manor was 12 years old and living in a public housing complex with his parents and 10 brothers and sisters. The family's home was directly behind the Nucleus Plaza shopping center that was targeted by rioters.
Reporter David Clayton surprised by attack in Las Vegas riot
Apr 29, 2012 10:28 AM EDT
David Clayton was looking forward to covering a peaceful protest march that night, "maybe listening to some speeches."
Lesbian fests split and it isn't pretty
Apr 29, 2012 05:06 AM EDT
Moving one of the world's largest lesbian festivals to Las Vegas has intensified a feud between the rival promoters.
Officials identify victims in rollover accident near Lovelock
Apr 29, 2012 05:01 AM EDT
LOVELOCK - Officials have identified a California driver, 73, with life-threatening injuries and his 66-year-old wife, who died after a rollover accident outside of Lovelock.
Zebra mussel-infested boat kept from entering Lake Tahoe
Apr 29, 2012 05:01 AM EDT
Inspectors have prevented a boat with more than 40 adult nonnative zebra mussels from entering Lake Tahoe.
Woman's body found below overlook at Grand Canyon's South Rim
Apr 29, 2012 05:01 AM EDT
Rangers at Grand Canyon National Park have recovered the body of a woman from below the Trail View overlook on the South Rim.
Apr 29, 2012 05:01 AM EDT
Video: Say no to crack, yes to roller rink
Apr 29, 2012 05:00 AM EDT
RENO - A commercial going viral on YouTube tells kids to say "no" to crack and "yes" to a Reno roller rink.
Duo saves fuel, motors on happily
Apr 29, 2012 05:00 AM EDT
Years ago, my sisters and I embarked on an overnight road trip with a peppy family friend to Disneyland, the Happiest Place on Earth.
Now we'll see whether GOP can take punch
Apr 29, 2012 04:59 AM EDT
Michael McDonald is a boxing aficionado, so it's only fitting a column on him begin with an appropriate fight game analogy.
Suspect, 22, booked on two counts of murder and for sexual assault
Apr 29, 2012 04:59 AM EDT
A 22-year-old man was charged with murder Saturday in the double slaying of a mother and daughter and the sexual assaults of the daughter and an unrelated woman.
Henderson boy celebrating first birthday killed by family dog
Apr 29, 2012 04:59 AM EDT
The last day of little Jeremiah Eskew-Shahan's life started out as one of his best. He spent it celebrating his first birthday with his father, grandmother and other family members in their spacious Henderson home.
Man dies after being shot in stomach
Apr 29, 2012 04:59 AM EDT
Las Vegas police were investigating the death of a man who was shot in the stomach early Saturday morning.
Homicide detectives investigate death of woman, 73
Apr 29, 2012 04:59 AM EDT
Las Vegas police were investigating the death of a 73-year-old woman found Friday night.
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