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NLV mayor wants to use tax tools Tesla used

North Las Vegas didn’t win the battle for Tesla in Northern Nevada, but the legislation that made the battery gigafactory possible holds the answer to North Las Vegas’ financial problem, according to the city’s mayor.

Judge: Lawyers should have questioned witness payment sooner

Both sides of the criminal justice system — defense and prosecution — appeared to fall short in the case of a 2008 after-school shooting, a Clark County judge said Tuesday, but that didn’t compel him to toss a conviction.

Coroner IDs motorcyclist killed in Monday crash

The Clark County coroner’s office on Tuesday identified the motorcyclist who died Monday evening at the Desert Inn Road and Berwyck Street intersection.

Man gets probation for attack on limo driver

On Tuesday, District Judge Abbi Silver sentenced Carlos Saenz III to five years probation for the felony, but said he must spend the first six months of that term in the Clark County Detention Center.

Uber launches online petition in Vegas

Uber, which last week brought its controversial ride-sharing app to Nevada, is battling opponents and gathering support with an online petition drive before it faces a Clark County District Court hearing Wednesday.

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Daughter suddenly ill, Reid returns to DC

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’s daughter Lana Reid Barringer has unexpectedly taken ill and will need surgery, the senator’s office said Tuesday.

Man driving stolen motorcycle critical after crash, police say

A motorcyclist driving a bike police say was stolen is in critical condition after crashing into a wall Tuesday morning in the east valley, according to a Las Vegas police report.

 
Cellphone store robber strikes again

The man wanted in connection with a string of cellphone robberies has committed three more robberies, Las Vegas police said.

Rock in Rio performers give sneak peek

Entertainers performed during the Rock in Rio USA Rock Street sneak-peek event at the site of the former Circus Circus RV Park on Monday.

Fatal motorcycle crash closes Desert Inn at Pecos

Desert Inn Road was closed near Pecos Road Monday afternoon after a man died in a motorcycle crash, Las Vegas police said.

Driver injured in northeast valley crash

A car crash Monday shut down the Nellis Boulevard and Cheyenne Avenue intersection during the afternoon, according to Las Vegas police.

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