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Every pot cloud has a silver lining

The Silver State’s two-pronged approach to medical marijuana permitting has acquitted itself nicely, especially when stacked up against oft-criticized systems in Colorado and California, an investor banker says.

Man hospitalized after fireworks exploded in hand

A man picking up fireworks was hospitalized after they exploded while he held them in Henderson Sunday afternoon, city officials said.

Royale project stirs LV excitement, doubts

At 17 stories, complete with more than 34,500 square feet of office and retail space, the Royale at Casino Center could become the biggest mixed-use development built between Fremont Street and Charleston Boulevard since contractors broke ground on the Juhl in 2008.

Yearlong Harmon Hotel defects trial to start

Six years after defects at Harmon Hotel were discovered and construction stopped at 26 floors, the massive legal dispute between CityCenter and the hotel’s builders is heading to trial. Like the demolition of the hotel, the trial is expected to last a year.

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Man arrested for DUI after girl killed in crash

One child was killed, a toddler is in serious condition and a 70-year-old man was arrested for DUI after a Saturday afternoon crash in the northeast valley.

1 hospitalized after early morning rollover on 95

A person is hospitalized and only one lane of traffic is open on northbound U.S. Highway 95, just north of Jones Boulevard, following a Sunday morning rollover crash.

Uber’s Vegas invasion sparks conflict, needs compromise

The Uber transportation technology launched in Las Vegas on Friday is a great idea. There has to be a compromise out there that will allow it to stay.

Vegas man held in multiple sledgehammer attacks

A 31-year-old man was arrested after attacking 10 people with a sledgehammer Friday night, according to Henderson police.

Girl, 4, killed in Las Vegas crash

A 4-year-old girl died and a driver was taken into custody after a two-vehicle car crash that closed the Carey Avenue and Sandy Lane intersection Saturday afternoon, according to Las Vegas police.

Uber challenges court order; drivers still working

Uber drivers were still riding around the Las Vegas Valley on Saturday, despite a court order barring them from providing their ride-sharing service in the state until Nov. 7, said the company’s attorney, Donald Campbell.

County Family Services pans social work credentials

Clark County Department of Family Services is “unaware of any data or research that indicates individuals with social work or criminal justice degrees provide better services for children and families,” but at least one federal report suggests that there are benefits to hiring people with a social work educational background.

Arrest made in Henderson homeless man’s slaying

Henderson police arrested a 35-year-old homeless man Saturday in connection with a death of another man at a homeless encampment on Thursday.

Man killed in LV motorcycle accident ID’d

The man killed in a motorcycle crash Friday morning has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office as Anthony Christopher Gonzalez, 22, of Las Vegas.

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