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Henderson to join medical marijuana industry

The city of Henderson is scheduled to introduce a series bills at the June 17 City Council meeting that would set the parameters for medical marijuana establishments including locations, fees, application process and general regulations.

Las Vegas Book Briefs for June 12-18, 2014

Celebrate Nevada’s 150th birthday with a free presentation by local writers who contributed to the sesquicentennial book “Nevada: 150 Years in the Silver State,” edited by Geoff Schumacher.

Literary Las Vegas: “Nevada: 150 Years in the Silver State”

Readers can celebrate Nevada’s 150th birthday with the official Nevada Sesquicentennial book, “Nevada: 150 Years in the Silver State.” Local author Geoff Schumacher brought together contributions from more than 70 writers — journalists, novelists, historians and more — to explore the state’s legacy, from neon and mining to ranching and gaming. The book profiles each of Nevada’s 17 counties, its natural landmarks and its unique character.

Woman launches Flying ICU to transport patients regionally

Chances are if you’re flying in one of Donna Miller’s airplanes, you’re lying flat on your back in the comfort of a small, private plane, and it will be the ride of your life — literally.

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Indonesians journalists pick up news coverage tips Las Vegas

Journalists Simon Petrus Nilli and Sahat Simatupang are part of the budding media industry in Indonesia, and stopped in Las Vegas as part of a trip through the United States to study how different news organizations and outlets operate, cover corruption, and interact with public and private agencies.

Low primary turnout might set record; final tally delayed

Meager voter turnout totals for the primary election might have broken Clark County’s 2008 all-time low turnout record of 14.76 percent, but it was too soon to tell late Tuesday night because of an incomplete report from one polling site.

Official: Police, not wife, killed Jerad Miller

Jerad Miller didn’t die on his own terms after all, the Review-Journal has learned. It was a Las Vegas police officer — not Amanda Miller, his wife — who fired the shot that ended the life of the 31-year-old cop killer, according to an official with knowledge of the case.

Police investigating death at MGM Grand

Las Vegas police are investigating a death at the MGM Grand. An MGM spokesman said the worker fell from the third floor of the conference center Tuesday.

Messages of support for fallen officers, civilian

Starting on Sunday, many profile photos were changed to a picture of a Metro badge with a black bar across it to show support for those killed in Sunday’s ambush. Some people posted their thoughts and prayers to Facebook. Here are some of the messages

Four-vehicle accident ties up I-15 traffic

A four-vehicle crash that closed a lane of Interstate 15 at Washington Avenue Tuesday morning has been cleared.

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