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Reid, Heller say ‘growing pains’ at root of new VA hospital’s problems

Despite patient complaints about the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in North Las Vegas, Nevada’s U.S. senators on Tuesday attributed problems to “growing pains” and said they are not ready to join the criticism.

Toddler falls from third-story window

A 13-month-old boy fell from a third-story condominium window in the northwest valley on Tuesday, Las Vegas police said.

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Man faces attempted murder charge after fight with officer

Curtis Traupman, 39, faces one count each of attempted murder with a deadly weapon, resisting a public officer with the use of a firearm and battery on a protected person.

Jet fuel problem causes adjustments at McCarran; Nellis spared

A weeklong jet fuel shortage at McCarran International Airport that resulted in airline pilots having to land here with enough fuel in their tanks to reach their next destination has ended.

Over $50K raised in The Animal Foundation puppy raffle

Bidders raised over $50,000 for the The Animal Foundation during the raffle set up to find new owners for the 25 puppies that survived a January pet shop arson.

Teen who was killed hailed as hero for donating his organs

Aric Brill was a smart and sociable 16-year-old who was on the National Honor Society. A bullet ended his life, but his family takes solace that he lives on in five other people who owe their lives to his organ donations.

Extreme Thing to fuse sports and music at Desert Breeze Park

Nevada’s largest action sports and music festival is set to return to Las Vegas. The Clark County Parks and Recreation Department plans to host Extreme Thing from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. March 29 at Desert Breeze Park, 8275 Spring Mountain Road.