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Man found in September near VA Medical Center identified

Roger Rothhaar was found Sept. 11 by a pedestrian in a desert area across from the VA Center near East Deer Springs Way and North Palmer Street, according to the county.

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9/11 attacks spurred task force, surveillance in Las Vegas area

Several of the 9/11 hijackers spent time in Las Vegas before committing the deadliest act of terrorism in the nation’s history. But in its 2004 report, the 9/11 Commission wrote, “Beyond Las Vegas’ reputation for welcoming tourists, we have seen no credible evidence explaining why, on this occasion and others, the operatives flew to or met in Las Vegas.” Former Clark County Sheriff Jerry Keller told the Las Vegas Review-Journal in 2006 that he thought the hijackers were eyeing Las Vegas for a possible future attack involving other al-Qaida members.

Henderson Symphony Orchestra celebrates 25 years

Members of the Henderson Symphony Orchestra share a lot, including a love for classical music, a deep respect for their conductor, and that need to perform before live audiences.

TEN YEARS AFTER 9/11: Is Las Vegas a target?

Las Vegas attracts 40 million visitors a year. But that reputation also attracts the attention of terrorists, who see Sin City as the ultimate symbol of vice and excess in the U.S.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by off-duty Henderson officer

A 58-year-old Henderson man died Saturday, a day after he was crossing the street in a crosswalk and was struck by a pickup driven by an off-duty Henderson police officer.

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