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Dead scuba diver found at Lake Mead ID'd as Utah man: Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012; A man who died last week while scuba diving in Lake Mead has been identified as diving instructor from Utah. Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials said Xavier Fleuranceau, 48, was diving just before 1 p.m. Sept. 29 with group at depths around 350 feet when he ran out of air.
At Lake Las Vegas, 'We’re not doing anything different': Visit is low-key in community surrounding president’s hotel; Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012; The most powerful man in the world has been staying at Lake Las Vegas, but about the only signs of his presence above the funereal quiet have been figures standing on cliffs, unfamiliar boats in the lake, and conspicuous roadblocks manned by men with thick necks and earpieces. Even though President Barack Obama has been just around the corner preparing at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort for his upcoming debate against GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney, no one at Lake Las Vegas seems to really care.
Off-duty Henderson cop foils robbery at Starbucks: Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012; A man’s attempt to rob a Starbucks was thwarted Tuesday when an off-duty Henderson police officer foiled the crime. Around 11 a.m., officer Michael Wolff walked up to the store's counter and saw a man emptying the register.
Apartment invasion ends with suspects' surrender: Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012; What began as an apartment invasion late this morning in the eastern valley ended peacefully this afternoon with the surrender of two suspects, Metro Police said. A female resident alerted police around 11:28 a.m. that two men had forced their way into her apartment.
West Nile claims first life this year in valley; four other treated for virus: Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012; The 75-year-old woman who was the first confirmed case of West Nile virus this year in the Las Vegas Valley has died, the Southern Nevada Health District reported today.
Woman critically injured in apparent hit-and-run, police say: Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012; A woman who was found critically injured in Fremont Street was apparently the victim of a hit-and-run driver, Metro Police said.
Television isn't required for watching CBS' 'Vegas': Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012; The new CBS TV show “Vegas” hit it big with almost 15 million viewers in its first week, and then another 2.35 million viewers who recorded and watched the show within three days of the original broadcast.
Election rallies are a chance for vendors to make a buck: Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012; The masses of President Barack Obama supporters moved slowly toward the playing fields at Desert Pines High School, as vendors peddling all manner of gear supporting the president pitched their products to the crowd.
Outside rally, colorful protester has colorful views: Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012; “Both sides are going to be disappointed with their choices," protester Richard McCaslin says. "They just don’t know it yet.”
Cigarette blamed for fire that damages apartment building: Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012; An apartment in an eight-story building on East Tropicana Avenue was heavily damaged Saturday by a fire caused by a cigarette, Clark County fire officials said.
Sen. Rubio of Florida will attend rally Tuesday in Henderson: Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012; U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida plans to attend a Republican rally Tuesday at Green Valley Ranch.
Firefighters battle blaze at boarded-up Arby’s restaurant: Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012; Firefighters spent an hour early this morning battling flames at a boarded-up Arby’s fast food restaurant on West Sahara Avenue.
Police ID victim, suspect in fatal stabbing: Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012; Additional details have been released in a Sept. 17 stabbing that left a 23-year-old man dead. Metro Police in a news release Thursday morning identified the victim as William Fetting and one of the two suspects as 45-year-old James Epps.
SUV collides with school bus near Henderson high school: Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012; The driver of sport utility vehicle was injured early Thursday morning when the SUV collided with a school bus near Basic High School in Henderson, police said.
Henderson man dies from injuries in Saturday fire: Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012; A Henderson man has died from injuries suffered in a fire Saturday in Las Vegas that injured two other adults and two children, the Clark County Coroner’s Office said.
Break-ins reported at two nonprofits: Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012; Two nonprofit agencies housed within a block of each other on South Jones Boulevard reported overnight break-ins, Las Vegas Metro Police said.
NV Energy worker who fell 100 feet from tower identified: Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012; An NV Energy employee who fell 100 feet to his death while working on power lines has been identified as Herbie Dempsey Goforth III, the Clark County Coroner’s Office said.
Overnight fire extinguished at Las Vegas business: Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012; An early morning fire caused between $50,000 and $100,000 in damage to a Las Vegas business. Las Vegas Fire & Rescue firefighters were dispatched at 3:33 a.m. to the House Depot, 3001 Contract Ave., near 30th Street and East Charleston Boulevard, on reports of a possible explosion.
Lake Mead visitors warned to use caution around concrete trucks: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012; Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials are warning visitors to exercise caution later this week as concrete trucks operate in the park to help build a new water intake tunnel.
At Las Vegas Packers bar, fans still upset with call: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012; Green Bay fans watching Monday Night Football at a Las Vegas watering hole known for catering to a cheesehead clientele booed and yelled their disapproval at the now-infamous call that handed the Seattle Seahawks a 14-12 victory over the Packers. “It was a pretty upset crowd,” said Teré Hill, 56, who owns the Rum Runner bar and Badger Café with her husband, Geno. “It was pretty hostile in here.”
School locked down as Metro Police search for burglary suspects: Monday, Sept. 24, 2012; Wayne Tenaka Elementary School was locked down for a short time this afternoon while Metro Police searched for two burglary suspects, authorities said.
Freeway ramps around airport to be closed for construction: Monday, Sept. 24, 2012; Construction of a bridge expansion project will prompt temporary overnight closures of the ramps between the airport connector and the Las Vegas Beltway tonight and Wednesday, Clark County officials said.
Man awaiting sentencing in fatal DUI crash arrested again: Monday, Sept. 24, 2012; A Las Vegas man awaiting sentencing in the death of a 12-year-old trick-or-treater while driving drunk last year was arrested Saturday on suspicion of driving under the influence, Metro Police said.
Attorneys invited to Cuba will get look at legal system: Monday, Sept. 24, 2012; A group of Nevada lawyers will travel to Havana, Cuba, this month to learn about the country’s legal system and meet Cuban law professors and leaders.
Fire does $500,000 damage to six homes; four minor injuries reported: Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012; A fire that apparently spread from an electrical transformer on a utility pole caused four minor injuries and an estimated $500,000 damage to six Las Vegas homes Sunday, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue officials said. The fire broke out about 4:50 p.m. in the 1200 block of Virgil Street, near Washington Avenue and Pecos Road, after residents reported hearing an explosion, officials said.
Motorcyclist killed in crash at Lake Mead; road has reopened: Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012; The Callville Bay Access Road at Lake Mead National Recreation Area has reopened after a fatal motorcycle crash Sunday morning, park authorities said.
UNLV warns about phony solicitations on behalf of football team: Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012; Several Las Vegas businesses have said a man claiming to be associated with the UNLV football team has been soliciting money.
Police announce checkpoint to look for impaired drivers: Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012; Metro Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday in the area of Sahara Avenue and Maryland Parkway. The checkpoint will focus on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs, police said.
Las Vegas police locate missing autistic man: Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012; Metro Police have located a missing autistic man they said may have needed medical attention.
Man rescued from burning car in Henderson: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012; A man was rescued today from a car that rolled over and caught fire, Henderson Police said. The single-car accident occurred about 1:20 p.m. at Greenway and Fairway roads, near Black Mountain Country Club. The victim was pulled from the vehicle and taken to Sunrise Hospital, police said.
Man found dead in home fire: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012; Firefighters responding to reports of an explosion this morning discovered a 60-year-old man dead inside a burning mobile home, authorities said.
Man who claimed to have bomb robs bank: Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012; A man with a rolling suitcase handed a teller a note saying he had a bomb and demanding money from a bank in the area of Boulder Highway and Nellis Boulevard, Metro Police said.
Man in critical condition after Lake Mead boating accident: Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012; A man was injured at Lake Mead after falling from a boat just north of the Hoover Dam. A passenger on the boat called Metro Police to request assistance for a man who had been thrown from the vessel after the boat had experienced a mechanical issue.
Up to 2,000 cyclists riding in Viva Bike Vegas event: Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012; Motorists at Lake Mead National Recreation Area on Saturday will have to make way for up to 2,000 cyclists participating in the Viva Bike Vegas Gran Fondo Pinarello.
Possible homicide under investigation in eastern valley: Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012; Metro Police is investigating a suspicious death in the eastern valley believed to be a homicide. Officers at 8:48 a.m. were called to the 5100 block of Margo Drive, near Harmon Avenue and Nellis Boulevard.
Metro seeks 2 suspects in fatal stabbing in NW valley: Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012; A man was stabbed to death late Monday night at a northwest valley apartment complex after an argument escalated into a fight, Metro Police said.

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