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Detective at fact-finding review: Police tried to negotiate with man they eventually killed
Courts:
Fri, Jun 14, 2013 (1:32 p.m.)
By Bethany Barnes
A fact-finding review gave the public more insight into the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Justin Hoey, a Las Vegas man shot by Henderson police.
Henderson motorcyclist dies in suburban Kansas City accident
Thursday, June 13, 2013
By Sun Staff
A Henderson man died Wednesday evening in a motorcycle accident on a stretch of interstate in suburban Kansas City, Mo. The Missouri Highway Patrol said Shane N. Bliss, 21, Henderson, died after he lost control of his 2005 Suzuki motorcycle on Interstate 470.
Henderson couple charged with bank fraud in short sale
Thursday, June 13, 2013
By Riley Snyder
A Henderson couple could face up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine if convicted of bank fraud allegations in the short sale of their home. Cynthia Hosbrook, 41, and her husband, Robert Hosbrook, 51, were indicted in U.S. District Court on Wednesday.
Review to reveal details of fatal police shooting in Henderson
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
By Bethany Barnes
A public review will be conducted Friday in the death of a 36-year-old Las Vegas man fatally shot by Henderson Police in November.
Doing business in Henderson just got easier for some owners
City government:
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
By Eli Segall
Some Henderson business owners can now apply online for a new business license.
Bonds OK’d for affordable-housing project in Henderson
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
By Cy Ryan
The state Board of Finance on Tuesday cleared the way for construction of a 210-unit apartment complex in Henderson for moderate- and low-income families.
A label is applied to a bottle of Nevada Gin at a bottling station during the Historic First Edition Day at the Las Vegas Distillery in Henderson Saturday, November 17, 2012. The event marks the first bottling of several new spirits and the grand opening of the Booze Brothers Beverage distribution company and the Half Full Artisan Shop at the Distillery, a retail store. The spirits include Nevada vodka, whiskey, gin, rum and moonshine.
Henderson distiller ready to toast success at bill-signing in Carson City
Monday, June 10, 2013
By Conor Shine
When George Racz moved his “Copper Angels,” a gigantic pair of German-made pot stills, into a warehouse in Henderson in 2011 to start the state’s first craft distillery, no one but Racz was sure his distillery could make it.
Members of the Tapping Teachers Dance Company, from left, Ann Larson, Linda Cozine, David Larson, Dorothy Tanaka, Mary Rector and Jean Henninger perform during the Las Vegas Senior Idol talent showcase at the Charleston Heights Arts Center on Oct. 9.
10 activities senior citizens can do this summer in Las Vegas
Community:
Saturday, June 8, 2013
By Alison Saclolo
Temperatures are in the triple digits, teenagers are rambunctiously celebrating their summer vacation and tourists are slowly seeping into your favorite Las Vegas haunts. Tired of wearing out a seat at the bingo hall this summer? Here are 10 activities for seniors in Las Vegas.
The bar area at Firefly in Henderson on Thursday, May 3, 2012.
Firefly owners reduce hours, lay off workers at Sahara Ave. location
Business has been down since salmonella outbreak at restaurant on Paradise Road
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
By Jackie Valley
After a salmonella outbreak at a different location rocked the local chain, the restaurant’s westside location will no longer serve lunch Monday through Friday, co-owner Tabitha Simmons confirmed. Instead, it will open at 4 p.m. on weekdays.
Henderson, North Las Vegas, Mesquite offer early voting ahead of June 4 election
Friday, May 24, 2013
By Conor Shine
Early voting is underway for three municipal election races not settled during the April primaries. There is one race each in Henderson, North Las Vegas and Mesquite and voters in these cities have the next week to cast an early ballot before the June 4 general election.
Pedestrian struck and killed by truck along U.S. 95
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
By Riley Snyder
A 37-year-old Henderson woman died after she was hit by a truck Tuesday night as she walked along U.S. 95 near the Railroad Pass Hotel and Casino.
Developer breaking ground on an office project — a rarity these days
Real estate:
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
By Eli Segall
With office construction at a near standstill, a Las Vegas developer is breaking ground this week on a project for a residential brokerage firm.
Henderson council passes $479 million budget, avoiding cuts
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
By Conor Shine
The Henderson City Council approved a $479 million budget Tuesday evening for fiscal year 2014, which starts July 1, that is roughly the same size as the previous year and won’t require any cuts to staff or services.
Man who claimed to have bomb at bank undergoing mental evaluation
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
By Riley Snyder
Several businesses along Boulder Highway were evacuated Tuesday when a man claiming to have an explosive device engaged Henderson police in a short standoff at a bank before surrendering.
People watch as a brush fire burns Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the Whitney Ranch Recreational Area, precariously close to an apartment complex in Henderson.
Witnesses offer ‘sketchy stories’ about Henderson brush fire, official says
Monday, May 20, 2013
By Dave Toplikar
Henderson firefighters are investigating the cause of a brush fire Sunday at the Whitney Ranch Recreational Area that threatened a nearby apartment complex and forced the evacuation of some residents.

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