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U.S. 95 car crash victim identified: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008; A Las Vegas man who was killed in a car crash on U.S. 95 and Ann Road on Tuesday evening has been identified as 32-year old Francisco Derevit.
Man gets long sentence for violent Las Vegas robberies: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008; The man who committed eight violent robberies in Las Vegas during March, was sentenced today to 44 years in prison, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada announced.
Medical records seized during hepatitis probe to be released: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008; Medical documents seized by authorities earlier this year from the Gastroenterology Center of Nevada following a major hepatitis scare in Las Vegas will soon be returned, authorities announced today.
Police ask public's help in identifying robbery suspects: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008; Metro Police are asking for the public’s help again today in indentifying suspects in connection with two unrelated Las Vegas robberies.
Police warn against holiday solicitors: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008; Metro Police are reminding residents to be wary of solicitors this holiday season.
Police still looking for casino robber: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008; Metro Police on Wednesday are again asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a casino robbery Nov. 12 on North Rancho Drive.
Medical board takes actions against three doctors: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008; The Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners on Monday suspended the licenses of two Las Vegas physicians, Dr. Stephen Seldon and Dr. Randall Foster. The board also announced today that a complaint was filed against Dr. Clifford Carrol of the Endoscopy Clinic of Southern Nevada.
Encore resort launches Web site: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008; The Strip’s newest addition, Encore Las Vegas, launched its Web site today, giving visitors a sneak peek at Steve Wynn’s $2.3 billion luxury resort and casino.
Kyle Canyon Road's new name brings similar goal: Highway 157 dedication used as a tool to battle drunken driving; Monday, Dec. 1, 2008; The main route to Mount Charleston is taking on a different name this month to raise awareness of drunken driving. Members of the nonprofit group STOP DUI joined local officials Monday morning at a ceremonial ribbon-cutting at Kyle Canyon Road and U.S. 95. For the 21st year, Kyle Canyon Road -- also known as Highway 157 -- was dedicated as Red Ribbon Road for December, kicking off National Drunk and Drugged Prevention Month.
Pedestrian killed in vehicle collision identified: Monday, Dec. 1, 2008; A pedestrian who was fatally stuck by a car Nov. 16 on Desert Inn Road was identified today as 59-year-old Lawrence Lasalle.