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Small fire extinguished at Hard Rock Hotel: Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009; A small fire broke out Sunday afternoon at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The fire was found after smoke was discovered at 3:52 p.m. coming through a wall, the Clark County Fire Department said.
Union members, families rally at pre-Labor Day celebration: Unions share concerns about economy and job growth, emphasize importance of organized labor; Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009; Thousands of union members and their families rallied in downtown Las Vegas Thursday to share their concerns about the slumping economy and job growth and to stress the importance of using local union labor. Union leaders and politicians, including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid, mingled with the crowd at the pre-Labor Day event billed as a celebration of Nevada workers.
Community, police come together for National Night Out: Event gives neighbors and police officers a chance to get to know each other; Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009; Communities across the Las Vegas Valley came together Tuesday to celebrate the 26th Annual National Night Out. National Night Out is a crime- and drug-prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. The event, which began in 1984, is designed to bring neighbors together, heighten awareness about crime and drug activity and strengthen neighborhood and police relations.
Las Vegas police officer wounded at shooting range: Friday, July 31, 2009; A Las Vegas Metro police officer sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound this morning while practicing shooting, according to a police spokesman.
Officials: Suspicious package near Caesars not a threat: Police reopen sidewalk after investigating parcel near Las Vegas Boulevard; Saturday, July 4, 2009; Police are reopening a sidewalk in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip after investigating a suspicious package outside Caesars Palace. The sidewalk along Las Vegas Boulevard was closed at about 6 p.m. in front of Caesars Palace.
Two sought in robbery of northwest valley business: Friday, July 3, 2009; Metro Police are looking for two men suspected of robbing a business in the northwest valley Thursday morning. Police said the men entered the business at 9:25 a.m. in the 4000 block of North Rancho Drive.
As fireworks booths get busy, fire officials stress safety: Wednesday, July 1, 2009; Fourth of July preparations have already begun for local firefighters in charge of inspecting fireworks distributors to make sure vendors are complying with county regulations. There are about 200 curbside firework-distributing stations throughout Clark County, selling products from three different companies: TNT Fireworks, Phantom Fireworks and Discount Fireworks. The stands are run by local nonprofits.
Controlled crashes a 'hands-on lab' for investigators: Speedway event lets officials witness car collisions first-hand; Monday, June 1, 2009; Regular visitors to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway are used to seeing the occasional car crash. The speedway didn't host a race Monday morning, but there were still plenty of collisions. The eighth annual Crash Conference gave attendees the opportunity to witness eight controlled crashes simulating real-life situations, such as one car being T-boned by another vehicle or careening into a tractor-trailer at 35 mph. North Las Vegas police officer Jim Byrne, the lead investigator for the crash investigation team, said the conference helps police officers and others reconstruct crashes in a controlled setting.
Metro officers honored for response in high-speed chase, shooting: 'I can’t convey the terror,' officer says of shooting of fellow officer Blake Penny; Tuesday, May 5, 2009; Metro officers and family members gathered at Las Vegas City Hall to honor four of their own with the Unit Meritorious Service Award Tuesday.
All biker routes lead to Laughlin: Annual Laughlin River Run a Mecca for motorcyclists; Saturday, April 25, 2009; The 90-mile trek to Laughlin from Las Vegas was made easier Saturday by the fleet of friendly bikers make the drive for the 27th Annual Laughlin River Run.