Dave Toplikar

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Judge sets preliminary hearing for teacher in DUI-related accident: Friday, Feb. 10, 2012; First-grade teacher Noel Lardeo, accused of causing a substantial injury while driving drunk in an accident that critically injured a 15-year-old boy, made an appearance in court Friday. A preliminary hearing for Laredo was set for April 2.
Temperatures soaring to 70s in Las Vegas, sprinkles possible Saturday night: Friday, Feb. 10, 2012; Don’t be surprised if some of your co-workers come down with a touch of spring fever this afternoon, says Kevin Janison, KSNV-TV meteorologist.
Judge: Cops won't be barred from trial involving Metro officer's slaying: Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012; When defendants facing capital murder charges in the 2009 shooting death of Metro Police Officer Trevor Nettleton eventually come to trial, uniformed police officers will be allowed in the courtroom. And their numbers won't be limited.
Highs to hit 70-degree mark in Las Vegas: Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012; Leave your winter coat behind this afternoon — sunny skies and temperatures climbing around the 70-degree mark are on the way to the Las Vegas Valley. "This is a short-lived warmup," says Kevin Janison, KSNV-TV meteorologist. "We're going to see a big cool-down next week."
Bail set at $250,000 for teacher arrested in DUI case that critically injured teen: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012; On most mornings, Noel Lardeo would be standing in front of a classroom of first-graders at Roger Bryan Elementary School. On Wednesday morning, the 26-year-old teacher was standing in front of a Las Vegas judge.
Sunny skies expected this afternoon in Las Vegas, highs hitting mid 60s: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012; Look for some sunshine this afternoon and temperatures climbing into the mid 60s for the Las Vegas Valley today, says Kevin Janison, KSNV-TV meteorologist.
Man shot by Henderson Police says, 'I feel lucky ... that I ain't dead': Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012; Pulling back his shirt, Tony McNeill revealed a large hole in his right upper chest where he had been struck in late December by a Henderson Police officer’s .40-caliber slug. A clear plastic tube was taped to the hole. Brownish liquid was oozing from it into a pumping device he wore on his waist. Once suicidal, "I feel pretty damn lucky. I feel lucky ... that I ain't dead," McNeill told reporters Tuesday.
Las Vegas pastor accused of sex with minors makes first court appearance: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012; After having fled from Henderson eight months ago, Otis Holland was back Tuesday to face multiple felony sexual assault charges for allegedly having sex with underage girls.
Cloudy and cooler this afternoon, slight chance of rain tonight for Las Vegas: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012; Clouds will be rolling into the Las Vegas Valley today, holding temperatures down just a bit and bringing a very slight chance of some sprinkles tonight, says Kevin Janison, KSNV-TV meteorologist.
Judge expected to set death penalty trials in Metro officer's fatal 2009 shooting: Monday, Feb. 6, 2012; A Clark County judge could decide Wednesday what the dates will be for the trials of four defendants who have been linked to an alleged 2009 North Las Vegas gang-related attempted robbery and gun battle that resulted in the death of off-duty Metro Police Officer Trevor Nettleton.

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When the phone cops arrive: Wednesday, June 17, 2009; Remember the phone cops episode from the "WKRP" TV comedy? And Dr. Johnny Fever's unfounded 1980s paranoid rant, "Don't you people get it? It was the phone cops!" I had a flashback to that episode Wednesday night at my apartment in Henderson.
Chance for thunderstorms: Monday, July 21, 2008; Hot, sticky weather is on tap today for the Las Vegas Valley, with a chance for thunderstorms.
Thunderstorms, flooding in forecast: Sunday, July 20, 2008; Be prepared for some periods of heavy rain today. And watch out for flooding while you drive.
UPDATE: Police hunt for 17-year-old in man's death: Friday, July 18, 2008; Authorities were searching tonight in Las Vegas for a 17-year-old Las Vegas youth who they believed shot and killed his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend this morning in a home in the northeast part of the city
Flood advisory issued for Las Vegas: Thursday, July 17, 2008; Thunderstorms were passing through the area this afternoon, bringing possible flooding throughout the Las Vegas area
Scattered storms moving in: Wednesday, July 16, 2008; If a storm pops up today while you're driving, watch out for street flooding.
More thunderstorms possible: Tuesday, July 15, 2008; Keep your umbrella handy and make sure your windshield wipers work. Las Vegas could be drenched with another round of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
Storms bring weather show to Las Vegas: Monday, July 14, 2008; The Las Vegas Valley was treated to a weather extravaganza this afternoon, featuring a cast of characters that rarely perform in the desert except in monsoon season — hail, heavy downpours and even street flooding.
Storms bringing chance of flooding: Sunday, July 13, 2008; Thunderstorms crackled and boomed into the Las Vegas Valley this afternoon, flashing lightning, pouring rain onto city streets and creating the potential for flash floods.
Woman arrested after robbery and chase: Sunday, July 13, 2008; Henderson police say they arrested a 28-year-old woman today after she robbed a pet store at gunpoint, fled in a car through traffic shooting at police as they chased her and finally took an elderly female hostage at a gas station.