Jeff O'Brien

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35 police recruits graduate from Academy: Thursday, March 12, 2009; Since he was a boy, Michael Kenny always knew what he wanted to do when he grew up. Today, those childhood dreams came true when a badge was pinned on his chest and he became a police officer.
Police recognize officers, citizens for life-saving actions: Thursday, March 12, 2009; The Henderson Police Department's 6th Annual Commendation Ceremony was held Wednesday night at Henderson City Hall, and the youngest of the 23 award recipients was 12-year-old Jessica Luken of Lake Mead Christian Academy.
Police ID man shot by police in hospital ER: Thursday, March 12, 2009; The 48-year-old man shot and killed by two Henderson police officers on Wednesday in a hospital emergency room has been identified as Charles Bradley Campbell of Henderson, the Clark County Coroner's Office said today.
Hospital ER reopens after fatal police shooting: Police say officers shot a suicidal man who pointed a gun at them; Wednesday, March 11, 2009; The emergency room at St. Rose Dominican Hospital-Siena Campus on Eastern Avenue in Henderson reopened for patients at about 3 p.m. Wednesday after a day that began in chaos and tragedy.
Seniors urged to be vigilant after assault on woman, 75: Tuesday, March 10, 2009; The Rape Crisis Center is urging seniors to be vigilant and pay attention to their surroundings in the wake of a sexual assault involving a 75-year-old woman.
Man pleads not guilty in shooting outside hookah bar: 21-year-old man was shot during a fight; trial set for next month; Monday, March 9, 2009; A man charged with murder, attempted murder and battery with a deadly weapon stemming from a fight in a restaurant parking lot pleaded not guilty today in District Court.
Three escape fire that damaged garage: Friday, March 6, 2009; An adult and two children at a house where the garage caught fire Friday night escaped without injury, fire officials said. Firefighters responded just before 7:30 p.m. to the blaze at 8245 Hydra Lane, near the corner of Vegas and Durango drives in northwest Las Vegas.
Thunderbirds face North Las Vegas police in charity softball game: Friday, March 6, 2009; Ppilots from the famous precision flying team will pick up their gloves and bats to square off against the North Las Vegas Police Department in the 6th Annual NLVPD vs. USAF Thunderbirds Charity Softball Game.
St. Patrick's Day festivities planned for Henderson: Friday, March 6, 2009; Downtown Henderson will be alive with carnival rides, children's games, food and crafts for the 43rd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival from March 12 to 15.
'Big brother' recognized for his dedication: Friday, March 6, 2009; Summerlin resident Paul Hoyt already knew that 12-year-old Vinny Maldonado was a good actor, but he'll never forget the first time he saw his "little brother" go on-stage last year.

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Summerlin holiday parade draws 35,000: Friday, July 4, 2008; In a tradition that has grown with time, the 14th annual Summerlin Patriotic Parade attracted more than 35,000 spectators to the corner of Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive Friday morning to see a colorful stream of floats, bands, performing groups and giant helium balloons.