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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (702 Times, NV Globe) – A midnight incident along Charleston Boulevard and Hualapai Way claimed the life of a motorcyclist. Officers halted the southbound lanes of Hualapai for many hours to investigate the collision. The collision was reported about 12:23 a.m. by Las Vegas Metropolitan police. Several...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (702 Times, NV Globe) – In southern Nevada, a local hospital is attempting to expand the availability of emergency treatment for kids. On Thursday, Siena Hospital held a groundbreaking ceremony to officially begin off the $2.4 million expansion project. Two former pediatric patients joined the party to...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (702 Times, NV Globe) – Police detained a fourth individual in connection with a “violent targeted robbery” that killed a 24-year-old woman in March. According to court documents, Brandyn Smith, 35, is charged with murder, kidnapping, robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, and home burglary. Michael Overton, 31,...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (702 Times, NV Globe) – A mother who murdered her 7-year-old autistic son last year was sentenced to 28 years to life in jail on Thursday morning. Samantha Moreno-Rodriguez, 36, pled guilty earlier this year to homicide and child abuse, neglect, or endangerment resulting in serious bodily damage....

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (702 Times, NV Globe) – The city council of Las Vegas is going forward with plans to build an African American museum and cultural center on the city’s Historic Westside. Council members decided on Wednesday to authorize a contract with Gallagher & Associates, the organization behind The...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (702 Times, NV Globe) – “Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day” was observed on Monday. The event was designed to remember the day in 1960 when Bridges became the first African American youngster to attend an all-white public school. Before school, students from all around the Las...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (702 Times, NV Globe) – An arrest record states that three persons were detained after North Las Vegas police heard that a youngster was reportedly being confined in a closed bedroom without access to food, drink, or bathrooms. Officers arrived early on Nov. 5 between 5th Street...