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In public ceremony, officials bid farewell to historic Nevada State Prison

By David McGrath Schwartz (1 Comment)

Nevada State Prison, the country’s second oldest correctional facility west of the Mississippi River and site of colorful Nevada history, officially closed today after 150 years of operation.

2 killed in plane crash near Boulder City Airport

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Two people were killed Friday afternoon when a small, single-engine jet crashed just west of Boulder City Airport, authorities said. According to Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor, a Czech-made Aero Vodochody L39 jet crashed for unknown reasons about a half mile from the airport.
Cement truck drops 8-ton load, closing stretch of U.S. 95

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DA clears Metro Police officers involved in three 2011 shootings

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Man arrested after SWAT responds to northwest valley home

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Police arrest owner of spa where tourist stabbed

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Vegas train loan shouldn’t be Solyndra victim, chief says
Judge dismisses lawsuits over drop in MGM Resorts stock price
Construction to detour U.S. 95 drivers this weekend
Doctor involved in medical malpractice kickbacks is off probation

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The man behind the Rio's Cafe Martorano talks food — and a special benefit
Trial rescheduled for man accused of belt-beating death of woman

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