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Las Vegas Valley Reaches Record Dryspell
Christmas Eve marked record 102 days without recorded rainfall in the Las Vegas valley.
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I first began reporting in Southern Nevada in early 2016 as a reporter for the Desert Valley Times in Mesquite. I moved here from Oakland, Maine--my hometown of 6,000 people--after graduating from the University of Maine with a degree in journalism.
I've covered a number of issues and I received three first place awards at the 2017 Nevada Press Association Better Newspaper contest for Best Investigative Piece, Best News Feature, and Best Feature. I know the importance of community journalism and I'm excited to provide that to Las Vegas as the Local Editor for Patch Media.
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Las Vegas Weekend Crime Report: December 23-25
A rundown of crime and incidents reported by LVMPD around the Las Vegas valley over Christmas weekend.
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Las Vegas Crime Dipping In 2017, Report Says
A report released Friday shows that crime across America's 30 largest cities declined in 2017.
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Car Fire Slows Southbound Traffic on I-95
Traffic has been slowed due to a vehicle fire on I-95 near Tropicana Ave.
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Members Of Committee Investigating Kihuen Will Be Named Next Week
The House Committee on Ethics announced that the members who will investigate Nevada Rep. Ruben Kihuen will be announced next week.
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Santa Claus Is Coming To Town...But Where In Town?
Santa is coming to Las Vegas. Here's where you can track down the big man this Christmas season.
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Criss Angel Mindfreak Live Announces Last Show
Final show to take place on Oct. 28, 2018, according to reports.
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Coroner Announces Causes Of Death In Las Vegas Shooting
All 58 deaths ruled homicides.
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LVMPD: Metro Police Officer Reported Missing Has Been Found
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police announced at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday night that Captain James LaRochelle has been safely located.
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FBI: Las Vegas Shooting Investigation 'Not An Episode Of CSI'
In an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the FBI agent in charge of the Las Vegas shooting discussed the investigation.
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Nevada Marijuana Sales Reach 4-Month High In October
According to data released by the Nevada Department of Taxation, dispensaries statewide sold nearly $38 million worth of marijuana in Oct.
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CDC Report: 665 Overdose Deaths In Nevada In 2016
The rate of overdose deaths in Nevada exceeded the national average last year, according to a CDC report released Thursday.
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Clark County Enhances Pedestrian Safety Along Las Vegas Strip
Two years after intentional crash that left one person dead, 800 safety posts have been installed along the Las Vegas Strip.
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Las Vegas Wind Advisory Issued
Extreme winds hit the Las Vegas valley on Wednesday afternoon.
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44 LVMPD Recruits To Graduate Thursday
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced 44 new recruits will graduate Thursday.
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LVMPD Releases Photos Of Summer Robbery Suspect
Photos of an armed robbery suspect form August and September has been released by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.
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T-Mobile Magic Continues: Golden Knights Rally For 4-3 Win
A goal from Shea Theodore with :03 remaining gave the Golden Knights another thrilling victory in front of the home crowd at T-Mobile arena.
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Bundy Trial: Mistrial Declared, Brady Violations Cited
Brady violation from prosecution leads to mistrial declaration.
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Nevada's Congressional Delegation Weighs In On GOP Tax Plan
Despite unanimous Democratic opposition, the GOP tax plan passed through Republican controlled Congress and is on to President Trump.
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Police Seek Help Finding Robbery Suspects
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police have identified two possible suspects linked to a string of robberies in Spring Valley.
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