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UNLV President Leaving In May, Will Take Over As President Of CGU
UNLV President Len Jessup is leaving the university, citing his relationship with the Nevada System of Higher Education.
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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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Armed Robber At Clothing Store Sought By Las Vegas Police
Las Vegas Metro Police are looking for a man who robbed a clothing store on Lake Mead and Rainbow Boulevards Monday.
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CCSD Work Session Will Decide Number Of Superintendent Interviews
Candidates had to file for CCSD Superintendent by March 15. Wednesday session will determine who will receive interviews, starting April 12.
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Reno, NV|News|
Nevada Fugitive Arrested In Texas, To Face Incest Charges
A man who is alleged to have impregnated his 12-year old daughter in Nevada in 1995 was arrested in Texas last week.
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Las Vegas|News|
Clark County Commission OK's $750M In Bonds For Raiders Stadium
Clark County Chairman Steve Sisolak called the stadium project an "enormous shot in the arm." Chis Giunchigliani was the only opposing vote.
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Las Vegas Police Release Video Of Thursday's Deadly Shooting
Two Las Vegas Police Officers fired a combined 12 shots at a man who was a suspect in a domestic violence incident.
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Project Neon: Oakey Blvd. Reopening Tuesday Morning
A Project Neon closure will reopen on Tuesday, but more shutdowns will take place later in the week.
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Three Cats Die In Downtown Las Vegas House Fire
Three cats died when a home that fire investigators believe may have been occupied by squatters caught fire early Sunday morning.
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Free Tacos Downtown At Bomb Tacos' Grand Opening Tuesday
Bomb Tacos will give away free tacos to the first 250 people to show up for the grand opening Tuesday in Downtown Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas' Oct. 1 Response Earns Social Media Award Nomination
Las Vegas' social media efforts in the wake of the Oct. 1 shooting earned the city a nomination for a government social media award.
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Shooting At Henderson Gas Station Leaves 3 Hospitalized
A suspect is in custody after a shooting at a gas station in Henderson hospitalized three people, Henderson Police said.
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Nevada's Renter Laws 11th Friendliest In America: Study
Laws for tenants in Nevada are quite favorable compared to the rest of the country, according to a recent study.
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Reno, NV|News|
Governor Sandoval Announces School Safety Task Force
Gov. Brian Sandoval announced the members of his school safety task force, which he announced in an Executive Order on March 19.
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Governor Sandoval Names Members Of School Safety Task Force
Gov. Brian Sandoval announced the members of his school safety task force on Thursday.
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Las Vegas|News|
AmeriCorps To Be Honored On National Service Recognition Day
An event at Red Rock Elementary will celebrate Las Vegas' AmeriCorps members.
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Knife-Wielding Man Killed By Las Vegas Police
A man was shot & killed by Las Vegas police while holding a knife after officers responded to a domestic violence call, the department said.
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Power Outage Reported At Bellagio
A Tuesday morning power outage at the Bellagio was confirmed by the resort on Twitter.
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Reno, NV|News|
Nevada's Favorite Dog Breed Is Also The National Favorite
Nevadans, and the rest of America, clearly favor a certain type of dog breed. Does your pooch fit the profile?
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Nevadans Love This Dog Breed The most
When it comes to dogs, Nevadans, and Americans, have a favorite type of breed.
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Las Vegas|News|
McCarran International Only Getting Busier, Passenger Totals Show
Traffic through McCarran International Airport increased by four percent in February, compared to the same month last year.
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