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Clark County commissioners tackle issue of horse roping

Clark County commissioners on Tuesday will have a public hearing and vote on an ordinance that would allow horse roping events in which the equines are captured by the legs, with the intent of releasing them without tripping.

Police need help identifying robbery suspect

According to police, a person drove up to an ATM machine on South Rainbow when the suspect approached the vehicle. The suspect pointed a gun at the victim and demanded money from him.

SparkPoint program to assist families in overcoming poverty

HopeLink of Southern Nevada plans to deal with the long-term effects of struggling families with its new program SparkPoint of Henderson, started by the United Way of the Bay Area.

Literary Las Vegas: Lance Taubold & Richard Devin

Coren Butler, the daughter of a noble Irish family, secures a prize of a husband in Prince Edward Albert Victor, Queen Victoria’s favorite grandson. Handsome, rich and destined to be king, the young Duke of Clarence is also among the suspects as Jack the Ripper’s bloody body count spreads terror throughout England.

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Book briefs for Aug. 6-12, 2013

Comedy magician Mac King plans to set out on a Magical Literacy Tour to collect books for students in at-risk schools. Patrons who donate three or more new or gently used books to the Clark County READS program will be rewarded with two tickets to see “The Mac King Comedy Magic Show” at Harrah’s Las Vegas, 3475 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Company hopes to lift off by testing unmanned aircraft

Bowhead Systems & Technology Group is trying to land a contract to have Nevada be one of the testing sites for nonmilitary use of unmanned aircraft.

Proposal to change 18b Arts District street name prompts opposition

The road along the east side of The Arts Factory, originally called Second Street, was renamed Casino Center Boulevard, only to later become Art Way. It could change yet again if the proposal gets past opposition.

Children’s gun classes stress hands-off message

With gun ownership on the rise in Southern Nevada, gun safety is a priority for local gun shops, especially for children.

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Strip nuisance ordinance forces rocker to unplug

Unable to find a job in Las Vegas, former union organizer Michael T. Moore stumbled into his best gig yet, playing heavy metal guitar riffs on the Strip for cash.

RJ annual directory of NFL bars accepting submissions

Time is running out for area bar owners and managers to have their establishments included in the 2013 edition of the R-J’s annual directory of NFL bars.