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Woman severely injured in pit bull attack

A man had to shoot the family pit bull Friday evening after it began attacking a 55-year-old woman in their east valley home.

Firefighters conduct drills at Fontainebleau

Earlier this month, roughly 2,000 firefighters from Clark County and area municipalities took their annual regional drill to the vacant Fontainebleau’s 32nd floor. The exercises concluded Tuesday.

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Northbound U.S. 95 reopens after accidents

Five separate traffic accidents involving up to 12 vehicles forced authorities to briefly close the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 95 north of Lake Mead Boulevard.

Injured teen cited for jaywalking recovering, thankful

Takara Davis, 13, cited for jaywalking in an accident that left her hospitalized and in an induced coma, said she is recovering and thankful for the support she has received from all over the United States and from countries as far away as England, India and Australia.

Nevada budget woes stall state museum opening

The new state museum at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve has been in limbo for several years. There was enough money to finish the $50 million building, expected to become the state’s flagship museum. But if Gov. Brian Sandoval has his way, it won’t happen this year. Or even next year.