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Nevada Supreme Court enters killer dog custody fight

A New York-based animal rescue group, the Lexus Project, said Nevada’s high court accept an application for an Emergency Writ, which would temporarily halt the city of Henderson’s planned euthanasia of a dog named Onion. The 120-lb. canine was taken into animal control custody after he had mauled a toddler last month. read more

Northern Nev. wildfire smoke winds up over Las Vegas

Clark County air quality officials issued an air quality advisory Wednesday as smoke from a northern Nevada wildfire continued to make its way to the area. The Tre fire, located about 400 miles northwest of the Las Vegas Valley, has charred at least seven homes since it started Tuesday. read more

Vegas police K9 shot by officer dies

Marco, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois, was euthanized Tuesday night after “all attempts to restore neurological function failed,” according to a statement. A Las Vegas police officer shot Marco during a foot chase when the canine attacked another officer. read more

[pic coutesy: Friends of the Las Vegas Police K9’s]

SkyVue wheel on Vegas Strip enters second phase

With the foundation poured and two massive concrete pillars in place, construction crews on Tuesday began phase two of the 500-foot Skyvue observation wheel project on the Las Vegas Strip. read more

Memorial Day travel predicted to increase

Planning to travel this weekend? You will be one of the 2.5 million people in the mountain west region of the United States to hit the road or air for Memorial Day weekend, AAA says. Also, if you’re staying local, you will have AAA’s Tipsy Tow available this three-day weekend. read more

Police: Suspects peppered sprayed Bellagio dealer, steal chips

It’s not exactly an “Ocean’s Eleven” type of heist, but police said two suspects peppered sprayed a dealer and took 23 chips valued at $5,000 each in an attempted robbery over the weekend. One suspect was arrested while the other was at-large. read more

SLIDESHOW: Eclipse viewers get glimpse of rare event

Did you check out the “ring of fire” solar eclipse on Sunday? We compiled viewer-submitted photos in a special gallery. slideshow

“I can’t see…”

Clark County Air Quality officials issued an alert Thursday as a persistent haze of smoke and dust hung over the Las Vegas Valley. The source of it was not known but it was believed blowing dust and a wildfire in Arizona were the root of it all. more

UNLV’s ‘Tiny’ takes on weight loss challenge

He is a overwhelming presence at University of Nevada, Las Vegas sports games. Now, Gil “Tiny” Revolorio is looking to go big on a weight loss goal. He wants to lose 100 of his 500 pounds. Tiny believes the short term goal will help in the long run. more

“Yep, I’m nursing”

The cover of an upcomingTimemagazine portrays a 3-year-old child standing on a stool while suckling on his mother’s partially exposed breast. The cover highlights a story about “attachment parenting.” more

[Time magazine]