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Top Las Vegas news: 2 sought for violent robbery; Aces clinch playoff bid; more

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Published on August 19, 2019
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas police trying to identify 2 men in violent robbery

Police in Las Vegas say they need help identifying two men involved in a violent robbery last week on the ground floor of a downtown parking garage. The Metropolitan Police Department has released surveillance footage showing two men beating and robbing another man at the El Cortez parking garage. 

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.

Las Vegas Aces clinch playoff bid with road win over Chicago

The Aces on Sunday clinched the franchise’s first playoff berth since 2014 with a 100-85 road win over the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Review-Journal.

4 displaced after fire at central Las Vegas Valley home

Firefighters had the blaze under control within 30 minutes.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Gun control advocates hold rally in east Las Vegas

Local groups from Moms Demand Action hosted the rally at the East Las Vegas Community Center, to urge U.S. senators to pass gun control legislation, in light of recent mass shootings.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Governor won’t approve Las Vegas monorail’s plan for $200 million loan

In a move that could derail the Las Vegas Monorail Co.’s plans, Gov. Steve Sisolak will not sign a certificate the non-profit needs to obtain up to $200 million in tax-exempt bonds.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Review-Journal.


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