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Top Las Vegas news: Local woman emerges as right-to-die advocate; homeless camping ban faces hurdles

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Published on October 22, 2019
Top Las Vegas news: Local woman emerges as right-to-die advocate; homeless camping ban faces hurdlesPhoto: Quintin Gellar/Pexels

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Las Vegas.

Investigation underway after small fire at Cosmopolitan Hotel & Casino

The Clark County Fire Department is investigating a small fire in the pool area at the Cosmopolitan Hotel & Casino on Las Vegas Boulevard that happened Monday evening. No one was injured.

Read the full story on KRON 4 News.

Las Vegas woman emerges as national right-to-die advocate

Hanna Olivas, 45, who two years ago was diagnosed with the rare blood cancer multiple myeloma, in recent months has become a vocal advocate for laws to allow patients with terminal illnesses and only months to live to medically end their lives. 

Read the full story on Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Las Vegas’ homeless camping ban faces legal, logistical hurdles

The city could make it a misdemeanor to camp or sleep in public if there are beds available at local homeless shelters.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Police detective arrested on drug charge

A Las Vegas police officer was arrested Saturday on suspicion of selling or transporting a controlled substance and destroying or concealing evidence, records show.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Las Vegas Valley businesses grapple with effects of import tariffs

Businesses in Nevada from bike shops to mannequin suppliers are facing increased costs after the Trump administration last year began placing import tariffs on Chinese goods.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Review-Journal.


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