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The Animal Foundation Looking for Pet Pictures

The Animal Foundation Looking for Pet Pictures

The Animal Foundation wants to see the animals they’ve found homes for and the people who have adopted them.

The animal shelter is holding a picture contest. It is looking for the best pictures of people and their shelter pets. The pictures will be featured in a new video for the shelter.

The pictures must be submitted by April 10. Click here to email photos the shelter.

The Animal Foundation operates the largest animal shelter in Nevada. It is home to more than 50,000 homeless, lost, neglected and abused animals each year.

Two Women Arrested in Burglary and Shooting

Two Women Arrested in Burglary and Shooting

 

Metro Police have arrested two women in connection with a burglary and shooting that happened last month in a home near Los Feliz Street and Stewart Avenue.

According to police, 19-year-old Ashley Garcia and 30-year-old Melissa Heath are facing charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, burglary and burglary while in possession of the firearm.

The victim and his wife had gone to their son’s home in the 7200 block of Copper Road about 6 a.m. March 7. When they arrived, they found a car parked in the driveway. The victim started to walk up to the house but was confronted by one of the suspects.

The suspect got into a car and pulled out a handgun, police said. She then fired at the victim from inside the car. The bullet shattered the driver side window and hit the victim in the hand.

School Police Holding Safety Fair Friday

School Police Holding Safety Fair Friday

 

The Clark County School Police Department will be holding a safety fair Friday at Lois Craig Elementary, 2637 East Gowan Road.

The Spring School Safety Fair will be from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will feature a bike and pedestrian rodeo, fire truck tours and several informational booths.

People can also enter a free raffle for tickets to the Circus Circus Adventuredome, along other prices including bicycles, bike helmets and car seats.

Panda Express will provide free food.

School Board Focus on School Safety at Special Meeting

School Board Focus on School Safety at Special Meeting

 

Since the horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, school safety has been at the top of most parents’ minds.

The Clark County School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting about safety at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Desert Pines High School's multi-purpose room.

The board will discuss several issues concerning student safety, including Clark County School Police, crisis response, and safe routes to school. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting to express concerns and ideas. No actions will be taken by the board during the meeting.

For more information, call the board’s office at (702) 799-1072. Spanish translation will be available.

 

Bryce Harper Youngest to Hit Two Homers in Season Opener

Bryce Harper Youngest to Hit Two Homers in Season Opener

Harper already wowing fans in the Nationals' season opener. 

WASHINGTON — Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper is the youngest major leaguer to homer twice in his team’s opening game of a season, delivering solo shots in his first two at-bats Monday.

Read more in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Metro Looking for 2 Men Involved in Robbery

Metro Looking for 2 Men Involved in Robbery

 

Metro Police is looking for two men in connection with the robbery of a business near Nellis Boulevard and Owens Avenue.

According to police, the men walked into the business just before 10 p.m., Thursday March 14. As one man walked in the door, an employee asked him to remove his hood. The man refused and pulled out a handgun. He put the gun to an employee’s head and demanded money. The employee complied. The second man acted as a lookout.

The first person is described as a black man who is about 20 years old. He is 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds. He has brown eyes. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a dark hoodie and dark jeans.

The second person is a black man between 18 and 20 years old. He is 5-foot-11 and 160 pounds. He has brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a dark colored hoodie with a diamond design, a gray and black Oakland Raiders beanie and dark pants.

City of Las Vegas Offers Summer Camps for Kids

City of Las Vegas Offers Summer Camps for Kids

 

Open registration starts April 11 for the City of Las Vegas' summer youth camps.

The camps are available at six area community centers and are open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., starting June 10.

The camps offer age-appropriate activities, including field trips, sports, physical fitness, arts, crafts and nutrition training. All camps are supervised by trained staff.

Two community centers, Mirabelli and Veterans Memorial Leisure Services, will offer themed week-long specialty camps. For most camps, the cost is $115 per child for the week and $110 for additional children. A few camps will be higher priced.