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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former Las Vegas firefighter has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife. George Tiaffay was convicted of first degree murder, conspiracy and other charges for persuading a homeless man to kill Shauna Tiaffay in September 2012. Tiaffay's lawyer, Robert Langford, says he'll appeal.
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Lake Tahoe pastor says vandalism attacks on several churches in the area are by someone who is "very angry with Jesus." The Rev. Jeffrey Ogden is pastor at The Village Church in Incline Village, one of the churches that was vandalized. He told The Associated Press that he's seen nothing to suggest the attacks are socially or politically motivated.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police say two men face attempted murder and burglary charges after an early morning shootout wounded a police officer. Police say a third suspect may have fled the scene. Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo said officer Jeremy Robertson was out of surgery and stable after being shot in the upper leg.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sin City is expected to see a boost in Labor Day traffic and visitors with officials estimating 315,000 people will fill most of the Las Vegas area's 149,000 hotel rooms. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority said this week it expects tourists to spend $216 million during the three-day weekend, nearly 6 percent more than they spent last year.
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