Henderson

Steve Marcus

David Johnson holds a photo of his sister Diane Hietbrink at his home in Henderson Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Hietbrink, 58, was found stabbed to death in her Henderson home in 1996.

Seventeen years later, police still trying to solve Henderson slaying: Crime:; Thu, Jun 20, 2013 (2 a.m.); By Jackie Valley; On Sept. 25, 1996, Diane Hietbrink was found dead in her Henderson home. The cause: multiple stab wounds. The coroner ruled her death a homicide, triggering an investigation that to this day remains unsolved. The uncertainty troubles her family, which has watched Hietbrink’s house at 302 Nebraska Ave. be razed and nearby downtown Henderson flourish over the years.

Children play in the water at the splash pad at Madeira Canyon Park during the park's grand opening Saturday.

A cool summer: Local pools and splash pads help residents beat the heat: Community:; By Alison Saclolo; It's that time again. The mercury is rising and double-digit temperatures are becoming a thing of the past. It may be hot, but many people still yearn to be outdoors (without having to run inside every 5 minutes to cool off in front of an open freezer door.) For them, community pools and splash pads are a great option. The Las Vegas Valley has dozens: Here's a rundown.

A picture of Diane Hietbrink, 58, who was found dead of multiple stab wounds in her Henderson home on the evening of Sept. 25, 1996. Since then, no one has been charged in Hietbrink's death, police said.

Henderson Police looking for new clues in unsolved slaying: Wednesday, June 19, 2013; By Riley Snyder; Though the 1996 slaying of Diane Hietbrink of Henderson has remained unsolved for 17 years, police haven’t closed their investigation.

Detective at fact-finding review: Police tried to negotiate with man they eventually killed: Courts:; Friday, June 14, 2013; By Bethany Barnes; A fact-finding review gave the public more insight into the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Justin Hoey, a Las Vegas man shot by Henderson police.

Henderson motorcyclist dies in suburban Kansas City accident: Thursday, June 13, 2013; By Sun Staff; A Henderson man died Wednesday evening in a motorcycle accident on a stretch of interstate in suburban Kansas City, Mo. The Missouri Highway Patrol said Shane N. Bliss, 21, Henderson, died after he lost control of his 2005 Suzuki motorcycle on Interstate 470.

Henderson couple charged with bank fraud in short sale: Thursday, June 13, 2013; By Riley Snyder; A Henderson couple could face up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine if convicted of bank fraud allegations in the short sale of their home. Cynthia Hosbrook, 41, and her husband, Robert Hosbrook, 51, were indicted in U.S. District Court on Wednesday.

Review to reveal details of fatal police shooting in Henderson: Wednesday, June 12, 2013; By Bethany Barnes; A public review will be conducted Friday in the death of a 36-year-old Las Vegas man fatally shot by Henderson Police in November.

Doing business in Henderson just got easier for some owners: City government:; Tuesday, June 11, 2013; By Eli Segall; Some Henderson business owners can now apply online for a new business license.

Bonds OK’d for affordable-housing project in Henderson: Tuesday, June 11, 2013; By Cy Ryan; The state Board of Finance on Tuesday cleared the way for construction of a 210-unit apartment complex in Henderson for moderate- and low-income families.

A label is applied to a bottle of Nevada Gin at a bottling station during the Historic First Edition Day at the Las Vegas Distillery in Henderson Saturday, November 17, 2012. The event marks the first bottling of several new spirits and the grand opening of the Booze Brothers Beverage distribution company and the Half Full Artisan Shop at the Distillery, a retail store. The spirits include Nevada vodka, whiskey, gin, rum and moonshine.

Henderson distiller ready to toast success at bill-signing in Carson City: Monday, June 10, 2013; By Conor Shine; When George Racz moved his “Copper Angels,” a gigantic pair of German-made pot stills, into a warehouse in Henderson in 2011 to start the state’s first craft distillery, no one but Racz was sure his distillery could make it.

Members of the Tapping Teachers Dance Company, from left, Ann Larson, Linda Cozine, David Larson, Dorothy Tanaka, Mary Rector and Jean Henninger perform during the Las Vegas Senior Idol talent showcase at the Charleston Heights Arts Center on Oct. 9.

10 activities senior citizens can do this summer in Las Vegas: Community:; Saturday, June 8, 2013; By Alison Saclolo; Temperatures are in the triple digits, teenagers are rambunctiously celebrating their summer vacation and tourists are slowly seeping into your favorite Las Vegas haunts. Tired of wearing out a seat at the bingo hall this summer? Here are 10 activities for seniors in Las Vegas.

The bar area at Firefly in Henderson on Thursday, May 3, 2012.

Firefly owners reduce hours, lay off workers at Sahara Ave. location: Business has been down since salmonella outbreak at restaurant on Paradise Road; Tuesday, June 4, 2013; By Jackie Valley; After a salmonella outbreak at a different location rocked the local chain, the restaurant’s westside location will no longer serve lunch Monday through Friday, co-owner Tabitha Simmons confirmed. Instead, it will open at 4 p.m. on weekdays.

Henderson, North Las Vegas, Mesquite offer early voting ahead of June 4 election: Friday, May 24, 2013; By Conor Shine; Early voting is underway for three municipal election races not settled during the April primaries. There is one race each in Henderson, North Las Vegas and Mesquite and voters in these cities have the next week to cast an early ballot before the June 4 general election.

Pedestrian struck and killed by truck along U.S. 95: Wednesday, May 22, 2013; By Riley Snyder; A 37-year-old Henderson woman died after she was hit by a truck Tuesday night as she walked along U.S. 95 near the Railroad Pass Hotel and Casino.

Developer breaking ground on an office project — a rarity these days: Real estate:; Wednesday, May 22, 2013; By Eli Segall; With office construction at a near standstill, a Las Vegas developer is breaking ground this week on a project for a residential brokerage firm.