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I first began reporting in Southern Nevada in early 2016 as a reporter for the Desert Valley Times in Mesquite. I moved here from Oakland, Maine--my hometown of 6,000 people--after graduating from the University of Maine with a degree in journalism.

I've covered a number of issues and I received three first place awards at the 2017 Nevada Press Association Better Newspaper contest for Best Investigative Piece, Best News Feature, and Best Feature. I know the importance of community journalism and I'm excited to provide that to Las Vegas as the Local Editor for Patch Media.

Send any news tips, story suggestions, or Dan Marino career highlight reels to lucas.thomas@patch.com. Feel free to call me as well, 702-504-2516, and follow me on Twitter @LucasThomas14.

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Project Neon Closures: April 20

Make sure you're aware of the following Project Neon closures for the weekend of April 20-22.

Project Neon Closures: April 20
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UNLV Fondling Suspect In Custody

A man UNLV Police said is a suspect in a fondling incident on campus has been arrested and is being held at Clark County Detention Center.

UNLV Fondling Suspect In Custody
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Anthony Wrobel Arrested In Texas: LVMPD

The man police say shot and killed a woman at Sunset Park in Las Vegas Sunday night has been arrested in Texas, police said Thursday.

Anthony Wrobel Arrested In Texas: LVMPD