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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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Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Las Vegas

Looking for a way to dispose of that old Christmas tree? Turn it into mulch at one of the 30+ drop sites across the valley.

Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Las Vegas
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Las Vegas New Year's Eve Road Closures

The Las Vegas Strip and surrounding roads will be closed to traffic for New Year's Eve. Here's a list of roads to avoid on Sunday.

Las Vegas New Year's Eve Road Closures
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Two Arrested In Las Vegas Double Murder

Two people died, and two more were taken to the hospital after an altercation at a home on Bonanza Rd., according to a LVMPD release.

Two Arrested In Las Vegas Double Murder