LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A judge set a trial next year for a Las Vegas mother who has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in the scissors slaying of her 6-year-old daughter.

Clark County District Court Judge Elissa Cadish on Wednesday scheduled Danielle Slaughter's trial for April 15, 2013. Defense attorney Andrea Luem and prosecutor Pamela Weckerly told the judge they expect trial will take about a week.

Slaughter didn't speak in court. She remains in custody facing a murder charge that could get her life in prison.

The 27-year-old Slaughter was found naked and bloody on a street March 11 shortly before her live-in boyfriend found Slaughter's daughter dead at their northwest Las Vegas home.

A frenzied Slaughter told police she heard the girl speak and laugh in an "evil voice."

LAS VEGAS -- A transgender student is speaking out following a decision by school administrators to define the teen biologically. The young person, who self-identifies as a boy, doesn't want to graduate as a girl.

The young person came out as transgender to family and friends last year. Although Francis Dalog Junior is still biologically a girl, Francis self-identifies as a boy and presents that way. But administrators at Shadow Ridge High School recognize Francis the she, not the he. School officials initially insisted Francis conform accordingly on graduation day.

Caesars Entertainment will be teaming up with the National Park Trust to encourage families to come out for National Kids to Parks Day.

The day is dedicated to getting families to go to national, state and local parks to enjoy all the outdoor activities the areas have to offer. Caesars Entertainment will be holding an event Saturday at Centennial Hills Park, 7150 N. Buffalo Drive. The day will be coordinated with the City of Las Vegas Corporate Challenge closing ceremonies. Kids will be able to challenge an obstacle course, learn about gardening in an herb-planting event, enjoy a healthy snack and get a chance to take a picture with Buddy Bison, the official mascot of National Park Trust.

A disc jockey will entertain the crowd and prizes will be given out to participating children.