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Two new shoe shops, nonprofit boutique open
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Two footwear stores have opened just in time for summer, while a family-owned business looks to satisfy hot-rod enthusiasts. Plus: A new credit union, downtown boutique and ...
Girl, 17, wounded in drive-by shooting at house party
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
A 17-year-old girl was in critical but stable condition today after being shot at a house party in the west valley Tuesday night, according to Metro Police. A car drove by ...
Part of Lake Mead Boulevard closed after rollover crash
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
The eastbound lanes of Lake Mead Boulevard were shut down at Clifford Street today after an SUV rolled over in a crash with a semitractor, Metro Police said. The wreck happened ...
Divers searching for missing NLV teen at Lake Mohave
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Divers are searching for a 17-year-old North Las Vegas boy who went underwater Tuesday and never surfaced while swimming at Lake Mohave, according to ...
Now open: Video game bar, Starbucks and chicken galore
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Las Vegas recognizes history with a popular coffee chain, returns to “old school” with the opening of a mom-and-pop shop, and looks to the future with ...
Coroner: 2 men found dead in SUV were shot in the back
Friday, June 26, 2015
Two men found shot to death in an SUV at a northeast valley apartment complex Wednesday have been identified by the Clark County Coroner’s Office. Raytwan Carraway, 27, of Victorville, Calif., and ...
Highway Patrol: Motorcyclist riding recklessly before fatal crash
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
A motorcyclist killed Tuesday in a crash on Interstate 15 North near Cheyenne Avenue has been identified as Joshua Johnson, 23, of Las Vegas, according to the Clark County Coroner’s Office. The crash prompted ...
California wildfire prompts air quality advisory in Las Vegas
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Smoke drifting into the Las Vegas Valley from a wildfire in the San Bernardino, Calif., area has prompted Clark County to issue an air quality advisory. The advisory for smoke and ...
Passerby takes victims to hospital after rollover crash
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Five people were taken to the hospital by a passerby after a single-vehicle rollover crash today on Interstate 15 North, just south of Russell Road, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
The wreck happened ...
Man, 23, critically injured in stabbing near downtown Las Vegas
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
A 23-year-old man is in critical condition after a stabbing Wednesday morning near downtown Las Vegas, Metro Police said. Police responded about ...
Motorcyclist hurt in crash near Lake Las Vegas
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
A motorcyclist was injured this morning in a crash near Lake Las Vegas, Henderson Police said. The wreck happened about 7:40 a.m. and involved ...
Police: Man stabs ex-girlfriend during argument
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
A 50-year-old man is in custody after Metro Police allege he stabbed his ex-girlfriend Tuesday night at an apartment complex in the east valley. Police received a report of the stabbing ...
New shops for Tivoli Village, Container Park; Summerlin diamond store moves
Monday, June 22, 2015
Downtown Container Park and Tivoli Village seemingly can’t be stopped: Both have new shops opening this month. Plus, a noodle restaurant opens in the Silverton and ....
Five in hospital after 3-car crash on U.S. 95
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Five people were taken to a hospital after a three-car crash this morning on U.S. 95, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials. The crash happened near ...
Police: Bicyclist critically injured in hit-and-run crash
Saturday, June 20, 2015
A 52-year-old bicyclist was in critical condition after a hit-and-run crash in the northeast valley Friday night, according to Metro Police. The bicyclist was crossing Las Vegas Boulevard at Cheyenne Avenue in a marked crosswalk about 11:30 p.m. when ...
Boy, 4, dies after falling into backyard swimming pool
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
A 4-year-old boy who was rescued after falling into a backyard swimming pool Tuesday has died, according to the Clark County Coroner’s Office.
The child was discovered ...
Police release picture of suspect in Henderson bank robbery
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Henderson Police are trying to identify a suspect in the robbery of a U.S. Bank branch inside a Smith’s grocery store Tuesday afternoon. The suspect went into the store at 1000 North Green Valley Parkway about 12:30 p.m. and demanded money from a teller, police said. He showed the teller ...
Driver injured in rollover crash on Flamingo Road
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
One person was hurt in a rollover crash this morning that temporarily shut down two eastbound lanes of West Flamingo Road near Hualapai Way, according to Metro Police. The crash occurred ...
Person in wheelchair hit by car in Las Vegas
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
A person in a wheelchair was taken to the hospital this morning after being hit by a car near downtown Las Vegas, Metro Police said. Officers responded to ...
Hot drinks, cool treats and a more connected community for Las Vegas
Monday, June 15, 2015
A taste of Oregon will come to Las Vegas when Dutch Bros. coffee opens its first drive-thru in town this summer. And more cool treats are in store for valley residents as Amorino gelato shop adds a second location at the Las Vegas North Premium Outlets. Also, the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada ...
One person hurt when van crashes into laundromat
Friday, June 12, 2015
A person was taken to the hospital after a van crashed into a laundromat near downtown Las Vegas this morning, Metro Police said. The crash was reported ...
Police: Teen accidentally shot by friend
Friday, June 12, 2015
A teen was taken to the hospital this morning after he was accidentally shot by a friend, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported at 3:08 a.m. in the 4300 block of Cy Cliffview Circle, near ...
Officials: Worker was using plumbing torch before house caught fire
Friday, June 12, 2015
A worker was using a plumbing torch before a fire this morning that did $20,000 damage to a house that was being renovated, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue. At 6:15 a.m., a passerby reported ...
New bars on Fremont, at Downtown Summerlin; Rubio’s gets revamped
Monday, June 8, 2015
It seems both of the Las Vegas Valley's downtowns can't be stopped: New bars are opening on Fremont Street and in Downtown Summerlin soon. Plus, a local credit union adds another branch and plans are unveiled for an International Trade Center ...
At Las Vegas banquet, residents share nine decades’ worth of wisdom
Sunday, June 7, 2015
A group of nonagenarians honored recently during a banquet hosted by the Las Vegas Senior Center shared some of the things they've learned. Among their nuggets of wisdom ...
Coroner IDs motorcyclist killed in wreck near Moapa
Friday, June 5, 2015
A motorcyclist who died Wednesday after crashing near Moapa has been identified by the Clark County Coroner’s Office as Eric David Wendschlag, 36, of Murrieta, Calif.
Wendschlag lost control ...
Body of Las Vegas teen recovered at Lake Mohave
Friday, June 5, 2015
The body of an 18-year-old man who apparently drowned was discovered Thursday near Morning Star Cove at Lake Mohave, according to the National Park Service. The teen ...
Police seeking suspects in business robbery
Friday, June 5, 2015
Metro Police are seeking the public’s help identifying two suspects they say robbed a business in the southeast valley last month. The robbery occurred ...
Coroner rules death of infant accidental
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
The death of an infant found dead on her bed in a southwest valley residence in April has been ruled an accident, according to the Clark County Coroner’s Office. The infant, who was ...
One dead after rollover crash near Boulder City
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
A person was pronounced dead this morning after a single-car rollover crash on U.S. 95, south of Boulder City, the Nevada Highway Patrol said. The crash was ...
Unmarked Metro Police car in 3-vehicle crash
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
An unmarked Metro Police car was involved in a three-vehicle crash in the southeast valley this morning, Metro Police said. The crash occurred ...
‘Chipotle for pizza,’ juice bar, new park open in Las Vegas
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Looking for somewhere new to take the kids to play or a local pizza place you haven't already been to a thousand times? You're in luck ...
Metro Police seek help in identifying suspect in Friday night shooting
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Metro Police are asking for the public's help to find a suspect that shot and killed a man Friday night.
Firefighter critically burned while refueling chainsaw
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
A seasonal U.S. Forest Service firefighter is in critical but stable condition after suffering injuries Monday while working on a small fire on ...
Coroner IDs man shot to death at apartment complex
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
A man Metro Police said was shot to death after arguing with an acquaintance at a northeast valley apartment complex Monday has been identified ...
Pub evacuated after smoke reported in bathroom
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
A PT’s Pub in the southwest valley was evacuated this morning after smoke was reported in the men’s bathroom, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials said. After searching the building ...
Restaurant/entertainment hub, grocery chain expansion coming to Las Vegas
Monday, May 25, 2015
New businesses offering goods and services ranging from bras to high-end cheese are coming to Las Vegas, including ...
Las Vegas freeway ramps reopen after 5.3-magnitude earthquake
Friday, May 22, 2015
A magnitude-4.8 earthquake struck a rural area of Southern Nevada, shaking buildings more than 100 miles away and shutting down a busy Las Vegas interchange as ...
Unsung heroes: 911 dispatchers at Metro Police handle 3.3 million calls a year
Monday, May 18, 2015
They come from all walks of life and a variety of backgrounds: hospitality, broadcast journalism, tourism, human resources. Most say they are drawn to the field because it’s exciting and can make a difference in the community. New dispatchers typically share a similar fear about the job: making a mistake that could cost someone his or her life ...
California man found shot Thursday night identified
Sunday, May 17, 2015
A man who was shot Thursday night while walking in the northeast valley has been identified by the Clark County Coroner's office as Christian Jesus Gutierrez.
Kooky blast of sweater weather hits Las Vegas
Friday, May 15, 2015
Here’s a sentence not often uttered by Las Vegans in mid-May: Don’t forget your sweater if you’re going outside. Today’s high temperature is expected to reach ...
Motorcyclist critically injured in crash in north valley
Friday, May 15, 2015
A motorcyclist was critically injured this morning in a crash in the north valley, according to Metro Police. The wreck was reported about ...
Bicyclist in hospital after crash with truck
Friday, May 15, 2015
A bicyclist was taken to a hospital this morning after a crash with a truck in the southern valley, according to Metro Police. Officers responded about ...
Man found dead after shooting in northeast valley
Friday, May 15, 2015
A man is dead after a shooting in the northeast valley Thursday night, Metro Police said. Officers responded about 11 p.m. to a report of ...
Police release video showing person firing gun into home
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Metro Police are seeking leads in a May 5 shooting in the north valley that left a man critically injured. Police released a video showing the shooting. Officers responded about 1:50 a.m. to a shooting in ...
Power restored for nearly 1,700 in southeast valley
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Service has been restored for a vast majority of 1,732 customers left without power this morning in ...
Henderson apartment fire causes $95,000 damage
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Two people suffered smoke inhalation in an apartment fire Tuesday night that did an estimated $95,000 damage, according to the Henderson Fire Department. A family pet also was missing after the blaze, officials said. The cause ...
One person in serious condition after Friday night collision
Saturday, May 2, 2015
The incident occurred at 7:41 p.m., when a 2003 Toyota Avalon traveling north on Cliff Shadows Parkway, near west Cheyenne Avenue, crossed the double yellow center line and ...
NLV police say former student pilot stole plane, took it on flight
Saturday, May 2, 2015
The former student, who trained at the North Las Vegas Airport, was eventually talked into safely landing the plane, Officer Aaron Patty said ...
Metro Police ID officer involved in shooting
Friday, May 1, 2015
A Metro Police officer who shot a man while responding to a report of a suspicious person Wednesday has been identified as Thomas Moore, a 25-year veteran of the force, police said. Moore, 50, who is assigned to ...