Metro Police are investigating the pre-dawn death of a man killed in a hit-and-run in the southwest Las Vegas Valley, officials said. Officer Larry Hadfield said the man, believed to be in his 20s or 30s, was found dead about ...
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a request for a review of its ruling that legalized same-sex marriage in Nevada last year. In an order issued Friday, the court rejected ...
Metro Police are asking for help finding two brothers wanted on felony counts who are believed to be armed and dangerous, officials said. Antonio Woods, 34, and Edward Woods, 36, are believed to be ...
Metro Police are investigating a fire at a restaurant just south of downtown Las Vegas that appears to have been set to conceal a crime, officials said. A passerby noticed the small fire about 4 a.m. at Chuy’s Tacos in the 2200 block of ...
A trio of judges was sworn in today for the state's newly formed appellate court. Jerome Tao, Michael Gibbons and Abbi Silver took the oath of office ...
Forecasters today said the chance of a New Year’s Eve snow looks less certain as updated weather models show less moisture in the area for the next few days. Instead, the brunt of the winter storm will likely hit Mohave County in Arizona. However, there is one thing forecasters are certain about — the cold will continue. The mercury dipped to 30 degrees at McCarran early today, making this the coldest night of the winter season ...
When the demand for services at the Clark County Detention Center seems to be falling, how can the cost to deliver those services be on the rise? The reasons behind the financial crisis are complicated and varied. Inmates are staying behind bars longer than before and renovations at the facility’s crumbling north tower are driving overtime costs ...
Legal experts and Latino advocates will hold an information session next month for people navigating upcoming changes in immigration policy. The event, hosted by Latino advocacy group ...
The people said to benefit most from President Barack Obama’s recent immigration order are undocumented parents of children living in the country legally. But in Las Vegas, another group stands to win big from Obama's directive — exploited workers toiling on the fringes of the city's massive tourism industry. “Labor trafficking doesn’t ...
Nevada’s reaction to President Obama’s announcement on re-establishing diplomatic relations with Cuba has been mixed. Some expressed concern over Obama’s efforts to weaken the country’s embargo against Cuba, while others ...
Confusion over the immigration reforms ordered last month by President Obama is likely to trigger increased activity by scammers, say immigration advocates, who warn that ...
Business classes sponsored in part by the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce and the Nevada Small Business Development Center offer a road map for immigrants hoping to ...
When President Barack Obama gave Astrid Silva a shout-out last month, he did more than put a face on his new immigration plan. He helped thrust Silva, and her home state of Nevada, into ...
Newly famous Las Vegan Astrid Silva, the face of President Barack Obama's go-it-alone immigration plan, will speak at a Senate hearing today to sell the president's contentious ...
Metro Police will hold a graduation ceremony Wednesday for its 15th Hispanic Citizens Academy class, which aims to teach Spanish-speaking Las Vegans about ...
Using Census data and FBI statistics to survey the country's 100 biggest cities, the blog placed Irvine, Calif., at the top of the list, followed by ...
The reasons for police departments to equip their officers with body cameras seem obvious: video documentation of incidents, fewer complaints against officers and, ultimately, a better relationship with the public. Amid the aftermath of two controversial deaths involving officers in Missouri and ...
A state panel has narrowed down a short list of judicial candidates for Nevada's newly formed appeals court. Three judges will serve on the new court, which will be based in ...
Nevada’s criminal justice system spends nearly twice as much handling death penalty cases compared with murder cases where capital punishment isn’t sought, according to a report released Tuesday by state auditors. The state-mandated study, which surveyed data from 27 state and local agencies, gives ammunition to ...
State auditors this afternoon are expected to release findings from a study on the cost of administering the death penalty in Nevada. The capital punishment debate here tends to draw more fiscal than moral objections from ...
U.S. Sen. Harry Reid spoke on the Senate floor today to tout President Barack Obama’s plan to defer deportation for millions of people as “a good first step” for mending the country’s broken immigration system, urging Congress to ...
The success of President Obama’s freshly signed deal to spare millions from deportation hinges on how well he sells it to Americans. He’s counting on newly famous Las Vegan ...
Astrid Silva, Las Vegas' now famous immigration activist, introduces President Barack Obama. "This announcement will change so many lives, including my own," Silva says.
Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio, an outspoken critic of the federal government, announced late Thursday he’s suing President Barack Obama over his recently unveiled plan to reform the nation’s immigration system. A group called Freedom Watch is ...
Crowds rejoiced with cheers, hugs and tears at a Las Vegas community center Thursday evening as President Barack Obama formally announced his long-awaited plan for ...
Obama's executive action will defer deportations for up to 5 million undocumented immigrants and extend visas for highly skilled workers. Joined by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, he’ll announce his plans to ...
A Las Vegas high school will serve as President Barack Obama’s backdrop Friday when he touts his plan to reform the country’s immigration system without the approval of Congress. Obama plans to take executive action to defer deportations for up to 5 million undocumented immigrants and extend visas for highly skilled workers. Joined by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, he’ll announce his plans to ...
Violent crime in Southern Nevada dipped in 2013 while property crimes rose, according to recently released FBI statistics. The national report offers a glimpse ...
Clark County commissioners today tabled discussions about the controversial “More Cops” sales tax initiative to fund more Metro Police officers. The .15 percent tax hike had been introduced by ...
Touting body cameras as the greatest technological advancement since the police radio, Metro Police officials on Wednesday announced the start of their ...
The state’s legalization of same-sex marriage could put some Las Vegas wedding chapel owners at odds with the law. David Nye and Dolly de Leon say they have strong ...
Tackling topics that ranged from police union politics to officer shortages, contenders for Metro's powerful sheriff position squared off Friday afternoon for a debate hosted by ...
Citing a $28 million deficit at Clark County’s downtown jail, Metro Police officials this morning said the department needs help tackling the facility’s ballooning costs. Metro Deputy Chief Todd Fasulo, who oversees ...
Politicians, protesters and TV talking heads have spent lots of time talking about police shootings in the last few months. But the reality is, the nation's top criminal justice experts know very little about what triggers the use of lethal force and how police departments can better ...
Las Vegas’ top cop holds one of the most powerful elected law enforcement positions in the country. The job entails protecting 2 million residents, nearly 40 million tourists and billions worth of Strip property. Clark County voters next month will choose which candidate is up to the task. When incumbent Doug Gillespie announced ...
A group that fought to keep the state's same-sex marriage ban is now trying to revive it. The Coalition for the Protection of Marriage filed a petition ...