Chris Kudialis

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Sanders praises Nevada’s resilience during recession, criticizes PUC’s solar decision

Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016

Bernie Sanders pitched his presidential candidacy to over 1,000 potential voters in two Las Vegas stops Sunday, offering strong statements on income equality, his presidential opponents, police brutality, education and health care ...

‘Vibrant’ crowd at MLS exhibition renews hope of Las Vegas franchise expansion

Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016

Two of Major League Soccer's most storied franchises brought an age-old rivalry to Las Vegas on Saturday night, and Sin City's fans responded accordingly, in big numbers. Under the bright lights of Cashman Field ...

Ruptured natural gas line temporarily closes road

Friday, Feb. 12, 2016

A ruptured natural gas line caused a short road closure this morning in the south valley, according to Southwest Gas. Jones Boulevard, between ...

Boy hero, 11, recognized for saving choking classmate

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016

Kyle Sucaldito, an 11-year-old student at Schorr Elementary, was eating lunch at the school cafeteria when he suddenly stood up and grabbed his throat. At first, classmate Gabriel Wallace thought the boy was kidding …

Man, teenage girl shot inside west valley home

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016

A man and a teenage girl were hospitalized in critical condition after they were shot early today at a west valley home, according to Metro Police. Metro responded about 4:50 a.m. to the home in ...

Ex-NLV music teacher arrested on 2 lewdness counts

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016

A former North Las Vegas music teacher was arrested Monday for having inappropriate contact with two female students at Somerset Academy’s Centennial Parkway …

Police: Suspect in bank robbery in custody after car crash

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016

A person suspected of robbing a bank and crashing on a nearby freeway was taken into custody today in the west valley, according to Metro Police. Police responded about 1:40 p.m. to a call from ...

Police: Person suffers self-inflicted wound at gun range

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016

A person was hospitalized in critical condition today with a self-inflicted gunshot wound after an apparent suicide attempt at a local gun range, according to Metro Police. Police responded ...

Two-car crash blocks McCarran Airport Connector tunnel

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016

A two-car crash was blocking traffic in the northbound McCarran Airport Connector tunnel, according to Metro Police and the airport’s Twitter account. Metro responded ...

For Marco’s Pizza operating chief, ‘Undercover Boss’ appearance was eye-opener

Chain is undergoing massive expansion, including eight new Las Vegas locations

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016

When he was featured on the CBS reality-TV series “Undercover Boss,” Bryon Stephens got a close look at some of the shortcomings of his business. Now Stephens, the president and chief operating officer of Marco’s Pizza, is out to incorporate his findings into plans to ...

Three injured when car drives into massage center

Monday, Feb. 8, 2016

Three people were taken to a hospital this morning after a car crashed into a central valley massage center, according to Metro Police. Metro responded ...

Man in wheelchair hit by car, killed at bus stop

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016

A 68-year-old man in a wheelchair was hit by a car and killed today at a north Las Vegas Valley bus stop. The incident was reported about 1:30 p.m. near ...

Deal reached to restore KLAS-TV on Cox cable

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016

Cable giant Cox Communications and KLAS-TV parent company Nexstar signed a new contract today to put the Las Vegas CBS affiliate back on the air. Cox spokesman ...

Cox offering subscribers an alternative to watch Super Bowl

Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016

As Cox Communications and KLAS-TV parent company Nexstar continue contract negotiations, the cable giant is offering an alternative for its 353,000 blacked-out Las Vegas customers to ...

Blackout, schmackout: Here’s how Cox viewers in Las Vegas can see Super Bowl 50

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016

With KLAS Channel 8 and Cox Communications still mired in a contract dispute, the possibility of not being able to watch the Super Bowl at ...

Las Vegas CBS station KLAS goes dark amid rate dispute with Cox

Friday, Jan. 29, 2016

Cox Communications viewers flipping to Channel 8 this afternoon are finding that it's still unavailable. After more than five months, talks between Cox and Nexstar are …

Police: Robbery suspect barricaded in central valley house

Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016

Officers were outside a house today in the central valley where a suspect in an armed robbery was holed up and refusing to come out, according to Metro Police. Police responded ...

‘There has to be retribution’: Bundy family says slain Oregon protester unarmed

Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016

Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy’s family condemned the death of an Arizona rancher who they say was unarmed with his hands up when he was ...

Suspect is shot by police after stealing car, leading chase, pointing gun at officer

Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016

A man who pointed a gun at a Metro Police officer was shot, hospitalized and booked into county jail Tuesday after police say he stole a car and drove recklessly through ...

Police: Man waving gun on Strip was suffering ‘mental health crisis’

Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016

A man suffering a “mental health crisis” was pointing an unloaded gun at people along the Las Vegas Strip and pulling the trigger Friday night before an officer fired at him, grazing two bystanders ...

Police: No foul play suspected in woman’s death at park

Monday, Jan. 25, 2016

A woman whose body was found this morning at a central valley park appears to have died of natural causes, according to Metro Police. Police responded ...

Super Bowl broadcast at stake in contract talks between Cox, KLAS-TV

Friday, Jan. 22, 2016

An expiring contract between KLAS-TV and Cox Communications could cost the cable provider’s 353,000 Las Vegas customers a chance to watch this year’s Super Bowl at ...

In Las Vegas speech, Bill Clinton jabs Republicans, touts Hillary as unifier

Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016

Former President Bill Clinton criticized the Republican Party on Thursday night in Las Vegas while stumping for his wife and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in a speech that touched on police brutality, health care and social equality ...

Pink pistols, bulletproof ball caps and more: Welcome to the SHOT Show

Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016

With more than 16,000 exhibitors showing off hundreds of thousands of products at this week’s Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show, the annual convention welcomed ...

DA: Suspect in Strip sidewalk crash faces 1,000 years if convicted

Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016

A 24-year-old woman accused of intentionally running down people along the Las Vegas Strip last month could be sentenced to more than 1,000 years in prison if ...

At SHOT Show in Las Vegas, exhibitors laud Obama for spurring business

Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016

With more firearms being sold in the United States than any other time in the country’s history, major gun retailers at this week’s Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show credited a sales explosion to recent executive orders from President Barack Obama and a growing public desire for self-protection. “The original fear was that the government is going to take your guns away,” said Mike Bazinet, public affairs director for the annual SHOT Show. “But now people have also come to the realization that ...

Wal-Mart store in Las Vegas among 154 U.S. locations closing

Friday, Jan. 15, 2016

Retail giant Wal-Mart announced today the closing 154 U.S. stores, including one in the northeast Las Vegas Valley. The Wal-Mart Supercenter at 4350 N. Nellis Blvd. will close its doors for good at ...

What’s more likely — winning Powerball or being hit by an asteroid?

Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016

Everybody knows there are long odds in winning a Powerball drawing. But how do they compare to the odds of other occurrences? ...

Lee campaign floats limit on debates in CD 4 primary

Friday, Jan. 8, 2016

In advance of a Jan. 25 forum for in the 4th Congressional District race, the campaign of philanthropist Susie Lee suggested limiting the number of debates being held before ...

Driver optional: Carmakers show off autonomous, electric vehicles at CES

Friday, Jan. 8, 2016

With more than 115 automotive tech companies and nine automakers debuting new products, the latest in automotive technology was on full display this week at CES 2016. Auto tech on display included the latest in electric, energy-efficient and driverless cars, such as ...

Fashion meets tech: 5 unique garments from CES

Friday, Jan. 8, 2016

Technology met fashion Thursday morning when makers of tech-inspired fashion garments and accessories debuted 20 new items at the CES FashionWare show ...

What’s that white stuff? Looking back on the 5 snowiest days in Las Vegas history

Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016

Many people picture sun and palm trees swaying in a soft breeze when thinking about Las Vegas. But it occasionally snows here, and once in a great while ...

Democrats running in CD4 sound off on education

Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016

Although the four Democrats competing for Nevada’s 4th Congressional District who spoke in an open forum Monday evening agreed on the broad outlines of education policy, they differed strongly over who would be most qualified to carry out their proposals ...

Judge sentences Ammar Harris to death in Strip shooting, crash

Monday, Jan. 4, 2016

A man convicted in a fatal shooting and crash on the Las Vegas Strip that left three people dead in 2013 was sentenced today to death after a judge accepted ...

School custodian pleads guilty to lewdness counts

Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015

A Clark County School District custodian accused of leaving bodily fluids on a teacher’s personal items at an elementary school pleaded guilty today in Las Vegas Justice Court to two counts of open and gross lewdness. Michael Timothy Skelton, 42, waived ...

Wish list: Here are 10 chain restaurants we’d love to see in Las Vegas

Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015

White Castle, check. Chick-fil-A, in the works. And now, Cracker Barrel is reportedly on its way to the Las Vegas Valley. But while several chain restaurants either waded into ...

Gathering steam: What’s driving expansion of Las Vegas convention centers

Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015

A $3 billion growth spurt in convention space is underway in Las Vegas, where MGM Resorts announced last week that Aria would be the latest site of a project to build additional conference space. ...

With humorous YouTube video, restaurant manager turns tables on burglars

Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015

Using a recipe of resilience and creativity, the manager of a Las Vegas restaurant concocted a clever way to get even with burglars who broke into the establishment last week. The manager used security camera footage of the break-in to put together a ...

Lawyer: Suspect in deadly Strip crash is ‘distraught’ and ‘overwhelmed’

Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015

A woman accused of driving down a Las Vegas Strip sidewalk on Sunday, killing one pedestrian and injuring at least 35 others, is “distraught” and “overwhelmed,” a defense ...

After tragedy on the Las Vegas Strip, attention shifts to pedestrian safety

Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015

After a woman allegedly killed one person and injured 35 more after steering her car onto the sidewalk on the Las Vegas Strip, discussion turned to how to better protect pedestrians in the city's resort corridor. But would more traffic barriers be the answer? Responses varied, with ...

Manhunt leads to arrest in Metro Police officer's shooting

Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015

Metro Police say they have taken a suspect into custody in connection with the shooting of an officer responding to a domestic dispute at a south valley extended-stay motel …