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Police seek suspect in road-rage incident that left woman dead from shot in head
Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015
Metro Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating a vehicle and its occupants after a road-rage incident left one woman dead from a shot in the head ...
Las Vegas mixology event pairs alcohol with altruism
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015
If you've got a passion for mixology, sampling some of the best drinks, and giving back to charity, join Back Bar USA this weekend for its three-day event, For the Love of Cocktails ...
Henderson Police seeking leads in home robbery
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015
Henderson Police say they are seeking help finding a woman who may be linked to a robbery in a Henderson home on New Year’s Day. At about 8:30 p.m., a male and two females entered ...
Las Vegas hits 78 degrees, breaking a record
Monday, Feb. 9, 2015
The last time it was this warm on a Feb. 9 in Las Vegas, poodle skirts were all the rage and the valley had a population of less than 25,000 ...
1 critical after street race near northeast valley high school
Monday, Feb. 9, 2015
Street racing turned into a two car rollover crash at Sunrise Mountain High School this morning according to Metro Police.
Police responded to the intersection of
Bicyclist, 13, hit by car dies at hospital
Monday, Feb. 9, 2015
A 13-year-old boy who was critically injured Friday when he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle has died, authorities said. The Clark County Coroner’s Office identified the teen as ...
1 dead, 1 injured in wreck involving ambulance, scooter
Monday, Feb. 9, 2015
One person was killed and another injured late this morning in a crash involving an ambulance and a scooter, according to Metro Police. The crash, involving a MedicWest Ambulance unit, was ...
Crash closes intersection of Hacienda and Mountain Vista
Monday, Feb. 9, 2015
A multivehicle crash closed the intersection of Hacienda Avenue and Mountain Vista Street for more than three hours today, according to Metro Police. The wreck happened about ...
Driver airlifted to hospital after rollover crash
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015
A driver was airlifted to University Medical Center this morning after a rollover crash, according to Nevada Highway Patrol. Officers responded to State Route 160 near ...
Bicyclist killed in accident near Bonanza and Nellis
Monday, Feb. 2, 2015
A bicyclist died this morning in a crash with two vehicles in east Las Vegas, according to Metro Police. The cyclist was ...
Woman, 65, killed in crash with big rig on Las Vegas freeway
Monday, Feb. 2, 2015
A 65-year-old woman was killed in a crash at the Spaghetti Bowl this afternoon, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. At about 1 p.m., a tractor-trailer crashed into ...
Undercover Metro Police officer arrested on DUI count
Monday, Feb. 2, 2015
An undercover Las Vegas police officer was arrested on a count of driving under the influence early Sunday morning, according to Metro Police. Metro received a call about ...
New bakery options sweeten valley as longtime gym closes doors
Monday, Feb. 2, 2015
Las Vegans with a sweet tooth are in for a treat as two new pastry places opened last week in Las Vegas. AT&T opened a tech-savvy store, ClubSport Green Valley ended a 13-year run in Henderson and Griddle Cafe ...
Pedestrian killed crossing Boulder Highway in Henderson
Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015
A local man was hit and killed by a vehicle Saturday night while crossing Boulder Highway.
Workers to begin resurfacing U.S. 95 near Indian Springs
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015
Work will start Monday along a 17-mile stretch of the four-lane freeway with a median divider ...
Metro Police to host community meeting in Chinatown
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015
Metro Police will be hosting a meeting Thursday to raise awareness and enhance partnerships with the Asian economic community located in Chinatown ...
White Castle reopens after closing to restock amid huge crowds
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015
An influx of White Castle burger lovers caused the newly opened fast-food joint to close for more than two hours to restock. White Castle opened at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Casino Royale on the Strip, with ...
Spike in pedestrian fatalities prompts reminder of safety guidelines
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015
The Nevada Department of Public Safety is reminding pedestrians and drivers of some basic rules of the road after a spike in road fatalities this year in Clark and Washoe counties ...
Storm brings showers to Southern Nevada
Monday, Jan. 26, 2015
Las Vegans didn't have to worry about the onset of blizzards Monday night like those in the Northeast, but they might have experienced a bit of discomfort when ...
Sen. Harry Reid recuperating at home after eye surgery
Monday, Jan. 26, 2015
Sen. Harry Reid was released from the hospital this afternoon after undergoing three and a half hours of surgery in hopes of restoring vision in his injured ...
Car smashes into Tropical Smoothie Cafe on West Charleston
Monday, Jan. 26, 2015
A car crashed into a Tropical Smoothie Cafe this morning, according to Metro Police. Police were called about 11:40 a.m. to the ...
White Castle makes Las Vegas debut; restaurants open at Lou Ruvo Center, Linq, Aria
Monday, Jan. 26, 2015
New restaurants are making their way downtown and on the Strip, from upscale dining to healthy to-go options. A local clothing boutique, Haute Chix, is closing, and White Castle lovers can celebrate as ...
Thrift shopping: What’s old can be new again
Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015
Finding a bargain is in style these days, and thrift shops are great places to start. Don’t worry about the musty smell the clothes sometimes have. That can be taken care of.
2 men sought in shooting near downtown Las Vegas
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015
Metro Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying two men believed to have information about a shooting that took place on Nov. 5 in ...
Las Vegas woman convicted in bank, outlet mall robberies
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015
A Las Vegas woman who was the getaway driver in the robberies of 13 banks and stores from December 2012 to March 2014 has been convicted of multiple robbery and firearms charges, federal prosecutors said. Sesley Williams, 46, was ...
Motorcycle crash on Flamingo Road leaves man critically hurt
Monday, Jan. 19, 2015
A motorcyclist suffered critical injuries in a serious collision this afternoon ...
New restaurants pop up in Las Vegas, an old favorite closes
Monday, Jan. 19, 2015
New restaurants are popping up all over the valley, while the Aria says ciao to an Italian favorite. Handel’s Ice Cream makes it way from the Midwest to Las Vegas, while Town Square adds ...
Police search for suspect in robbery of Las Vegas business
Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015
Metro Police are looking for a suspect in the Dec. 13 robbery of a business near the 6400 block of West Lake Mead Boulevard. An employee confronted the suspect as ...
Man hit and killed by pickup at intersection
Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a pickup Saturday night in the southeast valley, Metro Police said. The accident happened about ...
Road work to hinder traffic on Eastern near Desert Inn this weekend
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015
Drivers are encouraged to avoid Eastern Avenue this weekend near the intersection with Desert Inn Road this weekend during lane closures ...
Flu season weighs on Las Vegas emergency rooms
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015
With a rise of patients headed to the emergency room for flu-like symptoms, Southern Nevada Health District is encouraging the public to use the ER for ...
Second tree trimmer in a month dies in North Las Vegas
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015
A tree trimmer died today after getting stuck in a palm tree, according to the North Las Vegas Fire Department.
NHP: Over 100 more accidents reported today because of rain
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015
A little rain caused a lot of accidents in the valley today, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
NHP trooper, two other hospitalized after crash
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015
A Nevada Highway Patrol trooper and two people were hospitalized with minor injuries after a crash Sunday afternoon.
Two in critical condition after cars collide, one hits forkift
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015
A two-car crash early Sunday morning left two of the five people involved in critical condition.
Rain expected to stick around through the evening
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015
rab your umbrella and turn on your headlights because rain showers are expected to stick around most of today.
Early morning fire displaces family of four, destroys garage and vehicles
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015
A fire early Sunday morning destroyed a garage and multiple vehicles and damaged the exterior of a home.
Metro asking for public’s help to identify suspect in apparent murder
Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015
Metro Police are asking for the public’s assistance in finding a suspect that reportedly murdered a woman behind a strip mall Saturday afternoon.
Man, 62, killed while crossing Boulder Highway in Henderson
Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015
A 62-year-old man was hit and killed by a car while crossing Boulder Highway on Sunday morning.
Police detonate pipe bomb found in Henderson
Monday, Dec. 29, 2014
A pipe bomb originally reported to police as a suspicious package has been safely detonated in the Henderson area.
It’ll be a white New Year’s in Las Vegas
Snow expected in the valley this week
Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014
Las Vegas may not have had a white Christmas, but valley residents can expect a white New Year's. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Tuesday night until early New Year's Day and ...
Traveling back home after the holidays? Expect delays on I-15, U.S. 95
Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014
Holiday travelers making their way back to California today should be prepared for major traffic delays, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Walgreens employee shot during robbery identified
Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014
A local man who was shot and killed in a Walgreens robbery Friday morning was identified by the Clark County Coroner's Office on Sunday.
Tree trimmer dies in palm tree in North Las Vegas
Monday, Dec. 22, 2014
A tree trimmer died in North Las Vegas today after being trapped in a palm tree. Fire officials responded at about 5 p.m. to James Street, near Owens Avenue and Pecos Road, to rescue a tree trimmer stuck ...
At least 2 injured in shooting near UNLV
Monday, Dec. 22, 2014
Metro Police are investigating a shooting near UNLV. Police were called to the 500 block of Sierra Vista Drive near Paradise Road about 1:40 p.m. regarding a shooting in ...
AG warns Nevadans about scam artists staging car crashes
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014
Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto is warning drivers about staged accidents created to scam insurance companies. With the havoc of the holiday season approaching ...
Las Vegas man, 69, arrested in sexual assault of child
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014
Detectives have arrested a Las Vegas man after an investigation revealed sexual misconduct with a juvenile. Francisco Vivar-Galvez, 69, faces six counts of sexual assault against a child under 14 ...
Complaint: Man threatened boy if he told about sex assault
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014
A man accused of sexually assaulting children in his own family threatened to break a boy’s legs if he told anyone what happened, according to a criminal complaint in Las Vegas Township Justice Court. The suspect ...
Body found in Henderson flood channel
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014
A body was found Sunday in a flood channel near Boulder Highway and Galleria Drive.
Man hospitalized after found unconscious on couch in burning apartment
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014
A man was taken to the hospital after an apartment fire Sunday afternoon.