Katie Visconti

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SWAT team responds to call that started as domestic disturbance
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014
A Metro SWAT team responded to a northwest valley residence Sunday morning after a domestic disturbance call escalated.
Metro seeking suspect after man killed behind convenience store
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014
Metro Police are asking for the public's assistance in finding a suspect who fled the scene of a fight after killing a man.
Hit-and-run suspect’s bloody bumper left at scene, police say
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014
After Michael Grubbs was hit and killed while pushing his granddaughter in a stroller along South Rainbow Boulevard, all that was left at the scene was ...
Dense fog closes Red Rock scenic drive
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014
Dense fog has closed the scenic route through Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and the National Weather Service is advising drivers around the Spring Mountains to ...
Fog enters into forecast after rainy day in Las Vegas
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014
Rain fell across the Las Vegas Valley on Tuesday as a low-pressure system off the coast of California pushed moisture into Southern Nevada, increasing the likelihood of fog ...
Inmate, 59, dies at Northern Nevada Correctional Center
Monday, Dec. 1, 2014
An inmate died on Sunday at the Regional Medical Facility at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center ...
University Medical Center CEO stepping down
Monday, Dec. 1, 2014
After less than a year as chief executive officer of University Medical Center, Lawrence Barnard is resigning to take an executive position with Dignity Health, which operates ...
Alternate routes suggested as Interstate 15 experiences heavy congestion
Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014
Drivers heading home from their holiday trips on Interstate 15 can expect long delays, according to Nevada Highway Patrol.
Four people, two pets displaced by Henderson home fire
Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014
A house fire in Henderson early Sunday morning displaced four people and two pets and caused $150,000 in damage.
Man, 20, dies after car crashes into utility pole
Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014
One man died after he crashed into a utility post late Saturday evening.
1 taken to hospital in stabbing; no arrests
Monday, Nov. 24, 2014
A person was hospitalized after being stabbed this morning, Metro Police said. Police received a call at 11:25 a.m. about a stabbing in ...
Obama heads back to D.C. after R&R in Henderson
Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014
On his last day in Las Vegas, the president wakes up early to play golf, then departs from McCarran Airport by 11 a.m.
School portable fire causes $125,000 in damages
Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014
A portable classroom was heavily damaged by a fire late Saturday evening at Robert Lunt Elementary in east Las Vegas, according to a Las Vegas Fire Department release. ...
Inmate, 45, dies at High Desert State Prison
Monday, Nov. 17, 2014
An inmate died Sunday at the High Desert State Prison near Indian Springs. Tracy Warren, 45, was incarcerated on Feb. 25, 2003, and was serving multiple sentences of ...
Residents evacuated from apartments over suspicious package
Monday, Nov. 17, 2014
Residents of an apartment complex in the 3800 block of Mountain Vista Street were evacuated after a suspicious package was found this morning, according to Metro Police. Police received calls about ...
Man accidentally shoots, kills himself
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014
A man was shot and killed in what police are calling an "accidental discharge" late Saturday afternoon near Lake Mead and Jones boulevards.
Two pedestrians, bicyclist killed on roadways this weekend
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014
Three people were killed in the Las Vegas Valley over the weekend.
Bicyclist dead in Henderson identified
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014
The bicyclist who died Saturday in a hit-and-run accident in Henderson has been identified by the Clark County Coroner's Office.
Metro seeking woman missing since Tuesday
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014
Metro Police are asking for the public's assistance in finding a missing 66-year-old woman.
Program helps get veteran’s passion off the ground
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014
After leaving the Navy with 20 years of service in 2006, Phillips worked as a flight instructor at the North Las Vegas Airport. But once gas prices sky-rocketed, he didn’t have many clients. He decided to leave his job, and try to find a trade that would support his two sons and wife.
Coroner identifies man shot Friday night; police seeking suspects
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014
The man killed in a shooting Friday night near Martin Luther King and Lake Mead boulevards has been identified by the Clark County Coroner's Office.
Elderly woman killed crossing Green Valley Parkway
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014
A 74-year-old woman was struck and killed by a car while crossing the street Saturday evening in Henderson.
Fatal motorcycle crash leaves one dead Sunday morning
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014
A man died in a motorcycle crash early Sunday morning.
Teen dies in skateboarding accident in Henderson
Monday, Nov. 3, 2014
A teen died Sunday afternoon in a skateboarding accident in Henderson, police said. The 16-year-old boy hit a rock, crashed and ...
Coroner identifies 22-year-old man shot while carrying rifle on I-15
Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014
The man that was shot by Nevada Highway Patrol officers after carrying a rifle down Interstate 15 early Saturday morning was identified by the Clark County coroner's office.
After being involved in accident, woman killed crossing freeway
Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014
What started as a minor two-car collision ended with the death of one woman and caused two other traffic collisions Saturday evening.
Metro asks for public’s help finding missing elderly woman
Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014
Metro Police are asking for the public help to find a missing elderly women.
Coroner identifies pedestrian struck on Halloween night
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014
Francisco Martinez was crossing the street at an unmarked crosswalk near the 3300 of East Lake Mead Boulevard when he was struck and killed by a vehicle ...
Remains at Lake Mead identified as those of Las Vegas man
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014
Two bodies were found Oct. 18 in different parts of the Lake Mead National Recreational Area. One of the bodies belonged to Charles Finnley III, 45 ...
I-15 reopens after troopers shoot, kill man carrying rifle
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014
Authorities shut down Interstate 15 near the Las Vegas Strip for several hours early Saturday after a shooting on the highway. ...
Child dies in two-car collision
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014
A 3-year-old child died after a fatal two-car collision Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Carey Avenue and Sandy Lane, according to a Metro Police report.
UNLV student puts fresh twist on portable meal-prepping
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014
Organic spinach, kale and lettuce are washed and ready, spread out across countertops in Chelsea Meggerson’s Summerlin apartment. Meggerson talks as she layers yogurt, fruit and chia seeds into long rows of Mason jars. “My clients thank me every week,” she says. “I get so much more out of this than they do.” She does the shopping for them and prepares ...
Last of four defendants in convenience store robbery spree is sentenced
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014
The last defendant from a convenience store robbery spree in April 2012 was sentenced to prison this week. Michael Hall, 28, was sentenced on Monday to 16 years in prison and ...
Lane restrictions on Cheyenne Avenue for sewer work
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014
A portion of westbound Cheyenne Avenue will be restricted to a single lane from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Sunday through Oct. 30 for ...
Pedestrian bridge work to close Lamb Boulevard overnight
Monday, Oct. 20, 2014
Las Vegas officials have announced that Lamb Boulevard will be closed Thursday and Friday because of construction of the pedestrian bridge. Lamb will be closed to ...
Traffic to be restricted on Las Vegas interstate for lane striping
Monday, Oct. 20, 2014
Traffic will be restricted on part of Interstate 15 on Sunday while crews stripe the express lanes, the Nevada Department of Transportation announced. One lane ...
Inmate found dead from apparent suicide at Henderson jail is ID’d
Monday, Oct. 20, 2014
A 55-year-old inmate was found dead from an apparent suicide Sunday at the Henderson Detention Center. John Francis Mannion was discovered unresponsive ...
One dead, one injured in ATV crash
Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014
An ATV crash Sunday afternoon left one man dead and one woman injured.
Police seek help in identifying robbery suspect
Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014
Metro Police are looking for a male suspect connected to a robbery that took place Oct. 6 on East Flamingo Road.
Skeletal remains of two people found in Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014
Skeletal remains of two bodies were found Saturday afternoon at two locations in the Lake Mead National Recreational Area.
SLS Las Vegas announces layoffs soon after opening
Monday, Oct. 13, 2014
A couple of months after its splashy grand opening, SLS Las Vegas announced it has laid off 2 percent of its workers after evaluating business needs. SLS officials say they are ...
Man, toddler found dead in apartment near North Jones
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014
A man and toddler were found dead this morning in a home located near the 1200 block of North Jones Boulevard.
Charleston Boulevard to be restricted for sewer work
Friday, Oct. 10, 2014
Parts of eastbound Charleston Boulevard will be restricted from Oct. 28 to Nov. 7 for sewer upgrades, according to ...
Metro Police looking for suspect in armed robbery
Friday, Oct. 10, 2014
Metro Police are looking for a suspect in the armed robbery of a business Thursday afternoon on Maryland Parkway. A man went into the business in the 3900 block of Maryland Parkway about ...
AFA showroom comes to Fashion Show Mall, Pot Liquor opens in Town Square
Monday, Sept. 29, 2014
An art exhibition is coming to the Fashion Show, another celebrity burger joint is headed for Las Vegas, a barbecue restaurant has opened at Town Square and ...
Five-car wreck sends one to the hospital
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014
A five-car collision left one critically injured Saturday morning at the intersection of Lake Mead Boulevard and Lamb Boulevard.
One person stabbed in fight at Suncoast
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014
One person was stabbed several times after a fight broke out at the Suncoast Casino early Sunday morning, according to Metro Police.
One dead, one critical after North Las Vegas accident
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014
One person was pronounced dead and one was critically injured after a two-car collision Saturday evening, according to North Las Vegas Police.
I-15 ramps at Cheyenne Avenue to close for paving
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014
The Interstate 15 ramps at Cheyenne Avenue will be temporarily closed starting this weekend for a paving project, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation. The north and south ramps ...
I-15 temporarily closed after man threatens to jump from overpass
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014
Interstate 15 was closed north of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway today after a man threatened to jump from an overpass onto ...