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Highway Patrol IDs driver arrested in fatal wrong-way crash
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014
A man accused of driving the wrong way on the 215 Beltway early Tuesday morning, killing a woman in a head-on collision, has been identified as Jorge Paz-Herrera, 30, of Las Vegas, authorities said. According to a Nevada Highway Patrol report ...
Nearby robbery prompts lockdown of Silvestri Junior High School
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014
A robbery near Charles Silvestri Junior High School prompted officials to lock down the building this afternoon, Metro Police said. A person was injured in the robbery near ...
Truck fire sends black smoke over Henderson
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014
A truck fire sent a plume of black smoke into the sky near North Water Street and North Boulder Highway in Henderson this afternoon, officials said. The fire was reported ...
Police: Man who crashed into Stratosphere wanted to jump
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014
A man who crashed a pickup truck through the front doors of the Stratosphere on Wednesday night said he planned to jump from the 1,149-foot tower, Metro Police said. Ryan Brown, 40, was arrested on ...
Former Station Casinos manager pleads guilty to tax evasion
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014
A former manager in the corporate advertising department of Station Casinos pleaded guilty to ...
Cars detoured around flood-damaged I-15 at Valley of Fire
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014
Authorities have opened a route through Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park to passenger vehicles detouring around a flood-damaged section of Interstate 15. Trucks traveling between Las Vegas and Salt Lake City are still required to ...
Most schools in hard-hit Moapa area to reopen Wednesday
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014
Seven out of eight Clark County schools closed today as a result of the weather will be open Wednesday. The Clark County School District announced that ...
Road conditions: Stretch of I-15 still closed, most other roadways open
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014
Flash flooding caused by Monday's heavy rainfall threatened travel on major highways in Clark County and even washed away a section of Interstate 15.
Flooding forces several-day closure of Interstate 15 north of Las Vegas
Monday, Sept. 8, 2014
Heavy rainfall wreaked havoc on Southern Nevada roadways Monday, causing the closure of Interstate 15 northeast of Las Vegas for several days, at least. I-15 is closed for a nearly 50-mile stretch from ...
Woman is critical after being shot in North Las Vegas
Friday, Sept. 5, 2014
A 20-year-old woman is in "extremely critical condition" after being shot Friday night in North Las Vegas. The woman was in her vehicle near ...
NV Energy restores power for 1,200 after outage in southeast valley
Friday, Sept. 5, 2014
NV Energy said a locked-out circuit led to a power outage Friday afternoon that affected about 1,250 people. The outage impacted the area near Eastern Avenue and Flamingo Road in ...
Officer investigating crash struck in hit-and-run; suspect in custody
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014
As traffic was stopped at Windmill Lane and Eastern Avenue, police said, a man drove around other stopped vehicles, accelerated and hit the officer, who clung to the front of the vehicle and ...
Downtown grocery store The Market plans to open Oct. 8
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014
The 6,000-square-foot space at 611 Fremont St. will offer a "full-scale urban grocery shopping experience," according to the opening announcement from a representative ...
Anthem College shutters Las Vegas campus after parent files bankruptcy
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014
Students of Anthem College in Las Vegas will have to find another educational institution to attend. For-profit chain Anthem Education closed the school days after ...
Man found dead near Galleria mall is identified
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014
A man found dead Saturday morning near Galleria at Sunset mall has been identified. Franklin Kent Campbell, 61, died from ...
Person in wheelchair hit by car in southwest valley
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014
A vehicle struck a pedestrian in a wheelchair this afternoon in the southwest valley, Metro Police said. The victim was transported to Spring Valley Hospital ...
Man killed in crash on Interstate 15 near Tropicana
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014
Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Chelsea Webster said a white Toyota crashed on an access road along northbound I-15 ...
Army Corps of Engineers surveys Mount Charleston site
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014
A team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in town surveying an area of Mount Charleston days after Gov. Brian Sandoval announced plans to build ...
Police: Man was running credit card forgery lab in Summerlin apartment
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014
A man was indicted Wednesday on 79 counts related to a credit card forgery lab that police say he was operating out of his Summerlin apartment. John Michael Dunn, 50, is accused of ...
Police: Car hits baby stroller, takes off
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014
A car hit a baby stroller this morning as a pedestrian was pushing a child near a busy Las Vegas intersection, Metro Police said. The child was ...
Police: Women stole Rolexes from Las Vegas tourists, hid them in their bodies
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014
Police say that three women who joined a pair of Encore hotel guests in their room distracted them during sex to steal their Rolex watches, which they later hid in their ...
Body found in Lake Mohave where man reported missing
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014
A man’s body was recovered Sunday afternoon in Lake Mohave near where a California man was reported missing after jumping from a boat earlier this month, National park Service officials said.
A visitor spotted the body ...
Police: Suspects in grocery, convenience store robberies arrested
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014
A woman and two men suspected in a string of grocery and convenience store robberies across the valley going back to June were arrested on Monday, Metro Police said. Police ...
Construction crew hits gas line downtown, triggering leak
Monday, Aug. 25, 2014
A construction crew hit a half-inch gas line near Stewart Avenue and North 3rd Street in downtown Las Vegas this afternoon. The area around the gas leak from ...
SLS debuts amid high expectations; skateboarding shop to ride park’s success
Monday, Aug. 25, 2014
The new SLS Las Vegas is expected to reinvigorate the north end of the Strip, as a paint-and-sip store opens to the Henderson public. Meanwhile, a skateboarding store sets up shop, and ...
North Las Vegas shooting leaves one dead
Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014
A 25-year-old man died after a shooting in North Las Vegas this afternoon, according to North Las Vegas Police.
Garage fire displaces family of four
Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014
The resident of a home was working on a car in the garage when a fire broke out at the two-story home near North Bradley Road and West Tropical Parkway this afternoon.
Mountain Ridge fans flock to watch parties to root for hometown team
Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014
Little League has become a big deal in Las Vegas with the success of Mountain Ridge. The team from northwest Las Vegas will take on the Jackie Robinson West All-Stars from ...
2 men charged in rash of car burglaries in Henderson
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014
Two men already in custody were charged Wednesday with six additional burglaries in relation to a two-week string of car break-ins in Henderson. Dallas Creswell and Cory Quenzler were charged after ...
Storms subside after hitting Mount Charleston, Moapa, Primm
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014
A flash flood warning was issued for the northwest valley, Mt. Charleston and Moapa this afternoon as sporadic but intense storms dropped more than...
Motorcyclist who fled traffic stop and crashed is identified
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014
A motorcyclist who was critically injured while speeding off this morning after police tried to make a traffic stop has been identified as ...
Flash flooding warning issued for Henderson
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm and flash food warnings for areas in and near the Las Vegas Valley. A severe thunderstorm warning was...
1 person injured in rollover crash near downtown
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
One person was injured this afternoon in a two-vehicle crash near downtown in which...
Fatal wreck closes northbound Boulder Highway at Russell Road
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
A person was killed this morning in a crash involving a pickup truck and car in the area of Boulder Highway and Russell Road in the ...
Man treated for smoke inhalation in fire near downtown
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014
A fire broke out late this morning in the garage of a home at 8013 Cool Springs St. in the northwest valley, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue. No injuries were reported. The fire...
New quick-service restaurant not just good for you; it’s good
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014
LYFE Kitchen, run by an accomplished chef with an enthusiasm for nutrition, aims to dispel the belief that food can't be fast, tasty and healthy ...
GameWorks completes Las Vegas reboot; Mexican eatery promises authenticity
Monday, Aug. 4, 2014
An arcade brand opens a new Las Vegas location after closing its Strip store in 2012. Tequila Restaurante promises authenticity and gastro-bistro quality, and ...
Chocolatier makes move to Container Park; grocery chain Sprouts up across valley
Monday, July 28, 2014
JinJu Chocolates stirs up sweet offerings in its new downtown home as a coffee and doughnut heavyweight opens a new Las Vegas location. Also around town, a growing grocery chain is celebrating its newest location, and ...
G’day for Outback lovers in Henderson; frozen novelties pop up at new location
Monday, July 21, 2014
Henderson is getting a taste of the Outback once again. Elsewhere, another well-known national chain has opened a shop, and a late-night dining spot at Caesars Palace said goodbye. A gourmet popcorn shop serves up frozen novelties, and ...
Downtown Grand adjusts food options; Presto Café offers healthy provisions
Monday, July 14, 2014
A Chinese restaurant and sports book deli at the Downtown Grand say goodbye as Japanese Cuisine By Omae holds its soft opening. Five Guys launches a new location ...
Cowabunga Bay to offer guests a groovy time; lights out at West Sahara Firefly
Monday, June 30, 2014
A 1960s beach-themed waterpark readies for its grand opening as a small-plates restaurant closes another location, and Bally’s welcomes gay nightclub Liaison ...
Mercadito offers Mexican cuisine; Chicago hot dog spot arrives without the attitude
Monday, June 23, 2014
The Wiener’s Circle and Mercadito arrive at Red Rock. Henderson awaits opening of the health-conscious Lyfe Kitchen, and Conn brings its appliances, furnishings and electronics to Las Vegas ...
Kerry Simon debuts Carson Kitchen; Poker folds at Palms
Monday, June 16, 2014
Kerry Simon’s new restaurant opened Thursday while the Palms announced the discontinuation of its poker room. And Wildfire Gaming opened a new location in Henderson ...
F.A.M.E. debuts Asian market at the Linq; Eva Longoria’s steakhouse shutters at Aria
Monday, June 2, 2014
The Asian market at F.A.M.E. opens its doors as She by Morton’s closes after a dispute with the landlord. A Hawaii-based cookie company opens its first mainland store in Las Vegas ...
Claim Jumper sets up camp at Golden Nugget; new store shows off Dapper duds
Monday, May 26, 2014
The Golden Nugget adds two new dining spots as a garment manufacturer sets up shop in Las Vegas. A French-Italian dining spot says goodbye to make room for chef Steve Martorano's new project at Paris Las Vegas ...
Need a job? PT’s is hiring
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
PT’s Entertainment Group will hold a job fair Wednesday to fill about 100 positions. Operators of more than 43 local PT’s and Sierra Gold locations will recruit candidates from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Sierra Gold Tavern at 6515 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas.
Blvd Creamery promises quirky desserts; Dynamite clothing bursts into Las Vegas
Monday, May 12, 2014
An ice cream shop offers jalapeno-infused sorbet, retailer T.J. Maxx relocates a store and the Outside Inn closes.
Lobster Me opens at Venetian; Martinez Taco Bar spices up Aliante area
Monday, May 5, 2014
A shop for lobster lovers cracked open at the Venetian. Meanwhile, Binion’s doubled down on cowgirl-themed section and a new taco bar debuted in North Las Vegas ...
Michelle Obama to honor local library district's service to community
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
First lady Michelle Obama will recognize the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District for its efforts to assist Southern Nevada job seekers beset by ...
Guy Fieri begins new adventure; Tommy Rocker’s in Henderson takes final bow
Monday, April 21, 2014
Guy Fieri makes his Las Vegas restaurant debut as two dining spots close in Henderson. High-end retailer Kitson comes to town ...