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Mosquitoes with West Nile virus detected in valley
Thursday, June 18, 2020
In addition to mitigating the spread of the coronavirus, valley residents were told today to watch out for mosquitoes, some of which have been detected as carriers of ...
Police: Jail inmate dies after apparent medical episode
Thursday, June 18, 2020
An inmate at the Clark County Detention Center died Wednesday after suffering an apparent medical episode, Metro Police said. The inmate was booked at ...
Sheriff defends arrest of legal observers during Las Vegas protest
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
At least two legal observers arrested over the weekend during a protest on the Strip were “antagonizing and obstructing” officers, Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo said Tuesday.
Sisolak wants investigation into detainment of legal observers during Strip protest
Sunday, June 14, 2020
Gov. Steve Sisolak is calling for a probe into reports that legal observers were detained or arrested during a George Floyd protest Saturday on the Las Vegas Strip.

Police: Man shot in North Las Vegas robbery dies
Thursday, June 11, 2020
A man wounded in a shooting Wednesday during a robbery in North Las Vegas has died, according to police. The 58-year-old victim and two other men were shot shortly before ...
Police: Man gunned down at strip mall
Friday, June 5, 2020
A man was slain and his killer was on the run following a shooting early Friday at an east valley strip mall, according to Metro Police. The shooting happened about ...
Police: Armed man killed during protest was ‘radicalized’
Friday, June 5, 2020
An armed protester killed by Metro Police after he pulled a gun had become “increasingly radicalized,” although “his perspectives” were unknown, Clark County Assistant Sheriff Chris Jones said. Officers fatally shot Jorge Gomez, 25, of Las Vegas on Monday after he ...
For ReBAR owner, pandemic closures were test of mettle
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Derek Stonebarger has reimagined how his downtown Las Vegas business looks and feels over the past two months.
Prosecutors seek $1 million bond for suspect in Metro officer’s shooting
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Video exists in the shooting of a Metro Police officer who was critically wounded at the end of a Black Lives Matter protest Monday, according to ...
Metro Police officer shot during protest on Las Vegas Strip still in grave condition
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
A Metro Police officer shot Monday night during a protest on the Strip remains in grave condition, Clark County Assistant Sheriff Chris Jones said today. The officer, who was on life support, was identified as ...
Las Vegas resorts uncertain on July Fourth fireworks plans
Parades shelved in Summerlin, Boulder City because of pandemic
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Fourth of July celebrations in Southern Nevada are plentiful with multiple parades and fireworks displays from casino rooftops. Last year, more than 300,000 visitors were in town to take part in the festivities. 
'Welcome back': Las Vegans return to gyms, water parks and more
Next step in Nevada's reopening following COVID-19 closures met with crowds, caution
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Members have to bring their own towels, enter the gym one at a time, sanitize their hands and stay in the squares marked by scotch tape.
Police: 1 killed, 1 wounded in shooting during robbery attempt
Thursday, May 28, 2020
A man was killed and another critically injured Wednesday in a shooting during an attempted robbery, according to Metro Police. The victim who was killed went to at an ...
Juveniles accused of throwing rocks at cars from overpass
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Five juveniles were jailed on felony counts after throwing rocks into moving traffic on U.S. 95, leaving a couple dozen vehicles with dents and broken glass, according to ...
UNLV reducing number of students on campus for fall
Thursday, May 28, 2020
o mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, UNLV wants to reduce the number of students on campus by offering more remote-instruction courses in the ...
Police: Woman stabs husband at senior living complex
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
An elderly man is expected to recover after his wife stabbed him Tuesday night at a senior living complex, according to Metro Police. The stabbing was reported ...
Man fatally shot in North Las Vegas; suspect sought
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
A man was killed and a suspect was on the run following a shooting late Tuesday in North Las Vegas, police said. The shooting was reported about 11 p.m. in ...
Metro Police officer accused of lewdness with child
Thursday, May 21, 2020
A Metro Police officer was arrested Wednesday on counts of lewdness with a child, according to Henderson Police.  Officer Daniel Steven Kelly, 35, was booked into the ...
Police: 2 wounded in stabbing; suspect in custody
Thursday, May 21, 2020
A stabbing this morning in the central valley left two people hospitalized and a suspect in handcuffs, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported ...
First inmate tests positive for COVID-19 in Nevada prison system
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
The Nevada Department of Corrections today reported the first coronavirus infection of an inmate in the state’s prison system. The inmate, an asymptomatic COVID-19 carrier ...
'Twilight' actor found dead with girlfriend in Las Vegas
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Foul play is not suspected in the deaths of an actor who appeared in the movie “Twilight” and his girlfriend, whose bodies were found Wednesday in a Las Vegas condominium, Metro Police said. According to a police report, investigators found ...
Police: Struggling hemp biz led to illicit activity by local businessman, cop
Thursday, May 14, 2020
When a prominent Las Vegas Valley businessman, a cop and a firefighter bought a hemp farm in Pahrump early last year, they seemingly intended to ...
Nevada's self-employed can apply for jobless benefits starting Saturday
Thursday, May 14, 2020
The payments will help independent workers “and others who are historically unable to qualify for traditional unemployment insurance benefits,” such as ...
Las Vegas area businessman faces marijuana trafficking count
Thursday, May 14, 2020
A Las Vegas Valley businessman has been arrested in a drug trafficking case that previously landed a ...
Person critically injured in midday shooting
Thursday, May 14, 2020
A person was in critical condition following a shooting today near Tropicana Avenue and Maryland Parkway, according to ...
Police: Passenger killed when speeding car crashes
Thursday, May 14, 2020
A passenger was killed when a car going about 80 mph in a 25 mph zone collided with a pickup truck Wednesday in North Las Vegas, according to police. The crash happened ...
Culinary workers conduct caravan protest in call for safe reopening of Las Vegas resorts
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
“Workers are ready to work, but they want to work safely. They want to make sure that they’re not going to be taking the virus back to their families and their children.”
Police: Man dies after suffering injuries in fight
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
An man found injured on a sidewalk after a fight Monday was pronounced dead at a hospital, according to Metro Police. The man, who suffered multiple injuries, was ...
Police: Teen fatally shot in fight with acquaintance
Monday, May 11, 2020
A man in his late teens was shot and killed Sunday during an altercation at an east valley apartment, according to Metro Police. The shooting happened about 4:45 p.m. at ...
Police: Officers shoot man who pointed gun at them
Monday, May 11, 2020
Officers shot and critically wounded a man who pointed a gun at them Sunday night at an east valley extended-stay hotel, according to Metro Police. Security at the hotel in the ...
New normal 'a little different' for Vegas businesses, but many happy to be back
Sunday, May 10, 2020
In surgical masks, the stylists at this downtown Las Vegas barbershop cut their clients hair in work stations separated by plastic-curtain barriers. The four barbers ...
Patrol: Troopers shoot road-rage suspect outside substation
Friday, May 8, 2020
A road-rage suspect was shot by a pair of Nevada Highway Patrol troopers when he pointed a firearm at a victim he’d ...
Police: Sword-wielding man shot by officer claimed he was a ninja
Friday, May 8, 2020
A man wielding a samurai sword claimed he was a ninja and taunted police to shoot him before an officer opened fire, killing him, according to Metro Police.
Pedestrian hit, killed in North Las Vegas
Friday, May 8, 2020
A pedestrian crossing a North Las Vegas street outside a marked crosswalk was hit and killed by a ...
Motorist dies after rear-ending minivan in southwest valley
Thursday, May 7, 2020
A 24-year-old motorist died after he rear-ended a minivan in the southwest valley Thursday morning, according to Metro Police ...
Man sought in Henderson shooting arrested in Minnesota
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
A man wanted in a shooting in Henderson that left a man in critical condition was arrested this week in Minnesota, Henderson Police said today. Kirk Bills, 33, was being sought in connection with ...
Police: Man fatally shot during drug deal
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
A man was shot and killed Tuesday night during a drug deal at an apartment near Maryland Parkway and Flamingo Road, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about ...
Metro officer shoots man armed with sword
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
A sword-wielding man was shot and killed by a Metro Police officer this morning at an east valley apartment complex, authorities said. The man, who died at a local hospital, “advanced quickly in ...
Metro Police officer accused of marijuana trafficking
Friday, May 1, 2020
Following a monthslong investigation, Metro Police officer Jesus Najera and his brother-in-law were arrested on marijuana trafficking counts ...
Henderson preps for curbside pickup at retail shops
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Henderson officials outlined what curbside retail commerce will look like starting Friday after coronavirus restrictions were relaxed for nonessential establishments to conduct business
Sisolak details path forward to restart Nevada under 'new normal'
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Sisolak said the shutdown of most nonessential businesses — including Nevada's resorts and casinos — would remain in place for at least the next two weeks ...
Police: Detective shoots armed motorist during traffic stop
Thursday, April 30, 2020
A gang unit detective shot and killed an armed motorist he pulled over Wednesday night after spotting him driving erratically on ...
Health District confident COVID-19 death tally is accurate
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
The Southern Nevada Health District is confident the count of coronavirus deaths in Clark County, which stood at 196 today, is fairly accurate ...
Man dies after beating in North Las Vegas
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
A person was detained following a fatal beating Tuesday night in North Las Vegas, according to police. Officers found an injured man about ...
North Las Vegas Police: Officer shoots man during fight
Thursday, April 23, 2020
A North Las Vegas Police officer shot and killed a domestic violence suspect this morning during a fight at a home near Fifth Street and Interstate 15, authorities said.
Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
A motorcyclist was hospitalized in critical condition after a crash today in the east valley, according to Metro Police. The crash was reported ...
Police: Fatal shooting possibly self-defense
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
A shootout in a southwest valley shopping center left a man dead early this morning in what Metro Police are describing as a possible self-defense killing. About 2 a.m., multiple callers reported ...
Up to 290 inmates being released to curb spread of virus at jail
Friday, April 17, 2020
Up to 290 nonviolent inmates at the Clark County Detention Center will be released to try to curb the spread of the coronavirus behind ...
Police seize $8.6 million of marijuana plants from warehouse
Thursday, April 16, 2020
The raid of an illegal, multimillion-dollar marijuana growing operation at a northeast valley warehouse netted about 5,700 plants, the largest bust of an ...
Police: Jail inmate, 31, dies after apparent medical episode
Thursday, April 16, 2020
A 31-year-old inmate at the Clark County Detention Center died Wednesday following an apparent medical episode, according to Metro Police. Medics were summoned to the man’s location, which was ...