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Police in Nevada cracking down on distracted driving
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Nevada law enforcement agencies will enhance their focus on citing distracted drivers Friday through June 20, the Nevada Department of Public Safety announced today. Using handheld devices such as a ...
Flags in Nevada lowered to half-staff after Texas school shooting
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Gov. Steve Sisolak has ordered flags at Nevada buildings be flown at half-staff to honor 19 children and two teachers killed Tuesday in a shooting at a ...
Police: Motorist who fled after attempted traffic stop in custody
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
A motorist who fled from an officer and barricaded themselves in a mobile home has been taken into custody without incident, according to Metro Police. The incident started ...
Fire damages building at business complex near Las Vegas airport
Monday, May 23, 2022
Fire did extensive damage to a building at a business complex this morning near ...
Dust alert issued for Las Vegas area
Friday, May 20, 2022
Clark County has issued a dust alert for today, with unhealthy levels of dust existing or expected for people with breathing issues. The Clark County Department of ...
Police: Skateboarder, 15, who fell while clinging to SUV has died
Thursday, May 19, 2022
A 15-year-old boy injured after falling off a skateboard while clinging to the side of a moving SUV has died, Metro Police said today. The incident happened about 9 p.m. Friday near ...
Police investigating child pedestrian death in northeast Las Vegas
Monday, May 16, 2022
A juvenile pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle in the 6300 block of Pavestone Lane in northeast Las Vegas, according to Metro Police.
North Las Vegas names new police chief
Monday, May 16, 2022
Assistant Chief Jacqueline Gravatt has been promoted to chief of the North Las Vegas Police Department, City Manager Ryann Juden announced today. Gravatt has been serving as ...
Police investigating shooting at Las Vegas apartment complex
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Metro Police say they are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex in the west valley. The incident was reported about 11:55 a.m. today in the ...
Police: Las Vegas woman hit by car last week dies
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
A woman hit by a car last week in the west valley has died, Metro Police said today. The incident was reported about 8:15 p.m. May 2 on Charleston Boulevard, east of ...
Police: Man dead after shooting at Las Vegas apartment complex
Monday, May 9, 2022
A man was found dead Sunday after a report of a shooting at a Las Vegas apartment complex, according to Metro Police. The shooting was reported about ...
Biker in critical condition after collision in central Las Vegas
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
A motorcycle rider was in critical condition after colliding with a vehicle Tuesday afternoon in central Las Vegas, according to a news release from Metro Police.

Circa in downtown Las Vegas hiring for new positions
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Circa is conducting a hiring event for new positions including security guards, lifeguards and ambassadors, the downtown Las Vegas resort announced today. The event will run from ...
Pedestrian hit by car, critically injured in Las Vegas
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
A woman was struck by a car and critically injured Tuesday night in the west valley, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about 8:15 p.m. on Charleston Boulevard, east of ...
Fire crews put out blaze at central Las Vegas house
Monday, May 2, 2022
Fire crews put out a blaze at a central Las Vegas home Monday afternoon, and one person was taken to the hospital, according to a news ...
Crash closes major intersection in Henderson
Monday, May 2, 2022
Henderson Police say they are investigating an traffic crash with injuries at Stephanie Street and American Pacific Drive. Police said about 10:30 a.m. that the ...
Man charged in brother's shooting death in Las Vegas mobile home
Friday, April 29, 2022
A man was shot to death in a northeast Las Vegas mobile home today, and his brother has been arrested and charged with murder, according to a news release from the department. Officers were dispatched to ...
Police: Two men arrested after fatal shooting at Las Vegas apartment complex
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Two men were arrested after a fatal shooting Wednesday night at an apartment complex in the northwest valley, according to Metro Police. The shooting happened about ...
Police: Pedestrian in Las Vegas killed after falling off sidewalk into street
Thursday, April 28, 2022
A pedestrian was hit by a car and killed this morning after falling off a sidewalk into the street, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about 6:50 a.m. on Charleston Boulevard, west of ...
Search crews find body after mobile home fire in Logandale
Monday, April 25, 2022
One person was found dead Monday after rescuers responded to a mobile home fire Saturday evening in ...
2 found dead in southern Las Vegas tunnel fire
Monday, April 25, 2022
Two people were found dead after fire crews responded to a blaze in a tunnel Monday afternoon in southern Las Vegas, according to a news release from the Clark County Fire Department. Firefighters responded to multiple calls of an outside ...
Las Vegas man found guilty in insurance scam, aided by car dealer
Friday, April 22, 2022
A man was found guilty this week of an insurance scam, falsely claiming a car he owned had been stolen, with help from his girlfriend and a car dealer, according to a news release from the Nevada attorney general’s office.
Man convicted of running Las Vegas-based immigration scam
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
A federal jury Tuesday convicted an Arizona man of running a fraudulent immigration scheme obtaining more than $1 million dollars from his clients by promising them U.S. citizenship through adult adoption, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Eastern Ave. closing overnight under I-515 this week
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Eastern Avenue under I-515 will be closed to traffic overnight starting Thursday, according to a news release from Nevada Department of Transportation. The closure had previously been set to begin Wednesday.
Apartment fire near Las Vegas Strip displaces 18 residents
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Eighteen people were displaced from their homes after a fire early today at an apartment complex east of the Strip, according to the Clark County Fire Department. Nobody ..
Scooter rider suffers life-threatening injuries after collision with pickup in Las Vegas
Monday, April 18, 2022
A person riding an electric scooter suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to University Medical Center Trauma after being hit by a pickup truck Monday afternoon in Las Vegas, according to a Metro Police news release.
Fire crews respond to blaze behind Las Vegas retail store
Monday, April 18, 2022
Clark County Fire responded to a blaze at a Las Vegas retail store Monday afternoon, according to a news release from the county. At 4:23 pm, firefighters responded to an exterior fire behind the Walmart store at 3075 Tropicana Ave. The building and other nearby businesses were evacuated for precautionary ...
Defendant gets nearly 8 years for Las Vegas robberies in 2017
Monday, April 18, 2022
A Las Vegas man was sentenced Monday to seven years and 10 months in prison for his role in two armed robberies of cellphone stores in the Las Vegas area, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Man arrested after bow and arrow incident in Las Vegas on I-515 last week
Friday, April 15, 2022
A man was arrested after an alleged incident on I-515 involving a bow and arrow that resulted in serious injuries to a motorcycle rider, according to a news release from the Nevada State Police.
Las Vegas police involved in standoff in east valley
Friday, April 15, 2022
Metro Police said they were on the scene of a barricade event after receiving a report of a person with a gun. The incident was reported ...
Police: Man fatally stabbed after argument on bus in Las Vegas
Friday, April 15, 2022
A man was fatally stabbed Thursday after getting into an argument with a person on a public bus, according to Metro Police. The suspect, Emanuel Beccles, 31, was arrested and booked at the ...
Responders put out fire at central Las Vegas discount store
Monday, April 11, 2022
The Clark County Fire Department responded to a blaze at the Family Dollar store east of Las Vegas on Monday evening, according to a news release.
UFC, Crypto.com unveil new bitcoin bonus for fighters
Thursday, April 7, 2022
The UFC and Crypto.com announced today the creation of a new bonus for fighters that will be paid in bitcoin. The Fan Bonus of the Night will be awarded to the top three fighters appearing ...
Police: Bicyclist, 67, dies after hit-and-run crash
Monday, April 4, 2022
A 67-year-old bicyclist injured last month in a hit-and-run crash has died, according to Metro Police. The crash happened about 9:35 p.m. on March 12 on ...
U.S. News ranks UNLV programs among the top 100
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
U.S. News & World Report recognized 23 UNLV programs, including 13 from the William S. Boyd School of Law, in its annual list of top graduate and professional schools. The ...
Police: Shooting in southwest valley prompts school lockdowns
Friday, March 25, 2022
Metro Police say they are investigating a shooting in the southwest valley, prompting a lockdown of nearby schools. The shooting was reported about ...
Metro Police investigating shooting near downtown Las Vegas
Friday, March 25, 2022
Metro Police say they are investigating a shooting just north of downtown Las Vegas. One person was transported to University Medical Center, police said. The person’s ...
Louisiana-based sports restaurant opening at Harrah’s in Las Vegas
Thursday, March 24, 2022
A sports restaurant with a Louisiana-themed menu including dishes like crawfish étouffée and gumbo is opening Monday at Harrah’s on the Las Vegas Strip. Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, which boasts a ...
City of Las Vegas hosting free food distribution, health screenings
Thursday, March 24, 2022
The city of Las Vegas is hosting a free drive-thru food distribution and health screenings from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the ...
Motorcyclist, 41, killed in crash with turning car
Thursday, March 24, 2022
A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday in a crash with a car making a left turn in the west valley, according to Metro Police. The crash was reported about 4:45 p.m. on Rainbow Boulevard at ...
Overnight fire damages vacant building near Las Vegas Strip
Thursday, March 24, 2022
The roof of a vacant building collapsed during an overnight fire just northeast of the Strip, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials said. No injuries were ...
Police: Las Vegas couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
A married couple were found dead Tuesday in an apparent murder-suicide, according to Metro Police. The couple were discovered shot to death about 3:30 p.m. at a ...
Metro Police investigating shooting in east valley
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Metro Police say they are investigating a shooting today in the east valley. Officers responded to a 911 call about 8:15 a.m. and found a person suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the 4900 block of ...
Las Vegas police seek to identify suspect in shooting
Monday, March 21, 2022
Metro Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect in a shooting early Friday just west of the Las Vegas Strip. The shooting was reported about ...
Metro Police officer involved in shooting near downtown Las Vegas
Monday, March 14, 2022
Metro Police say they are investigating an officer-involved shooting today just north of downtown Las Vegas. Metro announced the ...
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash with SUV
Monday, March 14, 2022
A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries Sunday when he collided with a small SUV making a left turn in the northeast valley, according to Metro Police. The crash ...
Fire destroys vacant house in east valley
Monday, March 14, 2022
A fire that started in a storage container this morning spread to a vacant house, which was destroyed, according to the Clark County Fire Department. Nobody ...
UNLV law school names 1st Asian American dean
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Leah Chan Grinvald will become the first Asian American dean of UNLV’s law school, the university announced today. Grinvald, an associate dean an ...
Pilot killed in plane crash near Boulder City, officials say
Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022
The pilot of a plane was killed in a crash today near Boulder City, officials said. Police and firefighters were on the scene near ...
2 people report minor injuries after mattress fire at Strip hotel
Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022
Two guests at a Las Vegas Strip hotel reported minor injuries after a mattress fire early today, according to the Clark County Fire Department. Firefighters responded to ...