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Police: Man fatally shot inside vehicle over weekend
Monday, March 8, 2021
A man was fatally shot inside a vehicle Saturday at an apartment complex near the 3600 block of Paradise Road, according to Metro Police. Officers were conducting ...
Police: Man on house arrest found dead at residence
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
A man on house arrest over stalking-related charges was found dead at a home in the northwest valley, according to Metro Police. Patrol officers responded about 7 a.m. Monday to ...
Police investigating crash with life-threatening injury
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021
Officers are investigating a four-vehicle crash that left one person with life-threatening injuries, according to Metro Police. The crash was reported about 7:05 a.m. today near ...
Nevada’s governor orders flags lowered in honor of COVID-19 victims
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021
Gov. Steve Sisolak has ordered U.S. and Nevada flags to be flown at half-staff at the state Capitol and other state buildings until sunset Friday in honor of the 500,000 Americans who have died ...
Police searching for missing 11-year-old girl
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021
Metro Police say a missing 11-year-old girl who may be in severe emotional distress and in need of ...
Brush fire temporarily shuts down freeway near Las Vegas Strip
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021
Interstate 15 was temporarily shut down this morning near the Las Vegas Strip because of a brush fire, according to the Clark County Fire Department. The fire was reported about 6:10 a.m. near the ...
Woman pushing shopping cart hit by car, killed
Monday, Feb. 22, 2021
A woman pushing a shopping cart was hit and killed by a car Sunday night as she was crossing a street in the Spring Valley area, according to Metro Police. The incident happened about 8 p.m. on ...
Police: Pedestrian, 63, dies after hit-and-run
Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021
A 63-year-old Las Vegas man died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver Saturday night, according to Metro Police. The incident happened about 9:25 p.m. on Twain Avenue at ...
Firefighters battling another blaze at Wetlands Park
Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021
Firefighters were battling a 6.6-acre fire this morning at Wetlands Park, the second in less than a week, according to the Clark County Fire Department. The fire was contained, and no ...
Las Vegas man pleads guilty to voting twice in 2016 election
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021
A Las Vegas man has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of voting twice in the same election, Attorney General Aaron Ford announced today. Craig Frank, 53, initially voted ...
Mandalay Bay, Park MGM, Mirage resuming 24/7 hotel operations
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021
MGM Resorts International will resume 24/7 hotel operations at Mandalay Bay, Park MGM and the Mirage starting March 3. The change comes as the ...
Police: Man, woman dead in apparent murder-suicide; children found unharmed
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021
A man and woman died in an apparent murder-suicide, while two young children were found unharmed in a home, according to Henderson Police. Officers responded about ...
Metro Police searching for missing teen
Monday, Feb. 15, 2021
Metro Police say they have located a missing teen who communicates only through sign language and they feared might have been in severe ...
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas set to open March 25
Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021
The twice-delayed opening of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has been reset for March 25, said Richard “Boz“ Bosworth, president and CEO of JC Hospitality, owner of the ...
Sun’s Keefer again rates among nation’s top media sports handicappers
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021
In his weekly sports betting column, the Sun’s Case Keefer projected trouble for the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl because of their depleted offense line. He took Tampa Bay plus the points. “Losing tackle Eric Fisher to an Achilles injury against the ...
Police: Person wounded in stabbing west of Strip
Friday, Feb. 5, 2021
Metro Police say they are investigating a stabbing this morning at a business just west of the Las Vegas Strip. The incident was reported about 9:40 a.m. in the 3300 block of ...
Motorcyclist, 24, killed in crash with car
Monday, Feb. 1, 2021
A motorcyclist was killed this morning when he collided with a car that turned into his path, according to Metro Police. The crash happened about ...
Police: Theft suspect stabbed in confrontation with store security guard
Monday, Feb. 1, 2021
A theft suspect died in a stabbing Sunday after he pulled a knife on a store security guard, who then pulled his own knife, according to Henderson Police. The incident ...
Metro: Pedestrian struck by vehicle, killed
Friday, Jan. 29, 2021
A pedestrian died today after being hit by a vehicle at East Charleston and Las Vegas boulevards, according to Metro Police. The pedestrian, who ...
Three people displaced by house fire in northwest valley
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021
Firefighters put out a blaze early today that did an estimated $20,000 in damage to a house in the ...
Police: Suspect arrested in fatal stabbing
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021
A suspect has been arrested in the stabbing of a person found on a sidewalk earlier this month, according to Metro Police. The victim, who was near a bus stop before ...
Las Vegas man, 23, critically injured in head-on crash
Monday, Jan. 25, 2021
A man was critically injured Sunday when he lost control of his car and collided head-on with a pickup truck, according to Metro Police. The car was headed ...
New apartments, office building coming to Downtown Summerlin
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021
he developer of Downtown Summerlin announced plans today for more luxury apartments and a new office building. Construction is expected to start in the second quarter of this year on ...
Cashman Center vaccination site closing until next week
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccination megasite at Cashman Center in downtown Las Vegas will be closed this weekend, while available vaccine is used to support other clinics in the ...
Fire at apartment construction site does up to $30 million damage
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021
A wind-whipped overnight fire did up to $30 million in damage to an apartment complex under construction in the west valley, according to the Clark County Fire Department. Strong winds spread the blaze throughout the complex, and airborne embers sparked fires in trees and trash dumpsters up to a ...
Shed fire extends to home; nobody injured
Monday, Jan. 18, 2021
A fire in a backyard shed spread to a single-family home today, but nobody was injured, according to the ...
Woman, 77, dies after being hit by motorcycle
Friday, Jan. 15, 2021
A 77-year-old woman died after she was hit by a motorcycle Thursday while crossing Boulder Highway, near Twain Avenue, according to Metro Police. The motorcycle was ...
Answers to some questions about the COVID-19 vaccine
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021
Las Vegas residents might have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, which will be administered to more people in the upcoming days as the rollout is ramped up. The Southern Nevada Health District has ...
How to book your spot for the COVID-19 vaccine in Southern Nevada
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021
The Southern Nevada Health District is ramping up its coronavirus vaccination efforts and has launched an online portal to sign up for an appointments, although space ...
Fire does $1 million damage to vacant building near Strat
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021
Fire destroyed a vacant building Tuesday near the Strat, causing an estimated $1 million in damage, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials said. Nobody was injured, and ...
Nevada leaders remember Adelson as business trailblazer, philanthropist
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021
Nevada leaders reacted today to the death of Las Vegas casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, remembering him as a businessman who championed ideas that shaped Nevada and a philanthropist. Adelson, founder, chairman and CEO of ...
No DUI charge filed against Raiders’ Josh Jacobs, attorneys say
Monday, Jan. 11, 2021
Prosecutors have not charged Raiders running back Josh Jacobs with DUI after a single-car crash on Jan. 4, his attorneys said today. “After an extensive review of the evidence ...
Las Vegas motorist killed in single-car crash
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021
A motorist was killed early today when a speeding car hit a curb, went out of control and crashed into a block wall, according to Metro Police. The crash happened about ...
Police: Suspect in custody after person reportedly threatened with knife
Friday, Jan. 8, 2021
A man who reportedly threatened another person with a knife was taken into custody after a short standoff with officers, according to Metro Police. Dispatchers received a call about ...
Fire breaks out at condominium construction site
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a two-alarm fire at a condominium construction site in the northwest valley, according to...
Police: Raiders’ Josh Jacobs arrested on DUI count after crash
Monday, Jan. 4, 2021
Las Vegas Raiders running back Joshua Jacobs was booked on a DUI count early today after a single-vehicle crash near McCarran International Airport, according to ...
Crash closes Fort Apache Road in southwest valley
Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020
One person was being airlifted to a hospital after a two-vehicle crash today in the southwest valley, according to Metro Police. The wreck happened at
Fire at homeless camp does $1 million damage to warehouse
Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020
A man suffered minor burns after a fire broke out at a homeless camp, causing an estimated $1 million in damage to a warehouse, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials said. The fire was reported ...
Police barricade situation shuts down part of Desert Inn Road
Monday, Dec. 28, 2020
A barricade situation closed part of East Desert Inn Road for nearly four hours before the situation was resolved about ...
Police: Pedestrian in crosswalk hit by car, critically injured
Monday, Dec. 28, 2020
A pedestrian crossing Flamingo Road in a marked crosswalk was hit by a car and critically injured Sunday, according to Metro Police. The incident was ...
Body found in burning pickup truck
Monday, Dec. 28, 2020
A body was discovered in a burning pickup truck Sunday night, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials. The fire was reported about 7:45 p.m. in the 200 block of ...
Woman found dead in lake in northwest valley
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020
Metro Police say they are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found today in a lake in the northwest valley. The body was reported about ...
Firefighters battle blaze at Las Vegas apartment complex
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020
Firefighters were battling a blaze this morning at an apartment complex in the 5800 block of Lake Mead Boulevard, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials said. Nobody was ...
Man, 21, dies after single-car crash in Henderson
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020
A 21-year-old man injured in a single-car crash last month has died, according to Henderson Police. The crash happened about 7:25 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the ...
Police investigating death of homeless man found in desert
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020
A homeless man was found dead Monday morning with what appeared to be stab wounds, according to Metro Police. Officers responded about 8:20 a.m. to ...
Police: Officers shoot burglary suspect trying to attack resident
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020
Officers fatally shot a burglary suspect early today who was trying to attack a resident with a hammer, according to Metro Police. Police dispatchers received ...
Pandemic delays opening of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas beyond Jan. 15
Monday, Dec. 7, 2020
The opening of the new Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has been pushed back again, with owner JC Hospitality citing the “continuously evolving COVID-19 situation.”
The off-Strip resort ...
Police: No motive, suspects in deadly weekend shooting
Monday, Dec. 7, 2020
No motive or suspects have been identified in the fatal shooting of a man dropped off early Sunday at Las Vegas hospital, according to Metro Police. Police dispatchers ...
College led by ex-UNLV president Jessup lands major donation
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020
Jessup had similar success as a fundraiser at UNLV, helping land several multimillion-dollar gifts for a new instructional building for the upstart UNLV School of Medicine.
Man dies after two-vehicle crash in northwest valley
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020
The driver of a pickup truck died after rear-ending an SUV that had just made a U-turn Monday in the northwest valley, according to Metro Police. The crash happened about ...