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Downtown Grand adding 3rd hotel tower, 495 rooms
Monday, Jan. 7, 2019
The Downtown Grand today announced plans to add a third hotel tower set to open in mid-2020. The new tower, which will have seven guest-room floors, will add 495 rooms to the downtown Las Vegas resort, bringing the ...
Electrical wiring blamed for smoldering attic fire
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019
Investigators think electrical wiring started a fire that smoldered for several hours in the attic of a downtown house this morning before it was put out, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials. The fire was reported about ...
Man in wheelchair hit by car, fatally injured
Monday, Dec. 31, 2018
A 71-year-old man crossing a northeast valley street in a motorized wheelchair Sunday afternoon was hit by a car and died, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about 12:15 p.m. on Bonanza Road, east of ...
Local slot player hits $2.7 million jackpot at Green Valley Ranch
Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018
A slot player at Green Valley Ranch Resort hit a $2.7 million jackpot on Monday while playing a Monopoly machine, the casino announced via Twitter. The player, who was not named, was ...
Fire breaks out at apartment building east of Strip
Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire this morning at an apartment building east of the Strip, according to ...
Third $1 million jackpot of year hits at Cosmopolitan
Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018
For the third time this year, someone playing a slot machine at the Cosmopolitan hit a jackpot topping $1 million. This time, the lucky player hit for $1,023,743 on her 960th spin on a ...
Woman killed, 5 hurt in downtown Las Vegas crash
Monday, Dec. 24, 2018
A Las Vegas woman was killed and five people injured when two vehicles collided early Sunday in downtown Las Vegas, according to Metro Police. A car headed south on Main Street and a small SUV headed west on ...
UNR joins UNLV as top-tier research school
Friday, Dec. 21, 2018
UNLV’s distinction of being the only Nevada school to have been named a top-tier research university turns out to have been short-lived. Officials announced today that UNR was added to ...
Serving hope, comfort to kids with heart conditions and their families
Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018
Meet the Children's Heart Foundation, which supports families with children who have heart conditions.
UNLV joins nation’s 120 most elite colleges as Carnegie R1 institution
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018
As new graduates were receiving their diplomas Tuesday during UNLV’s winter commencement, the university got another major reason to celebrate. It came with ...
I-15 southbound closing from Charleston to Sahara on Thursday night
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018
Interstate 15 southbound will be closed between Charleston Boulevard and Sahara Avenue from midnight Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday so crews can install electronic traffic signs for the Project Neon freeway widening, according to ...
Police: Suspect arrested in northwest valley package thefts
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018
Metro Police say they have arrested a man suspected of stealing packages near Summerlin Parkway and the 215 Beltway in the northwest valley. Edson Manzano, 29, previously ...
Candle blamed for fire at Henderson apartment
Monday, Dec. 17, 2018
A man was taken to a hospital with smoke inhalation after an unattended candle started a fire at a Henderson apartment, according to the city fire department. Firefighters were dispatched about 3:30 a.m. Saturday to ...
Firefighters rescue squatters from burning vacant hotel
Monday, Dec. 17, 2018
Firefighters rescued seven squatters from a burning vacant hotel in downtown Las Vegas this morning, as several others escaped on their own, Las Vegas ...
Students take cover after threat at Boulder City High
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018
Students took cover under their desks and Boulder City High School was locked down today after someone called in an undisclosed threat, according to city officials. The threat was ...
Signs of squatters at vacant duplex fire, officials say
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials said they found signs of squatter activity at a vacant home that caught fire today just east of downtown. Nobody ...
Raising Cane’s opening first east valley restaurant
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is opening its 13th Las Vegas-area restaurant and the first in the east valley. The restaurant is seeking 120 crew members for multiple positions at the new location at ...
Michael Brown retiring as president of Barrick U.S.A.
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018
Barrick Gold Corp. today announced management changes in the company’s North America region. Michael Brown, president of Barrick U.S.A., will be retiring Dec. 31. Brown has been with ...
United Way of Southern Nevada a pillar of support for 61 years and counting
Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018
Meet United Way of Southern Nevada, an organization that unites our community to improve people's lives and supports children and families from cradle to career.
Passerby alerts sleeping residents to house fire
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018
Two people who were sleeping when their house caught fire escaped after a passerby banged on the door to warn them, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials said. Nobody was ...
Metro Police ID officer involved in deadly weekend shooting
Monday, Dec. 3, 2018
Metro Police have identified an officer they say fatally shot a motorist who was stopped for reckless driving and started fighting the patrolman. Officer Paul Bruning, 48, has been ...
U.S. promises nearly $17 million for survivors of Strip massacre
Friday, Nov. 30, 2018
The U.S. government is allocating nearly $17 million to help people affected by the Las Vegas Strip mass shooting that became the deadliest in the nation's modern history ...
Metro 911 calls rerouted after power outage
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018
The Metro Police Communications Center experienced a power outage early today, forcing 911 emergency calls to be temporarily ...
Police: Man arrested in death after knocking on door naked
Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018
A naked man who was knocking on a person’s door was arrested Saturday after police found him in an apartment with a severely injured woman who later died, according to Metro Police.
Police responded ...
Las Vegas fire department enjoys a calm Thanksgiving
Monday, Nov. 26, 2018
This Thanksgiving was “probably the calmest” in the past 20 years for Las Vegas firefighters, officials said today. There were no major fires in ...
2 men sought after fatal shooting in valley wash
Monday, Nov. 26, 2018
Metro Police say they are looking for two people after a man walking in a wash Tuesday was shot and died two days later at a hospital. Officers found the wounded man about 11:40 a.m. Tuesday in a wash in the 3100 block of ...
Titus is selected to chair Sisolak’s governor transition team
Monday, Nov. 26, 2018
Democratic U.S. Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada has been selected to chair Gov.-elect Steve Sisolak’s transition advisory committee. Titus, who has represented Nevada’s ...
Holiday savings offered for web subscription to Las Vegas Sun
Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018
The Las Vegas Sun is offering a subscription discount to its award-winning website through Monday. Our Black Friday special of of 40 percent off brings the annual price to a one-time payment of $64.50 ...
Fire department warns of Thanksgiving Day cooking dangers
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018
Cooking mishaps are the leading cause of fires and related injuries in Las Vegas, and the number of cooking-related fires triples nationwide on Thanksgiving Day, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials. There are an average of ...
Wisconsin man wins $1.3 million at O’Sheas casino
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018
A Kenosha, Wis., man won more than $1.3 million over the weekend when he hit a royal flush while playing Three Card Poker Progressive at O’Sheas at ...
Brazilian steakhouse opening at Henderson’s Galleria at Sunset mall
Monday, Nov. 12, 2018
Rodizio Grill, a Brazilian steakhouse featuring unlimited grilled meats carved tableside, is opening Tuesday at the Galleria at Sunset mall in Henderson. The restaurant is on ...
Organization supports the valley by helping prepare its leaders
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018
Meet the Leadership Foundation of Greater Las Vegas, which prepares and engages leaders to help them address challenges and create a bright future for Southern Nevada.
Police: Suspect arrested in connection with fatal shooting in May
Monday, Oct. 29, 2018
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man earlier this year after an argument at an apartment complex west of ...
Firefighters put out blaze at southeast valley apartment complex
Monday, Oct. 29, 2018
Firefighters quickly put out a blaze at a two-story apartment building late this morning in the southeast valley, according to ...
Record shattered: More than 27,000 show up for first day of early voting in Clark County
Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018
Clark County residents showed up to vote on Saturday in record fashion during the initial day of the early voting period. More than ...
Students to undergo random searches to deter weapons
Friday, Oct. 19, 2018
High school and middle school students will now be subject to random searches to discourage them from bringing weapons on campus, the Clark County ...
Report: Thunderbirds pilot blacked out before fatal crash
Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018
An Air Force Thunderbirds pilot killed in a training crash in April blacked out during an extreme G-force maneuver, regaining consciousness only a moment before ...
Program keeps kids engaged during vulnerable after-school hours
Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018
Meet After-School All-Stars Las Vegas, which is dedicated to helping underprivileged youths stay on a path to success.
School evacuated after fire in trash can
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018
John Park Elementary School in central Las Vegas was temporarily evacuated this morning after a fire in a bathroom trash can, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials. Nobody was ...
Suspicious package prompts evacuation, road closure
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018
Metro Police say they temporarily evacuated the area of Flamingo and Sandhill roads this morning after a suspicious package was discovered. The item was found on the northeast corner, near ...
Damaged personal watercraft found on Lake Mead; no rider located
Monday, Oct. 15, 2018
Authorities are looking for information about a personal watercraft that was found unoccupied Sunday on Lake Mead. The Nevada Department of Wildlife found the swamped watercraft about 2:45 p.m. near ...
Police say missing woman, 71, may be in emotional distress
Monday, Oct. 15, 2018
Metro Police are looking for a missing 71-year-old woman they say may be in severe emotional distress and in need of medical help. Mary Visnaw was last seen about 8:15 p.m. Sunday near ...
Woman, 69, hit by car, critically injured
Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018
A 69-year-old Las Vegas woman was hit by a car and critically injured Tuesday night while crossing a street outside ...
Henderson Police seek to ID suspects in residential burglary
Monday, Oct. 8, 2018
Henderson Police say they are searching for two suspects in the burglary of a home last month near Sunridge Heights Parkway and Eastern Avenue ...
Pedestrian, 80, hit by car, seriously injured
Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018
An 80-year-old pedestrian was hit by a car and seriously injured early today as he was crossing Boulder Highway against a red light, according to Metro Police. The incident happened about ...
Police: Man arrested in theft of puppies from pet store
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018
A man has been arrested in the theft of two puppies last week from a west valley pet store, but only one of the animals has been recovered, according to Metro Police. A man forced his way into the store in ...
Apartments evacuated as police investigate fumes
Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018
Residents were evacuated from an apartment complex east of the Strip because of strong fumes coming from ...
American Red Cross offers disaster response and prevention every day
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018
Meet the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada and learn about its mission, which goes beyond collecting and providing blood for those in need.
Motorcycle involved in fatal crash in North Las Vegas
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018
A motorcycle was involved in a fatal crash this morning at Craig Road and 5th Street, according to North Las Vegas Police. Police reported the incident via Twitter about 6:30 a.m. Pictures from the scene show ...
Pedestrian hit by truck, killed in crosswalk
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018
A pedestrian crossing the street in a marked crosswalk was hit by a pickup truck and killed this morning, according to Metro Police. The incident happened about 6:45 a.m. at Sahara Avenue and ...