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Cold snap doesn't chill performers or partiers from Fremont Street fun
National Weather Service issues freeze warning until 9 a.m. for the Las Vegas Valley
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011
Wearing a red bra and panties, Lisa Crespo was more than half-naked Monday night when temperatures were flirting close to freezing at the Fremont Street Experience.
Police searching for 16-year-old runaway
Monday, Dec. 5, 2011
Metro Police are asking the public’s help in locating a 16-year-old boy who they say is an endangered runaway. Jovanni Duarte was last seen today around 11:30 a.m. driving a blue 2002 Toyota Highlander with Nevada license plate 544 USF, police said.
Police searching for two missing youths
Monday, Dec. 5, 2011
Metro Police are asking the public’s assistance in finding two young boys who were last seen in the area of Maryland Parkway and Tropicana Avenue.
Man arrested on count of arson in house explosion
Monday, Dec. 5, 2011
A 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a house explosion Monday in the eastern valley that caused an estimated $150,000 damage and displaced a family of four, authorities said. Jose Castillo, 48, was arrested on one count of first-degree arson and booked into the Clark County Detention Center, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials said.
Diesel spill leads to roadway closures
Friday, Dec. 2, 2011
A diesel spill on Cheyenne Avenue near Interstate 15 caused road closures for three hours on Friday evening.
North Las Vegas Police motorcycle officer injured in crash
Friday, Dec. 2, 2011
A North Las Vegas Police officer was transported to University Medical Center today after his motorcycle collided with another vehicle.
Man killed when run over by semitrailer truck
Friday, Dec. 2, 2011
A man was killed today when he was run over by a semitrailer truck in the parking lot of the Indian Springs Casino along U.S. 95 northwest of Las
Vegas, Metro Police said.
Las Vegas ranks 10th among saddest cities
Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011
Of 100 cities, Las Vegas was ranked the 10th saddest in America recently, but there is one thing to smile about: Reno ranked ninth.
Gambler charged with causing Golden Nugget to file false reports
Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011
A North Las Vegas man who was allegedly gambling on behalf of a limited liability company could face a maximum fine of $1 million and 20 years in prison for causing the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino sports book to incorrectly file a federal currency transaction report.
Winds cause 5,000 NV Energy customers to temporarily lose power
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011
Power has been restored to nearly 5,000 NV Energy customers today after strong winds caused outages around the valley.
Man dies after crashing into building
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011
A 33-year-old man is dead after crashing a 2003 Dodge Dakota into a building Wednesday afternoon on Decatur Boulevard near Charleston Boulevard, according to Metro Police.
Las Vegas woman arrested in medical marijuana dispensary crackdown
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011
A Las Vegas woman was among several people arrested today as part of a joint operation involving both Metro Police and Arizona authorities in cracking down on an alleged marijuana dispensary operation.
Police: Man shot in leg walks into 7-Eleven
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011
Metro Police say a man walked into a 7-Eleven early Tuesday morning east of UNLV, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his leg.
Woman implicated in alleged robo-signing scheme found dead
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011
A 43-year-old woman who pleaded guilty in an alleged robo-signing scheme was found dead Monday at her northwest valley home, authorities said.
Court hearings set for couple accused in death of man found in box
Monday, Nov. 28, 2011
Two 20-year-olds arrested in California and extradited to Las Vegas in connection with the murder of a man whose body was found in a box Nov. 9 on Fremont Street are expected to be arraigned this week in Clark County District Court.
Man leaving bank severely beaten with baseball bat, police say
Monday, Nov. 28, 2011
Metro Police are looking for two men they say severely beat a man with a baseball bat today outside a bank near Charleston and Decatur boulevards.
14-year-old girl in critical condition after hit by car
Friday, Nov. 25, 2011
A 14-year-old girl was in critical condition after being hit by a car Friday night in the northwest valley, Metro Police said. The incident happened about 7:20 p.m. at the intersection of Lone Mountain Road and El Capitan Way.
Police respond to traffic crash, find teen shooting victim
Friday, Nov. 25, 2011
The Nevada Highway Patrol said it responded to a one-vehicle crash Friday at the Spaghetti Bowl and found a 16-year-old driver suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Metro Police identify officer involved in fatal shooting
Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011
Metro Police have identified the officer involved in a Monday night shooting in which a man was killed during a foot chase. The officer, Casey Clarkson, 28, is a detective with Metro’s gang unit, police said.
Man found guilty in string of 'wig' robberies
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011
A Las Vegas man has been convicted of nine armed robberies in 2010 in which one of the culprits would sometimes don a wig, prosecutors said. Jason Wiley, 28, was found guilty Tuesday of robbing Las Vegas businesses from Aug. 21-23, 2010, according to a news release from Daniel G. Bogden, U.S. attorney for the district of Nevada.
School District employee charged with child endangerment
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011
A Clark County School District employee has been charged with felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon and child endangerment.
Drivers ticketed for failing to yield to giant turkey in crosswalk
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011
Smoke comes from the tires of a small black car Tuesday that screeched to a halt inches from a Metro Police officer dressed in a turkey suit crossing Charleston Boulevard.
Metro Police searching for 2 sisters reported to have run away
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011
Metro Police are asking the public’s help in finding two sisters who they say ran away Monday. Police are looking for 13-year-old Teliea Williams and her 11-year-old sister, Jimenia Williams.
Bishop Gorman student's death ruled accidental
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011
The death of Brady Caipa, the 17-year-old Bishop Gorman High School student, was an accidental death caused by asphyxiation and alcohol intoxication, according to the Clark County coroner’s office.
Child in critical condition after being struck by car
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011
Metro Police said an 11-year-old girl is in critical condition today after being struck by a car in the western Las Vegas valley this morning.
Police: Burglar shot by resident during break-in
Metro police still searching for burglar
Monday, Nov. 21, 2011
Metro Police say they are searching for a burglar who was shot this evening by a resident during an alleged break-in of his northwest valley home.
Metro Police find meth lab in hotel room
Monday, Nov. 21, 2011
Metro Police arrested a man today after finding an alleged methamphetamine lab inside a Budget Suites hotel room on Las Vegas Boulevard.
Police find alleged marijuana grow house after getting call about suicide
Monday, Nov. 21, 2011
Metro Police respond to a suicide call and find an alleged marijuana grow house today near Oakey Boulevard and Arville Street.
North Las Vegas drive-in theater an island of nostalgia
Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011
James Cobbs pokes his head from the moonroof of his mom’s minivan for a better view of the 65-foot-wide screen onto which the Adam Sandler comedy “Jack and Jill” is being projected through the desert sky. It’s his first time at the West Wind Drive-In movie theater. And it’s easy to understand why a 6-year-old would approve of a place where the air is heavy with the smell of cotton candy and buttered popcorn and where pajamas are perfectly acceptable attire.
Occupy Las Vegas gets 90-day extension
Friday, Nov. 18, 2011
Occupy Las Vegas today was given a 90-day extension on its use of a lot between Swenson Street and Paradise Road, according to a Clark County official.
Police: Man shot during robbery
Friday, Nov. 18, 2011
A man was shot this evening during a robbery at an apartment complex near Swenson Street and Desert Inn Road, according to Metro Police.
Man arrested at Circus Circus charged with kidnapping
Friday, Nov. 18, 2011
A 41-year-old Illinois man arrested at the Circus Circus Hotel in February has been charged for allegedly kidnapping and severely beating a 25-year-old Illinois woman.
Las Vegas firefighters extinguish fire outside Lady Luck
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011
Las Vegas fire crews responded to a fire downtown today at the Lady Luck Hotel.
Henderson man sentenced for soliciting sex with minors on MySpace
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011
A Henderson man was sentenced today to 14 years in federal prison for pleading guilty to using the website MySpace to target young girls for sex.
2 teens arrested in North Las Vegas tire slashings
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011
North Las Vegas Police said they have arrested two 13-year-old boys in connection with a string of tire-slashing cases.
Boy hit by car in crosswalk suffers minor injuries
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011
A young boy struck by a car today while in a crosswalk was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, Metro Police said.
School evacuated after chemistry experiment goes awry
7 adults treated for smoke inhalation at Faith Lutheran High School
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011
Seven adults were treated for smoke inhalation today when a chemistry-class experiment at Faith Lutheran High School went awry, forcing a two-hour evacuation of the building, a county spokeswoman said.
County firefighters shuttle in water to battle blaze
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011
Clark County fire crews fought a garage fire in the southwest tonight using water shuttled from a hydrant a mile away from scene.
Man claiming to be police officer arrested for kicking car
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011
A silver Ford Mustang allegedly took a $650 beating early Saturday morning in a Strip casino parking lot by a California man claiming to be a police officer, according to Metro Police.
Man arrested for alleged sexual assault
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011
A Las Vegas man was arrested early Sunday for allegedly sexually assaulting and attempting to rob a 54-year-old woman at a bus stop near Bonanza Road and Main Street, according to Metro Police.
Henderson lawyer who pleaded guilty in HOA scheme found beaten on roadside
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011
Henderson police found a 57-year-old attorney lying beaten today on a Henderson roadside just weeks after pleading guilty in a scheme to swindle homeowners’ associations in the valley.
MGM Grand's Studio 54 nightclub to close in January
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011
After 14 years, the MGM Grand is shutting down the Studio 54 nightclub on Jan. 18 to make room for a new nightlife venue. A final party will be held Jan. 7 to bid farewell to the venue modeled after the famous ’70s club in New York City.
2 arrested in death of man found in box on Fremont Street
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011
Metro Police have released the identities of two people arrested in California in connection with the slaying of a man whose body was found Nov. 9 in a box on Fremont Street.
Driver identifed, arrested in crash that killed passenger
Monday, Nov. 14, 2011
Metro Police have released the name of the driver who was arrested in connection with a one-vehicle crash Saturday on U.S. Highway 95 that killed a 25-year-old passenger.
Henderson Police seek suspect in CVS robberies
Monday, Nov. 14, 2011
Henderson Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who has recently robbed several CVS Pharmacies.
Investigators say NLV blaze was arson set to injure firefighters
Monday, Nov. 14, 2011
North Las Vegas Fire Department is working with the city’s police department to investigate a house fire authorities believe was set to injure firefighters. Police are now working with the fire department’s arson investigator, who did the initial investigation, officials said.
Officer who shot at fleeing suspect has been identified
Friday, Nov. 11, 2011
The Metro Police officer who shot at a fleeing suspect Wednesday during a foot chase has been identified.
Drivers roll out to see new models in expanded Lamborghini showroom
Friday, Nov. 11, 2011
In a damaged Las Vegas economy, Lamborghini owner Michael Obradovich could be found Thursday night nearly drooling over the newest luxury sports cars, valued somewhere in the $500,000 range.
Man found dead on North Las Vegas train tracks
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011
North Las Vegas Police are investigating the death of a man who was struck today by a train.
Metro Police officer shoots at suspect
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011
A Metro Police gang crimes officer shot at suspect Wednesday in an area near Flamingo Road and Decatur Boulevard.