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Rescue team searching for Red Rock hiker
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011
Metro Police’s search and rescue unit is working to reach a 29-year-old hiker who fell today in the Red Rock area west of Las Vegas.
Firefighters extinguish blazes in two Henderson homes
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011
The Henderson Fire Department extinguished two house fires today — one near Warm Springs and Pecos roads and the other by Green Valley and Horizon Ridge parkways.
New York woman charged for allegedly performing $1,000 unlicensed surgeries
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011
A 55-year-old New York women arrested for allegedly performing $1,000 eye-lifts out of a southwest valley home with a medical license now faces felony charges.
Cement truck crashes near Mount Charleston
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011
A cement truck overturned today on the road to Mount Charleston, spilling material on the roadway and delaying traffic, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
69-year-old woman dies after being hit by UPS truck
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011
A 69-year-old woman pedestrian was struck by a UPS truck Tuesday and pronounced dead at Sunrise Hospital, Metro Police said. Police responded at 3:13 p.m. to the incident in the 2500 block of Swan Ridge Avenue.
Coroner identifies woman killed in auto-pedestrian collision
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011
The Clark County Coroner’s Office has identified a 55-year-old woman who died Nov. 1 after being hit by a car near Nellis Air Force Base.
Metro busts alleged underground medical operation
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011
Metro Police responded to a home Monday night where occupants are suspected of conducting an illegal surgery on a woman’s face.
Police: Synthetic drug lab uncovered in Las Vegas
No arrests made, but investigation ongoing, officers say
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011
A sting on a synthetic drug lab Monday afternoon netted hundreds of pounds of ingredients used for making illegal narcotics, Metro Police said. A “large quantity” of finished synthetic drugs packaged for distribution was also recovered, police said.
Man charged in domestic disturbance incident, officer put on leave for shooting at him
Monday, Nov. 7, 2011
A Las Vegas man has been charged in connection with a domestic disturbance Sunday where a Metro officer fired a gun at him.
8 inches of snow reported at Mount Charleston; rain sweeps valley
Friday, Nov. 4, 2011
Rain in the valley and snow on Mount Charleston had people grabbing their umbrellas and shifting into four-wheel drive on Friday. Snow on the mountain prompted the Regional Transportation Commission to issue a road hazard advisory.
Arson arrest made in Henderson garage fire
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011
An arrest has been made today after a garage fire on Evergreen Street was ruled an arson by the Henderson fire investigator.
Dog dies in Fremont Street motel fire
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011
A small dog died today due to smoke inhalation from a mattress fire inside a room of the Safari Motel on Fremont Street, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue.
DUI charges filed against driver in connection with death of 12-year-old trick-or-treater
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011
The man arrested after allegedly hitting 12-year-old Faith Love, who died Halloween night from the collision, has been charged with DUI and reckless driving.
16-year-old girl hit by school bus in serious condition
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011
A 16-year-old girl was in serious condition after being hit by a school bus today in North Las Vegas. The collision happened on Brooks Avenue and Berg Street, near Cheyenne Avenue and Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas Police said.
Metro seeks person of interest in sexual assault case
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011
Metro Police are asking the public’s help in identifying a man police are considering a person of interest in an investigation of a sexual assault case near the Strip.
Fire in Henderson home causes $90,000 damage
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011
A Henderson woman and her dog are temporarily displaced after flames engulfed the attic of their home near Horizon Drive and Boulder Highway causing about $90,000 damage.
Two collisions put three in hospital
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011
Metro Police are investigating two separate collisions today that left three people in critical condition.
Woman struck, killed in auto-pedestrian collision
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011
A 55-year-old Las Vegas woman was hit and killed by a car Tuesday evening near Nellis Air Force Base, according to Metro Police. The woman was hit at Las Vegas Boulevard and Cheyenne Avenue around 7:15 p.m., police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
NV Energy says strong winds cause power outages
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011
High winds brought down a power line today causing a power outage around 3 p.m. in the area near Tropicana and Eastern avenues, according to a NV Energy official.
Town Square and The District serve up Halloween delights to trick-or-treaters
Family-oriented events draw bigger and bigger crowds each year, say organizers
Monday, Oct. 31, 2011
Stretching her tiny fingers out, 2-year-old Makenna Hansen tried catching the fog being generated in the bushes surrounding a giant ghost statue in the center of The District at Green Valley Ranch.
Pair sitting on park bench near school when shot
Monday, Oct. 31, 2011
A man and a 14-year-old girl were sitting on a park bench Halloween night when they were shot, killing the man and critically injuring the teen, Metro Police said.
Man held on count of DUI in death of trick-or-treater
Monday, Oct. 31, 2011
A man police say fatally struck a 12-year-old girl who was trick-or-treating Monday night has been arrested on a count of driving under in the influence, according to jail records.
After hiatus, Hammargren House opening in honor of Nevada Day
Home crammed with collectibles from state's colorful past
Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011
Dr. Lonnie Hammargren scurried around his home Friday morning dressed in a blue NASA jumpsuit whistling a cheerful tune while searching for something over the rim of his spectacles, what it is, he might not even know.
Friends, family mourn 6-year-old girl killed in NLV crosswalk accident
Friday, Oct. 28, 2011
Tears gently escaped the closed eyes of Lani Smith tonight as she clutched a tiny white candle in her left hand and embraced a family member with her right.
Police release sketch of suspect in Lake Mohave shootings
Friday, Oct. 28, 2011
Metro Police have released an artist’s sketch of a man described as a suspect in a double shooting Tuesday at Lake Mohave that left one woman dead and her boyfriend wounded.
NHP identifies 19-year-old who died in rollover crash
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011
Nevada Highway Patrol released the name of a 19-year-old who died Oct. 23 in a car rollover in Summerlin.
Occupy Las Vegas plan protests, zombie walk
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011
People occupying the lot near Tropicana Avenue and Paradise Road spend their days planning—they’re planning a local concert, a zombie walk for Halloween and more protests.
Man arrested for allegedly having child porn photos on laptop
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011
The Nye County Sheriff’s office has arrested a man for allegedly having 5,000 images of child pornography on his laptop.
State senator's husband arrested on suspicion of lewdness toward her
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011
Daniel Halseth, 32, was arrested for suspicion of lewdness after his wife, Elizabeth Halseth, a Republican state senator elected in 2010, alleged to police that he tried to sexually assault her.
Shooting suspect tries to escape Metro Patrol car
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011
Metro Police say a Las Vegas man arrested in connection with a shooting Sunday allegedly tried to escape while being transported to the Clark County Detention Center.
Henderson Police seeking suspect in gas station robbery
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011
Henderson Police are asking the public’s help finding a man who robbed a Shell gas station near Nevada State College.
Metro officers honored for efforts in Sept. 9 Walmart shootout incident
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011
Spring Valley community members gave a standing ovation to five Metro Police officers Tuesday night to honor their efforts in a Sept. 9 Walmart shootout that left one officer wounded and a suspect dead.
Teen boys flee after Camaro, CAT bus collision
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011
Metro Police are looking for two teenage boys who fled on foot Tuesday after crashing a white Camaro into a Citizens Area Transit bus at the intersection of Russell Road and Durango Drive.
Palo Verde student raising funds for band trip to Washington
Community garage sale planned for Oct. 29
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011
Step aside Halloween and move along Thanksgiving, for the Palo Verde High School Panther Pride Marching Band it’s all about Memorial Day 2012
Couple identified in what police say was a homicide-suicide shooting
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011
The Clark County Coroner’s Office has released the names of a Las Vegas man and his girlfriend, who Metro Police say he shot and killed Sunday night before turning the gun on himself.
Man charged with murder in shooting of best friend
Monday, Oct. 24, 2011
A Las Vegas man has been charged in the fatal shooting of his best friend of 10 years, according to the Clark County District Attorney's Office. Michael Jeffries, 30, has been charged with murder with use of a deadly weapon.
F-15 crashes north of Las Vegas, no injuries reported
Monday, Oct. 24, 2011
A U.S. Air Force jet crashed around 4:45 p.m. today about 100 miles north of Nellis Air Force Base. The F-15C Eagle aircraft plummeted just northwest of Alamo, Nev., according to Nellis Air Force Base officials.
6-year-old in crosswalk dies after struck by elderly driver
Monday, Oct. 24, 2011
One of three young girls stuck by a car Friday in North Las Vegas has died.
Occupy Las Vegas protesters occupying lot near UNLV campus
Friday, Oct. 21, 2011
A small group of protesters crouched Friday afternoon in the shadow of a graffiti-stained storage shed and gazed off into the vacant lot of hot concrete — a spot lawfully designated to be their first campsite in the Las Vegas area.
3 girls hit by car in North Las Vegas crash
Friday, Oct. 21, 2011
Three female children suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by car today while walking in a crosswalk on Camino Eldorado, near Tropical Parkway, according to North Las Vegas Police.
Survivors of abuse and violence march to 'Take Back the Night'
Friday, Oct. 21, 2011
Sexual and domestic violence survivors and their supporters all marched Thursday night along Maryland Parkway brandishing posters and cheering whenever cars honked.
Body found in canyon area, Metro Police say
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011
Metro Police found a man’s body Thursday in Willow Springs Canyon, near a vehicle whose owner had been reported missing hours earlier.
Fire severely damages 8 apartments
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011
Eight apartments were severely damaged in a blaze Thursday near Flamingo Road and Maryland Parkway, the Clark County Fire Department reported.
Today's forecast: Autumn temperatures and sunshine
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011
October continues to deliver the cool Autumn temperatures many Las Vegans long for during the hot summer months.
Car crash leaves 3-year-old critically injured
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011
A 3-year-old struck by a car today is now in critical condition at Sunrise Children’s Hospital.
Off-duty Metro officer allegedly hired prostitute for $20
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
More information has been released today concerning the arrest of an off-duty Metro officer who allegedly hired a prostitute for $20.
Man critically injured in shooting that prompted school lockdowns
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
A man was in critical condition Wednesday after shooting himself at an apartment complex near Nellis Boulevard and Stewart Avenue, Metro Police said.
Man charged in connection with deadly shooting
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011
A Las Vegas man has been charged in connection with an Oct. 7 shooting that left one man dead near South Rancho Drive and West Bonanza Road. Michael Moreno, 37, surrendered to police in connection with the death of Damien Reed.
Man suffers critical injuries in house fire
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011
A man suffered critical injuries late Monday night during a blaze at a Las Vegas home near U.S. Highway 95 and West Ann Road, according to a fire official.
Police seek public's help in gun store burglary
Investigators: 22 firearms taken in Aug. 14 burglary from Henderson store
Monday, Oct. 17, 2011
Investigators from three Southern Nevada law enforcement agencies are working together and asking the public’s help to catch the suspects responsible for a Henderson gun store burglary