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Should springing of US terrorism convicts alarm Americans?
Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017
Dozens of convicts serving time in U.S. prisons for terrorism-related offenses are due to be released in the next several years, raising the question whether that's something Americans should fear. ...
Makeup hacks: How to get the most out of your mascara
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015
Here are solutions for several common beauty problems and some tips to help keep you looking your best.
How to keep your kids busy during the worst part of summer
Sunday, July 19, 2015
The summer heat brings out a whole new kind of daytime desperation for parents. You’ve run out of enthusiasm for trips to play gyms, splash pads and Target, but you need to get your children out of the house. Here are 10 things to do to keep your kids sunburn-free and your wallet happy for the rest of the summer ...
Two in custody after fight, shooting in northeast valley
Sunday, July 12, 2015
One woman was shot and two people are in custody after a fight in the northeast valley this afternoon.
Wynn nightclub exec Jesse Waits resigns
Sunday, July 12, 2015
After a six-year run as the managing partner of XS and Tryst nightclubs, Jesse Waits has resigned from the Wynn. "Both XS and Tryst will continue under the current Wynn management teams, who have made the clubs extraordinarily successful. There will be no additional changes in our nightclub operations or programming," a statement from Wynn marketing said ...
Driver of high-speed chase that injured 3 troopers is identified
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Nevada Highway Patrol says the 36-year-old man who led them on a 45-minute high-speed chase from Las Vegas to Boulder City and back again, injuring three troopers, could face ...
Robbery suspect arrested after stealing, crashing cab in northwest valley
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
A suspect is in custody after he robbed a northwest valley business, fled in a cab, stole and crashed the cab, and barricaded himself inside ...
Suspect sought in robbery of customer outside Henderson bank
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Henderson Police say they are trying to identify a man suspected of robbing a customer outside a Wells Fargo bank branch last month and ...
Man missing after jumping into Lake Mead, losing life jacket
Sunday, July 5, 2015
Officials are looking for a man who was last seen jumping into Lake Mead.
Flood advisory issued as storms hit the valley
Weekend temperatures cool down enough to stop record heat streak
Sunday, July 5, 2015
The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the northwest part of town as a storm makes it way through the valley. Most of the valley will experience light showers tonight and thunderstorms that will last ...
Henderson police arrest suspected bank robber
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
A man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a bank robbery last week in Henderson. Jeffrey Kerr, 36, was taken into custody at an extended stay hotel near ...
Henderson traffic halted when tractor tips over on Stephanie
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Traffic is being blocked near a Henderson construction zone after a tractor fell on a gas line ...
Police: Man armed with handgun, AK-47 chases off home intruders
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
A man who was sleeping when two people barged into his family’s home Tuesday grabbed a handgun and shot at the intruders then followed them outside with an AK-47 and ...
Lightning sparks two fires on Mount Charleston
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Firefighters are battling two lightning-sparked fires in an isolated area of Mount Charleston, according to the Clark County Fire Department. Two lightning strikes ...
Pahrump pets need new home as shelter’s funding dries up
Monday, June 29, 2015
Dozens of dogs, cats and other pets are seeking new owners after Pahrump's only animal shelter, Tails End, closes Tuesday ...
Fire destroys 16 units; at least 22 people displaced, six taken to hospital
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Sixteen apartments were destroyed in a three-alarm fire early this morning. Thirty-two apartments were evacuated and six people were transported to University Medical Center for ...
School gardens cultivate young minds
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Walter Bracken Elementary is among dozens of Clark County schools that, thanks to local nonprofit Green Our Planet, have on-campus gardens ....
Seven of the hippest coffee shops in Las Vegas
Thursday, June 25, 2015
The most difficult part of being a hip, young person isn’t scouting out under-the-radar bands, or knowing where the best thrift shops are. It’s finding coffee shops with baristas in oversized glasses and man-buns, lattes served in ...
Police seek suspect in Henderson bank robbery
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Henderson Police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who robbed a U.S. Bank branch on Tuesday afternoon. The suspect entered the bank, on Eastern Avenue near Horizon Ridge Parkway ...
Las Vegas doctor accused of having sex with sedated teen
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
A Las Vegas doctor is facing child pornography counts after allegedly sedating a teenage patient and videotaping himself having sex with her at his office, according to Metro Police. Metro Police arrested Dr. Binh “Ben” Chung ...
Suspect surrenders in North Las Vegas shooting of relative
Monday, June 22, 2015
A man suspected in a North Las Vegas shooting last week that left a man critically injured has surrendered to authorities. Terry Johnson, 38, turned himself in Sunday and was booked at ...
Teenager suspected of DUI in custody after three-car wreck on Pecos near Stewart
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Three people were hospitalized, and one teenage boy is in custody after a three-car wreck near downtown yesterday.
Sandy Valley man dies after being run over by motorhome during repairs
Sunday, June 21, 2015
A 52-year-old man in Sandy Valley died Saturday after being run over by an RV while performing maintenance underneath the motorhome.
Man dies on Night 2 of EDC; could be months before cause is determined
More than 400 people require minor medical attention, and 7 others taken to area hospitals; 26 drug arrests made
Sunday, June 21, 2015
One man died and seven people were transported to area hospitals on Night 2 of Las Vegas’ 2015 Electrical Daisy Carnival. “While the cause of this tragedy will take some time to determine, we ask that you keep his loved ones in your thoughts and prayers,” Insomniac said in a ...

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In the market for a wild horse? The BLM has you covered
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
The BLM will host its first ever wild horse adoption event at the Reno Rodeo Livestock Events Center this Sunday. Pick your perfect mustang from a selection of 20 wild horses captured on BLM-administered public lands in ...
Hundreds without power in North Las Vegas
Monday, June 15, 2015
More than 1,300 NV Energy customers were affected by a power outage in North Las Vegas this afternoon ...
No injuries in bus fire on Interstate 15, though bus destroyed
Sunday, June 14, 2015
No one was injured when a bus caught fire Sunday afternoon on southbound Interstate 15, although the bus was destroyed.
Temps still in triple digits despite rain, hail; hot week expected
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Don’t let the rain and cloudy weather fool you — temperatures will reach the high 100s this week around the valley. Light rain was reported in Henderson and north of Summerlin this afternoon ...
Man dies attempting cliff jump in Laughlin
Sunday, June 14, 2015
A man is dead after cliff-jumping in Laughlin on Sunday morning.
Make your dad’s day memorable with these activities
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Put down the “World’s Best Dad” mug and cancel your brunch reservations. Instead, get your dad the gift of an experience perfectly suited to his tastes. Here are a few ideas ...
Police: Shooting victim in hospital; suspect on the run
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Officers are investigating a shooting this afternoon in the 8700 block of Maryland Parkway, near Pebble Street, Metro Police said. The victim was ...
Man shot at convenience store near shuttered Riviera
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Metro Police are investigating a shooting at a convenience store near the closed Riviera on Paradise Road. Police received a report just before noon that a man had been shot in the 2900 block of Paradise, officials said. The victim ...
Pipe bombs found in water at Lake Mohave
Monday, June 8, 2015
Three pipe bombs were discovered underwater at Lake Mohave on Monday. A visitor reported two suspicious-looking pipes in in the water near ...
Metro: Woman found stabbed in northwest valley may have attempted suicide
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Metro Police are investigating an attempted suicide in the northwest valley.
One dead, one injured in afternoon shooting
Sunday, June 7, 2015
One person was killed and another injured during a shooting in the east valley this afternoon.
Sunrise Mountain senior led clubs, made perfect grades — and kept her family afloat
Saturday, June 6, 2015
After her mother got into an accident that left her unable to work and her father had a difficult time finding a steady job, Diaz-Ontiveros had few other options. While most teens were worried about getting their driver's license, Diaz-Ontiveros helped support her family ...
Motorcyclist killed in crash on I-15 near Moapa
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
A motorcyclist died today when he crashed near Moapa, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The crash occurred just before noon on ...
Man injured in moped crash dies 5 days later
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
A man who crashed while riding a moped April 14 died five days after the accident, Metro Police said today. Armanda Guerrero, 63, was riding ...
Pedestrian hit by car, killed in southern valley
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
A pedestrian died today after she was hit by a car in the 2400 block of Wigwam Avenue, near Las Vegas Boulevard Southd. The woman, who was ...
Boys, 14 and 11, accused of arson in Henderson house fire
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Two boys have been accused of arson in a fire at a vacant house that caused an estimated $85,000 damage, Henderson Police said. The boys ...
9 reasons to be grateful it’s hot again in Las Vegas
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Well, it happened: This weekend, the Las Vegas Valley officially hit 100 degrees. But do not despair. Here are nine reasons to be thankful that triple-digit temperatures have ...
Inspections find Nevada bridges safe after earthquake
Monday, June 1, 2015
The Nevada Department of Transportation has cleared 55 bridges inspected for possible cracks and other damage after an earthquake May 22 centered ...
Man critically injured in stabbing near downtown Las Vegas
Monday, June 1, 2015
A stabbing this morning near downtown Las Vegas left a man in critical condition, Metro Police said. The man was stabbed about ...
Vacant house occupied by homeless catches fire, officials say
Monday, June 1, 2015
A vacant house being occupied by a homeless person caught fire early this morning, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue. The fire was reported about ...
Fire outside store doesn’t damage Savers at Lake Mead, Rampart
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue received multiple calls today about a large column of smoke caused by a shopping center fire, according to the department's Twitter page.
Henderson father accidentally runs over son while cleaning garage
Sunday, May 31, 2015
A 9-year-old boy is dead after his father accidentally ran him over Saturday while they were cleaning their garage in Henderson.
Metro Police seek help in identifying suspect in Friday night shooting
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Metro Police are asking for the public's help to find a suspect that shot and killed a man Friday night.
Woman in critical condition after being struck on Desert Inn Road
Sunday, May 31, 2015
A woman is in critical condition after being hit by a car early Sunday morning.
Man serving time for securities fraud dies in prison
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
A 68-year-old inmate died on Monday after multiple hospital stays since his incarceration ...
Boy hospitalized after near-drowning at Henderson water park
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
A boy was hospitalized today after a drowning incident at the Cowabunga Bay water park in Henderson. The Henderson Fire Department was dispatched about ...