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Police: One person wounded, two suspects sought in shooting: Wednesday, May 27, 2015; One person is in the hospital after a shooting this afternoon in the west valley, Metro Police said. Police were called about ...
Police: Man killed by hatchet-wielding wife, brother-in-law: Monday, May 25, 2015; Police found the victim in the area of Buffalo Drive and Eldora Avenue just before 2:30 a.m. after receiving a report about a possible carjacking and an injured person ...
Man killed, woman injured after accident: Monday, May 25, 2015; The collision occurred at the intersection of Bermuda and East Warm Springs roads at around 4:20 p.m. A Honda Element traveling north on Bermuda Road was crossing Warm Springs Road when it was hit on its left side by a Dodge Durango, police said ...
Man dies after collision with fire truck: Monday, May 25, 2015; The 28-year-old driver was transported to Sunrise Hospital after his 2002 Chevy pickup truck collided with a fire engine around 11:30 p.m. near the intersection of Boulder Highway and Sandhill Road ...
Woman dead after jumping off Riviera: Monday, May 25, 2015; Karla Ostrowsky, 48, jumped about 11:40 a.m., landing near a pool, Lt. Bruce Miyama said ...
Man reportedly in stable condition after shooting in northeast valley: Sunday, May 24, 2015; A man was shot multiple times in the northeast valley Saturday.
Sunny skies expected for Memorial Day: Sunday, May 24, 2015; No need to pack away your swimsuits and cancel your Memorial Day barbecue plans. The National Weather Service says the sun will come out just in time for your holiday celebrations ...
Traffic diverted at Eastern, 95 after water main break causes road collapse: Sunday, May 24, 2015; A portion of the roadway on northbound Eastern Avenue at U.S. 95 collapsed after a water main break early this morning.
Man, 19, in critical condition after motorcycle crash: Sunday, May 24, 2015; One man is in critical condition after a motorcycle collision Saturday evening, Metro Police said.
Police: Medical episode might have caused fatal Boulder Highway crash: Wednesday, May 20, 2015; Boulder Highway was partially closed at Russell Road today after a two-car crash that may have been caused by a medical episode, Metro Police said. A man was transported to ...
Metro Police ID officer burned in accident: Monday, May 18, 2015; A Metro Police officer in Sandy Valley was seriously burned on his face, neck and hands after burning trash in a barrel exploded on him. The officer was on a routine call when ...
Man arrested in fatal stabbing in southwest valley: Monday, May 18, 2015; A man with a history of mental illness was arrested in the stabbing death of a woman found outside her southwest valley home earlier this month ...
Man turns gun on himself at indoor shooting range: Monday, May 18, 2015; A man turned a gun on himself this afternoon at an indoor shooting range just off the Strip ...
Second suspect arrested in fatal shooting of good Samaritan: Monday, May 18, 2015; Metro Police have arrested a second suspect in a drive-by shooting last month that killed a woman who was helping others in distress ...
Downpours, hail hit the Henderson, Summerlin areas: Monday, May 18, 2015; Nearly an inch of rain fell in parts of Henderson today and more than an inch in Summerlin, as the National Weather Service issued flood advisories and warned of ...
Cooler weather on its way to Las Vegas: Wednesday, May 13, 2015; Cooler temperatures and possibly rain are headed for Las Vegas later this week, with Saturday’s high not even expected to crack 70 degrees. There is a 30 percent chance for ...
Police: Man stabbed to death during altercation: Wednesday, May 13, 2015; A man was killed Tuesday after a verbal altercation escalated into a stabbing, according to Metro Police. Officers were sent about 9:30 p.m. to ...
Power restored for nearly 1,700 in southeast valley: Wednesday, May 13, 2015; Service has been restored for a vast majority of 1,732 customers left without power this morning in ...
Woman killed in collision on Rainbow at Hacienda: Monday, May 11, 2015; One person is dead after a fatal traffic accident in the southwest valley. One of the victims of the accident, which occurred at 2:30 p.m. at Rainbow Boulevard and Hacienda Avenue, was transported to ...
Man shot to death near Twain Avenue and Swenson Street: Monday, May 11, 2015; A man was shot and killed this afternoon near Twain Avenue and Swenson Street, Metro Police said. Police received a report about ...
Man arrested after barricading himself in central valley: Monday, May 11, 2015; A man was taken into custody after an hours-long barricade situation in the central valley today after a domestic disturbance ...
Woman gets probation in Medicaid fraud, officials say: Monday, May 11, 2015; A woman was sentenced last week for intentional failure to maintain adequate records after committing Medicaid fraud for more than a year, according to the Nevada Attorney General’s Office.
Michiko Nicole Martin, 34, was sentenced on ...
Police: Man had dispute with landlords before fatal shooting: Monday, May 11, 2015; A man arrested in the fatal shooting of his two landlords had a dispute with the couple and was moving off their property, according to a Metro Police report. Police arrested ...
Motorcyclist killed in crash in Overton: Sunday, May 10, 2015; A motorcyclist is dead after a crash on State Route 169 in Overton. A man on a black Harley Davidson crashed and was pronounced ...
Argument at apartment complex leads to fatal shooting, police say: Sunday, May 10, 2015; A man was shot and killed Saturday afternoon after a verbal altercation at an apartment complex near the Boulevard mall ...
45 residents displaced in central valley apartment fire: Sunday, May 10, 2015; An apartment fire displaced about 45 people this afternoon in Las Vegas. It started in the kitchen of a second-floor apartment when a mother was cooking and left a pan to check on her children. When she returned to the kitchen, the pan was on fire. She could not ...
Woman answers door, is shot dead in northeast valley: Sunday, May 10, 2015; A woman is dead after an early-morning shooting at an apartment in the northeast valley. Officers responded at about 3:45 a.m. to a complex at ...
Metro to host women’s resource fair on Saturday: Friday, May 8, 2015; Metro Police is hosting a women's resource fair on Saturday to help local women get their basic needs met ...
Blaze near South Point displaces 18: Friday, May 8, 2015; They received calls about a fire on South Las Vegas Boulevard near the South Point around 2 p.m., according to fire officials.
Police: Argument between neighbors ends in double shooting: Friday, May 8, 2015; Arriving officers discovered two men with apparent gunshot wounds. Both were transported to UMC Trauma Center where the suspect ...
Ambassador from Pakistan speaking at Las Vegas fundraising gala: Friday, May 8, 2015; Dr. Lodhi will be the keynote speaker at Saturday's gala inside Treasure Island's ballroom. Developments in Literacy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating underprivileged children in remote areas of Pakistan ...
2 arrested after shots reported at northwest valley apartment: Friday, May 8, 2015; Two suspects have been arrested after a barricade situation that took place in a northwest valley apartment complex where shots were reported ...
Las Vegas-based data firm gets FAA approval to fly drones for news gathering: Wednesday, May 6, 2015; A Las Vegas-based data services company has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate drones for electronic news gathering ...
Witnesses sought after man dies from punch outside Paris: Wednesday, May 6, 2015; Metro Police detectives are seeking witnesses of an altercation at the Paris valet area early Sunday morning that left a man dead ...
Husband, wife dead in murder-suicide in southwest valley, police say: Wednesday, May 6, 2015; Metro Police detectives are investigating what they say is a murder-suicide that left a husband and wife dead this morning in the southwest ...
Police seeking suspect in purse snatching, assault: Wednesday, May 6, 2015; According to police, the suspect, described as a black man between the ages of 16 and 20, approached a woman from behind and grabbed her purse. When she tried to hold onto the purse, the man pushed her to the ground and ...
Henderson hosting police recruitment event: Wednesday, May 6, 2015; The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Henderson Police Department North Station, located at 225 E. Sunset Road ...
Henderson Police searching for elderly man missing since Saturday: Wednesday, May 6, 2015; Barry Edwards, 73, was reported missing by his wife on Tuesday ...
Police seeking suspect in North Las Vegas bank robbery: Monday, May 4, 2015; The man took the money and fled the scene in an old looking, two-toned silver car, according to police.
Hard Rock reports data breach spanning 8 months: Monday, May 4, 2015; Hackers have gained access to information from cards used inside the Hard Rock between September 3, 2014, and April 2 of this year, according to a statement from the company ...
Low pressure system brings rain, cool temperatures: Monday, May 4, 2015; Mild showers are expected today, primarily in the southern part of the valley. Some locations might get up to a quarter of an inch of rain, but most will see very light showers ...
Police: Chris Brown punched man at Las Vegas hotel: Monday, May 4, 2015; An investigation by police found that an adult male victim was playing basketball at the Palms Casino Resort when an argument broke out between him and 25-year-old Brown. The argument led to ...
Woman killed after being stabbed in south valley: Sunday, May 3, 2015; A woman was stabbed yesterday afternoon in the south valley.
Plan ahead if flying out of McCarran or you may not be able to leave until Wednesday: Sunday, May 3, 2015; McCarran International Airport is expecting up to 85,000 people to leave Las Vegas today after the Fight of the Century.
Shootings send two to hospitals Saturday night: Sunday, May 3, 2015; The Fight of the Century brought some commotion to Las Vegas. Two shootings and an influx of disturbance calls were made during the hours following the fight, according to Metro Police.
Experimenting with makeup means trying new colors, trends: Sunday, May 3, 2015; The only thing out of style this season: “Being intimidated by makeup,” Gregory Arlt, a makeup artist for MAC Cosmetics, says. “Being afraid to try new things and worrying about what people think — that’s out of style. Have fun with makeup. It’s the ultimate disposable accessory...”
Police seek 2 ‘people of interest’ in west valley shooting: Wednesday, April 29, 2015; The men are people of interest in the shooting and killing Cassandra Lee Cassidy, 24, of Las Vegas ...
Henderson Police say barricade situation resolved: Wednesday, April 29, 2015; A person barricaded in a home near Valle Verde and High View drives for more than three hours today after a domestic dispute has surrendered peacefully, Henderson Police said. Police were dispatched about ...
Metro Police investigating officer-involved shooting: Wednesday, April 29, 2015; One person was shot when patrol officers responding to a report of a suspicious person found a burglary in progress several miles west of ...
Nearly 300 traffic tickets written at Laughlin River Run: Monday, April 27, 2015; The 90-mile trek from Las Vegas to Laughlin takes place every year toward the end of April and is a mecca for motorcyclists. This year marked the 33rd motorcycle rally.