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Police: Woman, 21, robbed store before fatally shooting cabdriver: Monday, March 14, 2011; A 21-year-old woman accused of fatally shooting a North Las Vegas cabdriver is also facing robbery charges after police say surveillance video allegedly shows her robbing a convenience store an hour before the murder. Autumn Dawn Murry was arrested Friday in connection with the March 4 shooting of Tesfaye Arze, 30.
Police: Man assaulted woman in tunnel beneath U.S. 95: Monday, March 14, 2011; Metro Police are searching for a man who authorities say attacked a woman in a tunnel under U.S. 95 near Sky Point and Grand Teton Drive in the northwest valley.
Woman found dead after house fire in northeast valley: Sunday, March 13, 2011; A woman was found dead Sunday evening as firefighters battled a house fire in the northeast Las Vegas Valley. Clark County spokesman Dan Kulin said firefighters responded about 5:20 p.m. to reports of a fire at the two-story home at 1795 Mt. Hood St.
Man shot to death in northeast valley: Thursday, March 10, 2011; Metro Police said Friday the gunman who is accused of shooting and killing a man Thursday night in the northeast valley during an argument fled eastbound on Lake Mead Boulevard. It was the third shooting in the northeast valley in three days.
@No. 1: Nevada tops all states in Twitter participation: Thursday, March 10, 2011; It’s official: Nevadans like to tweet. The DCI Group, a public relations firm, released new research Wednesday titled “Digital America,” a state-by-state ranking of each state’s Twitter and Facebook participation rates.
Company donating billboards in case of slain cab driver: Wednesday, March 9, 2011; Less than a week after the slaying of a North Las Vegas cab driver, Lamar Advertising is donating digital billboards in Las Vegas and California to help identify two people police describe as persons of interest in the case.
6 suffer minor injuries in collision involving bus: Wednesday, March 9, 2011; North Las Vegas police responded to a two-vehicle traffic collision Wednesday afternoon that involved a bus and a truck in the 1600 block of North Las Vegas Boulevard.
Armed man fatally shot by police in bar identified: Tuesday, March 8, 2011; The Clark County Coroner's Office has identified a man fatally shot by a Metro Police officer Tuesday night after authorities say he pointed a handgun at the officer inside a tavern.
Police say man reported shot while taking out the trash: Tuesday, March 8, 2011; Metro Police say they are investigating a shooting in the northeast valley in which a man was wounded Tuesday night while taking out the trash. Police were called to the 4300 block of Stockbridge Street about 7:30 p.m. after the man’s wife found him on the garage floor, authorities said.
Homeless woman charged with arson, attempted murder: Tuesday, March 8, 2011; Las Vegas Fire and Rescue investigators arrested and charged a homeless woman with arson and attempted murder after she allegedly started a fire in a restroom in the Valley Hospital Emergency Room early this morning.
Police seek public's help in finding jewel thief: Tuesday, March 8, 2011; Metro police are are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who allegedly stole several large diamonds valued at over $500,000.
McCarran records 58 mph gust during breezy evening in Las Vegas: Monday, March 7, 2011; Hold on to your hat and important papers because the Las Vegas Valley is in for a windy night. The National Weather Service’s forecast late this evening calls for gusty northwest winds between 25 and 35 mph with some gusts exceeding 50 mph.
Police release taxicab video recorded before fatal shooting: Monday, March 7, 2011; Metro Police released surveillance video Monday recorded in a taxicab moments before its driver was shot and killed last week in the area of Mt. Hood Street and Carey Avenue in the northeast valley.
Coroner identifies elderly couple found dead in mobile home: Friday, March 4, 2011; The Clark County coroner has identified an elderly couple found dead Thursday afternoon in their eastern valley mobile home.
Man dies in jump from ledge at Cosmopolitan: Friday, March 4, 2011; A 25-year-old New Jersey man committed suicide early Friday by jumping from a ledge at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on the Strip.
Cabdriver fatally shot in apparent robbery attempt: Friday, March 4, 2011; A cabdriver was found shot to death Friday morning outside his taxicab in the northeast Las Vegas Valley. Police on Friday evening released photos of two "persons of interest" in the investigation.
NASCAR hauler parade kicks off big race weekend: Thursday, March 3, 2011; If you weren’t a NASCAR fan, you may have thought Thursday night’s snarl on the Strip was the traffic jam to end all traffic jams. But the cheering, smiling crowd on the sidewalks wearing NASCAR hats, jackets and T-shirts knew what all the horn-blowing signified. With the annual car-hauler parade, NASCAR Weekend is in full swing.
Police investigating deaths of elderly couple in eastern valley: Thursday, March 3, 2011; Metro Police are investigating the deaths of an elderly couple discovered by their son Thursday afternoon in the eastern valley. Police said the son found the husband and wife inside their mobile home at 3751 S. Nellis Boulevard when he stopped to check on his parents.
Firefighters respond to blaze at Henderson home: Wednesday, March 2, 2011; Henderson firefighters responded to a house fire Friday afternoon that caused an estimated $100,000 damage to the home near Robindale Road and Green Valley Parkway.
Warrant issued for man wanted in fatal January shooting: Tuesday, March 1, 2011; An arrest warrant has been issued for a 26-year-old man who allegedly shot and killed a man in the western valley in late January.
Coroner IDs man, 27, fatally shot at apartments near Maryland Parkway: Monday, Feb. 28, 2011; The Clark County Coroner's Office has identified a man who was shot and killed Sunday near Maryland Parkway and Tropicana Avenue as Justin Jones.
Rocker Vince Neil released from Las Vegas jail early: Friday, Feb. 25, 2011; Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil was released from the Clark County Detention Center on Friday after serving 10 days of a 15-day DUI sentence.
Woman injured when apartment catches fire: Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011; A woman was hospitalized Thursday after her apartment caught fire and she went back inside to try to rescue her pet cats, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue officials said. Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls about 3:50 p.m. that an apartment in the 1500 block of Pinto Lane was on fire.
Metro arrests 2 in raid at medical marijuana business: Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011; Metro Police arrested two people Thursday evening after raiding a business authorities said was operating as an illegal storefront for selling marijuana.
Ex-commissioner Lance Malone released from federal prison: Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011; A former Clark County commissioner who in 2006 pleaded guilty to violating federal racketeering laws for bribing commissioners was released from prison Wednesday.
North Las Vegas motorcycle officer injured in collision: Monday, Feb. 21, 2011; A North Las Vegas police officer on a motorcycle was injured Monday after colliding with a semi-truck, police said.
Woman, 68, dies after medical incident while riding ATV: Monday, Feb. 21, 2011; A 68-year-old woman died Monday after suffering a medical episode while off-roading on an all-terrain vehicle in the desert, authorities said.
Police searching for suspect in Pahrump bank robbery: Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011; The Nye County Sheriff’s Office has identified a suspect in the robbery of a US Bank on Feb. 11 in Pahrump as Charles Leighton Jr. of Pahrump. A warrant has been issued for his arrest, authorities said.
Rain expected through Saturday morning in Las Vegas Valley: Mount Charleston could see up to 18 inches of snow; Friday, Feb. 18, 2011; A wet weekend is in the works as Las Vegas will be hit with a storm bringing rain, strong winds and, at higher elevations, some snow to the valley, forecasters said.
National Weather Service meteorologist Jim Harrison said the brunt of the rainfall was expected late Friday night.
Metro Police investigating suspicious death in northeast valley: Friday, Feb. 18, 2011; Metro Police homicide detectives were investigating a suspicious death in the northeast valley Friday night after a family member reported that a 41-year-old man suffered a drug overdose.
Fire displaces woman from Green Valley home: Friday, Feb. 18, 2011; A Henderson woman was displaced from her Green Valley home Friday after a fire caused about $30,000 in damage, fire officials said.
Arizona man named as suspect in Blue Diamond Road shooting: Friday, Feb. 18, 2011; A man who allegedly shot a woman before firing at officers and a passing motorist was identified Friday afternoon by Metro Police. Jose Castro Jr., 29, of Chandler, Ariz., was booked in absentia into the Clark County Detention Center on charges of attempted murder with a deadly weapon, assault with a deadly weapon and discharging a firearm at or into a structure or vehicle.
3 inducted into Nevada Business Hall of Fame: Barbara Greenspun, Phil Satre and Donald Snyder added to hall during ceremony; Friday, Feb. 18, 2011; Hundreds of people packed the Mirage’s Grand Ballroom on Thursday night to honor three Nevadans who have helped Las Vegas prosper. Business leaders Donald Snyder, Phil Satre and the late Barbara Greenspun were inducted into the Nevada Business Hall of Fame.
Police raid 3 valley locations, net 40 pounds of marijuana: Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011; Metro Police seized $100,000 worth of marijuana and arrested two people after raiding a Las Vegas business and two residences on Thursday.
Police shoot man who opened fire on woman near I-15: Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011; A domestic dispute in a moving SUV escalated into gunfire Thursday in the south valley when a man shot his female acquaintance, prompting police to fire at the gunman. The man and woman were taken to local hospitals in critical condition, police said. No officers or other citizens were injured.
Report: Nevada No. 15 in prisoners per capita: Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011; Nevada ranks 15th among states with the highest incarceration rate, with 470 prison inmates for every 100,000 residents, a report says.
Metro Police say officers fatally shot man armed with knife: Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011; Two Metro Police officers shot and killed a man Tuesday night who was armed with a knife and allegedly trying to break into houses in the southeastern valley, police said.
Woman who struck fourth-grade student arrested for DUI: Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011; A fourth-grade student was struck by a car Tuesday afternoon, which led staff members to lock the driver inside the school, police said.
Coroner identifies man, 85, killed in I-15 crash near Mesquite: Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011; The Clark County Coroner’s Office identified a Las Vegas man who was killed Saturday in a fatal wrong-way crash on Interstate 15 as Tomi Kawamoto.
Wind advisory posted for Wednesday ahead of storm system: Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011; Winds were light today, but they won't stay that way for long.
Former School District employee, Vegas PBS host faces child porn charges: Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011; Henderson police arrested a former Clark County School District employee and Vegas PBS host last week who allegedly had 14 videos on his computer containing child pornography.
Motorcyclist critically injured in northwest valley collision: Monday, Feb. 14, 2011; A Las Vegas man was hospitalized in critical condition Monday evening after he was ejected from his motorcycle during a collision with a vehicle in the northwest valley, Metro Police said.
Van strikes 3 young children; no serious injuries reported: Monday, Feb. 14, 2011; Metro Police were investigating a traffic accident Monday in which a van hit three children under the age of 5 near Nellis Boulevard and Vegas Valley Drive.
Pedestrian critically injured in collision north of downtown: Friday, Feb. 11, 2011; A pedestrian was in critical condition Friday night after being struck by a car near Main Street and Owens Avenue, Metro Police said. Authorities said the driver stayed with the woman after the accident and won't be charged.
Man threatening suicide taken into custody without incident: Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011; Some residents of the Solevita apartments were evacuated from their homes late Thursday night after a man threatened to commit suicide in his apartment, Henderson Police said.
Henderson family displaced after apartment fire: Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011; Five members of a Henderson family were displaced from their apartment Thursday night after a fire caused by an oven that was left on, Henderson Fire Department officials said. There were no injuries, officials said.
Victims identified in deadly Pahrump mobile home fire: Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011; The Nye County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of three children and a woman who died Wednesday morning in a mobile home fire in Pahrump. Elliot Broadhead, 1, Zachary Broadhead, 4, Branden Smith, 6, and Crystal Smiley, 24, were killed in the fire in the 3400 block of Prospector Lane.
3 children, adult killed in Pahrump house fire: Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011; PAHRUMP -- Three young boys and a babysitter were killed in a house fire Wednesday in Pahrump as thick, black smoke prompted several neighbors to rush to the home in an attempt to rescue those inside. At least four people were injured during the rescue efforts. Pahrump Valley firefighters responded at 9:30 a.m. to the fire at 3421 Prospector Lane. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire and smoke coming from the windows of the home, fire chief Scott Lewis said. Nye County Sheriff Tony DeMeo said all three boys killed in the fire were under age 4.
Police searching for suspect in downtown robbery: Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011; Metro Police are searching for a man suspected of robbing a downtown business Friday. At 6:49 p.m, a man entered a business in the area of Fremont Street and St. Louis Avenue and walked to the counter, police said.
Man accused of skimming credit card information at 3 businesses: Monday, Feb. 7, 2011; Metro Police investigators are asking patrons of three Southern Nevada businesses to look over their bank and credit card information following the arrest of a man in a fraud investigation.