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Nevada gets green light on plan to spend $416 million to expand internet access: Thursday, April 25, 2024; The federal government has approved Nevada’s initial plan for $416.6 million in grant money to expand access to high-speed internet access. The plan details how the state wants to spend the money to ...
Man missing after reportedly trying to ride wooden raft down Colorado River: Wednesday, April 24, 2024; A search was underway today at Grand Canyon National Park for a man believed to have tried to travel down the Colorado River on a wooden raft, according to the National Park Service.
Metro: Impairment suspected in fatal crash on Boulder Highway: Wednesday, April 17, 2024; Two pedestrians waiting for a city bus on Boulder Highway in east Las Vegas were killed Wednesday evening when they were struck by a car whose driver is suspected ...
Stolen ambulance from Las Vegas Fire & Rescue involved in crash: Wednesday, April 17, 2024; A Las Vegas Fire & Rescue ambulance that was involved in a two-vehicle collision this morning in North Las Vegas was originally stolen in downtown Las Vegas ...
Sparks fly as Sen. Rosen grills USPS chief on Reno mail plans: Wednesday, April 17, 2024; Democratic U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen lambasted Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and the U.S. Postal Service in a Senate committee hearing over what Nevada’s junior senator called their misguided ...
Nomination window open for Sun Standout Awards: Monday, April 15, 2024; This is the final week to nominate local student-athletes for the Sun’s annual high school sports awards show. It’s our seventh year hosting the Sun Standout Awards ...
Police: Officers in standoff with wanted person west of Las Vegas Strip: Thursday, April 11, 2024; Officers were engaged in a standoff with a wanted person just west of the Las Vegas Strip, according to Metro Police. The person was barricaded in the ...
Las Vegas police: Woman hit by car, killed while trying to move disabled vehicle: Wednesday, April 10, 2024; A woman trying to move a disabled car was hit and killed by a vehicle driven by a man subsequently arrested on DUI-related counts, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about ...
Both drivers killed in wrong-way head-on crash in Las Vegas: Tuesday, April 9, 2024; Both drivers were killed in a head-on collision Sunday morning, according to a Nevada State Police news release.
Victims, attacker identified in shooting at Las Vegas law office: Monday, April 8, 2024; A shooting Monday inside a law office in the affluent Summerlin neighborhood of Las Vegas left three people dead, including the shooter, police said. Clark County ...
Player wins $534,000 at Ultimate Texas Hold’em on Las Vegas Strip: Wednesday, April 3, 2024; A guest at a Las Vegas Strip casino hit a $534,000 jackpot over the weekend while playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em. The player was dealt a heart ...
Democrats slightly outgain GOP in Nevada as over 28,000 register to vote in March: Tuesday, April 2, 2024; With the 2024 presidential election looming in November, the number of registered voters rose in March, nearly half of whom declared as nonpartisan, according to a news release from the Secretary of State.
Police find dozens of animals after stopping car in Boulder City: Tuesday, April 2, 2024; More than 50 animals were in the car, and dozens more, including dogs, were discovered at a home and a hotel room in Las Vegas, officials said.
Two dead in apparent murder-suicide in northwest Las Vegas: Monday, April 1, 2024; A man and woman were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide this morning, according to a Metro Police news release. Officers responded to a report of two ...
Las Vegas police: Pedestrian hit, killed by car; driver arrested on DUI-related counts: Monday, April 1, 2024; A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car Sunday night, and the driver was arrested on DUI-related counts, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about 8:45 p.m. on Pecos Road, south of ...
Police dog suffers stab wounds in Las Vegas incident, is expected to survive: Friday, March 29, 2024; A police dog was in intensive care after being injured during an incident this afternoon, according to a Metro Police news release.
Women, two children killed in wrong-way crash on Henderson freeway: Monday, March 25, 2024; A woman and two children died after her vehicle collided with a semitrailer last week, according to a Nevada State Police news release.
Police: Las Vegas man on electric bike critically injured in weekend crash: Monday, March 25, 2024; A man riding an electric bicycle was critically injured Sunday when he made a sudden lane change and was hit by a car, according to Metro Police. The crash happened about ...
Police: Las Vegas man dies when car crashes into concrete barrier: Monday, March 25, 2024; A man died after the car he was driving ran a red light at a T intersection and crashed into a concrete barrier, according to Metro Police. The crash was reported about ...
Police: Woman, 62, dies after being hit by car while crossing Las Vegas street: Friday, March 22, 2024; A 62-year-old woman was killed Thursday night while crossing a Las Vegas street against the don’t walk signal, according to Metro Police. The incident happened about ...
Driver arrested on DUI charges after hitting and killing pedestrian in Las Vegas: Wednesday, March 20, 2024; A pedestrian died Tuesday night after being hit by a vehicle, according to a Metro Police news release. The 69-year-old man was crossing East Charleston Boulevard east of South 10th Street ...
Las Vegas police: Man dropped off at hospital with gunshot wound dies: Wednesday, March 20, 2024; A man died after he was dropped off Monday night at a North Las Vegas hospital with an apparent gunshot wound, according to Metro Police. The man was dropped off about 8 p.m. at North Vista Hospital and later taken ...
One dead after car hits bus; North Las Vegas street closed: Tuesday, March 19, 2024; One person died after an RTC bus collided with another vehicle today in North Las Vegas, according to a news release.
Suspect identified in officer-involved fatal shooting last week in Las Vegas: Tuesday, March 19, 2024; Metro Police released more details today in a news release on an officer-involved fatal shooting last week, identifying the suspect.
Worker accused of sexually assaulting minor at North Las Vegas high school: Monday, March 18, 2024; A Clark County School District employee was arrested today on charges of sexually assaulting a minor, according to a North Las Vegas Police news release.
Police: Former CCSD worker arrested on sexual misconduct charges: Monday, March 18, 2024; An employee of the Clark County School District is facing charges of sexual misconduct with a minor and was arrested today by school police, officials said.
Another 382 miles of roads open at Death Valley National Park after storm damage: Monday, March 18, 2024; An additional 382 miles of roads in Death Valley National Park damaged by Hurricane Hilary in August have reopened, the National Park Service announced today. Still, about 250 miles of park-maintained roads ...
Metro identifies officer in Las Vegas fatal shooting: Friday, March 15, 2024; Metro Police today released the name of the officer who fatally shot a robbery suspect Wednesday evening in a news release ...
Woman hit and killed by pickup while walking on Shelbourne Ave. in Las Vegas: Wednesday, March 13, 2024; A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle tonight, according to a Metro Police news release.
Metro: Officer fatally shoots man who charged at him with knife in Las Vegas: Wednesday, March 13, 2024; Metro Police stated they were investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred during an alleged robbery this evening, according to a news release.
Forecast strong winds prompt dust advisory in Las Vegas area: Wednesday, March 13, 2024; Clark County has issued a dust advisory for tonight through Thursday morning because forecast strong winds. The National Weather Service, which issued a ...
Slot player hits $1 million jackpot at Las Vegas Strip casino: Wednesday, March 13, 2024; A gambler hit a $1 million slot machine jackpot this week at a Las Vegas Strip casino. The big win happened Monday in the high-limit lounge at the Palazzo, part of the Venetian resort. The player, who wanted to ...
Las Vegas police: Man fatally shot while standing in front of home: Wednesday, March 13, 2024; A man was fatally wounded Tuesday morning when gunshots were fired after a man on a bicycle approached the victim and then rode away, according to Metro Police. The shooting was reported ...
Police: Bicyclist hit by car, critically injured; driver not located: Tuesday, March 12, 2024; A bicyclist was critically injured Monday night when he was hit by a car that left the scene and was later found unoccupied, according to Metro Police. The crash was reported about ...
Man armed with knives prompts closure of park, Clark County officials say: Tuesday, March 12, 2024; Clark County Wetlands Park is closed today after a knife-wielding man confronted a motorist in the area and later threatened to “do damage within the park,”county officials said. The closure includes ...
Police: Former congressional candidate in custody in Las Vegas homicide: Wednesday, March 6, 2024; Former Nevada congressional candidate Daniel Rodimer has been identified as the suspect in a death last year on the Las Vegas Strip that was originally reported to be the result of an accident, according ...
Las Vegas police: Drive-by shooting by man on bike leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded: Wednesday, March 6, 2024; Two people were killed and another wounded Tuesday in a drive-by shooting by a man on a bicycle, according to Metro Police. The shooting was reported about 3:25 a.m. in a parking lot in the 5000 block of ...
Las Vegas landmark Peppermill honored by James Beard Foundation: Wednesday, March 6, 2024; Locals and visitors alike have been frequenting Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge on the Las Vegas Strip for decades to indulge in gigantic food portions or to sip cocktails near the fire pit in the pink-and-purple colored lounge. The Strip staple last week was one of six recipients of the America’s Classics Award by the ...
Feds release final Colorado river water conservation plan: Tuesday, March 5, 2024; Federal officials have released a final conservation plan to prevent Lake Mead from falling to critically low levels, threatening water delivery and power production at Hoover Dam. The agreement among ...
Woman, 59, found dead after fire at Las Vegas apartment complex: Monday, March 4, 2024; A 59-year-old woman was found dead after a fire Sunday at a senior living complex, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials. Smoke was reported about 6:35 p.m. at ...
Weather service: Wind levels in Las Vegas to decrease Sunday evening: Highest wind gust since 1985 recorded Saturday; Sunday, March 3, 2024; The climate station at Harry Reid International Airport recorded a wind gust of 68 mph Saturday — the highest wind gust on record since March 27, 1985.
Police: Person critically injured in wreck near downtown Las Vegas: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024; Metro Police said they were investigating a critical-injury crash today just northeast of Downtown Las Vegas. The crash was reported about 1:50 p.m. today at ...
Las Vegas freeway ramp closed after truck crashes, spills apples on road: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024; A Las Vegas freeway ramp was closed today after a tractor-trailer crashed and spilled apples on the road, according to Nevada State Police. The crash happened about 8:10 a.m. on the southbound ramp from ...
Police: Teen arrested in deadly shooting at Las Vegas apartment complex: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024; A teen has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting last month at a Las Vegas apartment complex, according to Metro Police. Prseyus Dennis was arrested Tuesday and booked at the Clark County Detention Center on ...
Las Vegas police: One person killed in crash involving motorcycle: Monday, Feb. 26, 2024; One person was killed in a crash late this morning between a motorcycle and another vehicle, according to Metro Police. The crash was reported about ...
Nevada attorney general joins lawsuit challenging supermarket merger: Monday, Feb. 26, 2024; Nevada’s Aaron Ford is joining several other state attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission in filing a lawsuit challenging the proposed merger of Kroger and Alebertsons. The merger of the ...
Las Vegas police: Medical episode suspected in two-vehicle crash: Friday, Feb. 23, 2024; A medical episode is suspected in a two-vehicle crash this morning in the Spring Valley area, according to Metro Police. The crash was reported about 9 a.m. at ...
Two injured in separate police-involved collisions in Las Vegas tonight: Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024; A police officer is in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a three-vehicle collision Thursday evening, according to police.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by pickup in Las Vegas: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024; A woman was killed after being hit by a vehicle, according to a Metro Police news release.
Intersection in east valley closed after fuel spill: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024; Lanes were closed in all directions at Charleston Boulevard and Sloan Lane as a result of a fuel spill, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about