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Police: Man arrested after woman found dead in Logandale home fire: Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024; A man was arrested on a count of murder after he intentionally set a fire at a Logandale home where a woman was found dead, according to Metro Police. The fire was reported about 1:45 a.m. Monday in the 900 block ...
Pedestrian hit and killed by vehicle this morning in Las Vegas: Monday, Jan. 8, 2024; A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle this morning, according to a Metro Police news release.
Las Vegas police: One person killed in pedestrian-vehicle accident: Monday, Jan. 8, 2024; Metro Police said they were investigating a fatal pedestrian-vehicle accident this morning in the southwest valley. The incident was reported about 8:55 a.m. near ...
Man hit and killed by vehicle while crossing Spring Mountain in Las Vegas: Friday, Jan. 5, 2024; A pedestrian was killed in a vehicle collision today, according to a Metro Police news release.
Las Vegas woman, 31, dies in single-vehicle crash: Friday, Jan. 5, 2024; A woman died after a pickup truck crashed and overturned Thursday night, throwing her from the vehicle, according to Metro Police. The crash was reported about ...
Pedestrian hit and killed by vehicle in Las Vegas' 1st traffic fatality of 2024: Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024; A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle Wednesday, according to a Metro Police news release.
Las Vegas police: Man killed in shooting at apartment: Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024; A man was killed and another wounded in a shooting incident at a Las Vegas apartment, but no arrests were announced, according to Metro Police. The shooting was reported about 9:40 p.m. Tuesday in the ...
Las Vegas police: Neighbor accused of burglarizing home of slain UNLV professor: Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024; A neighbor is accused of burglarizing the home of a UNLV professor killed in a campus shooting and making online posts with the intent of selling stolen items, according to Metro Police. The burglary was reported about 1:10 p.m. on Dec. 26 at a home in the ...
Up to 7 inches of snow forecast for Mount Charleston: Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024; A winter weather advisory is in effect on Mount Charleston today, with up to 7 inches of snow possible above 6,000 feet, according to the National Weather Service. The advisory ...
Las Vegas police seek suspect in November fatal stabbing: Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024; The suspect in a fatal November stabbing is believed to be homeless and staying in Las Vegas, according to Metro Police. Isaias Ruiz-Figeroa, 43, is wanted on a count of open murder, police said. They urged anyone with ...
Las Vegas police make 33 DUI arrests during New Year’s Eve ‘blitz’: Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024; A Metro Police “DUI blitz” resulted in 33 arrests on counts of driving under the Influence, the agency reported via the X social media platform. The operation was carried out Sunday as an estimated 400,000 people ...
Metro Police officer arrested on stalking charge: Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023; A Metro Police officer was arrested on three felony charges, department officials said today.
North Las Vegas reaping rewards of expanded tax base: Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023; Over the past decade, the city’s efforts have nearly tripled the tax base for residents, adding revenue that’s put back into police, parks, roads, libraries and other services for residents. Once completely built, Apex is expected to create 72,000 new jobs and represent a $7 billion investment.
Driver killed in morning crash in west Las Vegas: Friday, Dec. 29, 2023; A driver was killed in a crash this morning, according to a Metro Police news release.
Person found dead after fire at northeast Las Vegas Valley mobile home: Friday, Dec. 29, 2023; A person was found dead today after firefighters responded to a fire at a mobile home in the northeast valley, according to the Clark County Fire Department. The fire was reported ...
Las Vegas police: One person dead, one at hospital after traffic crash: Friday, Dec. 29, 2023; One person was declared dead and another taken to a hospital after a two-vehicle crash today in the west valley, according to Metro Police. The crash was reported about 10:20 a.m. in the area of ...
Las Vegas police: Fleeing male fatally shot after pulling gun: Friday, Dec. 29, 2023; Officers investigating a report of a stolen vehicle opened fire on a man who bailed out of the vehicle in a fast-food drive-thru and pulled a gun, according to Metro Police. The male, who was not identified, was pronounced ...
Reno: ‘Biggest Little City’ has plenty to offer: Friday, Dec. 29, 2023; The 1960 Squaw Valley Winter Olympics helped put Reno on the map as an incredible outdoor destination. With Lake Tahoe only a short, beautiful 30-minute drive away, Reno is now known for its skiing and outdoor recreation as well as its nightlife. Where else can you ride a breathtaking mountain bike trail in the afternoon, play blackjack at night and ski a black diamond run during the day?
Fire at Las Vegas apartment building displaces 5 adults, 12 children: Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023; A fire in an air conditioning unit spread to an apartment building and impacted three units, displacing five adults and 12 children, according to the Clark County Fire Department. Nobody was ...
New fire station expected to help Sparks enhance public safety in community: Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023; We are excited that our economy is growing more diverse, specifically in the area of technology. A great example is the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, the largest industrial park in the world, located east of Sparks. The center is home to the Tesla Gigafactory and many other tech companies such as Blockchains, Google, Jet.com, and Switch. Many employees live right here in Sparks.
Website’s ranking confirms Las Vegas as a foodies’ paradise: Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023; To determine the best and cheapest foodie scenes, WalletHub compared 183 cities on factors such as the cost of groceries, affordability and accessibility of high-quality restaurants and the number of food festivals per capita. Las Vegas was ranked No. 8 ...
Person suffers smoke inhalation in apartment fire: Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023; A person suffered smoke inhalation during an apartment fire this morning, according to the Clark County Fire Department. The fire was reported about 8:55 a.m. in the ...
Carjacking suspect, victim die in shooting, Las Vegas police chase: Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023; A man stole a police vehicle and carjacked several people, including a driver who was killed, during a chase and shooting that ended with the suspect dead, according to Metro Police. Police said they received several reports about 3:45 a.m. today of shooting near Placid Street and Maulding Avenue, south of ...
Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, also ranks high for recreation: Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023; Of the 100 largest cities in the United States, Las Vegas ranked No. 1 on a list of the best places for recreation, according to personal-finance website WalletHub.
Henderson continues to grow into its role as a ‘City of Destiny’: Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023; Nevada is a sprawling state with most of its people in two population centers. But beyond the reaches of Las Vegas and Reno is a land filled with attractions and history. The Sun has reached out to mayors ...
Clark County issues air advisory for New Year's Eve fireworks: Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023; The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability has issued an Air Quality Smoke Advisory due to New Year’s Eve fireworks.
Survey says? Where Las Vegas appeared in various rankings: Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023; The Sun accumulated many of the lists and is presenting them this week, in chronological order, over four days.
Still in the playoff hunt: Raiders upset Chiefs on Christmas Day: Monday, Dec. 25, 2023; The Las Vegas Raiders didn’t score an offensive touchdown today in Kansas City. But the defense ...
‘There is something for everyone’ in ever-evolving Las Vegas: Monday, Dec. 25, 2023; Nevada is a sprawling state with most of its people in two population centers. But beyond the reaches of Las Vegas and Reno is a land filled with attractions and history. The Sun has reached out to mayors and representatives of the Silver State’s 19 cities, giving them a platform in our pages to talk about their area’s history and attractions and to describe what makes them special and what challenges they face. Today, a Q+A with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman.
How’s Las Vegas rank? Websites measure metrics in all sorts of categories: Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023; The Sun accumulated many of the lists and will present them this week, in chronological order, over four days.
Metro Police investigating fatal shooting in east Las Vegas: Friday, Dec. 22, 2023; A man is facing murder charges for a shooting death Thursday at an east Las Vegas apartment complex over a stolen vehicle, according to Metro Police.
Fallon grows from a gold miners’ pit stop into Nevada’s natural jewel: Friday, Dec. 22, 2023; Fallon was incorporated in 1908, though its origins as a settlement near the Carson River go back to the Forty-Niners’ route to the gold fields of California. Some of these westward travelers decided to settle our valley, forming ranches and, by the late 1890s, a store and post office.
Las Vegas police: Rollerblader hit by car, critically injured: Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023; A female rollerblading on a Las Vegas area street Wednesday was hit by a car and critically injured, according to Metro Police. The incident happened about ...
Carson City: Small capital, big doings: Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023; Named after the famous frontiersman Kit Carson, Carson City enjoys a rich history predating Nevada’s statehood. Carson City is home to the historic State Capitol building, the Nevada State Prison, the Carson City Mint and Nevada State Museum, West Side Historic District, governor’s mansion, Virginia and Truckee Railway between Carson City and Virginia City, and many other sites.
Rollerblader in critical condition after being hit by vehicle in Las Vegas: Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023; A person is in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle while she was rollerblading Wednesday, according to a Metro Police news release.
Ely is open for business: Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023; Nevada is a sprawling state with most of its people in two population centers. But beyond the reaches of Las Vegas and Reno is a land filled with attractions and history. Some of them, of course, might not be familiar to most Nevadans. The Sun has reached out to mayors and representatives of the Silver State’s 19 cities, giving them a platform in our pages to talk about their area’s history and attractions and to describe what makes them special and what challenges they face.
Victim identified as woman from Cincinnati in 1979 Las Vegas homicide: Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023; Metro Police have identified a woman found dead over four decades ago in a Las Vegas field, the department announced today in a news release.
Clark County Fire Department announces passing of deputy chief: Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023; Warren Whitney, Clark County Fire Department deputy chief, died Monday night from complications due to an illness, Chief John Steinbeck announced in a news release.
Northeastern Nevada city a home for outdoor enthusiasts: Wells’ ‘wild’ beginning on frontier gives way to small-town atmosphere; Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023; Nevada is a sprawling state with most of its people in two population centers. But beyond the reaches of Las Vegas and Reno is a land filled with attractions and history. Some of them, of course, might not be familiar to most Nevadans. The Sun has reached out to mayors and representatives of the Silver State’s 19 cities, giving them a platform in our pages to talk about their area’s history and attractions and to describe what makes them special and what challenges they face.
Yerington looking to grow: Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023; Nevada is a sprawling state with most of its people in two population centers. But beyond the reaches of Las Vegas and Reno is a land filled with attractions and history. Today, we present a Q+A with Mayor John Garry of Yerington ...
Potential tuberculosis exposures identified at 18 schools in Las Vegas area: Friday, Dec. 15, 2023; People at 18 schools in the Las Vegas area and a Clark County School District training center might have been exposed to tuberculosis, health officials said. A person with active TB was on 26 school campuses before ...
One person burned after natural gas explosion at home in Cold Creek: Friday, Dec. 15, 2023; One person suffered burns in a natural gas explosion and fire at a home in the Cold Creek community northwest of Las Vegas, according to the Clark County Fire Department. The incident was ...
Man dead after stabbing Wednesday in west Las Vegas: Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023; A man was killed in a stabbing Wednesday night in the west valley, according to a Metro Police news release.
Man killed in single-vehicle crash in Sunrise Manor on Tuesday night: Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023; A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday night, according to a Metro Police news release.
Multiple people killed in wrong-way collision on US-95 in Las Vegas: Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023; Multiple people were killed in a wrong-way vehicle collision Saturday, according to a Nevada State Police news release.
Fire extinguished at abandoned apartment building: Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023; Investigators were searching for the cause of a fire today at an abandoned apartment building in the central valley, according to the Clark County Fire Department. Nobody was ...
Victim of Las Vegas traffic crash earlier this month dies from injuries: Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023; A victim of a traffic accident this month died today, according to a Metro Police news release.
Mesquite: A gateway and a getaway: Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023; Mesquite's location makes us the gateway to numerous national parks and, of course, provides an easy getaway from the congestion of overpopulated Las Vegas.
Man killed while crossing Washington Ave. in Las Vegas on Sunday: Monday, Dec. 11, 2023; A man was hit and killed after being hit by a vehicle Sunday evening, according to a Metro Police news release.
Pedestrian hit and killed by tow truck while crossing Sahara in Las Vegas: Monday, Dec. 11, 2023; A man was killed after being hit by a tow truck Sunday evening, according to a Metro Police news release.