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Rain, snow, wind to usher in February in the valley
Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016
Gusty winds, showers and a slight chance of snowfall will help commemorate the valley's transition into February. The valley should expect rain for much of ...
Passenger at McCarran detained for drug possession
Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016
A passenger was detained at McCarran International Airport on Sunday morning after Transportation Security Administration officers found suspected narcotics ...
Pedestrian killed near Lone Mountain, Camino Al Norte
Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016
A 44-year-old man died Sunday morning after he was hit by a car while crossing the street to catch a bus.
Motorcyclist killed in crash on I-15 near Valley of Fire park
Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016
A motorcyclist is dead after he rear-ended a semi-trailer on the southbound Interstate 15 Sunday morning. The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. on southbound I-15 near mile marker 73, a few miles …
Central valley fire does $150,000 in damage to vacant apartment building
Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016
A fire in a vacant, two-story apartment building being used by squatters near the central part of the valley caused an estimated $150,000 in damage Sunday morning. No one was hurt. Crews responded about 8:35 a.m. to 2308 …
Central valley fire does $150,000 in damage to vacant apartment building
Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016
A fire in a vacant, two-story apartment building being used by squatters near the central part of the valley caused an estimated $150,000 in damage Sunday morning. No one was hurt. Crews responded about 8:35 a.m. to 2308 Tam Drive, near Sahara Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard, to find …
Henderson fire does $55K in damage; occupants unhurt
Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016
A house fire in Henderson caused an estimated $55,000 in damage Saturday night. Crews responded to the two-story, single-family home on Mayan Drive, near West Sunset Road and North Arroyo Grande, about …
Accident traps one person near Deer Springs, Fort Apache
Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016
One person was trapped in a car after a two-vehicle crash in the northwest part of the valley
One person dead in accident on I-15 involving tractor-trailer
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016
A man is dead after rear-ending a tractor-trailer on Interstate 15 near U.S. 93 early Sunday morning.
Two dead after car falls off bridge in North Las Vegas
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016
Two people are dead after a single-vehicle crash in North Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon.
Two seniors die in Saturday night accident on Boulder Highway
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016
Two people are dead and one person was seriously injured after a car collision near the eastern part of the valley Saturday evening.
Dog’s body found after 1 of 2 overnight Las Vegas fires
Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016
Firefighters responded to two overnight fires in the valley, including one in which they discovered a dead dog.
Man dead in first suspected homicide investigated by Metro this year
Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016
One man is dead and another is injured after a fight triggered a shooting at a business in the north valley early Saturday morning.
Metro Police investigating teen’s death in east valley
Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016
Metro Police are investigating the death of a teenager in the east valley Saturday.
Hiker hospitalized after fall from trail at Red Rock Canyon
Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016
A hiker suffered minor injuries after falling off a trail at Red Rock Canyon on Saturday, according to Metro Police.
Man, 44, dead in shooting at home in North Las Vegas
Friday, Jan. 1, 2016
A 44-year-old man is dead after a shooting in North Las Vegas this afternoon. The shooting occurred about noon at a home in the 4000 block of …
Metro Police car crashes into wall during chase; no one hurt
Friday, Jan. 1, 2016
A Metro Police car crashed into a wall while chasing a suspect at a Las Vegas Valley high school this morning.
Man hurt while hiking at Lone Mountain
Friday, Jan. 1, 2016
A man was injured while hiking on Lone Mountain this morning.
2 Las Vegas men killed in I-15 crash; speed likely a factor
Friday, Jan. 1, 2016
Two Las Vegas men are dead after a one-vehicle rollover crash on New Year's Eve on Interstate 15. The men were southbound in the right lane at 10:08 p.m. in black Nissan 370z, approaching the Craig Road …
Eight arrests made on Strip, two on Fremont Street on NYE
Friday, Jan. 1, 2016
While New Year's Eve celebrations were underway, a few people had to ring in 2016 in the company of police officers. Eight arrests were made on the Strip, one of which involved a felony, and two arrests were made on …
Hiker who died at Red Rock Canyon identified
Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015
A hiker who died at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area after falling 80 to 100 feet Saturday morning has been identified by the Clark County Coroner's office ...
Primm, Pahrump under freeze warning; cold start to the week in the valley
Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015
Valley residents are urged to protect their pets, plants and pipes as cold temperatures settle into the area today.
Two dead after car strikes street lights
Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015
Two men are dead after a traffic collision in the central part of the valley Saturday evening.
Metro vehicle involved in three-car collision near UNLV
Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015
An unmarked Metro Police car was involved in a three-vehicle collision near UNLV on Saturday night.
Pedestrian in critical condition after downtown Las Vegas hit-and-run
Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015
A 29-year-old pedestrian sustained critical injuries after a Saturday afternoon collision in downtown Las Vegas.
Man who fled scene of fatal hit-and-run arrested Saturday night
Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015
A 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly hitting and killing a moped rider in North Las Vegas on Saturday night.
Two inmates die at Nevada correctional facilities
Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015
Two Nevada state prison inmates housed at different facilities have died.
Fire contained to one unit at Antigua Bay Apartments
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015
Firefighters are investigating a Sunday apartment fire in the eastern part of the valley.
Bathroom fan sparks fire that displaces three from apartment
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015
A bathroom ceiling fan sparked an apartment fire in the southern part of the valley that displaced three adults and two dogs Sunday morning.
Early morning fire displaces two
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015
Two people and two dogs were displaced after an Sunday morning house fire in the northeastern part of the valley.
Motorcyclist, girl in critical condition following crash
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015
A motorcyclist and a 7-year-old girl sustained critical injuries after a traffic collision in the southwest part of the valley Saturday.
Ten displaced by early morning fire
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015
Careless discarding of smoking material sparked an apartment fire near the central part of the valley Sunday morning.
Firefighters respond to two incidents at same building within 13 hours
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015
Las Vegas and Clark County firefighters responded to a fire in a vacant, two-story apartment building twice in 13 hours this weekend.
Expect delays as holiday traffic heads out of town
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015
Heavy traffic is causing delays on southbound Interstate 15, from St. Rose Parkway through Primm to California, as motorists head back home after the Thanksgiving weekend.
Metro air pursuit called off when helicopter runs low on fuel
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015
A Metro Police air unit ran out of fuel while trying to track down two speeding motorcycles in the valley Sunday morning.
Las Vegas does Thanksgiving: 20 places to dine out this Thursday
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015
For Las Vegas residents who'd like to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast but aren't so thrilled about doing dishes, the city offers an abundance of options. Here are 20, from buffets to ...
Fire department: Squatters are probable cause of two weekend fires
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015
Two fires over the weekend, one of which displaced three adults, may have been started by squatters who were staying in the buildings.
Henderson Police arrest two accused of robbing man, using keys to enter home
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015
Two suspects are in custody in connection with a robbery near a Henderson park and an attempted murder at a Henderson home earlier this month.
Metro investigating death of man found shot in vacant home
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015
Metro Police are investigating the death of a man who was found inside a vacant house near the southern part of the valley Saturday afternoon.
Six people, including four juveniles, taken to hospital after crash at Lamb, Cary
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015
Six people were taken to the hospital Sunday morning after a car crash in the eastern part of the valley.
Henderson man killed in Interstate 15 crash identified
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015
A 56-year-old Henderson man who died Saturday morning in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 15, a few exits away from Jean Avenue, has been identified by the Clark County Coroner's office.
High winds expected Sunday, possible rain and snow Monday
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015
A strong cold front moving into the valley has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a wind advisory from 1 p.m. today through 10 p.m. Monday.
Four teens injured after driving onto train tracks
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015
Two teenagers sustained substantial injuries and two others sustained minor injuries after they attempted to cross Union Pacific Railway tracks in the southern part of the valley.
Two women taken to hospital after Henderson car crash
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015
Two women are in the hospital Sunday morning after a car collision at Warm Springs Road and North Stephanie Street.
Woman who died in collision with RTC bus identified
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015
A 45-year-old woman who died Thursday after a crash involving a small Regional Transportation Commission bus at Fort Apache and Desert Inn roads has been identified as Trinese Desire Bolden of Las Vegas, according to the Clark County Coroner's Office.
Man in wheelchair in critical condition after being struck at bus stop
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015
A 72-year-old man is in critical condition after his motorized wheelchair was struck by a car in front of a bus stop in the eastern part of the valley Saturday evening.
Traffic accident causes major delays on southbound I-15 near Primm
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015
An accident at the Nevada-California state line is causing long delays on southbound Interstate 15 this afternoon.
North Las Vegas domestic dispute leads to shooting; several people in custody
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015
Several people are in custody in connection with a shooting Sunday morning in North Las Vegas that sent one man to the hospital in critical condition.
Las Vegas resident killed in four-car, Saturday-night crash identified
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015
A 26-year-old man who died Saturday in a crash in the eastern part of the valley has been identified by the Clark County Coroner's office as Khalil Ali Tiner.
Clouds cover valley, but no rain in the forecast
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015
Although an abundance of dark clouds covered much of the valley's skies Sunday, rain was not in the forecast