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Girl, 17, wounded in drive-by shooting at house party
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
A 17-year-old girl was in critical but stable condition today after being shot at a house party in the west valley Tuesday night, according to Metro Police. A car drove by ...
Part of Lake Mead Boulevard closed after rollover crash
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
The eastbound lanes of Lake Mead Boulevard were shut down at Clifford Street today after an SUV rolled over in a crash with a semitractor, Metro Police said. The wreck happened ...
Divers searching for missing NLV teen at Lake Mohave
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Divers are searching for a 17-year-old North Las Vegas boy who went underwater Tuesday and never surfaced while swimming at Lake Mohave, according to ...
Now open: Video game bar, Starbucks and chicken galore
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Las Vegas recognizes history with a popular coffee chain, returns to “old school” with the opening of a mom-and-pop shop, and looks to the future with ...
Motorcyclist dead in crash on 215; alcohol might be involved
Saturday, June 27, 2015
A 40-year-old motorcyclist is dead after a collision Saturday morning on the 215 Beltway that might have involved alcohol, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Coroner: 2 men found dead in SUV were shot in the back
Friday, June 26, 2015
Two men found shot to death in an SUV at a northeast valley apartment complex Wednesday have been identified by the Clark County Coroner’s Office. Raytwan Carraway, 27, of Victorville, Calif., and ...
Highway Patrol: Motorcyclist riding recklessly before fatal crash
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
A motorcyclist killed Tuesday in a crash on Interstate 15 North near Cheyenne Avenue has been identified as Joshua Johnson, 23, of Las Vegas, according to the Clark County Coroner’s Office. The crash prompted ...
California wildfire prompts air quality advisory in Las Vegas
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Smoke drifting into the Las Vegas Valley from a wildfire in the San Bernardino, Calif., area has prompted Clark County to issue an air quality advisory. The advisory for smoke and ...
Passerby takes victims to hospital after rollover crash
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Five people were taken to the hospital by a passerby after a single-vehicle rollover crash today on Interstate 15 North, just south of Russell Road, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
The wreck happened ...
Man, 23, critically injured in stabbing near downtown Las Vegas
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
A 23-year-old man is in critical condition after a stabbing Wednesday morning near downtown Las Vegas, Metro Police said. Police responded about ...
Motorcyclist hurt in crash near Lake Las Vegas
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
A motorcyclist was injured this morning in a crash near Lake Las Vegas, Henderson Police said. The wreck happened about 7:40 a.m. and involved ...
Police: Man stabs ex-girlfriend during argument
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
A 50-year-old man is in custody after Metro Police allege he stabbed his ex-girlfriend Tuesday night at an apartment complex in the east valley. Police received a report of the stabbing ...
Beware: ’Tis the season for heat-related fires
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
The desert’s dry heat is often a contributing factor to summer blazes. Fire officials warn that the dry atmosphere and hot desert breeze make it easier for fires to spread from vegetation to homes and even from ...
New shops for Tivoli Village, Container Park; Summerlin diamond store moves
Monday, June 22, 2015
Downtown Container Park and Tivoli Village seemingly can’t be stopped: Both have new shops opening this month. Plus, a noodle restaurant opens in the Silverton and ....
Five in hospital after 3-car crash on U.S. 95
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Five people were taken to a hospital after a three-car crash this morning on U.S. 95, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials. The crash happened near ...
Police: Bicyclist critically injured in hit-and-run crash
Saturday, June 20, 2015
A 52-year-old bicyclist was in critical condition after a hit-and-run crash in the northeast valley Friday night, according to Metro Police. The bicyclist was crossing Las Vegas Boulevard at Cheyenne Avenue in a marked crosswalk about 11:30 p.m. when ...
22 arrested at EDC on Friday; 10 taken to hospital
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Attendees took to Twitter after the 2015 Electric Daisy Carnival to complain about huge traffic delays exiting the festival, with some saying it took more than three hours just to get out of the parking lot ...
Boy, 4, dies after falling into backyard swimming pool
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
A 4-year-old boy who was rescued after falling into a backyard swimming pool Tuesday has died, according to the Clark County Coroner’s Office.
The child was discovered ...
Police release picture of suspect in Henderson bank robbery
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Henderson Police are trying to identify a suspect in the robbery of a U.S. Bank branch inside a Smith’s grocery store Tuesday afternoon. The suspect went into the store at 1000 North Green Valley Parkway about 12:30 p.m. and demanded money from a teller, police said. He showed the teller ...
Driver injured in rollover crash on Flamingo Road
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
One person was hurt in a rollover crash this morning that temporarily shut down two eastbound lanes of West Flamingo Road near Hualapai Way, according to Metro Police. The crash occurred ...
Person in wheelchair hit by car in Las Vegas
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
A person in a wheelchair was taken to the hospital this morning after being hit by a car near downtown Las Vegas, Metro Police said. Officers responded to ...
Hot drinks, cool treats and a more connected community for Las Vegas
Monday, June 15, 2015
A taste of Oregon will come to Las Vegas when Dutch Bros. coffee opens its first drive-thru in town this summer. And more cool treats are in store for valley residents as Amorino gelato shop adds a second location at the Las Vegas North Premium Outlets. Also, the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada ...
Shooting prompts 50th homicide inquiry this year for Metro Police
Saturday, June 13, 2015
A man is dead after a shooting in the west part of the valley Friday night, Metro Police said. At 8:25 p.m., officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 800 block of North D Street. They arrived ...
Woman killed in 1-vehicle crash on State Route 159
Saturday, June 13, 2015
A 34-year-old woman died Saturday morning after her car overturned on State Route 159, about 1 mile north of Blue Diamond Highway, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
One person hurt when van crashes into laundromat
Friday, June 12, 2015
A person was taken to the hospital after a van crashed into a laundromat near downtown Las Vegas this morning, Metro Police said. The crash was reported ...
Police: Teen accidentally shot by friend
Friday, June 12, 2015
A teen was taken to the hospital this morning after he was accidentally shot by a friend, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported at 3:08 a.m. in the 4300 block of Cy Cliffview Circle, near ...
Officials: Worker was using plumbing torch before house caught fire
Friday, June 12, 2015
A worker was using a plumbing torch before a fire this morning that did $20,000 damage to a house that was being renovated, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue. At 6:15 a.m., a passerby reported ...
Animal Foundation offering ‘name your own fee’ dog adoptions this weekend
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Wannabe owners can adopt any of the shelter's more than 250 canines for whatever dollar amount they can afford ...
New bars on Fremont, at Downtown Summerlin; Rubio’s gets revamped
Monday, June 8, 2015
It seems both of the Las Vegas Valley's downtowns can't be stopped: New bars are opening on Fremont Street and in Downtown Summerlin soon. Plus, a local credit union adds another branch and plans are unveiled for an International Trade Center ...
At Las Vegas banquet, residents share nine decades’ worth of wisdom
Sunday, June 7, 2015
A group of nonagenarians honored recently during a banquet hosted by the Las Vegas Senior Center shared some of the things they've learned. Among their nuggets of wisdom ...
2 hospitalized after shooting in early morning near Linq
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Two men were hospitalized Saturday morning after an argument near the Linq escalated into a shooting, Metro Police said.
Coroner IDs motorcyclist killed in wreck near Moapa
Friday, June 5, 2015
A motorcyclist who died Wednesday after crashing near Moapa has been identified by the Clark County Coroner’s Office as Eric David Wendschlag, 36, of Murrieta, Calif.
Wendschlag lost control ...
Body of Las Vegas teen recovered at Lake Mohave
Friday, June 5, 2015
The body of an 18-year-old man who apparently drowned was discovered Thursday near Morning Star Cove at Lake Mohave, according to the National Park Service. The teen ...
Police seeking suspects in business robbery
Friday, June 5, 2015
Metro Police are seeking the public’s help identifying two suspects they say robbed a business in the southeast valley last month. The robbery occurred ...
Coroner rules death of infant accidental
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
The death of an infant found dead on her bed in a southwest valley residence in April has been ruled an accident, according to the Clark County Coroner’s Office. The infant, who was ...
One dead after rollover crash near Boulder City
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
A person was pronounced dead this morning after a single-car rollover crash on U.S. 95, south of Boulder City, the Nevada Highway Patrol said. The crash was ...
Unmarked Metro Police car in 3-vehicle crash
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
An unmarked Metro Police car was involved in a three-vehicle crash in the southeast valley this morning, Metro Police said. The crash occurred ...
‘Chipotle for pizza,’ juice bar, new park open in Las Vegas
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Looking for somewhere new to take the kids to play or a local pizza place you haven't already been to a thousand times? You're in luck ...
Metro Police seek help in identifying suspect in Friday night shooting
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Metro Police are asking for the public's help to find a suspect that shot and killed a man Friday night.
Pedestrian suffers minor injury in 2-vehicle crash on I-15
Saturday, May 30, 2015
A car-rear ended another car whose driver was waiting for a passenger to cross Interstate 15 near Sahara Avenue on Friday, the Nevada Highway Patrol said.
Firefighter critically burned while refueling chainsaw
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
A seasonal U.S. Forest Service firefighter is in critical but stable condition after suffering injuries Monday while working on a small fire on ...
Coroner IDs man shot to death at apartment complex
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
A man Metro Police said was shot to death after arguing with an acquaintance at a northeast valley apartment complex Monday has been identified ...
Pub evacuated after smoke reported in bathroom
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
A PT’s Pub in the southwest valley was evacuated this morning after smoke was reported in the men’s bathroom, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials said. After searching the building ...
In facial hair contest, judges had to split hairs to pick a winner
Monday, May 25, 2015
Dozens of men gathered inside downtown’s Pullman Grille this month to settle a debate that has plagued such prominent figures as Salvador Dali and Col. Sanders: Who has the best facial hair?
Restaurant/entertainment hub, grocery chain expansion coming to Las Vegas
Monday, May 25, 2015
New businesses offering goods and services ranging from bras to high-end cheese are coming to Las Vegas, including ...
Death toll rises to three in small-plane crash at Laughlin
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Two more people have died as a result of a plane crash in Laughlin last week, according to the Clark County coroner’s office.
Man arrested after allegedly throwing tiles at pedestrians from Vegas rooftop
Saturday, May 23, 2015
A man was arrested Saturday morning after he threw roofing tiles from the roof of an unoccupied building at people walking below, Metro Police say.
Man seriously hurt, another arrested in hit-and-run near UNLV, police say
Saturday, May 23, 2015
A pedestrian was hospitalized with serious injuries and a driver was arrested on felony counts after a hit-and-run crash involving eight cars Saturday morning near UNLV, Metro Police said.
Laughlin plane crash victim ID’d
Friday, May 22, 2015
A man who was killed when a small plane carrying four people crashed in Laughlin last week as been identified as James Walker by the Clark County coroner's office ...
Las Vegas freeway ramps reopen after 5.3-magnitude earthquake
Friday, May 22, 2015
A magnitude-4.8 earthquake struck a rural area of Southern Nevada, shaking buildings more than 100 miles away and shutting down a busy Las Vegas interchange as ...