Ayden Runnels

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Ayden Runnels is a graduate of Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas, where they were the editor-in-chief of their student-run campus newspaper, the North Texas Daily. They have also written for the Texas Tribune and Irving Rambler covering topics like healthcare access and LGBTQ+ issues.

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Former CCSD assistant principal charged with soliciting minor for sex: Friday, March 22, 2024; A former Clark County School District assistant principal was arrested in Texas on Friday on three counts of attempting to contact a minor for sex by a person of authority, according to a press release from the district.
Woman must pay restitution after seeking over $1 million in fraudulent loans, authorities say: Friday, March 22, 2024; A Las Vegas woman was sentenced to 30 months in prison after attempting to fraudulently receive over $1 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans available during the ...
Las Vegas police: Bicyclist hit by vehicle, critically injured: Friday, March 22, 2024; A bicyclist was hospitalized after they were hit by a vehicle this morning, according to Metro police. The collision occurred about 10:30 a.m. at ...
Las Vegas police: Man killed when car splits in two in high-speed collision: Friday, March 22, 2024; A driver was killed early today when a speeding car struck his vehicle, splitting it in two parts, according to Metro Police. The crash happened about 3:10 a.m. at Las Vegas Boulevard North and Walnut Road, police ...
Man rebooked on charges related to March 12 shooting in Las Vegas: Thursday, March 21, 2024; A man already in police custody for unrelated charges was rebooked into Clark County Detention Center as a suspect in a March death, according to Metro Police.
CCSD worker charged with monitoring private conversations at school: Thursday, March 21, 2024; A Clark County School District computer technician was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges relating to illegal surveillance and monitoring private conversations, according to ...
New command station expands reach of police in growing North Las Vegas: Thursday, March 21, 2024; The North Las Vegas Police Department gave city officials a preview of the new North Central Area Command police station Wednesday, emphasizing the facility’s “state-of-the-art” capabilities and an opportunity for further expansion ...
In Las Vegas visit, Biden outlines plan to lower housing costs for the working class: Tuesday, March 19, 2024; Biden laid out a proposal for a mortgage relief credit that would provide homeowners with a $10,000 tax credit over two years. The relief credit, according to the White House, would provide middle-class first-time homebuyers with …
Reno man sentenced to 12 years in meth trafficking conspiracy: Tuesday, March 19, 2024; A Reno man was sentenced today to 12 years in prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy that distributed over 140 pounds of the drug, according to ...
Police: Two women found dead after shooting in North Las Vegas: Tuesday, March 19, 2024; Two women are dead after a shooting this morning in North Las Vegas believed to be an isolated incident, police said. Officers responded to reports of gunshots about 6:40 a.m. in the 2000 block of McCarran Street, near ...
Hit in run in Las Vegas kills one, suspect at large: Saturday, March 16, 2024; A man is dead after a hit-and-run in North Las Vegas early Saturday morning, according to North Las Vegas Police ...
Man dies after North Las Vegas shooting; suspect still at large: Thursday, March 14, 2024; A man is suffering from life-threatening injuries after being shot this afternoon in North Las Vegas, according to a North Las Vegas Police news release.
North Las Vegas Police: Fleeing SUV crashes, sending 5 people to hospitals: Thursday, March 14, 2024; A stolen SUV collided with two other vehicles today as it fled from police, sending five people to hospitals with nonlife-threatening injuries, according to North Las Vegas Police. Officers spotted the ...
‘They are committed to doing this right’: LVCVA CEO backs Boring Company efforts: Wednesday, March 13, 2024; The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is satisfied that the Boring Company, which is set to expand an underground transportation system ...
Vice President Kamala Harris focuses on Latino voter base at campaign event in North Las Vegas: Saturday, March 9, 2024; Vice President Kamala Harris zeroed in on economic issues during a campaign event in North Las Vegas Saturday, hoping to ignite a Latino voter base that is slipping in its support for ...
Number of unhoused veterans in Las Vegas increased over 60% in 2023: Saturday, March 9, 2024; Las Vegas has the second largest number of unhoused veterans in the United States, only trailing Los Angeles. Nevada also saw a 45% increase ...
Suspects in January death also charged in prior Las Vegas case: Thursday, March 7, 2024; Two men arrested in California for a Las Vegas murder in January have been indicted for a different murder that occurred last year near Evergreen Avenue and Upland Boulevard, according to Metro Police.
Clark County traffic deaths through Feb. up over last year: Thursday, March 7, 2024; The increase in traffic-related fatalities is slowing but still significantly higher than in 2023, including a sharp increase in pedestrian and motorcyclist deaths, according to a preliminary report from the Nevada Department of Public Safety.
Sparks man labeled "most prolific creator" of child porn convicted: Thursday, March 7, 2024; A Sparks man who the Department of Justice called “the most prolific creator” of online child sexual abuse material was convicted by a federal jury Thursday of several felonies, according to the Department of Justice.
Recognition delivered: Trauma kits, medical training helped Metro officers save UNLV professor’s life at campus shooting: Thursday, March 7, 2024; When Metro Police Officers Ty Vesperas and Jacob Noriega arrived at the UNLV campus in response to an active shooter call in December, their focus was on apprehending the violent gunman. But as soon as the two arrived at UNLV’s Beam Hall ...
Man charged with fraudulently issuing concealed carry licenses in Nevada: Wednesday, March 6, 2024; A man was charged Tuesday with posing as a licensed concealed carry weapons instructor after having his license revoked, according to Metro Police.
Las Vegas home sale prices up 3.4% in Feb., continuing recovery from 2023: Wednesday, March 6, 2024; Home sales in Las Vegas are continuing an upward trend after a record-breaking slow year in 2023, according to a release today from Las Vegas Realtors.
Security is top of mind for election officials in Clark County: Monday, March 4, 2024; Clark County is having regular election security meetings with state and federal officials leading up to the November general election to strengthen safety measures for poll workers and voters, said Lorena Portillo, the Clark County registrar of voters. Portillo told the Sun last week that these meetings — including in December with ...
Metro Police investigating murder-suicide in Las Vegas: Saturday, March 2, 2024; Two men died in an apparent murder-suicide in a Las Vegas home Saturday ...
First lady Jill Biden speaks on reproductive rights in Las Vegas: Saturday, March 2, 2024; First lady Jill Biden called the increasing restrictions on women’s healthcare “a rupture in the foundations of our democracy” during a speech in Las Vegas darkened by a power outage ...
VA to expand health coverage for veterans exposed to toxic materials: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024; The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs is significantly expanding its coverage of veterans exposed to toxins and hazardous materials, the department announced Monday.
Man arrested in June 2023 Las Vegas death recently ruled homicide: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024; A man was rearrested by Metro Police for a death last year that a coroner has recently ruled a homicide, according to a press release.
Metro: Police car that hit scooter as escorting injured officer to hospital: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024; A Metro Police car that hit a man on an electric scooter Thursday was helping escort an officer injured in another crash to a hospital.
Clark County sheriff talks Metro’s highs, lows in annual address: Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024; Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill emphasized achievements within the Metro Police Department and new goals for it, including an increased emphasis ...
Campaign launches to codify abortion access into the Nevada constitution: Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024; Nevada advocacy groups kicked off their campaign to codify abortion access into the Nevada constitution at a rally on the College of Southern Nevada’s North Las Vegas campus Saturday ...
Metro Police searching for 2 suspects in Las Vegas robbery: Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024; Two unidentified suspects robbed a business with a firearm Friday night and have not yet been apprehended, according to Metro Police ...
Ground broken on North Las Vegas facility for women battling addiction: Friday, Feb. 23, 2024; The Village is a 63,623-square-foot, 84-unit facility that will offer housing, case management, educational classes and other support for women in the ...
CCSD elementary special education teacher accused of child abuse: Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024; A Clark County School District special education teacher was arrested Wednesday on several charges including false imprisonment, according to CCSD police.
Woman dies after apparent shooting in south Las Vegas: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024; A woman died inside a home in the southern valley in an apparent shooting, according to Metro Police.
Two accused of racing after passenger killed in Las Vegas crash: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024; One person was killed and two people were arrested early Wednesday morning in a crash that may have been caused by a race, according to Metro Police. The crash occurred on East Silverado Boulevard east of Bermuda Road ...
Clark County Commission OKs extending crossing guard services to middle schools: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024; The Clark County Commission is expanding crosswalk guard services to 23 public middle schools in the county’s unincorporated areas. Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved ...
Fifth suspect charged in January homicide case at Las Vegas home: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024; A fifth suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in January, according to Metro Police.
Report finds antisemitic incidents in Nevada rose in 2023: Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024; There were 45 reports of antisemitism in Nevada in 2023, an increase from 30 in 2022, according to the Anti-Defamation League. While there was an increase at the state level ...
Las Vegas police: Suspects in robbery, shooting under arrest: Friday, Feb. 16, 2024; Two suspects in a robbery and fatal shooting have been arrested, according to Metro Police. Ervin Ortega-Rodriguez, 21, and Daniel Meza-Ortega, 19, were arrested Tuesday and Thursday, respectively, on counts of ...
Man charged with trying to lure child into car, Las Vegas police say: Friday, Feb. 16, 2024; Metro Police are searching for a man they allege tried to lure a child into a vehicle Thursday afternoon. A man driving a black, two-door car approached an 11-year-old ...
Las Vegas police: Fourth suspect arrested in fatal shooting: Friday, Feb. 16, 2024; A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting last month in Las Vegas, according to Metro Police. Jimmy Johnson, 45, was taken into custody Wednesday by ...
Las Vegas police: Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run while crossing street: Friday, Feb. 16, 2024; A pedestrian was killed Thursday night in a hit-and-run incident on South Nellis Boulevard, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about 8:25 p.m. north of ...
Las Vegas police: Pedestrian critically injured in hit-and-run: Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024; A pedestrian was critically injured Wednesday in a hit-and-run incident on West Charleston Boulevard, according to Metro Police. The 48-year old Las Vegas man was crossing ...
Police emphasize safety with Valentine’s-themed event at crosswalk near Las Vegas school: Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024; Habig, along with officers from other Southern Nevada departments, gathered at the intersection of Russell Road and Euclid Street next to Helen Cannon Middle School ...
2 killed in motorcycle crash in central Las Vegas, police say: Monday, Feb. 12, 2024; The crash at Tropicana and Eastern avenues marks the 24th and 25th traffic fatalities in 2024.