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Apartment fire injures two: Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013; An apartment fire injured two residents and caused $65,000 in damages today in the southern Las Vegas Valley.
Calif. wildfire prompts air quality advisory for Las Vegas: Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013; A raging California wildfire prompted officials in southern Nevada to announce an air quality advisory warning today that will last through the weekend.
Wednesday night crash sends woman to UMC with critical injuries, Metro reports: Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013; A woman was transported to an area hospital in critical condition after a two-vehicle collision Wednesday night in southwest Las Vegas.
Two people injured in car accident: Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013; A car collision this morning in Silverado Ranch sent at least one person to the hospital in critical condition, Metro Police report.
Coroner IDs victim in car-cement mixer accident: Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013; The woman who died Wednesday in a two-vehicle collision involving a cement mixer truck has been identified by the Clark County Coroner's Office. Mizuki Uchida, 24, of Las Vegas, died from injuries sustained in the accident.
Lanes on Nellis Boulevard to be closed Friday: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013; Lanes on a portion of Nellis Boulevard will be closed Friday due to storm drain repairs.
Report: Metro officer’s actions in shooting of unarmed man ‘not reasonable’: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013; Metro Police issued internal reports Wednesday giving more detail about two officer-involved shootings last year, including a controversial shooting by Officer Jacquar Roston, who kept his job despite a unanimous vote by a civilian review board to remove him.
Woman dies in crash with cement mixer truck: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013; A woman died today in a two-vehicle collision involving a cement mixer truck in northwest Las Vegas.
Officer who fell from helicopter died of blunt force injuries: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013; Metro Police Officer David Vanbuskirk, who fell from a helicopter during the rescue of a hiker on Mount Charleston, died of multiple blunt force injuries, the Clark County Coroner’s Office reported.
Coroner IDs motorcyclist killed in crash into fence: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013; A motorcyclist killed Tuesday when he hit a chain-link fence has been identified by the Clark County Coroner’s Office as Franklin Savoy Jr., 30, of Las Vegas.
Driver was drunk when he hit truck of man changing tire on U.S. 95, police say: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013; The man who crashed into a pickup truck parked on the side of U.S. 95 having a flat tire changed on Monday was allegedly drunk and asleep at the wheel, officials say.
Juggalo gang member arrested after attack involving pair of dulled meat cleavers: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013; A self-proclaimed Juggalo street gang member was arrested after allegedly attacking a cyclist with a pair of dulled meat cleavers.
New health district head turns down job after appointment: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013; The leading candidate for the Southern Nevada Health District's chief health officer position withdrew his application Tuesday due to a family matter.
High-speed chase suspect is convicted felon, police say: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013; The man arrested for leading Metro Police on a 20-minute high-speed chase Sunday night after being spotted with a gun at a KFC restaurant was a convicted felon from California, authorities said Tuesday.
Garage fire, mobile home fire blamed on careless smoking: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013; Fire officials blame careless smoking for helping to start two fires Monday in the Las Vegas Valley.
Crash cuts power to more than 300 customers near Strip: Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013; A single-car collision this morning is causing a power outage for around 320 NV Energy customers west of the Las Vegas Strip.
County to receive $6.6 million to fight homelessness: Monday, Aug. 5, 2013; Clark County will receive about $6.6 million from the federal government to support regional efforts addressing homelessness.
Police: KFC robbery suspect leads cops on high-speed chase: Monday, Aug. 5, 2013; A man who allegedly robbed a KFC chicken restaurant at gunpoint led Metro Police on a 20 minute high-speed chase Sunday night before he was taken into custody, authorities said.
Search underway for North Las Vegas man missing in Lake Mohave: Monday, Aug. 5, 2013; A search was underway today for a North Las Vegas man who went missing while swimming at Lake Mohave without a life jacket on Sunday.
Dog rescued from house fire in east Las Vegas: Monday, Aug. 5, 2013; Firefighters rescued a dog from a fire Sunday that caused about $20,000 damage to a mobile home and residence in east Las Vegas. Nobody was injured.
One man injured, one under arrest in 2-vehicle crash that shuts down U.S. 95: Monday, Aug. 5, 2013; A two-vehicle crash that closed part of U.S. 95 for three hours this morning left one man in critical condition and another under arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, authorities said.
Multiple people injured in crash involving limousine, 4 other vehicles: Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013; Metro Police said the crash started when a man driving a 1999 Dodge Ram truck sideswiped the rear of another vehicle traveling north on Rainbow Boulevard. Alcohol may have been a factor in the crash, police said.
Sixth member of Metro review board quits, then learns he was already ousted: Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013; Another civilian member of the Metro Police Use of Force Review Board has resigned in protest — or at least tried to. The hitch is that Metro says Robert Le Piere was removed months before he submitted his letter of resignation.
One person burned, another suffers smoke inhalation in house fire: Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013; Two people were taken to a hospital with minor injuries today in a two-alarm house fire near Stewart Avenue and Pecos Road.
Worker who fell from MGM Grand sign in serious condition: Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013; A sign company worker who fell nearly 150 feet from the MGM Grand marquee on the Las Vegas Strip was in serious but stable condition this morning, a company executive said.
Rider killed when motorcycle crashes into sedan: Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013; A fatal motorcycle crash closed part of Desert Inn Road this morning as Metro Police investigated.
Man alerts police to fight and is arrested in slaying: Wednesday, July 31, 2013; A man was arrested on suspicion of murder Wednesday after he walked into a Henderson police station and alerted police to the crime. Charles Pierce, 25, was booked into the Henderson Detention Center on Wednesday.
Woman arrested for attack with box cutter: Wednesday, July 31, 2013; A Las Vegas woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly attacking another woman with a box cutter in June.
Construction worker falls 150 feet while working on MGM Grand sign: Wednesday, July 31, 2013; A construction worker fell approximately 150 feet from the MGM Grand on this morning. When crews responded to the scene, the worker was alive but in critical condition. The worker was transported to University Medical Center's Trauma Center with undisclosed injuries.
Bicyclist injured in hit-and-run collision with SUV: Wednesday, July 31, 2013; Metro Police are investigating a hit-and-run collision Tuesday night between an sport utility vehicle and a bicycle that sent the cyclist to the hospital with minor injuries.
Resident suffers minor injuries in mobile home fire: Wednesday, July 31, 2013; A mobile home was heavily damaged in a fire this morning in North Las Vegas.
Metro Police ID suspect in fatal shooting near downtown: Tuesday, July 30, 2013; Metro Police detectives have identified a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man near downtown Las Vegas last week.
Fire breaks out at vacant house frequented by homeless: Tuesday, July 30, 2013; Firefighters quickly put out a fire this morning at an unoccupied house that officials said had caught fire in the past.
Police: Woman with shoebox robs Dillard's at Henderson mall: Tuesday, July 30, 2013; Henderson police are asking for the public's help in identifying a woman suspected of robbing a department store with a shoebox Saturday in the Galleria at Sunset mall in Henderson. According to police, the woman approached the customer service desk at the Dillard's department store around noon Saturday with a shoebox and a note demanding money from the cashier. After taking an undisclosed amount of money in the shoebox, the woman left the store. No weapons were reported, and no injuries occurred during the robbery.
3-vehicle crash snarls traffic on U.S. 95: Tuesday, July 30, 2013; A three-vehicle crash on U.S. 95 this morning blocked three lanes of northbound traffic and caused major delays after a vehicle overturned on the highway.
After argument with ex-girlfriend, man pulls rifle on her, neighbors: Monday, July 29, 2013; A Las Vegas man was arrested Friday on a number of felony charges after allegedly kidnapping and beating his ex-girlfriend and then attempting to shoot a handful of neighbors with a tactical rifle.
Police: Woman survives suicide attempt, arrested in death of disabled son: Monday, July 29, 2013; A Las Vegas woman has been arrested on a count of murder after she forced her mentally disabled son to overdose on prescription medication but survived an attempt to kill herself, Metro Police alleged.
Las Vegas, via social media, honors life of fallen Metro officer: Monday, July 29, 2013; See what people were saying via Twitter today as Metro Search and Rescue officer David Vanbuskirk was laid to rest.
Apparent homicide victim identified; police still searching for suspect: Monday, July 29, 2013; Authorities have released the identity of the 25-year-old woman found dead in her home Thursday in east Las Vegas.
Family displaced, pet perishes when Henderson home burns: Sunday, July 28, 2013; A house fire Friday afternoon led to $100,000 in damages, a displaced family and the death of a pet in Henderson.
Do you know this man? Metro seeks information about murder suspect: Sunday, July 28, 2013; Metro Police are searching for a man suspected of murdering a woman inside a home Thursday in east Las Vegas.
Storms cause problems in the valley, and there could be more to come: Flash flood watch, warnings continue through tonight; Sunday, July 28, 2013; A flash flood watch for parts of California, Arizona and Nevada — including portions of Clark County — is in effect until 10 p.m. Sunday after severe thunderstorms caused flooding, road closures and flight delays earlier in the day.
Man shot in North Las Vegas marks fourth homicide in the community: Sunday, July 28, 2013; Police are investigating the shooting death of a man Sunday morning in North Las Vegas.
Rawson-Neal patient confesses to 2008 homicide, tells police, 'Get me out of here and just put me in jail': Thursday, July 25, 2013; A Las Vegas man has confessed to a 2008 drug-related slaying because he allegedly prefers prison to staying in a troubled Las Vegas mental hospital.
Wave of unsolved Las Vegas robberies could grow more vicious, police fear: Elderly residents are victimized as they open their garages; Thursday, July 25, 2013; Groups of criminals are increasingly preying on elderly people throughout the Las Vegas Valley, with street crimes becoming more and more violent, Metro Police announced Thursday.
Coroner identifies one person found in burned home: Thursday, July 25, 2013; The Clark County Coroner's Office has identified one of the people found dead in a Henderson house fire Wednesday.
Police seeking man who stole brass right out from under residents: Thursday, July 25, 2013; Las Vegas police are asking for the public's help in locating a man suspected of stealing 147 decorative sidewalk lights along Fourth Street over the past several weeks.
More overnight lane closures to accommodate bridge construction: Wednesday, July 24, 2013; Construction crews will force the closure of several lanes on Interstate 15 in North Las Vegas overnight Wednesday and Thursday.
Man faces 10 years in arson fire at autism learning center: Wednesday, July 24, 2013; A Las Vegas man who worked for an autism education business pleaded guilty Tuesday to arson in an April fire at a competing facility, federal prosecutors said.
Man found in stranger's home, shot by police dies: Wednesday, July 24, 2013; A man shot multiple times by Metro Police SWAT officers after he barricaded himself inside another person's home Tuesday night has died. The man died later Tuesday at University Medical Center.