Bethany Barnes

The Sun’s May 9: Highlighting last month’s top crimes in Las Vegas

Sunday, June 1, 2014

According to Metro Police, a stressed mother allegedly confessed to police that she’d shot her 11-year-old son in the head, critically wounding him; and a man turned himself into police, reportedly confessing to accidentally …

Plan ahead for these road projects in the coming week in the Las Vegas Valley

Friday, May 30, 2014

Here’s a look at some of the roadwork or road closings you might encounter in the coming week across the …

Fremont Street liquor store sues over new city ordinances

Friday, May 30, 2014

A liquor store that’s been on Fremont Street for more than 20 years is suing the city of Las Vegas in federal court on the grounds that two new city ordinances are unconstitutional. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday by the two companies that operate Souvenir Super Mart in the five-block Fremont Street Experience, asks for an injunction to halt the ordinances. The complaint argues the city is playing favorites with its “liquor regulatory scheme,” and effectively violating...

Metro: Illegal medical clinic busted in Las Vegas

Thursday, May 29, 2014

One man has been arrested after a string of phony medical offices containing dangerous narcotics were uncovered. Eric Vargas-Rivera, 41, was arrested on ...

Henderson Police setting up bicycle unit

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Bikes allow officers to quickly and quietly navigate areas that are difficult to reach on foot or by patrol car. People can expect to see the officers at large city events, such as ...

Wreck at Tropicana and Koval sends motorcyclist to hospital

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

The wreck closed Tropicana eastbound at Koval, and officials were advising motorists to avoid ...

Driver detained after crash near Spanish Trail that left passenger critical

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

A woman suspected of driving drunk crashed into a concrete wall early this morning, critically injuring a passenger, Metro Police reported. Police responded about 1:45 a.m. to...

Plan ahead for these road projects in the coming week in the Las Vegas Valley

Friday, May 23, 2014

Here’s a look at some of the roadwork or road closings you might encounter in the coming week across the …

Casino gaming cheats are increasingly sophisticated, panelists say

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Casino security is more sophisticated and so are those looking to game the system. Three experts spoke Wednesday night at the Mob Museum about the decades-long arms race between cheaters and casinos. “As long as there has been casino gaming there have been people who have tried to cheat it,” said James Taylor, deputy chief of...

Two children injured in vehicle-bike accidents

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Two children were injured today after being struck by vehicles while riding their bikes, according to Metro Police. The accidents were unrelated but happened within...

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