Brian Nordli

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Homeless man accused of killing another homeless man on Strip bridge
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013
Metro Police today arrested a homeless man suspected of killing another homeless man during a fight on the bridge between the MGM Grand and New York-New York.
2nd suspect arrested in Las Vegas Strip garage shooting
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013
A second suspect in a shooting at a Las Vegas Strip parking garage was arrested Tuesday, ending an eight-month-long search.
Two arrested in connection with apartment shooting deny involvement
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013
Two men were arrested in connection with a shooting Tuesday that left one person dead and two others injured inside an apartment.
Woman, 71, killed while crossing street in Henderson gated community
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013
A 71-year-old woman was struck and killed by a truck Monday night as she attempted to cross the street in a gated community.
2 people forced from mobile home by fire
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013
Two people were displaced from their double-wide mobile home today after it caught fire.
Gusty winds, cool temperatures expected today
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013
Wind gusts up to 45 mph are expected today for areas of Clark County near the Colorado River.
Coroner IDs man shot after breaking into girlfriend’s apartment
Monday, Nov. 4, 2013
A man shot to death Sunday morning after he broke into his girlfriend’s apartment was identified today as Frank Brzozowski, 49, of Henderson, the Clark County Coroner’s Office said.
Police searching for shooting suspect near Harmon Avenue and Boulder Highway
Monday, Nov. 4, 2013
Metro Police are seeking a person suspected of shooting a man in the 5400 block of East Harmon Avenue this afternoon.
No foul play suspected in death of man found at Hard Rock Hotel loading dock
Monday, Nov. 4, 2013
A body found at the Hard Rock Hotel loading dock over the weekend has been identified as a Washington, D.C., man. Officials did not indicate anything suspicious in the death.
Las Vegas woman receives prison time, fines for Medicaid fraud
Monday, Nov. 4, 2013
A Las Vegas woman was sentenced to a maximum of four years in prison today for Medicaid fraud.
Police: Kindergarten teacher arrested in kidnapping denied knowledge of missing teen's whereabouts
Monday, Nov. 4, 2013
Details are emerging in last week's arrest of a Las Vegas kindergarten teacher involving a missing teen girl found in his home.
Coroner IDs 2 people killed in weekend traffic incidents
Monday, Nov. 4, 2013
Two people killed in separate traffic incidents over the weekend have been identified as 19-year-old Iveth Cruz of North Las Vegas and 60-year-old Juge Brooks of Las Vegas, according to the Clark County Coroner’s Office.
Longtime NLV church more than a place of worship; it's 'home' for congregants
Friday, Nov. 1, 2013
Since 1966, First African Methodist Episcopal Church has been a staple of the North Las Vegas community. Whether it's for the meaningful service opportunities or dynamic worship services, members find much to embrace. As one described it, “People here are just like family. There is a feeling of togetherness and that people actually care about you.”
Woman suffers stab wound in domestic incident
Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013
A woman was stabbed today in a domestic incident north of downtown Las Vegas. Metro Police responded about 10:15 a.m. to a housing complex in the 900 block of Weaver Street, near H Street and Owens Avenue.
Attorney seeks reduced charges, bail, saying shooting was accidental
Man says he thought gun was unloaded when houseguest asked him to point and shoot
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013
Army Reservist Colin Lowrey is charged with open murder after pointing a gun at a houseguest's head and shooting. But his attorney is seeking to reduce the charges by arguing that Lowery did not think the gun was loaded.
Coroner IDs man shot to death inside apartment
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013
A man shot and killed Tuesday night inside a Tammany Hills apartment was identified today as 57-year-old Alvine Eugene Moore, Clark County Coroner’s Office officials said.
Teen charged in deaths of mom, brother to plead not guilty
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013
A 16-year-old boy suspected of killing his mother and brother waived his right to a preliminary hearing today in Henderson Justice Court and plans to plead not guilty.
Las Vegas off to a chilly start with coldest morning since March
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013
The Las Vegas Valley recorded its coldest temperature since March this morning, dropping to 47 degrees at McCarran International Airport.
Caretakers get community service after elderly man drowns
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013
A husband and wife were sentenced today to community service on two counts of neglect of an older person after an elderly man drowned at an illegally operated group home, authorities said.
Calmer weather on tap after damaging winds sweep valley
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013
Calmer winds are expected today, a day after gusts howled through the Las Vegas Valley causing scattered power outages, toppling trees and sending Halloween decorations tumbling through streets.
PETA applauds NLV firefighters for their puppy rescue
Monday, Oct. 28, 2013
The North Las Vegas Fire Department received an award from animal rights activist group PETA for resuscitating two puppies from the brink of death after a house fire.
Hit-and-run spurs high-speed chase, ends in stabbing, police report
Monday, Oct. 28, 2013
A fender-bender Sunday escalated into a high-speed car chase that ended with a man stabbing the other driver. Metro Police arrested Pat Arnold, 60, Las Vegas.
Suspect in Drai's shooting out of hospital, incarcerated
Monday, Oct. 28, 2013
The man suspected of shooting and killing one person and injuring two others last week at a Las Vegas Strip nightclub arrived Sunday at Clark County Detention Center after recovering from a head injury.
High winds, power outages reported as weather system plows into Las Vegas
Monday, Oct. 28, 2013
A low-pressure weather system rolled into the Las Vegas valley today, bringing high winds, lower temperatures and power outages to thousands of people.
One dead, one in critical condition after crash that shuts I-15 lanes for 8 hours
Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013
A motorcyclist died and a passenger was injured today in a crash involving a vehicle that spun out in a previous crash on southbound Interstate 15.
Six questions with North Las Vegas' acting finance director Darren Adair
Friday, Oct. 25, 2013
When former Switch CFO Darren Adair first moved to North Las Vegas for a job, he thought it would be a one-year stopover in his career. Then he and his wife had kids. Adair adjusted to the desert heat and found himself attached to the community serving on his local homeowners association board. Twenty years later, after helping build two startups — including Switch data center — into successful companies, he finds himself as acting finance director of North Las Vegas.
Coroner IDs woman shot in head in Henderson
Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013
A woman shot to death at a Henderson home earlier this week was identified today as Cherish Noelle Pincombe, Clark County Coroner’s Office officials said. Pincombe, 23, of Las Vegas, died Tuesday from a gunshot wound to the head.
Man, child ejected from van in rollover crash on interstate
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013
A man and a young child were ejected from a van that rolled over on southbound Interstate 15 today, restricting traffic near the Lamb Boulevard exit for more than three hours.
Coroner IDs 2 people found dead outside apartment complex
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013
Two people shot and killed Sunday night were identified today as Teray Shaney Lyles, 29, and Michael Dunbar, 28, Clark County Coroner’s Office officials said.
Man in critical condition after shooting on Bonanza Road
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013
A man was shot twice Tuesday night and critically wounded in the 1700 block of West Bonanza Road.
Extension cord blamed for starting apartment fire
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013
One person was displaced from their apartment today after an extension cord caused a fire in a bedroom, fire department officials said. No one was injured.
'He was my hero': Mother, friends mourn victim in shooting at Drai's
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013
Kenneth Brown, the good Samaritan who lost his life Monday at the hands of a gunman, is remembered by loved ones as a peacemaker with an endearing sense of humor.
Man gets life in prison in connection with slaying, casino robbery
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013
A member of the Playboy Bloods gang was sentenced today to life in prison on federal charges related to the slaying of a man in 2004 and the armed robbery of a Henderson casino in 2002, federal prosecutors said.
Driver killed, 2 injured when car slams into tree
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013
A man died and two people were critically injured Monday night when a car speeding down Cheyenne Avenue crashed into a tree, ejecting all three people, Metro Police reported. Police responded about 11:15 p.m. to the crash, east of Las Vegas Boulevard.
Las Vegas showman Wayne Newton's yacht sinks at Lake Mead
Monday, Oct. 21, 2013
Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton’s 65-foot yacht sank Friday while docked at Temple Bar Marina on the Arizona side of Lake Mead. Newton spokeswoman Tricia McCrone said the yacht was in pristine condition and filled with artwork and family photos.
Dead baby found in trash outside Las Vegas Strip hotel
Monday, Oct. 21, 2013
A Planet Hollywood employee discovered a dead baby in a trash bin today outside the hotel.
Coroner IDs triathlete found dead at Lake Mead
Monday, Oct. 21, 2013
The Lake Mead triathlon competitor found dead Saturday at the lake was identified today as Patrick Hayden, 59, of Las Vegas, according to Clark County Coroner’s Office officials.
2 people shot to death outside Las Vegas apartment complex
Monday, Oct. 21, 2013
Two people were shot and killed Sunday night outside Pacific Harbor Apartments at 5150 E. Sahara Road, near Nellis Boulevard.
Wheelchair-accessible hot air balloon rides help kids reach for the stars
Monday, Oct. 21, 2013
Twenty years ago, commercial balloon pilot Pat Murphy decided to do something that had never been done before in the U.S. - build a wheelchair accessible hot air balloon basket.
NLV ready to take wraps off 'crown jewel,' Craig Ranch Regional Park
Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013
North Las Vegas’ Craig Ranch Regional Park is finally ready for visitors. After more than 10 years, three mayors, two city financial emergencies and several delays, the embattled 120-acre park is scheduled to open Friday.
Three-car crash on Airport Connector results in at least one injury
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013
Three cars crashed into each other today while traveling southbound on the Las Vegas Airport Connector, injuring at least one person.
Coroner IDs driver killed in truck crash, fire
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013
The driver of a concrete mixer truck who died Tuesday after his truck overturned and caught fire was identified today as James Perkins, 64, of Las Vegas, according to Clark County Coroner’s Office officials.
Manager of medical supply business must pay up after she was caught defrauding Medicaid
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013
It started with an investigation of a company that was siphoning patient information from Joy Mobility and Medical Supplies. But now Joy Mobility's manager has been hit fines for running her own scheme.
Economic indicators offer mixed bag on NLV's recovery from recession
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013
North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee is confident the worst is over for his city and hopes in a few years it can shed its financial troubles rooted in the Great Recession.
It’s a girl: Metro cop helps deliver baby
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013
A Metro Police officer assisted a woman in delivering her baby on Monday in the back seat of a vehicle. Officer Jesus Jimenez was dispatched to an apartment complex in response to reports of a woman in labor.
Prostitute claims self-defense but is arrested in stabbing death of pimp
Monday, Oct. 14, 2013
A prostitute is suspected of stabbing and killing her pimp Saturday in a drug- and alcohol-induced fight. Metro Police arrested Lisa Renee Davis, 42, on one count of murder with a deadly weapon for allegedly killing Sheldon “Sloan” Wesley.
One fire ruled arson; cause of 2nd blaze under investigation
Monday, Oct. 14, 2013
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials were investigating two fires, one Sunday at a house that sustained $75,000 damage and another this morning at vacant assisted living center frequented by homeless people.
2-year-old boy hit by minivan, seriously injured
Monday, Oct. 14, 2013
A 2-year-old boy was in serious condition Sunday after a minivan hit him as he ran across Russell Road.
Gold fever still stokes deep passions for Las Vegas club members
Monday, Oct. 14, 2013
Equipped with shovels, buckets and holstered guns, more than 20 people spread out along the desert expanse, shoveling dirt and rock into sifters and hunching over tubs of water to dip ridged pans filled with a black-sand-like concentrate into the water. Maria Boyle is at the sifting station, dipping a ridged saucer into water, when she spots the unmistakable metal in her pan. Her eyes widen and she lets out a shout of joy. She struck gold.
3 hurt when car crashes into planter box, tree, other objects in parking lot
Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013
Metro Police responded to the crash about 9:05 p.m. at a Wal-Mart in the 7200 block of Arroyo Crossings, near Rainbow Boulevard.