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Police: 40 witnesses in teen’s shooting, none talking
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013
At least 40 people witnessed the shooting that killed 14-year-old Haji Mohamud after a party Saturday morning, but not one has stepped forward with information, Metro Police said.
Fire displaces 3 people from Henderson condominium
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013
Two adults and a child were displaced from a Henderson condominium Tuesday night after the attic caught fire from an electrical issue, Henderson Fire Department Battalion Chief Doug Koopman said.
Mayor: More businesses, jobs coming to North Las Vegas
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013
North Las Vegas Mayor Shari Buck’s State of the City address today focused on rebuilding. Speaking at the Texas Station convention center, Buck began by addressing the difficulties of 2012.
Victims in 3 fatal traffic accidents identified
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013
Three people killed in three separate car accidents on Monday have been identified by the Clark County Coroner’s Office.
Resident 'still scared to live' at apartments where boy, 14, was shot to death
Monday, Jan. 14, 2013
When Nadine Logan heard the gunshots, she took cover. It was around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday. She was sitting inside her second-floor apartment at Sage Point complex as another party raged below.
3-year-old killed, driver seriously injured in head-on crash
Monday, Jan. 14, 2013
A 3-year-old child was killed and a man was transported to University Medical Center with serious injuries today following a head-on collision with a sport utility vehicle, Metro Police officials said.
Woman struck by car taken to hospital in unknown condition
Monday, Jan. 14, 2013
A woman was struck by a car Monday morning near the intersection of Lake Mead and Rampart Boulevards, Metro Police officials said.
Henderson Police sergeant arrested on DUI count
Monday, Jan. 14, 2013
A Henderson Police sergeant was arrested Friday night in Henderson on a count of driving under the influence of alcohol, police department spokesman Keith Paul said.
14-year-old boy identified as victim of shooting at party
Monday, Jan. 14, 2013
The victim of a fatal shooting after an altercation at a party Saturday has been identified as a 14-year-old boy, the Clark County Coroner’s Office said. The teen, Haji Mohamud, died of a gunshot wound to the head, officials said.
Car driver dies in crash with truck on I-15
Monday, Jan. 14, 2013
A woman was killed this morning after the car she was driving crossed the median on Interstate 15 and collided head-on into a semitrailer, the Nevada Highway Patrol reported.
Child psychologist helps parents overcome anxiety in decision-making
Author Michael Thompson takes conversational approach in workshop
Monday, Jan. 14, 2013
Before participating in renowned child psychologist Michael Thompson’s parenting workshop Sunday, Lisa Larian was worried that moving to Las Vegas from Los Angeles so her daughter could enroll in a private school might hurt the development of her five children. Larian was one of about 70 parents seeking guidance at Thompson’s workshop on developing a parenting philosophy.
Construction projects to cause traffic detours, delays
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013
Construction projects at the airport connector and on Decatur Boulevard will cause traffic detours starting next week, Clark County officials said.
Sub-freezing weather moving into Las Vegas Valley
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013
A cold front from the northwest is bringing a wintry reality check for the Las Vegas Valley, with a wind advisory issued today and sub-freezing temperatures expected starting Friday, the National Weather Service said.
Police arrest man accused of chasing woman with ax
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013
A 22-year-old man who allegedly chased a woman through an apartment complex with an ax surrendered after barricading himself inside an apartment for three hours, Metro Police said.
At funeral for slain 10-year-old, mourners celebrate her life
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013
About 400 people filled the Bread of Life Ministry Tuesday to celebrate Jade Morris’ life. Some knew the vivacious girl who loved to sing jazz and acted beyond her years. Others did not but came because they were touched by her story.
Metro identifies officer involved in weekend shooting
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013
A Metro Police officer who on Sunday shot and injured a man suspected in a robbery has been identified as Daniel Garmendia, authorities said. Garmendia shot and critically injured Brandon Joseph Ogonowski, 28, of Las Vegas.
Two arrested in death of man after altercation at liquor store
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013
Two men were arrested today in the death of a man after an altercation at a liquor store near Twain Avenue and Swenson Street, Metro Police said.
New courtrooms to open where 30 million legal documents were stored
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013
The Eighth Judicial District Court will open eight new courtrooms at the Regional Justice Center on Thursday converted from rooms that once stored millions of legal documents.
Phone app that tracks brainwaves earns top prize of developer contest
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013
In 24 hours, Ruggero Scorcioni developed a phone app connected to a headgear device that tracks a user’s brainwaves to reject calls when they are busy.
Power restored for 3,500 NV Energy customers after outage
Monday, Jan. 7, 2013
A power outage near Desert Inn Road and Maryland Parkway left more than 3,500 NV Energy customers without electricity for more than three hours.
Arrest report details estranged wife's suspected role in highway murder plot
Monday, Jan. 7, 2013
The wife of a man shot in the neck while driving on Interstate 15 in November has become the third person arrested in a suspected highway murder plot, according to a Metro Police report.
Pedestrian killed crossing Tropicana Avenue identified
Monday, Jan. 7, 2013
The Clark County Coroner’s Office has identified a pedestrian struck by a car and killed Friday night on Tropicana Avenue as Yamel Moreno, 35, of Las Vegas.
Coroner identifies man gunned down at North Las Vegas apartment complex
Monday, Jan. 7, 2013
The Clark County Coroner’s Office has identified a man shot and killed Saturday at a North Las Vegas apartment complex as Vernon Hill, 28, of North Las Vegas.
Teams are up to the challenge: Developing an app in 24 hours
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013
Hearts pounded, adrenaline flowed and voices wavered with nerves Sunday as teams stepped before a panel of judges to present their car or phone app at the AT&T Developer’s Summit.
Pedestrian outside crosswalk on Warm Springs Road is struck, killed
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013
A 48-year-old man was struck and killed by a car Saturday night while trying to cross Warm Springs Road near Hinson Street.
Man shot dead in common area of NLV apartment complex
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013
A man was shot and killed Saturday night in a North Las Vegas apartment complex near Cheyenne Road and Civic Center Drive.
Woman charged with arson after fire kills cats at her home
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013
A woman was charged with arson after she allegedly set her mobile home on fire Sunday morning, killing two cats in the Sand Creek Mobile Home Community.
Officer returns fire, injures robbery suspect who fled
Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013
Metro Police on Sunday morning shot a man suspected of robbery after he tried to flee and fired multiple shots at police in downtown Las Vegas.
Study finds Metro Police diversity training ineffective
Friday, Jan. 4, 2013
A three-year study into Metro Police presented Friday found poor morale among officers was driving “racial disparities in the treatment of residents.”
Police searching for missing Las Vegas man
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013
Metro Police are searching for a Las Vegas man who went missing Wednesday and was last seen in the 3100 block of Mountain Vista Street near Desert Inn Road.
Police identify slain woman found in alleyway
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013
A woman killed and later found in a downtown Las Vegas alleyway in November has been identified as Christine Ray, 50, of Las Vegas.
Plane crash lands, bursts into flames in North Las Vegas
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013
A small plane caught fire Wednesday afternoon after a crash landing at North Las Vegas Airport, North Las Vegas Fire Captain Cedric Williams said.
Hundreds of thousands ring in 2013 in Las Vegas
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013
With fireworks, fanfare and frivolity, Las Vegas once again showed the world Monday night how to put on a New Year's Eve party as 300,000-plus New Year's Eve revelers on the Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street braved sub-freezing temperatures to toast the first few ticks of 2013.
Blog: Celebrating New Year's Eve, Vegas style
Monday, Dec. 31, 2012
Despite a nip in the air as temperatures drop into the 30s, Las Vegas is giving its traditional warm New Year's Eve welcome to hundreds of thousands of visitors tonight throughout the Strip and in the downtown's Fremont Street. As the expected gathering of some 314,000 revelers celebrate, Sun reporters and photographers will be capturing the sights and sounds of celebration.
Gun-show organizer estimates that 10,000 people attended first day
Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012
A sense of urgency pervaded the Crossroads of the West Gun Show on Saturday at the Cashman Center.
Six displaced after home's garage catches fire
Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012
Six people were displaced from their Las Vegas home Thursday night after the garage caught fire.
Officials identify two killed in Christmas Day mobile home fire
Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012
The Clark County Coroner’s Office has identified the two victims in a mobile home fire on Christmas morning as Charito Whittier, 24, and Angelo Romero, 25, both of Las Vegas.
Fire at Henderson Olive Garden forces evacuation of patrons
Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012
A Henderson Olive Garden caught fire Thursday forcing employees and patrons enjoying mid-afternoon meals to evacuate.
Pedestrian hit, killed by taxi in Henderson
Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012
A 61-year-old man was hit by a taxi and killed Wednesday night in Henderson while he was crossing Sunset Road near the U.S. 95 northbound on-ramp.
Pedestrian struck by car is in critical condition; driver arrested
Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012
A man is in critical condition after he was hit by a drunken driver Wednesday evening near Pecos Road and Tropicana Avenue. The 22-year-old male driver was arrested on charges of driving under the influence.
Suspect who died in home invasion incident is identified
Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012
The Clark County Coroner’s Office has identified the suspect who died in a home invasion shooting on Christmas Eve as Maurice Howard, 35, of Los Angeles. Howard was one of four suspects who police say tried to invade a first-floor apartment at the La Ventana apartments.
Adult high schools put students back on a path to achievement
Monday, Dec. 24, 2012
When Aarik and Aalik Poeling were in high school, their future could’ve ended at any moment. The 18-year-old identical twins lived lives of fast money and drugs. Aalik Poeling fell into the clutches of drugs at 14 years old and became addicted to methamphetamine. He’d go to school for a week, maybe a month, until he either was suspended or stopped going because he couldn’t get high when he wanted. He ran with a gang — a clique of friends.
Scholarship through In12Days helps student's dream come true
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012
Daniel Reyes, 10, gaped out the window of the helicopter as it made its way through the jagged El Dorado Canyon on Saturday afternoon, unaware of what was to come. He had been looking forward to this day since Dec. 7, when the nonprofit charity In12Days granted his prayers, giving him a scholarship to Mountain View Christian School. All he knew was his gift would be presented to him with the theme “10 Lords A-Leaping” to signify the 10th of 12 days of gift-giving that match the song “12 Days of Christmas.” He was excited to learn that he’d get to ride in a helicopter, but that was nothing compared to what he saw next.
Sense of normalcy returns to Excalibur after shooting
Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012
There was a note on the concierge desk at Excalibur that said it would reopen Sunday. It was among the only visible evidence remaining from a shooting that killed two people there Friday night.
Memoir shares man's ups and downs after he contracted flesh-eating bacteria
Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012
Scott Martin played his last soccer game on July 9, 1993. Two days later, he almost died because of flesh-eating bacteria. He went into a coma and underwent four surgeries. His mom received a call from the hospital suggesting she call a pastor because he was about to die.
Tragedy compels tough conversations among valley families
Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012
Katie Kincheloe had planned to shield her third- and fifth-grade boys from the news of the elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn., but then her fifth-grader asked a question she couldn’t avoid.
Man, woman killed in double shooting at Excalibur
Friday, Dec. 14, 2012
A man and woman were killed in a possible murder-suicide shooting Friday night near the Excalibur registration desk. The woman, Jessica Kenny, 30, worked at the Excalibur concierge desk as a vendor for travel website VEGAS.com. Police said she appeared to be the intended target of the shooter and that no one else was injured.
Motorcyclist killed in collision in southwest valley
Friday, Dec. 14, 2012
A man driving a motorcycle died after a black Jeep crashed into him Friday afternoon near Durango Drive and Russell Road.
Pedestrian struck on Strip is in critical condition
Friday, Dec. 14, 2012
A man was struck by a van Friday afternoon outside Harrah’s along the Las Vegas Strip, Metro Police officials said. Police said the man is in critical condition and was transported to an area hospital.
Second man arrested in apparent murder-for-hire plot
Friday, Dec. 14, 2012
Metro Police arrested a second suspect Wednesday in a possible murder-for-hire plot where a man was shot in the neck while driving on Interstate 15 near Valley of Fire.