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Homeless suspected of starting fire at vacant house
Monday, Dec. 9, 2013
A fire today at a vacant house may have been caused by homeless people staying there, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials said.
Man who slipped house arrest in Las Vegas captured in Jamaica
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013
A fugitive wanted on racketeering and organized crime charges in connection with an alleged identity theft and credit card fraud scheme was captured in Jamaica after he escaped from house arrest in Las Vegas earlier this year, authorities said.
Metro Police veteran Joe Lombardo jumps into race for sheriff
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013
Metro Police Assistant Sheriff Joe Lombardo today added his name to the list of candidates campaigning to replace Sheriff Doug Gillespie, who is not seeking a third term.
Apartment fire causes evacuation, $75,000 in damage
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013
A second-floor apartment caught fire Wednesday morning, causing the four-unit building to be evacuated until the fire was under control.
Power outage hits Stratosphere, county jail
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013
An equipment failure caused a power outage this morning that left more than 1,300 NV Energy customers without electricity for nearly two hours in the area of Charleston Boulevard and First Street.
Cold front settles into valley, could bring snow by Saturday
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013
A cold front that settled into the Las Vegas Valley overnight with a mix of light rain and snow is expected to bring below-freezing temperatures for the rest of the week.
Actor's death shouldn't give Porsche Carrera GT bad rap, Las Vegas exotic car mechanic says
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013
Actor Paul Walker’s death last week is putting the Porsche Carrera GT under scrutiny, but a Las Vegas exotic car mechanic said the car is no more prone to accidents than any other high-powered, high-performance street car.
Woman taken to hospital after 3 pit bulls attack
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013
Three pit bulls attacked a woman Monday night, leaving her with injuries that Metro Police described as moderate to major. The woman was walking her dogs when three roaming pit bulls attacked her and one of her dogs.
Coroner IDs man killed in North Las Vegas apartment
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013
A man shot and killed Saturday night in North Las Vegas has been identified as 33-year-old Luciano Madrigal-Herrera of Las Vegas, according to Clark County Coroner’s Office officials.
Strong winds today as freezing weather approaches
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013
Wind gusts up to 55 mph are expected to blow through the Las Vegas Valley today before temperatures dip below freezing. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory until midnight tonight for the valley.
At home or abroad, Las Vegas-based chorale puts valley's best voices in limelight
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013
Today, nearly a quarter of a century after its founding, the Myron Heaton Chorale has added and changed members, but it has retained the familial spirit and high standards the founders set out to create. It is the second-oldest chorale in Las Vegas and one of only four chorale groups in the valley. Along the way, it has represented Las Vegas’ fine arts in cities across the country and around the world. The group will perform in a concert at 4 p.m. Sunday at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Henderson.
Health District: Norovirus to blame for 100 falling ill at Rio
Monday, Dec. 2, 2013
Southern Nevada Health District officials determined that the highly contagious Norovirus caused about 100 people staying at the Rio for a youth football tournament to become sick over the weekend.
Pedestrian hit by car, suffers minor injuries
Monday, Dec. 2, 2013
A juvenile suffered minor injuries when hit by a car while walking in a crosswalk with other family members, Metro Police said.
Cold front to bring subfreezing weather later this week
Monday, Dec. 2, 2013
A cold front is expected to move through the Las Vegas Valley this week, potentially dropping temperatures to below freezing.
A 2nd fire breaks out at vacant apartment building
Monday, Dec. 2, 2013
A vacant two-story apartment building caught fire today for a second time in less than a week.
Fire damages business near Windmill and Pecos
Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013
Dynamic Spine & Sport Rehabilitation in Henderson received major damage after a fire Saturday night that also caused smoke and water damage to a neighboring business.
Man killed in shooting at North Las Vegas apartment
Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013
North Las Vegas Police responded Saturday night to the apartment at 3435 E. Cheyenne Road, near Pecos Road. Witnesses reported an exchange of gunfire and then two men fleeing the apartment, said North Las Vegas Police spokeswoman Chrissie Coon.
Storytelling father, captivated daughter team up on series of children's books
Duo not fazed by separation of 2,100 miles
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013
Once upon a time at a home in Las Vegas, a father was tucking his daughter into bed when she asked him to tell her a story she had never heard before. It was a difficult request; the father had exhausted every story he knew. So he made a deal with his daughter: They’d make it up together. So began the creation of Brian Fujikawa’s first self-published children’s book.
Henderson again ranked among safest cities in nation
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013
A law and public policy website has ranked Henderson as the sixth safest city in the United States with a population over 200,000.
Henderson couple face 30 years in prison, $1 million fine for short-sale scheme
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013
A husband and wife real estate agent team pleaded guilty today to bank fraud in connection with a series of short-sale fraud schemes and face up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $1 million.
Power knocked out for 3,400 in Henderson
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013
An NV Energy equipment failure caused a power outage today that left 3,400 customers in Henderson without electricity for more than an hour.
Las Vegas man sentenced in golf course jewelry thefts
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013
A man convicted of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from people at golf courses and then reselling it was sentenced Monday to two years in prison and ordered to pay more than $300,000 in restitution.
Flooding at Flamingo and Swenson slowing traffic
Monday, Nov. 25, 2013
A leaking water pipe flooded a construction site where, ironically, a storm drain was being installed.
Man arrested on count of attempted murder in stabbing of former girlfriend
Monday, Nov. 25, 2013
A man is in police custody after allegedly stabbing a woman he had a relationship with Sunday night at an apartment complex.
Metro searching for men who robbed business at gunpoint
Police seek information from public to help identify masked men
Monday, Nov. 25, 2013
Metro Police are searching for three masked men suspected of robbing a business at gunpoint and firing several shots.
Crash snarls traffic around Airport Connector
Monday, Nov. 25, 2013
Two sedans collided on the northbound Airport Connector today, causing traffic delays and minor injuries.
Dog dies in Summerlin house fire; 5 people displaced
Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue responded about 7:50 p.m. to reports from an occupant of smoke coming from the rear and garage at 1816 Glory Creek Drive, near Vegas and Buffalo drives.
Man stabbed during fight at Henderson restaurant; police seeking suspect
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013
A 30-year-old man received minor stab wounds after a fight today with another man in the parking lot of Sammy’s Restaurant, Bar & Grill in Henderson. Henderson Police responded to the fight at about 10:50 a.m.
Man in hat suspected in Henderson bank robberies
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013
A man is suspected of robbing or attempting to rob three banks in the past three months while wearing different hats, including a fedora and a straw cowboy hat.
Drug trafficking charges land North Las Vegas man in prison for 35 years
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013
A North Las Vegas man convicted of drug trafficking and firearm charges was sentenced Monday to 35 years in prison and eight years of supervised release.
Police standoff at nearby home prompts school lockdowns
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013
A two-hour police standoff with a person barricaded in their home prompted officials to briefly lock down five schools in northeast Las Vegas, Metro Police said.
Henderson family displaced by second-floor blaze
Monday, Nov. 18, 2013
A family of four was displaced from their home Sunday after a fire burned the second floor of their two-story house in Henderson.
North Las Vegas motorcycle cop struck by car
Monday, Nov. 18, 2013
A North Las Vegas Police motorcycle officer was hit by a car Sunday night in North Las Vegas.
Road closed after motorcyclist critically injured in crash
Monday, Nov. 18, 2013
A motorcyclist was in critical condition today after a collision with another vehicle in east Las Vegas.
Grateful transplant recipient, wife, both in their 60s, ready to embark on Mormon mission
Monday, Nov. 18, 2013
Gloria Littlefield, 68, and a healthy Lanny Littlefield, 67, will be going on a leadership mission trip to eastern Tennessee to serve members of the the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It’s a trip they’ve dreamed of taking since they got married 49 years ago, and now, thanks to Lanny's successful liver transplant, they can make it a reality.
Las Vegas author laments that no one's listening to his Kennedy assassination theory
Monday, Nov. 18, 2013
Las Vegan Bob Ries, 71, admits he’s a nobody adding his voice to the cacophony of people shouting conspiracy, but he believes he has the truth of what happened Nov. 22, 1963, in his 126-page self-published book.
Boy riding bicycle is in critical condition after collision with car
Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013
The boy had been riding his bike north on Delaney Creek Lane when he entered the lane of a Chevrolet sedan, police said.
Passenger who died at hospital after 2-vehicle crash identified
Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013
The female passenger killed in a car collision at the intersection of Warm Springs Road and Eastern Avenue on Wednesday night was identified today as 30-year-old Iva Georgieva Mihova of Las Vegas.
Motorcyclist killed in wreck at Lindell, Flamingo
Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013
A motorcyclist died today in a collision with another vehicle at the intersection of Lindell and Flamingo roads.
Police investigating accusations of substitute teacher's inappropriate contact with student
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013
Henderson Police are investigating allegations that a male substitute teacher at an elementary school inappropriately touched a student Friday.
What to expect at the pump as the year draws to a close
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013
Gas prices continue to tick downward in Nevada, dropping 13 cents in the past month to a state average of $3.35 per gallon.
Pickup catches fire, closes stretch of Interstate 15
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013
A pickup truck caught fire this morning on Interstate 15 near where it splits from U.S. 93, northeast of Las Vegas, prompting the closure of the highway.
At Veterans Day commemoration, VFW members honor and pay tribute to those who served
Monday, Nov. 11, 2013
Veterans gathered at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3848 — a place where they normally throw back drinks and share war stories — to commemorate Veterans Day.
Autopsy finds prison inmate committed suicide
Monday, Nov. 11, 2013
An autopsy of a High Desert State Prison inmate found dead in his cell Friday revealed that he hanged himself, Clark County Coroner’s Office officials reported today.
Cooking fire does $50,000 damage, kills family dog
Monday, Nov. 11, 2013
A family of four was forced from their apartment and their dog died Sunday in a cooking-grease fire that gutted the kitchen and living room.
Two people injured when cars collide in intersection
Monday, Nov. 11, 2013
A man was in critical condition and another was seriously injured in a two-car crash Sunday night.
Two motorcyclists killed in separate crashes
Monday, Nov. 11, 2013
Two 22-year-old motorcyclists were killed in separate crashes, one in a collision with a minivan Sunday night and another who hit a concrete wall near the Las Vegas Strip early this morning.
Las Vegas veteran, 90, reflects on his WWII service, race and field hospitals
Monday, Nov. 11, 2013
Harvey Johnson, 90, served from 1942 to 1946 in a military hospital unit during World War II, stationed in the Philippines and Papua New Guinea. The Sun caught up with Johnson the day before Veterans Day to talk about his experiences in the war.
Bees escape from truck, swarm North Las Vegas neighborhood
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013
A swarm of bees escaped from an 18-wheel truck and blanketed a North Las Vegas neighborhood, prompting officials to lock down an elementary school and warn residents to stay inside. There were no reports of injuries. The North Las Vegas Fire Department responded to reports of the bees escaping from the truck about 12:40 p.m. at Orr Avenue and Kenneth Road, near Carey Avenue.
Mirage worker dies in fall while trimming trees
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013
A worker at the Mirage died Wednesday after he fell while trimming trees. Clark County Coroner’s Office officials identified him as Arturo Mendez, 31, of Las Vegas.