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Woman with shotgun killed during standoff in northern valley
Monday, Dec. 14, 2015
Police in Las Vegas say a woman with a shotgun was shot and killed by SWAT officers after an hours-long standoff at a residence in a neighborhood north of downtown. Officer Larry Hadfield says ...
Two people escape fire at house in Henderson
Monday, Dec. 14, 2015
Two people were displaced by a fire late Sunday that started in the garage of their Henderson house as they slept, according to the city’s fire department. The fire was reported about ...
Man who died in west valley crash identified
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015
A Las Vegas man who was ejected from a vehicle and died in a west valley crash Friday night has been identified as 51-year-old Ki Wyung Lee.
Cheyenne closed at Allen Lane after crash leaves motorcyclist in critical condition
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015
A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a North Las Vegas crash this afternoon.
Las Vegas man, 25, found dead at apartment complex identified
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015
A man found dead at a northwest valley apartment complex early Thursday has been identified by the Clark County Coroner's Office as 25-year-old Las Vegas resident Yonas Andebrehan
Pedestrian killed on Boulder Highway on Friday identified
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015
A Las Vegas pedestrian who died after being struck by a pickup truck near an east valley intersection Friday evening has been identified as 42-year-old Emily Collier.
Death of man found after house fire ruled a homicide
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015
The death of a 45-year-old man whose body was found following an arson at a house near Charleston and Lamb boulevards last month has been ruled a homicide.
Metro looking for red sports car connected to Sunday morning shooting
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015
Metro Police are searching for a red sports car in connection with a shooting in the southwest valley.
Students evacuated after heater at school malfunctions
Friday, Dec. 11, 2015
Students were evacuated from the gym of a northeast valley middle school this morning after a report of a gas odor, according to the Clark County School District and Clark County Fire Department. Students were evacuated ...
Chance of more wind, rain in valley over weekend
Friday, Dec. 11, 2015
Rain fell and winds blew into the Las Vegas Valley on Friday afternoon, a potential preview of this weekend's weather ...
Agitated man on rooftop is taken into custody
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015
A man who caused the evacuation of homes in an east valley neighborhood today after standing on the roof of a house and breaking tiles has been ...
Upset students barricade themselves, teacher in classroom
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015
About 30 Valley High School students, upset over a teacher’s departure that allegedly was spurred by racial comments, reportedly barricaded …
Analysis: Here are the hot spots for Las Vegas home and business break-ins
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015
It happens on average more than 40 times per day: a home or business is broken into in Las Vegas. Where are residents most at risk? Metro Police say ...
Person in custody after false bomb threat outside Nellis Air Force Base
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015
A person was in police custody after making a false bomb threat near the main gate at Nellis Air Force Base, according to a military news release. The person approached ...
Man in custody after threatening to jump from Caesars Palace garage
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015
Officers were trying to talk down a man threatening to jump off the parking garage at Caesars Palace, causing road closures in the area, according to Metro Police. Police were called about ...
Man arrested in stabbing death of 69-year-old Las Vegas woman
Monday, Dec. 7, 2015
A 60-year-old man was arrested in San Bernardino, Calif., over the weekend in connection with the stabbing death of a Las Vegas woman after an apparent domestic disturbance, according to Metro Police. Wesley Perry, whose city of residence ...
Pedestrian hit by vehicle, injured near Flamingo and McLeod
Monday, Dec. 7, 2015
An elderly pedestrian was hit by a vehicle this afternoon near McLeod Drive and East Flamingo Road, according to Metro Police. The man was taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center with ...
British gastropub debuts on Fremont; Town Square promises Magical Memories
Monday, Dec. 7, 2015
The Smashed Pig brings global influences to British pub food as two former Las Vegas headliners are honored with the opening of a park ...
Police: Man in wheelchair killed, woman injured in hit-and-run crash
Friday, Dec. 4, 2015
A man in a wheelchair was killed and a woman was seriously injured Friday night in a hit-and-run in the northeast valley, according to Metro Police. The woman was pushing ...
Man wanted on indecent exposure warrant arrested in Las Vegas
Friday, Dec. 4, 2015
A 60-year-old man wanted on an indecent exposure warrant in Colorado was arrested Thursday in Las Vegas, according to ...
Car smashes into house in southwest valley
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015
A car hit a house in the southwest valley this afternoon, according to Metro Police. Police were called about ...
Person ejected from vehicle in crash in west valley
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015
A person was ejected from a vehicle in a crash this afternoon in the west valley, according to Metro Police. The crash was reported about 12:45 p.m. in the area of ...
Woman found dead after fire at east valley apartment
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015
An elderly woman was found dead in an east valley apartment building where a fire broke out late this morning, according to the Clark County Fire Department. The fire was reported about 11:50 a.m. in ...
Banana Republic debuts at Downtown Summerlin; northwest gets new Solutions
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015
A popular burger truck debuted another brick-and-mortar location as a telecommunications provider reached out to its northwest valley clients ...
Henderson firefighters put out blaze at house
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015
Firefighters battled a house fire this afternoon in Henderson, according to a fire department spokeswoman. The Henderson Fire Department responded ...
Palace Station evacuated after employee finds suspicious item
Monday, Nov. 30, 2015
Palace Station was briefly evacuated Sunday night as authorities investigated a suspicious item found in the casino, according to Metro Police. An employee reported ...
Snow flurries help usher in ski season on Mount Charleston
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015
Snow enthusiasts made the trek Friday to Lee Canyon to celebrate the resort's grand opening for the season as weather in the Las Vegas Valley prepared to ...
Coroner IDs man killed in Thanksgiving Day shooting
Friday, Nov. 27, 2015
A man police say was fatally shot following a dispute with his ex-wife early Thursday has been identified by the Clark County Coroner’s Office as ...
Two pedestrians hit by vehicle, taken to hospital
Friday, Nov. 27, 2015
Two pedestrians were hit by a vehicle Thursday night near West Lake Mead Boulevard and North Rancho Drive, according to Metro Police. Police were notified ...
Cold front arriving after hot Thanksgiving meal
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015
Temperatures today are expected to dip below 40 degrees at McCarran International Airport for the first time since February, and a freeze warning is in effect late tonight through ...
Coroner IDs man shot after fight in parking lot
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015
A man who died after being shot at an apartment complex near Lake Mead and Jones boulevards Monday has been identified as ...
Bus driver accused of sexually assaulting child mistakenly released from jail
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015
A substitute school bus driver accused of sexually assaulting a child was rearrested today after he was mistakenly released from jail on bond because of ...
Safety tips: How to keep holiday season from becoming crime time
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015
As if holiday shopping isn't stressful enough, taking extra precautions against robbery, burglary and identity theft can seem like a burden. Metro Police say shoppers can avoid becoming crime vehicles by taking a few preventive actions, however, such as ...
School bus driver accused of sexually assaulting child
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015
A Clark County School District substitute bus driver was arrested Saturday on counts including sexual assault of a child ...
One killed, one injured in crash at Tropicana and Rainbow
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015
One person was killed and another injured in a crash today in the Spring Valley area, according to Metro Police. Officers were called about ...
Police: Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run in North Las Vegas
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015
A pedestrian was killed today in a hit-and-run in North Las Vegas, but officers later located the vehicle and driver, police said. The incident was reported ...
Westgate welcomes Italian dining spot; store fills in Gap at Downtown Summerlin
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015
An Italian restaurant arrives at the Westgate as another shutters at the Rio. Meanwhile, a Smith's renovation adds a range of new services to the store ...
Southeast valley crash leaves 1,700 without power
Monday, Nov. 23, 2015
Nearly 1,700 NV Energy customers were without power tonight due to an outage near Stephanie Street and Russell Road caused by ...
Coroner IDs man hit, killed crossing Charleston Boulevard
Monday, Nov. 23, 2015
A man who died Wednesday after he was hit by a car while crossing Charleston Boulevard near Nellis Boulevard has been identified as Eswin Lopez-Torrez, 43, of Las Vegas, according to ...
Police: Business employee shot at strip mall
Monday, Nov. 23, 2015
A person was shot Sunday at a strip mall near UNLV, according to Metro Police. Police were called about 6 p.m. to the 4400 block of Paradise Road, near East Harmon Avenue, where ...
Boy, 16, shot dead during fight outside Mojave High School
Friday, Nov. 20, 2015
A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot near a North Las Vegas high school this afternoon in a fight involving 40 to 60 people. Officers were called to investigate a report of shots fired about 4 p.m. outside Mojave High School. Officers found the teen victim, who was taken to ...
Analysis: Here’s where your car is most likely to be stolen in Las Vegas
Friday, Nov. 20, 2015
On average, slightly more than a car per hour was reported stolen in Las Vegas from Oct. 15 to Nov. 15, Metro Police said. The Sun examined police records and found that ...
Man surrenders after police respond to reports of gunfire
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015
A man threatening suicide surrendered to police without incident today after officers responded to reports of gunshots in an east valley neighborhood, Metro Police said. Police were called about ...
Coroner IDs man, 32, shot near downtown Las Vegas
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015
A man who died after he was shot Monday near Fremont Street and Charleston Boulevard, within a mile of where his girlfriend was found dead, has been ...
Worker burned in flash fire at Henderson plant
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015
A worker at a Henderson plant suffered serious burns today after a diesel fuel flash fire, according to the Henderson Fire Department. Fire crews were called about 1:45 p.m. to ...
Police: Victims restrained inside house; fire intentionally set
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015
The victims in a fire Monday were restrained inside an east valley house before it was intentionally set ablaze. Nobody has been arrested, and police say they still haven’t ...
School locked down as police investigate report of prowlers
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015
A southwest valley private school was briefly locked down this morning as Metro Police searched the area for reported prowlers, according to the school and police. Calvary Chapel Christian School ...
Two men in hospital after shooting in east valley
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015
Two men were shot in the east valley late this morning, and officers are searching for a suspect, according to Metro Police. Police responded about 11:30 a.m. to a report of ...
1 person dead, 4 injured after explosion, fire at house
Monday, Nov. 16, 2015
One person was dead and four injured after reports that a house exploded today in a neighborhood just north of Charleston and Lamb boulevards, authorities said. Metro Police Officer Michael Rodriguez said ...
Wynn creating Intrigue; tastes of Brazil and the Mediterranean come to valley
Monday, Nov. 16, 2015
A home goods retailer debuts its 100th location nationwide, and the party ends for a Strip nightclub. A Brazilian steakhouse opens its doors, and a Mediterranean restaurant promises meat-eater and vegan-friendly foods. Meanwhile, something new is brewing in Henderson ...