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Lincoln County pharmacist sentenced in Medicaid fraud
Friday, Jan. 13, 2017
A judge sent a former Lincoln County commissioner to prison and ordered him to pay back $1.5 million to insurance companies he defrauded ...
Photos of truck released in case of NLV pedestrian hit-and-run
Friday, Jan. 13, 2017
North Las Vegas police released photos of a pickup truck they say critically injured a pedestrian in a hit-and-run this morning ...
Co-founder of Capriotti’s sandwich shops dies in Las Vegas
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017
Lois Margolet, who gifted the world with Capriotti’s and its famous Bobbie, died today. The 68-year-old had cancer and died in her Las Vegas home this morning ...
Officers more reluctant to carry out duties, Pew study finds
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017
Fallout over recent high-profile police shootings involving blacks has unnerved American officers to the point that many of them are "reluctant to fully carry out some of their duties," according to Pew Research Center findings released Wednesday. The study, touted as "one of the largest ever conducted with a nationally representative sample of police," and authored by Rich Morin, Kim Parker, Renee Stepler and Andrew Mercer, comprised the responses of ...
Squatters blamed for fire at vacant house
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017
Squatters are believed to have started a fire at a boarded-up east valley house today that caused about $20,000 in damage, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue.
Crews responded about ...
Police: Driver fleeing traffic stop causes 4-vehicle crash
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017
A driver fleeing a traffic stop caused a four-vehicle crash today in downtown Las Vegas, according to Metro Police. The driver was arrested, and no serious injuries ...
Donations collected today for police detective killed in crash
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017
A donation drive is underway at a north valley Buffalo Wild Wings to benefit the family of a North Las Vegas Police detective killed in a wrong-way crash last week. Representatives from Southern Nevada law enforcement agencies and the ...
Woman critically injured injured in 7-vehicle crash in northwest valley
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017
A driver waiting at a northwest valley red light was critically injured when a delivery truck smashed into her car, throwing it into the intersection and causing ...
Saturation patrols result in over 430 tickets in Henderson
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017
Henderson Police arrested three people on suspicion of driving under the influence and handed out more than 430 tickets during a recent effort to curb road fatalities, officials said today. The saturation patrols, done in collaboration with ...
Woman walks away from Jean prison camp, authorities say
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017
Authorities are searching for a inmate who walked away Monday night from a minimum-security prison camp about 15 miles south of Las Vegas, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections. April Barth, 30, was last seen in ...
Rising oil prices showing up at Nevada gas pumps
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017
An increase in oil prices is being passed along to drivers in Nevada, one of the 15 most expensive fuel markets in the country, according to the AAA auto club. A gallon of unleaded gas in Nevada averages $2.46, a 6 cent increase from ...
Man shot in leg in attempted robbery
Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017
he shooting victim was hospitalized with a wound to his calf not deemed life-threatening, Rogers said ...
Man hospitalized after being stabbed at apartment
Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017
The man was not able to speak and taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, Metro Lt. Grant Rogers said Saturday ...
Roommate escapes building by jumping from second story during police barricade
Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017
The suspect's roommate, who at one point was being held against his will, escaped by jumping from a second-story window, Metro Lt. Grant Rogers said.
Metro Police report first traffic fatality of 2017
Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017
Her car hit the side of the tractor-trailer and became lodged underneath, police said. She woman died at the scene. ...
Police investigating fatal shooting of man thought to have overdosed
Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017
It was initially believed that the man had possibly overdosed, but the Clark County coroner's office Friday determined he died from at least one gunshot wound, police said. ...
Jeans that give directions? Products get, um, 'smart' at CES
Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017
Here's a morning routine for you. After the alarm on your smartphone goes off, it's time to roll out of your "smart" bed and give your hair a good run through with your app-connected brush ...
North Las Vegas Police detective critically injured in crash
Friday, Jan. 6, 2017
A North Las Vegas Police detective was critically injured today in a crash at Martin Luther King Boulevard and Carey Avenue. The officer was taken to University Medical Center in ...
Police: Boy, 12, arrested at school with loaded gun
Friday, Jan. 6, 2017
A student was arrested today after officers found a loaded, small-caliber gun in his backpack at Anthony Saville Middle School, according to Clark County School District Police Capt. Ken Young. The student ...
No major impact at McCarran after shooting at Florida airport
Friday, Jan. 6, 2017
A mass shooting today that closed the airport in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., hasn’t had a major impact on operations in Las Vegas, McCarran International Airport spokesman Chris Jones said. There was only one flight from Las Vegas slated to ...
Power outage finally over at the Rio, officials say
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017
Power has been fully restored at the Rio after an outage left a portion of the hotel tower without electricity for about a week ...
Police ID suspect in slaying of noted Las Vegas musician
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017
Metro Police say they have identified a suspect in the death of a 70-year-old renowned symphony viola player who was asphyxiated in her east valley townhouse in July. Officer Laura Meltzer ...
Teacher accused in student-sex case is dad of New Year's baby
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017
A Legacy High School substitute teacher and football coach was arrested in a student-sex case just days after he and his wife made news as parents of ...
Police say homeless man was beaten to death
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017
A homeless man found dead early Wednesday in downtown Las Vegas was beaten to death, Metro Police said today. The body was discovered about 12:30 a.m. at ...
Wind advisory issued for Las Vegas Valley
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory today, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph whipping the Las Vegas Valley. People should secure loose items on patios and beware of ...
Elderly couple die after leaping from Silverton parking garage
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017
An elderly couple jumped to their death from a parking garage at the Silverton this evening. The couple arrived at the south valley property ...
Crackdown on speeders aimed at reducing traffic deaths
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017
Lead-footed drivers beware: Southern Nevada law enforcement agencies will be stepping up efforts to catch speeders over the next several weeks, according to Henderson Police.
The statewide program is aimed at ...
Gas leak forces closure of restaurants at Linq Promenade
Friday, Dec. 30, 2016
Most restaurants at the Linq Promenade were shut down this afternoon as a precautionary measure following a gas leak ...
Police: 2 arrested after crashing into Metro vehicle
Friday, Dec. 30, 2016
Two people in a stolen vehicle were arrested after crashing into a parked Metro Police vehicle early today near Rainbow Boulevard and Washington Avenue, Sgt. Jeff Clark said. Officers were responding to an unrelated incident about ...
Metro Police looking for 3 suspects in burglary
Friday, Dec. 30, 2016
Metro Police say they are searching for three burglary suspects who broke into a business earlier this month. Officers were dispatched about 3:30 a.m. on Dec. 17 to the business in ...
Ready to party? Here's the lowdown on celebrating New Year's on Strip
Friday, Dec. 30, 2016
With the eyes of hundreds of thousands of revelers set on the sky that envelops the Strip, the annual fireworks show is set to begin at 11:59:50 p.m. Saturday ...
 
Bicyclist killed in crash at Eastern, Warm Springs
Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016
A bicyclist was hit by a vehicle and killed this morning at Eastern Avenue and Warm Springs Road, according to Metro Police. The 32-year-old Henderson woman, who was on a mountain bike, died at the scene ...
Employee info exposed in breach of state medical marijuana site
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016
Personal data of medical marijuana business owners and employees was exposed in a cyberattack on a state database ...
Henderson Police looking for suspect in bank robbery
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016
Henderson Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man they say robbed a Bank of America branch earlier this month. The robbery and the man’s vehicle were captured on ...
2 people hospitalized, 5 dogs killed in mobile home fire
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016
Two people were hospitalized after a mobile home fire that killed five dogs this afternoon in the east valley, according to the Clark County Fire Department.
Firefighters responded about ...
Businesses evacuated after suspicious package discovered
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016
A suspicious package prompted authorities to evacuate several businesses this morning in a shopping center near the 215 Beltway and West Flamingo Road, according to Metro Police.
First responders were dispatched about ...
Snow in the mountains makes for a white Christmas backdrop
Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016
The only way to see snow in Southern Nevada is by looking west toward the mountains where 15 to 18 inches of new snow had fallen above 9,000 feet. Ten to 15 inches had fallen between 8,000 and 9,000 feet, and there were traces of snow as low as 4,500 feet ...
Medical episode may have caused driver fatality
Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016
A medical episode may have caused the death of a driver Friday night ...
Police investigating homicide in North Las Vegas
Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016
Police were dispatched about 9 a.m. in North Las Vegas ...
Fatal fire in North Las Vegas investigated as arson
Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016
A fatal fire at a North Las Vegas house early today is being investigated as an arson, according to city police. Firefighters discovered a man’s body as they ...
Police, FBI apprehend suspect in string of armed robberies
Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016
A suspect in a series of armed robberies was arrested Wednesday night after yet another robbery and a home invasion in the east valley, according to ...
Suspect in animal hospital robbery identified
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016
A man Metro Police say fought an off-duty officer during the robbery of an animal hospital on Monday has been identified as Ronald Hassan Clark, 47, according to jail booking logs.
Armed with a black, semi-automatic gun and ...
Smith's store shut down over coolant leak
Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016
A south valley Smith's grocery store was shut down this evening after crews discovered a freezer coolant leak, according to the Clark County Fire Department ...
Boulder City tradition gets ready for national spotlight
Home to appear on 'The Great Christmas Light Fight' on ABC
Monday, Dec. 19, 2016
Snowmen wield guitars, Dumbo rides a train and Sleeping Beauty dwarfs go round and round on Ferris wheel seats as more than 100,000 Christmas lights illuminate Boulder City's Fifth Street. When word of the spectacle reached ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight," the reality TV show came calling ...
Medical episode may have contributed to fatal crash
Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016
The Lake Havasu, Ariz., resident died at Henderson Hospital shortly after the crash, police said. ...
215 Beltway reopens after blowing construction debris forces shutdown
Friday, Dec. 16, 2016
Blowing construction debris on the 215 Beltway forced officials to close the freeway in both directions for more than three hours today from the airport to ...
Metro Police, FBI searching for armed robbery suspect
Friday, Dec. 16, 2016
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of an armed robbery suspect considered armed and dangerous, the agency said today. The man, Wyatt “Twenty Little” Peterson, 33, fled from ...
DNA links man to pair of unsolved slayings
Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016
A man arrested in October after DNA linked him to a 2004 rape investigation has also been connected to two slayings, according to Metro Police. Brandon McGuire, 42, was booked Oct. 12 on counts of sexual assault and kidnapping in ...
Metro Police investigating discovery of possible human remains
Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016
Metro Police say they are investigating the discovery of possible human remains behind a fenced area in the south valley. Officers were dispatched about 12:30 p.m. to the 4300 block of ...
Airliner headed to Las Vegas hits bird, makes unplanned landing
Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016
A Southwest Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas from Chicago made an unplanned landing today after it hit a bird, according to the airline. Flight 105 had to return to Chicago Midway International Airport after ...