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Man injured when boom on bucket truck retracts
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
A man working on a sign on Las Vegas Boulevard South, near Sahara Avenue, was critically injured today when the boom on a bucket truck suddenly retracted, according to ...
Child thrown from car in crash dies at hospital
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
A 2-year-old thrown from a car last week during a fiery crash on the 215 Beltway died on Monday, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The toddler ...
Four Denny’s restaurants reopening with meal discounts, free coffee
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Denny’s is celebrating the reopening of four Las Vegas Valley restaurants with prizes, meal discounts and free coffee. Starting April 23, one of the renovated restaurants will open ...
Pedestrian, 84, hit by car, critically injured
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
An 84-year-old pedestrian was critically injured this morning, and Metro Police say they are looking for a motorist who left the scene after hitting the man. The incident was reported ...
Police arrest man sought in fatal stabbing
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Metro Police have arrested a suspect in a fatal stabbing in January near Sahara Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard. Brandon Alexander “Bee” Han, 27, was arrested Tuesday in ...
Person threatening to jump from overpass closes U.S. 95
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
U.S. 95 was temporarily shut down in both directions at Smoke Ranch Road because a person was threatening to jump from ...
Saturation patrol nets 6 DUI arrests in North Las Vegas
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
A North Las Vegas Police saturation patrol last month netted six impaired driving arrests, officials said. Among the 90 citations issued, 28 were for speeding, 14 for no insurance ...
Coroner IDs woman shot Sunday during fight at apartment complex
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
A woman killed Sunday night in an exchange of gunfire between two groups of people at an apartment complex was identified today by the Clark County Coroner’s Office as ...
Fuel spill causing traffic delays in North Las Vegas
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
A fuel spill is causing traffic delays at Losee Road and Cheyenne Avenue, according to North Las Vegas Police. The large spill happened on ...
Motorcyclist, 38, killed in crash on Spring Mountain Road
Saturday, April 2, 2016
A 38-year-old motorcyclist died Saturday afternoon in a crash on Spring Mountain Road near Decatur …
Motorcyclist, 53, killed in solo crash on I-15
Saturday, April 2, 2016
A motorcyclist who hit a barrier on Interstate 15 on Saturday morning was killed, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The rider, a …
Arrest report: Suspect in slaying of 2 people, police dog also shot at his mom
Friday, April 1, 2016
Hours before killing two of his mother’s neighbors and engaging Metro Police officers in a shootout, which left him wounded and police dog dead, James Craig Simpson showed up to his mother’s house ...
Police dog gunned down, suspect wounded; couple found dead in northwest valley house
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Two people were found dead at a house today after Metro Police shot a gunman who opened fire on and killed a police dog in the northwest valley, officials said. The gunman was taken to University Medical Center, where he was in unknown condition. Metro was trying to ...
Ex-Strip illusionist Rouven indicted in child-porn case; arraignment set
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Former Las Vegas Strip illusionist Jan Rouven Fuechtener was indicted in federal court today on a child-pornography charge and will be …
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of man in car
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
A suspect has been arrested on a murder count in the shooting of a man found dead in a car Saturday morning, according to Metro Police booking logs. Alexis Gallardo, 20, was arrested Tuesday and ...
Coroner IDs man killed by resident during reported home invasion
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
An armed man Metro Police say was shot dead as he forced his way into a central valley apartment Saturday has been identified by the Clark County Coroner’s Office as ...
Coroner IDs man police say shot himself while fleeing
Monday, March 28, 2016
A man Metro Police say shot himself during a foot pursuit with officers on Friday has been identified by the Clark County Coroner’s Office as Robert Adams, 40, of Las Vegas. Adams’ death was ruled ...
Coroner IDs man found shot to death in car
Monday, March 28, 2016
The Clark County Coroner’s Office has identified a man found shot to death in a car early Saturday. Ernesto Alejandro Chacon, 24, of Las Vegas died from ...
Strong winds knock out power, delay flights in Las Vegas
Monday, March 28, 2016
Powerful winds caused havoc across Southern Nevada on Monday, leveling trees and power lines and causing delays at McCarran International Airport. The west valley experienced gusts in the low 60s while ...
Local woman hits $933,000 jackpot at Las Vegas airport
Friday, March 25, 2016
Have you ever put money in a Wheel of Fortune slot machine while passing through McCarran International Airport? Did you expect to win? A Las Vegas Valley woman ...
3 hurt, 1 critically, in crash on Blue Diamond Road
Thursday, March 24, 2016
A woman was critically injured and two other people suffered serious injuries in a head-on crash on Blue Diamond Road near Red Rock Canyon Road, according to the …
First case of Zika virus reported in Southern Nevada
Thursday, March 24, 2016
A Clark County resident who recently traveled to Central America has tested positive for the Zika virus, the first case of the mosquito-borne disease in Southern Nevada ...
Pedestrian hit by vehicle, seriously injured in northwest valley
Thursday, March 24, 2016
A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and seriously injured in the northwest valley this afternoon, according to Metro Police. The incident happened about ...
Metro Police: Extra resources available here after Belgium terror attacks
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
National, state and local authorities are on alert following the terrorist attacks in Belgium, but U.S. officials say there is no credible threat of an imminent attack on the homeland.
Three blasts killed ...
Fire on roof won’t affect opening date for Las Vegas Ikea
Saturday, March 19, 2016
A fire this afternoon on the roof of Las Vegas' Ikea furniture store won't affect its May 18 opening date, a company spokesman said. Construction workers …
Woman’s death from fall at D Las Vegas accidental, coroner rules
Saturday, March 19, 2016
The death of a woman who fell from the 18th floor at the D Las Vegas in February has been ruled an accident, according to the Clark County Coroner's office. No foul play …
Culinary Union leads protest at Palms to promote its cause
Friday, March 18, 2016
Hundreds of Culinary Union workers lined up on Flamingo Road in front of the Palms Friday evening to demand a “fair process” to unionizing at the resort. The smiling protesters clad in red marched, danced and shouted in unison ...
Woman struck, killed by car at northeast valley garage ID'd
Friday, March 18, 2016
The Clark County Coroner's office has identified a woman struck and killed Friday outside a home as Amphom Kreger, 81, of Las Vegas. According to …
Metro Police vehicle involved in crash with motorcycle
Friday, March 18, 2016
A Metro Police vehicle was involved in a crash with a motorcycle this afternoon, according to spokesman Officer Jesse Roybal. The crash was reported shortly before ...
Clark County school bus evacuated after smoke is spotted; no one reported hurt
Thursday, March 17, 2016
A Clark County School District bus was evacuated because of a smoking air conditioner this afternoon. No one was hurt. Schofield Middle School students on the bus …
Las Vegas couple face 40 years in prescription drug ring case
Thursday, March 17, 2016
A Las Vegas couple face up to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty in an Oxycodone prescription pills ring and money laundering case, according to federal authorities. Danny R. Williams, 29, and ...
Police: Officer hurt when driver bolts during traffic stop
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
An officer was injured today during a traffic stop in which a driver who had been pulled over took off, according to Metro Police. The officer suffered ...
Police: Man tortured over $200 drug debt, left for dead
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
A woman Metro Police allege is connected to the torture of a man who was left for dead in a burning house was taken into custody last week, according to an arrest report. Fabiola Jimenez, 40, was booked ...
Firefighters miss body of woman in east valley apartment blaze
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
A woman who was overlooked by firefighters as they extinguished a house fire Sunday morning in the east valley has been identified as Taneshia Smith ...
Report: Chumlee of ‘Pawn Stars’ tells cops he smokes ‘a lot of weed’
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Metro Police detectives found a locked floor vault while searching Austin “Chumlee” Russell’s master bedroom last week in connection with a sexual assault allegation made against ...
Passengers hurt in bus rollover on I-15 north
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Six people were injured Saturday night when small bus rolled over on Interstate 15 north near Washington Avenue, according to the Las …
Pedestrian killed on Blue Diamond Road ID’d; driver still sought
Saturday, March 12, 2016
The Clark County Coroner's office has identified a pedestrian killed Friday in a hit-and-run as …
Las Vegas woman, 26, found shot to death identified
Friday, March 11, 2016
A woman found shot to death in the street Tuesday night in the northwest valley has been identified as …
Bicyclist critically injured in crash on freeway ramp
Friday, March 11, 2016
A bicyclist suffered critical injuries in a crash with a semitractor-trailer on an Interstate 15 on-ramp at Cheyenne Avenue, according to the the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Medics responded about ..
Person who fired at Henderson Police officer sought
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Authorities seek help finding a person who shot at a Henderson police officer Wednesday night on U.S. Highway 95. The shooting was reported about …
Bundy refuses to acknowledge federal authority, enter plea
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Jailed rancher Cliven Bundy refused to acknowledge federal authority and declined to enter a plea in a U.S. court to criminal charges that he that he led an armed standoff against federal agents two years ago. Amid confusion about whether Bundy has a lawyer, a federal magistrate judge ...
Las Vegas couple killed in murder-suicide ID’d
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
A couple who died in what authorities have deemed a murder-suicide Monday night have been identified as Starscha Williams and Michael Betterson, both 29, of Las Vegas. Betterson shot Williams …
Motorcyclist injured in crash on Monday dies
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
A motorcyclist injured in a crash at Craig Road and North Fifth Street Monday night has died, authorities said. The Clark County Coroner’s Office identified him as ...
Attorney general: Watch out for computer virus scams
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Phone calls or messages about computer viruses might be a scam that can cost hundreds of dollars and put personal information at risk, the Nevada Attorney General’s Office warned today. Perpetrators of the technical support scams in Nevada have been known to ...
Police searching for driver in rollover crash
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Metro Police say they are looking for the driver of a speeding car that rolled over Monday night, ejecting an 18-year-old passenger who was critically injured. The crash was reported about ...
Man shot, killed at Boulder Highway apartment complex
Saturday, March 5, 2016
A man was shot and killed tonight at an apartment complex on East Boulder Highway, according to Metro Police.
So much for that warm spell; winter returns to valley
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Storm systems forecast for the Las Vegas Valley this weekend are expected to bring rain, wind and lower temperatures. Clouds have spread across the valley and there is a 60 percent chance for showers …
Man shot several times in North Las Vegas, is expected to survive
Saturday, March 5, 2016
A man is expected to survive after being shot several times this afternoon in North Las Vegas, authorities said. Police and medical crews at 1:10 p.m. were called to the 4900 block of Krystal Breeze Lane, near ...
Crash between Lee and Kyle canyons leaves 1 dead
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Alcohol and drugs are thought to have been involved in an overnight wreck on U.S Highway 95, between Lee and Kyle canyons, that killed one and injured three others. First responders were called …
Teacher accused of kissing teen sought revenge against her fiance, report states
Friday, March 4, 2016
A substitute teacher facing charges for allegedly kissing a student told investigators it made her feel “powerful” and was motivated by revenge against her fiancé, who’d been texting …