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Las Vegas tax preparer admits to filing false returns to IRS

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

The operator of a Las Vegas tax return preparation business pleaded guilty today to preparing false income tax returns for clients, according to a U.S. Department of Justice news release.

Police: Man, 38, shot to death in North Las Vegas

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

A 38-year-old man was fatally shot this morning in North Las Vegas, and a suspect fled before officers arrived, police said. Police responded about 5:15 a.m. to a business in the ...

Las Vegas police: Person fatally shot in parking lot

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

A person standing outside his vehicle was fatally shot in a parking lot early Tuesday when someone opened fire from another vehicle, according to Metro Police. The shooting was reported about ...

One dead, one in critical condition after crash Sunday in North Las Vegas area

Monday, March 10, 2025

One person is dead after a collision Sunday, according to a Nevada State Police news release.

Report: Median sales price of homes $485K in Las Vegas

Thursday, March 6, 2025

The median sales price of a single-family home in Southern Nevada matched an all-time high for a second straight month in February at $485,000, a report this morning from Las Vegas Realtors showed. That marks ...

Woman dead after being hit by vehicle on sidewalk in Las Vegas

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle while walking on the sidewalk on University Center Drive this morning, according to ...

Two dead after car hits garbage truck head-on in North Las Vegas

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Two died after a car collided with a garbage truck, resulting in both vehicle catching on fire this morning in North Las Vegas, according to a police news release.

Las Vegas police: Pedestrian dies after accident involving vehicle

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

A pedestrian died today after an accident involving a vehicle east of the Las Vegas Strip, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about ...

Las Vegas police: Injured climber rescued at Red Rock Canyon

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Metro Police said they rescued a person today who was injured while climbing at Red Rock Canyon. The person was taken to an ...

Suspect arrested in death of man found at apartment complex last week in Las Vegas

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a man found dead at an apartment complex last week, according to a Metro Police news release.

Las Vegas police: Pedestrian hit by vehicle, injured in northeast valley

Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and injured today in the northeast Las Vegas Valley, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about ...

Juvenile dead after shooting, North Las Vegas Police say

Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025

A juvenile was declared dead after reports of a shooting victim at a home in North Las Vegas, police said. North Las Vegas Police officers responded about ...

Man found dead at Las Vegas apartments was shot, coroner rules

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

Police determined a man discovered dead at an apartment complex Monday was the victim of a shooting, according to a Metro Police news release.

Biker dies after flipping motorcycle this morning in Las Vegas

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

A biker died after a collision with another vehicle this morning, according to a Metro Police news release.

Las Vegas police investigating death of man found at apartment complex

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

Metro Police said they were investigating the death of a man found Tuesday at an apartment complex with a possible gunshot wound. Emergency dispatchers received a call about ...

Police: Man killed in multivehicle crash west of Las Vegas Strip

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

A man was killed this morning in a multivehicle crash west of the Las Vegas Strip, according to Nevada State Police. The crash was reported about 4:55 a.m. on ...

Woman dies after single-vehicle rollover in North Las Vegas

Monday, Feb. 24, 2025

A woman died after a single-vehicle rollover collision, according to North Las Vegas Police.

Two charged in Las Vegas fatal shooting of woman found in car

Monday, Feb. 24, 2025

Two men have been arrested in a case where a woman was found fatally shot inside a vehicle this month, according to a Metro Police news release.

Las Vegas police: Vehicle involved in crash hits, injures person at bus stop

Monday, Feb. 24, 2025

A person at a bus stop was injured today when they were hit by a car involved in a crash, according to Metro Police. The two-vehicle crash was reported about 10:50 a.m. at D Street and Owens Avenue, police said. One of the vehicles hit ...

Las Vegas police: Motorcyclist dies in crash after running red light

Monday, Feb. 24, 2025

A motorcyclist was killed early today when he ran a red light and collided with an SUV in an intersection, according to Metro Police. The crash was reported about 3:40 a.m. at ...

3 men charged with murder in 2021 Henderson fatal shooting

Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Metro Police have identified three suspects in a 2021 fatal shooting, according to a news release ...

Las Vegas police: Woman arrested after pedestrian intentionally struck by truck

Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

A woman was arrested on a murder count after she was accused of intentionally hitting a pedestrian with a truck, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about 2:10 a.m. Thursday at ...

Las Vegas police: Pedestrian hit, killed by car involved in street race

Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025

A car that was racing another vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian crossing a street Wednesday night in the northeast valley, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about ...

Fire does $250,000 damage to home in Las Vegas Valley

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025

Fire did an estimated $250,000 damage Tuesday to a house in the Spring Valley area, but nobody was injured, according to the Clark County Fire Department. The cause of the fire was ...

New Clark County fire chief described as a ‘hometown hero’

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025

The Clark County Commission today ratified the appointment of Billy Samuels as the new fire chief of the Clark County Fire Department. Samuels, who started in 2001 with the ...

Man charged with murder in Las Vegas fatal shooting

Monday, Feb. 17, 2025

A man was fatally shot early this morning, and a suspect is in custody, according to a Metro Police news release. Officers responded to a call shortly before 2:45 a.m. regarding ...

Las Vegas police: Teen fatally shot while walking home from party

Monday, Feb. 17, 2025

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in death of a teen who was fatally shot Sunday while walking home from a party in the northeast valley, according to Metro Police. The shooting ...

Las Vegas police: Woman found dead with gunshot wound after party

Monday, Feb. 17, 2025

A woman was found dead Sunday with an apparent gunshot wound after a party at a home northwest of the Las Vegas Strip, according to Metro Police. Emergency dispatchers received a call about ...

Suspect charged in Sunday fatal shooting in Las Vegas

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025

A suspect has been charged in a Sunday fatal shooting, according to a Metro Police news release.

Recreational vehicle fire does estimated $25,000 damage

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025

A recreational vehicle burned to its frame this morning at an RV park in the east Las Vegas Valley, according to the Clark County Fire Department. Nobody was injured, officials said. The fire was reported ...

Las Vegas police: Man fatally shot during fight in parking lot

Monday, Feb. 10, 2025

Two men were shot, one fatally, during a fight Sunday night in a parking lot in the west Las Vegas Valley, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about ...

Sandoval joining board of Resorts World Las Vegas

Monday, Feb. 10, 2025

Former Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is joining the board of directors at Resorts World Las Vegas, the company announced this morning. Sandoval, who is president of UNR, joins ...

Police: Pedestrian hit, killed crossing street in North Las Vegas; driver leaves scene

Monday, Feb. 10, 2025

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car Sunday while crossing a street against a red walk signal, according to North Las Vegas Police. The driver left the scene without stopping, police said. The incident was reported about ...

Nominations now open for Sun Standout Awards

Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025

The Las Vegas Sun is looking to recognize the best of the best in high school sports across Southern Nevada. We need an assist from you to make it happen ...

Las Vegas police: Motorcyclist dies after hitting parked semitrailer

Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

A motorcyclist was killed today when he ran into a parked semi-trailer at a “high rate of speed,” according to Metro Police. The crash was reported about 7:05 a.m. on Wynn Road in ...

Las Vegas police: Man, 35, arrested in death of elderly father

Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025

A man was arrested in the shooting of his elderly father who was found dead Wednesday at a home in the southwest valley, Metro Police said. A report was made about 6:15 p.m. Wednesday of a ...

North Las Vegas Police identify officer killed in shootout

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

The North Las Vegas Police Department has identified an officer killed in a shootout on Tuesday as 46-year-old Jason Roscow. Roscow had been with the department for ...

Las Vegas police: Pedestrian hit by car, killed in northwest valley

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

A pedestrian was hit by a car and killed this morning in the northwest Las Vegas Valley, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about 5:30 a.m. today on ...

Las Vegas police: Bicyclist hit by SUV, critically injured

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

A bicyclist was critically injured Tuesday when he was hit by an SUV that failed to stop at the scene, according to Metro Police. The crash happened about 7:30 p.m. on Charleston Boulevard at Hinson Street, police said. The bicyclist was ...

Officer killed in line of duty in shootout with suspect in North Las Vegas

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025

North Las Vegas officers were investigating a shooting this afternoon, according to a news release. The shooting occurred in the 4700 block of High Creek Drive ...

Las Vegas police: Man hit by car last month dies at hospital

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025

A pedestrian who was hit by a car last moth in the central Las Vegas Valley has died, according to Metro Police. The incident happened about ...

Las Vegas police: Bicyclist killed in collision with car

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025

A bicyclist was killed in a collision with a car early today west of the Las Vegas Strip, according to Metro Police. The crash occurred about 3:50 a.m. on ...

Mobile home fire west of Las Vegas Strip does $50,000 damage

Friday, Jan. 31, 2025

A fire this morning did an estimated $50,000 damage to a mobile home west of the Las Vegas Strip, according to the Clark County Fire Department. Five people were displaced by ...

One killed in crash on S.R. 159 near Calico Basin

Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025

A man died after crashing his vehicle, according to a Nevada State Police news release.

Two suffer serious injuries in 4-vehicle collision in Las Vegas

Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025

A four-vehicle crash left two people with injuries determined to be critical or serious, according to a Metro Police news release ...

Las Vegas police: Motorcyclist killed in crash in southwest valley

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

A motorcyclist was killed today in a crash with another vehicle in the southwest Las Vegas Valley, according to Metro Police. The crash was reported about 12:15 p.m. near ...

Police: Off-duty Metro officer fatally shot man in Boulder City in response to violent assault

Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025

An off-duty Metro Police officer and his wife fatally shot a man in an incident outside his house in Boulder City, according to a news release.

Man has died after being hit by vehicle in December in Las Vegas

Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025

A man who was hit by a vehicle in December has died of his injuries, according to a Metro Police news release.

Police: Suspect arrested in Oklahoma in fatal Las Vegas shooting

Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025

A suspect in a Las Vegas fatal shooting has been arrested in Oklahoma and is awaiting extradition, according to Metro Police. Maalik Wilborn, 27, was arrested Monday in ...

Las Vegas police: Teen arrested in December shooting

Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025

A teen has been arrested in a shooting in December that left one person dead and another wounded, according to Metro Police. Donta Allen, 18, was arrested Monday and booked at the ...