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CCSD worker charged with attempted lewd conduct with child
Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023
A Clark County School District employee has been accused of sexual misconduct with a minor, according to a release from the department. The arrest stems from an investigation dating back to August 2022 ...

Couple identified as suspects in death of man found near Mount Charleston in 2018
Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023
A couple has been identified as the suspects in the death of a man found near Mount Charleston in 2018, Metro Police announced today in a news release.

Police investigating fatal shooting west of the Las Vegas Strip
Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023
One person was killed and two wounded in a shooting today west of the Las Vegas Strip, according to Metro Police. A person was taken into custody related ...
Suspect in Las Vegas homicide allegedly found with body in California, police say
Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023
A Las Vegas man accused in the death of his friend was arrested Sunday afternoon near Baker, Calif., according to a Metro Police news release.

Suspect in woman's Las Vegas killing dies by apparent suicide, Metro Police say
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023
A suspect in a woman’s death this week in Las Vegas was found dead by Metro Police officers today, according to a news release.


State trooper wounds suspect during alleged exchange of gunfire in Las Vegas
Monday, Aug. 14, 2023
A nonfatal officer-involved shooting was reported by the Nevada State Police during a chase last week in southwest Las Vegas, according to a news release.

Police: Homeless man fatally stabbed in North Las Vegas
Friday, Aug. 4, 2023
A homeless man was fatally stabbed today during an altercation in North Las Vegas, according to city police. The incident was reported about 1 a.m. in ...
Las Vegas police: Man fatally shoots wife, kills himself
Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023
Officers making a welfare check Monday found a married couple dead, according to Metro Police, who said a man shot his wife before killing himself. The couple were found about ...
Bojangles coming to Las Vegas with 20 chicken restaurants
Monday, July 31, 2023
Another competitor has entered the fray in the Las Vegas chicken wars, with Bojangles announcing plans to open 20 stores in the valley. “We are looking forward to serving ...
Las Vegas police investigating fatal car, motorcycle crash
Monday, July 31, 2023
Metro Police said they were investigating a fatal crash involving a car and a motorcycle this morning just south of ...
Man allegedly stabs two, K-9 officer in Las Vegas
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
A man was arrested after allegedly stabbing another person and then a police dog Monday in Las Vegas, according to a Metro Police news release.

Firefighters put out blaze at Las Vegas apartment complex
Monday, July 24, 2023
A fire broke out this morning in an apartment complex laundry room, but nobody was injured, according to the Clark County Fire Department. The fire was reported about 6:35 a.m. today in ...
Teachers union accuses Sun of bias, says it will no longer speak to newspaper
Thursday, July 20, 2023
The largest teachers union in the Clark County School District has declared that it will not speak to the Las Vegas Sun because it is “not objective” and has blocked the newspaper from its news conferences. Clark County Education Association spokesperson Keenan Korth sent an email Wednesday to Sun editor, publisher and ...
Police: Standoff over after report of gunfire in Las Vegas neighborhood
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Metro Police said a standoff sparked by a report of gunfire this morning near a Las Vegas home has ended. No injuries were reported, police said. The incident was reported ...
Man dies after being shot in North Las Vegas shopping center parking lot
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
A man died after being shot in a shopping center parking lot today, according to a release from North Las Vegas Police.

Suspect ID'd in Jan. death of woman found in burning building in Las Vegas
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
A man has been identified in relation to the January death of a woman found inside a burning apartment, according to a Metro Police news release.

Police: Pedestrian hit by two vehicles, killed on Las Vegas street
Monday, July 10, 2023
A pedestrian who was hit by a pickup truck early today died after being run over by a second vehicle, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about ...
Las Vegas police: Boy dead after shooting reported at apartment
Monday, July 10, 2023
A boy was pronounced dead after a shooting was reported Sunday night at an apartment in the northeast valley, according to Metro Police. The shooting was reported about ...
Las Vegas man hits $10.5 million jackpot on Cannery slot machine
Friday, July 7, 2023
A Las Vegas man turned $40 into a $10.5 million jackpot on a slot machine at Boyd Gaming’s Cannery Casino & Hotel today ...

Man, daughter shot in alleged road rage incident in North Las Vegas
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Two people were injured in a shooting stemming from a suspected road rage incident this morning in North Las Vegas, according to a news release from North Las Vegas Police.

Metro: Man fatally shot while attending Fourth of July party in Las Vegas
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
A man died after being shot early this morning in Las Vegas, according to a Metro Police news release.

Police find 78-year-old man earlier reported missing in Las Vegas
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Metro Police say they are looking for a 78-year-old man who may be in severe emotional distress and in need of medical assistance. Leroy Hall was last seen about ...
Extreme heat suspected in death of man at Death Valley park
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
A 65-year-old man was found dead in his car in Death Valley National Park this week, the apparent victim of extreme heat, park officials said. A National Park Service maintenance worker noticed ...
Fireworks suspected in many July 4 blazes, officials say
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The Clark County Fire Department responded to nearly 100 fires Tuesday night, with fireworks suspected as the cause in many of them, officials said. The blazes included ...
Pedestrian hit, killed by SUV on Las Vegas street
Monday, July 3, 2023
A pedestrian was hit and killed in Las Vegas by an SUV whose driver failed to remain at the scene, according to Metro Police. The incident happened about 9:10 p.m. Sunday on East Twain Avenue, just east of ...
Man dies after shooting east of Las Vegas Strip
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
A man died after being shot late Sunday just east of the Las Vegas Strip, according to a news release from Metro Police.

Police: Boy, 15, arrested in fatal shooting at Las Vegas birthday party
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in the shooting death of another teen earlier this year at a birthday party in Las Vegas, according to Metro Police. The shooting was reported about ...
Las Vegas police: Officers conducting welfare check find person dead
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Officers conducting a welfare check found a person dead at a Las Vegas home, and another individual was detained, according to Metro Police. Metro received a call about ...
Suspect ID'd in alleged early Friday kidnapping in Las Vegas
Monday, June 26, 2023
Metro Police released more details in an alleged kidnapping reported Friday morning in that ended in Las Vegas with officers shooting a suspect, who is still in critical condition ...

Man killed in moped crash in North Las Vegas
Monday, June 26, 2023
A moped rider was killed early today when he ran off the road and hit a pole, according to North Las Vegas Police. The crash was reported about 3:10 a.m. today in the area of ...
Las Vegas police: Officer shoots person after vehicle chase linked to reported kidnapping
Friday, June 23, 2023
A Metro Police officer shot a person after a reported kidnapping and vehicle chase that started in Boulder City and ended in Las Vegas, authorities said. Boulder City Police said dispatchers received ...
Cause of Tuesday fire in southwest Las Vegas under investigation
Thursday, June 22, 2023
The Clark County Fire Department is still investigating possible causes for the Tuesday fire at a construction site that garnered attention around the Las Vegas valley ...

Police: Man dies after shooting in North Las Vegas
Thursday, June 22, 2023
A man died and a woman was wounded in a shooting Wednesday night in North Las Vegas, police said. The shooting was reported about ...
Massive fire at apartment construction site allowed to burn out
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Firefighters let a massive fire Tuesday at an under-construction apartment complex burn itself out, and what remains will be demolished, the Clark County Fire Department said. The fire ...
Las Vegas police: Person critically injured in early morning shooting
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
A person was critically wounded in a shooting early today in the northeast valley, according to Metro Police. Officers responded about 2:40 a.m. today to reports of gunfire in ...
Pedestrian killed in four-vehicle crash in North Las Vegas
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
A girl was killed in a multivehicle crash this afternoon in North Las Vegas, according to a release from North Las Vegas Police.

Several wounded, one killed after gunfire in North Las Vegas
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
A man was killed in a shooting this afternoon in which two others were wounded in North Las Vegas, according to a news release from North Las Vegas Police. 
Woman killed, man in critical condition after 1-vehicle crash in North Las Vegas
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
A woman was killed and her passenger severely injured in a single-vehicle crash Sunday in North Las Vegas, according to a news release from Nevada State Police.

Las Vegas police: Man arrested in fatal stabbing of girlfriend
Monday, June 19, 2023
A man was arrested in the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend Sunday in Las Vegas, according to Metro Police. The stabbing was reported about 12:30 p.m. Sunday in ...
Police: 1 person killed, 1 wounded in shooting in Las Vegas parking lot
Monday, June 19, 2023
One person was killed and another wounded early Sunday in a shooting in a Las Vegas parking lot, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about 4:50 a.m. Sunday in ...
Relive Golden Knights history with Sun commemorative edition
Friday, June 16, 2023
Want to relive the Golden Knights’ magical season?  Be sure to grab a copy of the Las Vegas Sun on Sunday for a commemorative edition honoring the Stanley Cup champions. The 10-page ...
Las Vegas police: Single-vehicle crash leads to serious injury
Friday, June 16, 2023
A person suffered life-threatening injuries in a single-vehicle crash this morning, according to Metro Police. The crash was reported just after 5 a.m. at ...
Police: Man shoots girlfriend, kills himself in North Las Vegas
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
A man shot and wounded his girlfriend before killing himself at an apartment in North Las Vegas, police said today. The shooting was reported about 9 a.m. today in ...
Police: 1 dead after multivehicle crash near Las Vegas intersection
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Metro Police say they are investigating a multivehicle crash in Las Vegas that has left at least one person dead. The crash happened about 11:40 a.m. today near ...
Police: Las Vegas motorcyclist dies in crash with pickup truck
Monday, June 12, 2023
A motorcyclist died after he crashed into the rear of a pickup truck this morning in Las Vegas, according to Metro Police. The crash was reported about 7:50 a.m. today on ...
Police: Man fatally shot in Las Vegas Strip room
Monday, June 12, 2023
A man fatally shot a friend Sunday during a fight in a room on Las Vegas Strip and fled before police arrived, authorities said. Emergency dispatchers received a report about ...
Police: Man found dead in Las Vegas street after fight
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
A man was stabbed Tuesday during a fight and found dead in a Las Vegas street, according to Metro Police. Dispatchers received a report about ...
Police: Suicidal man kills ex-wife in room on Las Vegas Strip
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
A suicidal man who killed his ex-wife in a room on the Las Vegas Strip and injured himself was arrested Sunday on a murder count, police said. Metro received a report about ...
Las Vegas police: 26 rounds fired in shootout with robbery suspect
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
A total of 26 rounds were fired in a shootout last week between two officers and a suspect in a string of commercial robberies, according to Metro Police. The incident started as a stakeout a ...
Catholic Church designates Las Vegas a metropolitan archdiocese
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Vegas is becoming a metropolitan archdiocese, with Bishop George Leo Thomas being named the initial metropolitan archbishop of Las Vegas, the Vatican ...