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More details released about woman since Thursday at Lake Mead
Friday, July 1, 2022
The National Park Service is seeking information about a Boulder City woman reported missing Thursday at Lake Mead. The woman, only known as Lily, was seen in the Boulder Harbor area before ...
Woman missing at Lake Mead after falling off personal watercraft
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Authorities were searching today for a woman who fell off a water scooter at Lake Mead, according to the National Park Service. Two people reportedly fell off the watercraft about ...
Underground transit station opens at Resorts World Las Vegas
Thursday, June 30, 2022
An underground transit station opened today at Resorts World Las Vegas to take people between the Strip casino and the Las Vegas Convention Center. Passengers are ...
Second case of monkeypox in a Clark County resident reported
Thursday, June 30, 2022
A second case of monkeypox has been reported in a Clark County resident, who was diagnosed in another state, according to the Southern Nevada Health District. The patient, a man in his 30s who ...
Police: Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run collision
Thursday, June 30, 2022
A pedestrian died after a hit-and-run collision Wednesday night in the central valley, according to Metro Police. The incident happened about 11:15 p.m. on ...
Longtime Las Vegas Fire & Rescue spokesman retiring
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue spokesman Tim Szymanski announced today he is retiring after 51 years of service with three departments, including 26 years in Las Vegas. His last day as ...
Man charged in 2020 Las Vegas house party murder case
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
A suspect has been charged with murder in a shooting that occurred at a house party nearly two years ago in Las Vegas, according to a Metro Police release.

Police: Teen arrested in fatal Las Vegas shooting
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
A teen has been arrested in a fatal shooting Thursday in the east valley, according to Metro Police. The suspect, Alonzo Brown, 18, was taken into custody Monday and booked at the ...
Man arrested on charges of luring child for sex in Las Vegas
Monday, June 27, 2022
A man has been arrested on charges of allegedly attempting to lure a child into his vehicle for sex, according to a Metro Police release. Anthony Ibarra, 55, is accused ...
Police: Man dies after stabbing; suspect arrested
Monday, June 27, 2022
A man died after he was stabbed Friday while accompanying a friend to an apartment to gather some belongings from her ...
Firefighters battle blaze west of Las Vegas Strip
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Clark County firefighters were battling a blaze this morning at a commercial building west of the Las Vegas Strip. The fire was burning in the 4000 block of Bertsos Drive, in the area of Flamingo Road and ...
Police: Las Vegas woman pronounced dead after single-vehicle crash
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
A woman was pronounced dead today after the SUV she was driving ran off a road into a block wall, according to Metro Police. The crash happened about 3:30 a.m. today on Hualapai Way, south of ...
Metro investigating fatal double shooting in northwest valley
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Metro Police said they were investigating a fatal double shooting that happened Monday in the northwest valley. Officers were dispatched about 4:20 p.m. to a home in the ...
Vaccinations for children under 5 starting in Las Vegas
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
The Southern Nevada Health District on Wednesday will start administering COVID-19 vaccines to children 6 months to 5 years old, health officials said. The district will offer the Pfizer vaccine, a three-dose series, at ...
Health District offering online appointments for immunizations
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
The Southern Nevada Health District has launched an online appointment system for its immunization clinics. Starting today, people can make appointments through ...
Las Vegas man, 25, killed in crash in northeast valley
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
A 25-year-old Las Vegas man was killed when a compact SUV and a tractor-trailer collided Monday night in the northeast ...
First monkeypox case confirmed in Clark County
Monday, June 20, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in Southern Nevada, health officials said. The case was first reported Wednesday in Clark County by ...
Las Vegas house fire displaces 11 people; 3 taken to hospital as precaution
Friday, June 17, 2022
Three people were taken to a hospital as a precaution today after a house fire that displaced 11 people, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials said. The fire was reported about 3 a.m. in ...
Governor orders flags lowered in honor of Las Vegas detective killed in crash
Friday, June 17, 2022
Gov. Steve Sisolak today ordered U.S. and Nevada flags be flown at half-staff on state grounds Monday in honor of a Metro Police detective killed in a car crash. Justin Terry, 45, was killed last week ...
Las Vegas man, 57, critically injured in motorcycle crash
Friday, June 17, 2022
A motorcyclist was critically injured Thursday night in a crash with a car in the southeast valley, according to Metro Police. The wreck was reported ...
NDOT: I-515 traffic to be affected by construction next week
Thursday, June 16, 2022
I-515 will be reduced to three lanes in some sections next week, the Nevada Department of Transportation announced Thursday, as it released its construction schedule for the viaduct rehabilitation project through the end of July.

Gov. Sisolak overwhelmingly wins Democratic primary
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Gov. Steve Sisolak, with about 40% of state votes tallied, took 89.9% of the vote against former Clark County Commissioner Tom Collins in the Democratic gubernatorial primary to advance to the November election, where he is expected to face a stiff Republican challenge.

Police: Couple dead in Las Vegas murder-suicide
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
A male shot his girlfriend to death Monday before taking his own life, according to Metro Police. The shooting was reported about 3:50 p.m. Monday at an apartment ...
Police investigating shooting in east Las Vegas Valley
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Metro Police say they are investigating a shooting in the east valley this morning. The shooting was reported about ...
Where to vote in Clark County
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for the primary election in Clark County, where there are 84 contested races with 340 candidates to choose. ¶ The primary will pave the way to what is expected to be a historic, significant midterm election in November. Many nationally are keeping an eye on what’s happening here, as Republicans have a chance to flip control of the U.S. House and the Senate if they win Nevada’s congressional seats, most of which are now held by Democrats. ¶ Some important notes as you head to the polls:
Suspect arrested after shooting, standoff with police in Las Vegas
Monday, June 13, 2022
Officers were in a standoff with a suspect in a shooting this morning at an apartment complex in the west valley, according to Metro Police. Metro received a report about ...
Motorcyclist, 45, dies after weekend crash in Las Vegas
Monday, June 13, 2022
A motorcyclist died after a crash Sunday night with a car making a left turn in the northwest valley, according to Metro Police. The crash happened about 10:40 p.m. on Rainbow Boulevard, north ...
Police: Man fatally shot after knock at door
Monday, June 13, 2022
A man was killed early Sunday after two people forced their way into a home and shot the victim, according to Metro Police. The shooting was reported about 4 a.m. in the 8200 block of ...
One person killed in collision of 2 SUVs in west Las Vegas today
Friday, June 10, 2022
One person was killed in a two-vehicle collision in west Last Vegas this morning, according to a release from Metro Police. At about 11 a.m., a 2000 Ford Expedition driven ...
High level of COVID reported in Las Vegas area
Friday, June 10, 2022
Clark County has reached a high community level for COVID-19, and the Southern Nevada Health District is recommending people wear masks in public indoor places and stay up to date on ...
Las Vegas police locate missing 10-year-old boy
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Metro Police say they have located a 10-year-old boy who had been missing since Monday and may have been in severe emotional distress. The boy was last seen about ...
Police investigating shooting at Las Vegas apartment complex
Monday, June 6, 2022
Metro Police say they detained a person after a shooting this morning at an apartment complex in the northwest valley. The shooting was reported about ...
Motorcyclist killed in crash in west Las Vegas Valley
Friday, June 3, 2022
A motorcyclist was killed today in a crash in the west valley, according to Metro Police. The wreck, which involved another vehicle, was reported ...
Police: Person lying on railroad tracks killed by train in Las Vegas
Friday, June 3, 2022
A person lying on railroad tracks in Las Vegas was hit by a train and killed this morning, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about ...
Police: Suspect sought in Las Vegas store robbery
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Metro Police say they are looking for a suspect in a commercial robbery who threatened store security. The incident was reported about ...
Police in Nevada cracking down on distracted driving
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Nevada law enforcement agencies will enhance their focus on citing distracted drivers Friday through June 20, the Nevada Department of Public Safety announced today. Using handheld devices such as a ...
Flags in Nevada lowered to half-staff after Texas school shooting
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Gov. Steve Sisolak has ordered flags at Nevada buildings be flown at half-staff to honor 19 children and two teachers killed Tuesday in a shooting at a ...
Police: Motorist who fled after attempted traffic stop in custody
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
A motorist who fled from an officer and barricaded themselves in a mobile home has been taken into custody without incident, according to Metro Police. The incident started ...
Fire damages building at business complex near Las Vegas airport
Monday, May 23, 2022
Fire did extensive damage to a building at a business complex this morning near ...
Dust alert issued for Las Vegas area
Friday, May 20, 2022
Clark County has issued a dust alert for today, with unhealthy levels of dust existing or expected for people with breathing issues. The Clark County Department of ...
Police: Skateboarder, 15, who fell while clinging to SUV has died
Thursday, May 19, 2022
A 15-year-old boy injured after falling off a skateboard while clinging to the side of a moving SUV has died, Metro Police said today. The incident happened about 9 p.m. Friday near ...
Police investigating child pedestrian death in northeast Las Vegas
Monday, May 16, 2022
A juvenile pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle in the 6300 block of Pavestone Lane in northeast Las Vegas, according to Metro Police.
North Las Vegas names new police chief
Monday, May 16, 2022
Assistant Chief Jacqueline Gravatt has been promoted to chief of the North Las Vegas Police Department, City Manager Ryann Juden announced today. Gravatt has been serving as ...
Police investigating shooting at Las Vegas apartment complex
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Metro Police say they are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex in the west valley. The incident was reported about 11:55 a.m. today in the ...
Police: Las Vegas woman hit by car last week dies
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
A woman hit by a car last week in the west valley has died, Metro Police said today. The incident was reported about 8:15 p.m. May 2 on Charleston Boulevard, east of ...
Police: Man dead after shooting at Las Vegas apartment complex
Monday, May 9, 2022
A man was found dead Sunday after a report of a shooting at a Las Vegas apartment complex, according to Metro Police. The shooting was reported about ...
Biker in critical condition after collision in central Las Vegas
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
A motorcycle rider was in critical condition after colliding with a vehicle Tuesday afternoon in central Las Vegas, according to a news release from Metro Police.

Circa in downtown Las Vegas hiring for new positions
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Circa is conducting a hiring event for new positions including security guards, lifeguards and ambassadors, the downtown Las Vegas resort announced today. The event will run from ...
Pedestrian hit by car, critically injured in Las Vegas
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
A woman was struck by a car and critically injured Tuesday night in the west valley, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about 8:15 p.m. on Charleston Boulevard, east of ...
Fire crews put out blaze at central Las Vegas house
Monday, May 2, 2022
Fire crews put out a blaze at a central Las Vegas home Monday afternoon, and one person was taken to the hospital, according to a news ...