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Suspect arrested in slaying of woman found dead in apartment
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Metro Police say they have arrested a suspect in the slaying of a woman found dead in her apartment last month after family members stopped hearing from her and ...
Man injured in 2-vehicle crash dies at hospital
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
A man hospitalized in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash on Thursday has died, according to Metro Police. The wreck happened about 6:40 p.m. at Charleston Boulevard and ...
Metro Police working barricade situation east of Strip
Monday, April 1, 2019
Officers evacuated people from a neighborhood east of the Strip after a man reportedly armed with a gun went into a home and ...
2 motorcyclists killed in separate crashes
Friday, March 29, 2019
Two motorcyclist were killed in separate crashes, one colliding with a delivery truck and the other crashing into a block wall, according to Metro Police. A motorcycle was speeding west on Warm Springs Road about ...
Man hit by truck, killed while walking in freeway
Friday, March 29, 2019
A semitractor-trailer hit and killed a man who was walking on Interstate 15 near Sloan on Thursday night, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The man parked his car on the right shoulder ...
Henderson man, 28, killed in single-car crash
Friday, March 29, 2019
A man was killed early today when the car he was driving went out of control and crashed into a parked vehicle and a block wall, Metro Police said. The car was speeding south on Boulder Highway, near ...
Police: Clerk arrested, accused of fatally shooting man stealing beer
Friday, March 29, 2019
A clerk at a gas station near downtown Las Vegas was arrested on an open murder count after she fatally shot a man today who was trying to steal a ...
1 man killed, 1 wounded in shooting near downtown Las Vegas
Friday, March 29, 2019
Two men were shot, one fatally, Thursday night in a neighborhood near Bonanza Road and Maryland Parkway, according to Metro Police. Officers were dispatched about 8:55 p.m. to the ...
Police: Woman apprehended after body found in trunk of vehicle
Thursday, March 28, 2019
A woman apprehended in California is facing a count of open murder in connection with the death of a man found in the trunk of a vehicle along a remote ...
Police in Henderson, Boulder City investigate attempted bank robberies
Thursday, March 28, 2019
A man armed with a note announcing a robbery tried to hold up a Henderson bank Wednesday afternoon but took off before he got any money, police said. Boulder City Police ...
Wildfire burning at Clark County Wetlands Park
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
A fire burned about 2.3 acres this morning at the Clark County Wetlands Park, north of Sam Boyd Stadium, Clark County officials said. The fire was reported about 5:45 a.m. adjacent to ...
Metro: Officer shot inmate who broke free, fled in truck
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
An officer shot a jail inmate who broke free today while leaving a medical facility and tried to escape in an unattended pickup truck, Metro Police said. The inmate was being ...
1 killed, 1 injured in fire in downtown Las Vegas
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
One man was killed and another injured in an early morning apartment fire in downtown Las Vegas, the city fire department said. Dispatchers received several 911 calls about ...
Woman, 81, injured in car crash dies at hospital
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
An 81-year-old woman injured in a car crash last week has died at a Las Vegas hospital, Metro Police said today. The Clark County Coroner's Office notified Metro today that ...
One boy killed, 1 hurt crossing street in southwest valley
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
A 12-year-old boy was killed and another child injured Monday when they were hit by a car while crossing a street outside of a marked crosswalk in the southwest ...
Lake Mead National Recreation Area getting new superintendent
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
The National Park Service has selected Margaret L. Goodro to serve as the superintendent of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, replacing Lizette Richardson, who retired last year. “Margaret is a proven collaborative leader who ...
19 people displaced by fire at apartment building near Strip
Monday, March 25, 2019
Nineteen people were displaced after an early morning fire west of the Strip knocked out power to an apartment building and ...
Police: Fleeing driver runs light, causes fatal crash
Monday, March 25, 2019
A man suspected of driving while intoxicated and fleeing police ran a red light Sunday morning, causing a seven-vehicle crash that left ...
Woman, 75, attacked, robbed in front of 6-year-old grandson
Monday, March 25, 2019
Metro Police say they are searching for a man suspected of hitting an elderly woman in the head and stealing her purse as she was putting her 6-year-old grandson in ...
Man found dead outside downtown Las Vegas bar
Monday, March 25, 2019
A man found dead outside a downtown Las Vegas bar Saturday may have been stabbed earlier that morning at a nearby location, Metro Police said. A woman going into ...
False alarm report of person burying body at park
Monday, March 25, 2019
Clark County Park Police say they got a call about someone disposing of a body in a park Sunday night. Turns out it was a person burying their ...
Police: Man, girlfriend shot in apparent murder-suicide in Las Vegas
Monday, March 25, 2019
A man apparently killed his girlfriend and then fatally shot himself in a vehicle Sunday night as neighbors were having a barbecue nearby, according to Metro Police. Officers were dispatched about ...
Spring Valley High locked down after report of gun
Monday, March 25, 2019
Spring Valley High School was locked down this morning as authorities investigated a report that a juvenile walked into the school with a gun, Metro Police said. Metro and ...
Roadwork on Las Vegas Strip to start in June
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Road construction crews are coming soon to Las Vegas Boulevard South, and they’ll be staying awhile. Work will begin in June on a three-year project that includes ...
Police: Man exposed himself to children near schools
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Metro Police say they are looking for a man who has been exposing himself to children near schools and, in at least one case, tried to lure a child to his vehicle. The incidents ...
Woman, 84, dies at hospital after weekend car crash
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
An 84-year-old woman hospitalized Sunday after a pickup truck full of teens reportedly ran a red light and hit the car she was driving has ...
Police: Casino shooting result of biker dispute; 3 men arrested
Monday, March 18, 2019
Three people have been arrested in a shooting at a downtown casino-hotel early Sunday that stemmed from an altercation between members of two rival ...
Boulder City Police: Murder-suicide suspected in shooting of elderly couple
Monday, March 18, 2019
The shooting deaths of an elderly couple found Sunday at their home in Boulder City appears to be the result of a murder-suicide, police said. Officers found the couple ...
Two people taken to hospital after early morning house fire
Friday, March 15, 2019
Firefighters rescued two people from a burning house this morning near Nellis Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue, according to the Clark County Fire Department. The fire was ...
Man hit by bus on Las Vegas Strip dies
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
A man hit by a bus earlier this month on the Las Vegas Strip has died, Metro Police said. Jeffrey Pieters, 49, of Reno was walking in the street in front of the Bellagio about ...
Henderson man, 70, found dead under suspicious circumstances
Monday, March 11, 2019
Henderson Police say they conducting a homicide investigation after a 70-year-old man was found dead in his home under suspicious circumstances. The man’s body was ...
Security guard found slain in vehicle in North Las Vegas
Friday, March 8, 2019
North Las Vegas Police say they are looking for leads in the death of a security guard found Wednesday with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. Officers were dispatched about ...
'Jimmy Kimmel Live' will film 5 shows at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas
Friday, March 8, 2019
ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will film five original shows April 1-5, and ...
Henderson Police investigate fatal head-on crash
Friday, March 8, 2019
A car crossed into oncoming traffic Thursday, colliding head-on with a pickup truck and fatally injuring an occupant of the car, Henderson Police said. The crash happened ...
Charlotte Russe clothing stores going out of business
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Fashion retailer Charlotte Russe is going out of business and closing all of the company’s 416 locations, including five in the Las Vegas Valley. Going out of business sales will start immediately in all stores across 44 states and ...
Rain expected to fall throughout the day
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
The Las Vegas Valley is expected to be hit with rain until early this evening, according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologist Ashley Wolf said the rain will persist until ...
Police: Man, 65, dies after struggle, being put in handcuffs
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Metro Police say they are investigating the death of a man who started to experience “medical issues” after he struggled with officers and was handcuffed. Patrol officers were dispatched about 3:10 a.m. Sunday to a home in the ...
Thunderbirds fly over Hollywood for ‘Captain Marvel’ movie
Monday, March 4, 2019
The Thunderbirds air demonstration team will fly over Hollywood today to mark this week’s opening of the “Captain Marvel” movie, according to the team’s website. The flyover this afternoon will feature ...
Smith’s to quit accepting Visa credit cards
Friday, March 1, 2019
Smith’s grocery stores will stop accepting Visa credit cards starting April 3, citing excessive fees charged to retailers, parent company Kroger said today. Smith’s will continue to accept all other forms of payment, including Visa debit cards, Kroger said in a news release. The excessive ...
Las Vegas’ epic secondhand shops, antique stores and swap meets are a thrifter’s paradise
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019
Las Vegas’ antique stores are a thrifter’s dream come true.
Whiplash weather: From snow to 70 degrees in a week
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019
What a difference a week makes. Last week, a rare Las Vegas winter storm dropped several inches of snow in Southern Nevada, most notably in the northwest valley. Roads ...
Henderson man treated for smoke inhalation after trailer fire
Monday, Feb. 25, 2019
A man was treated for smoke inhalation after a recreational vehicle caught fire Sunday night in Henderson, causing an estimated $25,000 in damage, authorities said. The fire was reported about ...
Cause of fire at condominium building under investigation
Monday, Feb. 25, 2019
Firefighters put out a blaze late Sunday at a condominium building in the west valley, the Clark County Fire Department said. Nobody was injured, officials said. The fire was reported ...
Motorcyclist, 51, killed in crash in North Las Vegas
Monday, Feb. 25, 2019
A motorcyclist was killed Sunday when he collided with a car making a left turn into a business plaza, North Las Vegas Police said. The motorcyclist was headed west on ...
Police investigating stabbing death of 2-year-old child
Monday, Feb. 25, 2019
A 2-year-old boy was found stabbed to death this morning in a bedroom with his mother, who was suffering from apparently self-inflicted stab wounds, Metro Police said. Metro Lt. Ray Spencer said ...
How much did the home prices in your ZIP code rise last year? Find out here
Friday, Feb. 22, 2019
A new analysis of the Las Vegas housing market shows that home values rose throughout the valley during 2018, with the median price of new homes rising 9.8 percent and ...
Five people rescued from fire at vacant hotel
Friday, Feb. 22, 2019
Firefighters rescued five people from a vacant downtown hotel that caught fire early this morning, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials said. Two people were rescued from the roof of the ...
UNLV to launch search for new med school dean
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019
The founding dean of the UNLV School of Medicine will transition into a new role and the university will begin searching for her successor this summer, the university ...
Cause of house fire under investigation
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019
Officials are investigating the cause of a two-alarm fire today at a house in the west valley, according to the Clark County Fire Department. Nobody was injured, officials said. The fire was reported ...
Local gambler hits nearly $1.6 million jackpot at Suncoast
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019
A Las Vegas area resident won nearly $1.6 million Tuesday while playing a Buffalo Grand slot machine at the Suncoast. The video slot machine landed on the ...