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Trump taking page from dictators' playbook in discussing Clinton
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016
Given that the low road seems to be the only route on his moral map, it’s no surprise that Donald Trump is presuming Hillary Clinton is guilty of wrongdoing involving ...
Overnight fire at Henderson townhouse causes $40,000 damage
Monday, Oct. 31, 2016
An overnight fire caused about $40,000 in damage and displaced two people from a Henderson townhouse, according to the city fire department. The Henderson Fire Department responded about ...
With pooled resources, women make a big impact
Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016
Nevada Women's Philanthropy addresses community needs in many areas of Las Vegas, such as the arts, education, environment, health, child welfare and social services. It has supported children who needed a voice, women who needed a sister-in-arms …
Trump refuses to commit to accepting 2016 results
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton began the last debate without a handshake — and they ended it without one too ...
Wheels of democracy: The list of road closures related to today's debate
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016
Metro Police are advising commuters to steer clear of several roads and freeways surrounding UNLV today as the university plays host to the third and final presidential debate. During intermittent times from ...
Here's why ballot questions on guns, marijuana deserve yes votes
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016
Ballot measures that would expand background checks for firearms purchases and legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Nevada are both steps in the right direction. The gun measure is long overdue, as Nevada would follow 18 other states that have ...
Las Vegas Sun's Pulitzer Prize-winning project to be spotlighted in events
Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016
The Las Vegas Sun’s 2009 Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation of construction deaths on the Strip is the subject of two upcoming special events.
On Friday comes the premiere of a documentary film, “The Cost of Construction,” that ...
Marijuana opponents missing big picture in argument about black market
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016
If you can find a connection to the black market, you can purchase a lot of things there. Jewelry, guns, custom wheels for your car — you name it, and somebody’s probably stealing it and selling ...
Creel honored in publishing competition
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016
Las Vegas publishing and print provider Creel received seven Gold Ink Awards in a competition presented by Printing Impressions magazine.
Analysis: Donald Trump didn't win anyone over with performance in second debate
Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016
Tonight in St. Louis, Donald Trump proved yet again he’s not interested in winning over any voters outside of his loyalists. After reiterating a tepid apology for his disgusting hot-mic remarks in a 2005 video, he tried to divert attention from it by discussing former President Bill Clinton’s extramarital affairs and pledging to have a special prosecutor investigate Hillary Clinton over her email scandal if he were elected president ...
Las Vegas housing supply shrinks as sales rise and prices stabilize
Friday, Oct. 7, 2016
The housing supply in Southern Nevada is shrinking as home sales increase and prices stabilize. The median sales price of existing single-family homes sold during September was ...
Station Casinos completes Palms deal
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016
Station Casinos LLC is now the owner of the Palms, after announcing Monday it had completed its deal to buy the resort on Flamingo Road just west of the Las Vegas Strip.
Boyd completes $380 million acquisition of Aliante casino
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016
Boyd Gaming Corp. today announced that it has completed its $380 million acquisition of the Aliante casino. The property expands Boyd Gaming’s presence to 10 properties in the Las Vegas Valley, its first ...
Analysis: Devil's in the details — Clinton offers them, Trump doesn't
Monday, Sept. 26, 2016
Any voter who hoped that a new version of Donald Trump would emerge during the debate portion of the presidential campaign will have to wait for St. Louis. In tonight’s debate, he offered ...
See the video: Traffic bridge in the Spaghetti Bowl is demolished
Monday, Sept. 26, 2016
The Nevada Department of Transportation had its video cameras rolling this weekend when workers demolished a highway bridge over Symphony Park. The demolition was part of ...
Poll: Who won Monday’s Clinton-Trump debate?
Monday, Sept. 26, 2016
The highly anticipated first presidential debate is upon us, pitting the methodical, disciplined Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton against the spontaneous, fast-on-his-feet Republican nominee Donald Trump. The debate, which starts at 6 p.m. and will run for ...
Golden Nugget expands rewards to Landry’s nationwide
Monday, Sept. 26, 2016
Golden Nugget’s 24 Karat Select Club members will be able to redeem comps at all of its affiliated Landry’s restaurants nationwide beginning Oct. 1, the company announced today.
‘What journalism should be’: GMG excels in Nevada Press Association contest
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016
Greenspun Media Group collected 90 awards and honors in the Nevada Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, the most of any organization in ...
Former NBA chief Stern among G2E speakers
Friday, Sept. 23, 2016
NBA Commissioner Emeritus David J. Stern will discuss betting’s impact on major professional sports and how the NBA’s expansion parallels the casino gaming industry in one of the keynotes of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Sept. 26-29 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center.
Las Vegas Weekly, Wynn honor 10 as Women of Intrigue
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016
Las Vegas Weekly magazine, published by Greenspun Media Group, has partnered with Wynn Las Vegas and Intrigue Nightclub to create the first-ever Women of Intrigue project, a special issue recognizing 10 outstanding individuals in Las Vegas ....
Firefighters respond to brush fire in Henderson
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016
Henderson firefighters responded to a brush fire this afternoon in the area of Pecos Road and Windmill Parkway, city officials said.
Nobody was ...
Man, 19, killed in overnight shooting in North Las Vegas
Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016
A 19-year-old man was killed in an overnight shooting in North Las Vegas, police said. Officers responded about 12:40 a.m. today to a call of a shooting in ...
Photos: StripView Pavilion highlights $72.5 million Thomas & Mack Center renovations
Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016
The final touches to UNLV’s $72.5 million Thomas & Mack Arena renovations were revealed Friday for the first time, showcasing the future of the venue as it competes in a growing Las Vegas sports and event market. The 36,000-square-foot addition includes ...
Motorized trike rider, 75, critically injured in crash
Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016
A 75-year-old man riding a Honda trike was critically injured Wednesday night when he crashed into two stopped cars at a traffic light, according to Metro Police.
The rider, Frederick Marquardt of Las Vegas, was taken to ...
Report: Expanding legal sports betting would generate $11.9B in revenue
Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016
Extending legalized sports betting beyond Nevada and other states where it is currently lawful would create nearly $12 billion in gross gaming revenue in the U.S., says a new ...
Police: Woman found dead at home; no foul play suspected
Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016
Metro Police say they are investigating the death of a woman found at a home in the west valley, but there don’t appear to be any signs of foul play. Police received reports of a middle-aged woman found dead ...
Vashti Cunningham of Las Vegas misses medals in Olympic high jump
Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016
Vashti Cunningham of Las Vegas did not medal in the Olympic high jump finals today in Rio, clearing 1.88 meters but no higher. The Bishop Gorman High graduate finished in a three-way tie for 13th place with ...
Van Morrison to headline at Caesars Palace in January
Monday, Aug. 8, 2016
Van Morrison, known for songs such as “Brown Eyed Girl” and “Moondance,” will headline Jan. 13 and 14 at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Show times are scheduled for 8 p.m., and tickets for both performances ...
Exterminator stung by bees hundreds of times, severely injured
Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016
An exterminator who was not wearing protective clothing was stung hundreds of times while removing bees from a southwest valley home this morning and suffered life-threatening injures, according to ...
Las Vegas natural gas line catches fire after backhoe accident
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
A backhoe hit a natural gas line in a residential neighborhood today, sparking a blaze that firefighters allowed to burn until ...
Police investigating serious crash at Eastern and Viking
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Officers are investigating a critical-injury crash at Eastern Avenue and Viking Road, according to Metro Police. One person was taken ...
Metro Police: Man found dead in apartment had been stabbed
Thursday, July 7, 2016
A man whose decomposing body was found Thursday at an apartment complex near Arville Street and Spring Mountain Road had …
Father gets children out of burning house, scorches feet
Friday, July 1, 2016
A ferocious garage fire was stopped by firefighters before spreading farther into a two-story Henderson home this morning, after a father ...
Man sought in California shooting arrested in Las Vegas
Friday, June 17, 2016
A man wanted in the shooting of a woman last year outside a roller skating rink in Chino, Calif., was arrested Thursday in Las Vegas, according to ...
Metro Police investigating double shooting near Boulder and Tropicana
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Metro Police say they are investigating a double shooting in the 5600 block of Boulder Highway, near Tropicana Avenue. Police responded about 10 a.m. to reports of the shooting, and officers found ...
Riviera implosion: How to see live video footage
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
If all goes as planned, one of the last remaining icons from Las Vegas’ Rat Pack past will be reduced mostly to rubble early today. The largest tower of the Riviera, which opened in May 1955 as the first high-rise on the Las Vegas Strip, is scheduled to be imploded at ...
Man arrested after apartment shooting, standoff
Monday, June 13, 2016
A man was taken into custody from a central valley apartment complex after police say he shot through a window from the inside of a unit ...
Male found dead with gunshot wound in northeast valley neighborhood
Monday, June 13, 2016
Officers are investigating a homicide this morning at Jackie Drive and Trish Lane in the northeast valley, according to Metro Police. A male was found about 8:10 a.m. in the ...
Police: No arrests, injuries after report of possible gunshot
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
No arrests were made and nobody was injured after officers responded to a report of a possible gunshot at a home in the 5300 block of Clydesdale Street, near ...
DA: New unit will review possible wrongful convictions
Friday, May 20, 2016
The Clark County District Attorney’s Office is creating a special unit to review cases where new evidence suggests innocent people might have been convicted. The County Commission this week ...
Fremont Hotel officials celebrate property turning 60
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
A mainstay of downtown Las Vegas — the place where Wayne Newton got his start — passed a milestone ....
Immigration officers arrest 87 in Las Vegas, Reno areas
Monday, May 16, 2016
Convicted drug traffickers and street gang members were among 87 foreign nationals arrested in the Reno and Las Vegas areas last week during an operation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement targeting ...
Injury crash snarls traffic on Strip
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Three people were taken to University Medical Center and traffic on the Las Vegas Strip came to a halt while officers investigated a crash Wednesday afternoon …
Teen arrested in fatal stabbing during fight outside McDonald’s
Monday, May 2, 2016
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in the stabbing death of a man during a fight last month outside a McDonald’s restaurant near Spring Mountain Road and ...
UNLV law professor nominated for federal judgeship
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Anne Rachel Traum, a law professor on leave from UNLV, has been nominated to serve as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. The White House announced today ...
Metro Police investigating shooting in northeast valley
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Metro Police say they are investigating a shooting that might have happened at a business in the northeast valley. Police received a call about 11:30 a.m. of a shooting in ...
Metro Police investigating fatal stabbing
Monday, April 25, 2016
A person was fatally stabbed today in the 3800 Block of James Paul Avenue, near U.S. 95 and Sahara Avenue, according to Metro Police. Officers responded ...
Firefighters get caught up in drive-by shooting; nobody injured
Monday, April 25, 2016
Firefighters responding to a medical emergency got caught up in a drive-by shooting Sunday night, but the crew was not injured, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials said. Firefighters were ...
Coroner: Henderson judge died of severe infection in arm
Hampton also suffered lung disease, pain reliever intoxication
Monday, April 25, 2016
The Clark County Coroner’s Office has determined the death of Henderson Municipal Court Judge Diana Hampton was the result of a severe infection in her lower right arm. The cause ...
Police: Woman killed in 3-vehicle crash in northwest valley
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Metro Police say they are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash in the northwest valley. A woman was killed in the wreck, which was reported ...