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Biker killed in crash last weekend in Las Vegas
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024
A biker was killed in a crash on Friday in the north valley, according to a Nevada State Police news release.

Police: Two people found dead in murder-suicide at Las Vegas home
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024
A male and and elderly woman were found dead Tuesday night in a murder-suicide, according to Metro Police. Metro received a report about 9:40 p.m. of an attempted suicide in the ...
Driver charged in August fatal hit-and-run in Las Vegas
Monday, Sept. 30, 2024
The driver in an alleged hit-and-run last month has been charged in the incident, according to a Metro Police news release.

CCSD Police: Special education teacher charged with abuse
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024
A Clark County School District teacher was arrested today on abuse charges, according to a CCSD Police news release.

Metro responding to two crashes in S. Eastern Ave. area in Las Vegas
Monday, Sept. 23, 2024
Metro Police are currently responding to two separate crashes in the South Eastern Avenue area, according to a news release. Officers responded to a three-vehicle collision at about 3:45 p.m. at East Hacienda and ...

Biker dies after crashing into vehicle in Las Vegas
Friday, Sept. 20, 2024
A biker was killed in a vehicle collision late Friday afternoon, according to a Metro Police news release.

Victim of hit-and-run this week in Las Vegas still in critical condition
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024
The victim of a hit-and-run attack this week did not die, according to a Metro Police news release.

School locked down after nearby shooting, North Las Vegas Police say
Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024
An elementary school was locked down today after two people threatened a motorist nearby and fired several rounds from a handgun, according to North Las Vegas Police. No one was struck by any ...
Seven-card straight flush brings bonus of $1.6 million at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas
Monday, Sept. 9, 2024
A table games player at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas won a progressive jackpot of $1,620,470 last week while playing pai gow poker ...
Las Vegas police: Suspect, 18, arrested in fatal shooting of boy at apartment
Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024
An 18-year-old man has been arrested in the death of a juvenile who was shot inside an apartment in the northeast valley, according to Metro Police. The suspect, Browdy Lee Shaffer, was arrested ...
Man dies after being hit by ambulance outside Centennial Hills Hospital
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024
A man died after being hit by an ambulance as it was arriving at the hospital early this morning, according to a Metro Police news release.

Injured puppy was abused across state line, Boulder City Police say
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024
An abandoned, badly injured puppy found in Boulder City was apparently the victim of abuse in Arizona, authorities said. Detectives in Boulder City determined the puppy, which ...
Las Vegas police: Juvenile dead after shooting at apartment
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024
A boy was pronounced dead after a shooting Monday inside an apartment in the northeast valley ...
Biker killed after colliding with car in west Las Vegas
Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024
A motorcyclist was killed in a multiple-vehicle collision this morning, according to a Metro Police news release.

Pedestrian killed after being hit by vehicle in alleged hit-and-run in Las Vegas
Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
A man died after being hit by a vehicle, and the driver was arrested on hit-and-run charges in the vicinity of UNLV campus early this morning, according to a Metro Police news release.

Police: Suspect arrested in Nebraska in deadly Las Vegas shooting
Monday, Aug. 19, 2024
A suspect has been arrested in Nebraska in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this month in Las Vegas, according to Metro Police. Detectives identified Samario Williams, 34, as a suspect in the case, police said. He was ...
Metro officer charged with felony child abuse in North Las Vegas
Friday, Aug. 16, 2024
A Metro Police officer has been charged with child abuse and arrested, according to a news release. Brandon Pierce was booked into North Las Vegas Community Correctional Center on a felony charge Thursday ...

Las Vegas police: Person found dead with gunshot in vacant apartment
Friday, Aug. 16, 2024
A male was found dead with an apparent gunshot wound Thursday inside a vacant apartment, according to Metro Police. Police said they received a report about ...
Las Vegas police investigating shooting, barricade situation
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024
Metro Police said they were investigating a shooting and barricade situation in the west valley, but no injuries have been reported. The incident was reported about 11:30 a.m. today in ...
Police: Man riding homemade motorbike hit by car, killed in North Las Vegas
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024
A man on a homemade motorbike was killed Wednesday when he rode through a crosswalk against a red light and was hit by a car, according to North Las Vegas Police. The crash happened about 9 p.m. at ...
Las Vegas police: Suspect arrested in death of male found near dumpster
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024
A man has been arrested in the death of a person found dead with a gunshot wound Sunday near a trash dumpster, according to Metro Police. Jaron Amey, 35, was arrested Tuesday and ...
Police: Human remains with gunshot wounds found east of Las Vegas
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024
The remains of a person who was shot in the head were discovered last week in a desolate area east of Las Vegas, according to Metro Police. The discovery was reported about ...
Police: Motorist dead after crash north of Las Vegas
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024
A motorist was pronounced dead after a single-car crash on a highway north of Las Vegas, according to the Nevada State Police. The crash was reported about ...
Las Vegas police: Man found dead with gunshot wound in vehicle
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024
A person was found dead with an apparent gunshot wound in a vehicle stopped in the middle of a road, according to Metro Police. A shooting was reported about ...
Metro: Man shot by police after rushing at officers with knife
Monday, Aug. 12, 2024
Police provided details on an officer involved shooting last week that occurred when a suspect brandished a knife, according to a Metro Police news release.

Man dies after shooting on Maryland Parkway on Sunday night in Las Vegas
Monday, Aug. 12, 2024
A man died after being shot Sunday night, according to a Metro Police news release.

Las Vegas police: Two boys, 16, arrested in fatal drive-by shooting
Friday, Aug. 9, 2024
Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting last month that left two people dead, according to Metro Police. Both teens, who were not identified, were booked ...
Police: Motorist dead after shooting on Las Vegas freeway
Friday, Aug. 9, 2024
A motorist died Thursday night after a shooting on a Las Vegas freeway, according to Metro Police. Metro received a report about 8:30 p.m. of a shooting on southbound ...
Las Vegas police investigating fatal shooting at apartment complex
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024
A person was fatally shot today at an apartment complex in the west Las Vegas Valley, according to Metro Police. Metro announced the shooting about ...
Las Vegas police: Officers shoot person who charged them with knife
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024
Officers shot and critically wounded a person who charged at them with a knife while they were involved in an unrelated incident east of the Las Vegas Strip, according to Metro Police. No officers were ...
Woman dies from injuries sustained in Las Vegas vehicle collision last week
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024
A woman injured in a crash last week has died from her injuries, Metro Police announced today in a news release.

July median home sale price up over a year ago in Las Vegas
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024
The median sales price of a single-family home in Southern Nevada was $480,000 in July, a report released this morning from Las Vegas Realtors showed ...

I-15 South lane reductions announced for next two weeks in Las Vegas
Monday, Aug. 5, 2024
I-15 is having daily lane restrictions starting today and lasting through Aug. 16, according to an NDOT news release.

Cragin Park in Las Vegas closing for $10.8 million renovation
Monday, Aug. 5, 2024
The city of Las Vegas’ Cragin Park is closing starting Wednesday for a $10.8 million renovation that will include two new soccer fields and a baseball field, officials said. The project will take ...
Las Vegas police: Motorist killed in crash after SUV runs red light
Monday, Aug. 5, 2024
A motorist was killed Sunday when an SUV ran a red light and collided with a car in the intersection, according to Metro Police. The crash was reported about ...
Las Vegas police: Woman dead, man wounded in shooting behind business
Monday, Aug. 5, 2024
A suspect was arrested after a woman died and a man was critically injured in a shooting early Saturday behind a Las Vegas business, according to Metro Police. The shooting was ...
Pedestrian hit by car, critically injured while crossing Las Vegas street
Monday, Aug. 5, 2024
A pedestrian was hit by a car and critically injured early today while crossing a street against the walk signal, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about ...
Parachutist dies after jumping from cliff at Grand Canyon
Friday, Aug. 2, 2024
A parachutist who jumped from a cliff at the Grand Canyon on Thursday was found dead 500 feet below, according to park officials. Authorities received a report about 7:30 a.m. Thursday of a visitor who ...
Las Vegas police helicopter lands in street after noise, vibration
Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024
A Metro Police helicopter landed on a Las Vegas street today after the pilot heard the aircraft make a noise and felt a vibration, authorities said. The helicopter was ...
One dead in single-unit fire at apartments in Las Vegas
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
A person died in a fire at an apartment today, according to a Clark County Fire Department news release.

Man's death being investigated as homicide, say North Las Vegas police
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
North Las Vegas officers are investigating a man’s death as a homicide, according to a news release.

Las Vegas police: Motorcyclist critically injured in parking lot crash
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
A motorcyclist was critically injured when he crashed Tuesday in the parking lot of an apartment complex, according to Metro Police. The wreck was reported about 7:30 p.m. in the ...
Police: Las Vegas woman, 66, critically injured in weekend crash
Monday, July 29, 2024
A motorist was critically injured Sunday when she collided with another vehicle while making a left turn, according to Metro Police. The crash happened about 7:35 p.m. at ...
One person dies, four injured in apartment fire near the Las Vegas Strip
Monday, July 29, 2024
One person died and four were injured in an apartment fire Sunday east of the Las Vegas Strip ...
Invasive mussels’ larvae in Colorado could eventually cause problems in Nevada
Monday, July 29, 2024
Evidence of invasive, destructive zebra mussels in the Colorado River could mean trouble for wildlife, boaters and water companies alike, but it’s not yet clear if the thumbnail-sized mollusk will appear in Southern Nevada as a result.

UNLV geologist advocates for preservation of state’s own piece of the Grand Canyon
Monday, July 29, 2024
Frenchman Mountain isn’t the easiest hike in Las Vegas, but the sharp incline and oppressive heat don’t deter UNLV geologist Steve Rowland from revisiting the place he’s dedicated much of his career to studying.

Las Vegas police: Male fatally shot during altercation
Friday, July 26, 2024
A person was fatally shot during an altercation Thursday night northwest of downtown Las Vegas, according to Metro Police. The shooting was reported about ...
Man charged in death of woman found lying in road in Las Vegas
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
A man today was charged in the death of a woman found lying in a roadway last month, according to Metro Police ...

Suspect charged in man's May 8 death in Las Vegas
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
A man has been arrested and charged in another’s May death, according to a Metro Police news release.

Horses infected with West Nile virus euthanized in Southern Nevada
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Officials in Clark and Nye counties have euthanized horses infected with the West Nile virus, the Nevada Department of Agriculture said. “Two horses in Southern Nevada have succumbed to symptoms from West Nile virus,” Peter Mundschenk, the state veterinarian with ...