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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 ...
Police arrest suspect in deadly double shooting
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
A man has been arrested in a deadly double shooting early Sunday outside a home in the 2400 block of East McWilliams Avenue in ...
Person detained after arson fire in North Las Vegas, officials say
Monday, April 18, 2016
One person was detained today after an arson fire at a house in the 2700 block of Webster Street, according to the North Las Vegas Fire Department. Nobody was injured in the blaze at the ...
Police investigating suspicious device in vehicle
Monday, April 18, 2016
Metro Police say they are investigating a suspicious device found in a vehicle in the 5500 block of Halvern Avenue, near Washington Avenue and Christy Lane. The call originated ...
Man wounded in attempted street robbery
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
A man was wounded this morning in a shooting during an attempted street robbery in the 2300 block of South Maryland Parkway, according to Metro Police. The man was walking ...
Man armed with sword robs Carl’s Jr. restaurant
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
A man armed with a sword robbed a Carl’s Jr. fast-food restaurant early this morning at Flamingo Road and Eastern Avenue, according to Metro Police. The incident happened ...
Switch employee named among leading female executives
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
A top executive at Las Vegas data company Switch was named to an annual list of leading female executives in the …
Police: Man accused of scamming elderly veteran out of almost $100,000
Monday, April 11, 2016
A Las Vegas man is accused of scamming a 95-year-old military veteran out of nearly $100,000 after gaining her trust performing landscaping jobs, according to Henderson Police.
Thomas Fico, 59, was arrested ...
Man in custody following barricade at apartment
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Metro Police responded to a barricade situation this morning at an apartment in the area of Commerce Street and New York Avenue, just north of ...
Man found dead with gunshot wound in vacant apartment
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Metro Police say they found a man dead with an apparent gunshot wound Monday after receiving complaints of people going in and out of a vacant apartment that ...
Police: 1 arrested, no injuries in shooting outside Henderson apartments
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
A man was arrested early today after shooting at a parked vehicle outside an apartment building in Henderson, police said. Nobody was injured. According to police ...
Henderson toy store heavily damaged by fire
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
An overnight fire heavily damaged a Henderson toy store, according to the Henderson Fire Department. The fire was reported ...
Overnight fire at vacant house does $50,000 in damage
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
A fire at a vacant house reportedly being used by a squatter caused about $50,000 in damage, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials. The fire was ...
Critical-injury crash shuts down northwest valley intersection
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Two people have been taken to University Medical Center after two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Centennial Center Boulevard and Grand Montecito Parkway in ...
Highway Patrol searching for car in critical-injury crash
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
State troopers are looking for a car involved in a crash last week in which two juveniles were critically injured, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The crash was reported about 2 p.m. Friday on ...