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Police locate missing 97-year-old woman
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
A missing 97-year-old woman who may have been in need of medical attention has been located, Metro Police said. Isaura Saucedo was last seen ...
Henderson Police searching for missing man with bipolar disorder
Monday, March 14, 2016
Henderson Police are searching for a 42-year-old Henderson man who went missing Saturday afternoon. He has been diagnosed with a bipolar disorder and is ...
Las Vegas firefighters rescue homeless man from wash
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Firefighters rescued an injured homeless man who said he fell into a wash and had been there for two days, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue. The man was found ...
Police: Argument leads to deadly shooting outside business
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
An argument led to a fatal shooting outside a business Tuesday night near Rancho Drive and Cheyenne Avenue, according to Metro Police. Patrol officers were ...
Woman found dead in street after reports of gunshots
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
A woman was found dead in the street Tuesday night after reports of gunshots in a neighborhood near Jones Boulevard and Smoke Ranch Road, according to Metro Police. Officers were dispatched ...
Police: Crash causing delays at Rancho Drive, Washington Avenue
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Metro Police are investigating a critical-injury crash that happened about 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Rancho Drive and Washington Avenue. The crash might be related to ...
Clark County Water Reclamation District is target of cyberattack
Monday, March 7, 2016
The Clark County Water Reclamation District computer system experienced a cyberattack late Friday night, a spokesman said. Numerous computers were shut down ...
North Las Vegas libraries closing Thursday for training
Monday, March 7, 2016
North Las Vegas libraries will be closed Thursday for staff service training. Regular business hours ...
Three men arrested in Henderson home burglaries
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Three men were arrested Wednesday night in connection with a pair of burglaries in which the suspects pried open the back doors of two residences and stole items from ...
Fire does $15,000 damage at Las Vegas apartment
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Two people escaped a fire this morning that started in a mattress and did about $15,000 in damage to an apartment near Doolittle Park, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue.
Firefighters responded ...
IKEA opening Las Vegas store on May 18
Thursday, March 3, 2016
IKEA today announced its first Las Vegas store will open at 9 a.m. on May 18. “We are thrilled by the excellent construction progress made to date and believe we can ...
About 13,000 regain power in southeast valley
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
About 13,000 NV Energy customers regained service after a series of outages in the southeast valley tonight ...
Fire damages Arby’s on Boulder Highway; 2 workers escape unhurt
Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016
Clark County firefighters responded just before 7:30 a.m. today to multiple 911 reports of smoke at Arby’s restaurant, 4954 Boulder Highway, just south of East Flamingo Road and Boulder Highway. Despite high heat and near-zero visibility inside the restaurant …
Suspect in North Las Vegas slaying found in Michigan
Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016
North Las Vegas Police said Friday that 35-year-old Tyrus Kemp was found in the Detroit area and awaits extradition …
Police: Pedestrian, 50, hit and killed by reported stolen car
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016
A 50-year-old woman was hit and killed by a car, which had been reported stolen, as she tried to cross Boulder Highway on Wednesday night, according to Henderson Police. The car, which didn’t stop at the scene, was found ...
Power restored for more than 5,000 homes in Laughlin
Friday, Feb. 19, 2016
A transformer fire knocked out power for several hours Friday night for about 5,300 homes in Laughlin. The outage, which was resolved by 10:45 p.m., began when a transformer failed at ...
Henderson Police make 12 DUI arrests during Super Bowl crackdown
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016
Henderson Police officers arrested 12 drivers on DUI counts and handed out more than 250 tickets to motorists during an operation targeting impaired drivers over ...
Henderson woman, 72, tied up during home-invasion robbery
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016
Two people invaded a Henderson home early this morning, tying up an elderly woman and making off with cash and jewelry, police said. The incident happened about 2:15 a.m. on ...
Police: 2 wounded in shooting near Las Vegas Strip
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016
Two people were wounded early today when gunshots were fired from a car into another vehicle on Tropicana Avenue, just off the Strip, according to Metro Police. Both vehicles were south on the Strip and ...
Woman suffers smoke inhalation in Las Vegas house fire
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016
A woman was taken to the hospital this morning with smoke inhalation after a house fire northwest of downtown, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials said. The fire was ...
Firefighters from 3 departments battle blaze at mobile home
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016
Crews from three area fire departments battled a blaze at a mobile home early this morning in which a family dog died, according to the Clark County Fire Department. The fire was reported ...
Fire causes $568,000 damage at Henderson apartment building
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016
A fire at an apartment building Tuesday night did about $568,000 in damage and forced 16 people from their homes, according to the Henderson Fire Department. Nobody was injured, but ...
Two arrested in fatal shooting outside Henderson apartment complex
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016
A 26-year-old man killed Monday and a woman arrested today in his death shared custody of a child and were meeting to exchange the 4-year-old when the victim ...
Police: Boy, 13, arrested in ‘put ’em in a coffin’ vandalism
Monday, Feb. 1, 2016
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after he damaged a pickup truck by flopping onto the hood in an act that has become known via viral video as “put ’em in a coffin,” according to ...
Mining 101: A brief history of the industry in Nevada
Monday, Feb. 1, 2016
Nevada’s statehood came about largely as a result mining. The industry has evolved through the years into a heavily regulated, technologically advanced operation that continues to be a major economic driver for the state. In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on what is mined, how it’s mined and where it’s mined ...
As ‘Week of Water’ events begin, experts see potential for Southern Nevada
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016
Although Southern Nevada sits in one of the world’s most parched climates, it’s also poised to become a world leader in the technology and policy needed to keep water flowing. As experts convent in Las Vegas for a pair of conferences on water ...
North Las Vegas man arrested in girlfriend’s stabbing death
Monday, Jan. 25, 2016
A man was taken into custody today after a woman’s body was found in a house in North Las Vegas, police said. Officers were called about ...
Police ID officer, suspect involved in shooting on Las Vegas Strip
Monday, Jan. 25, 2016
Metro Police have identified an officer and a suspect involved in a shooting Friday night on the Las Vegas Strip that grazed a young bystander. The officer, identified as ...
What can Southern Nevada do about its water problem?
Monday, Jan. 25, 2016
The water level in Lake Mead has dropped to historic lows, forcing the construction of a third straw at the bottom of Las Vegas’ reservoir. Gov. Brian Sandoval’s panel of experts issued a report that recommended more aggressive water-saving plans. If you follow the headlines, it looks as if ...
Woman arrested in shooting death of man at vacant house
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016
A 37-year-old woman has been arrested on murder and robbery counts in the shooting of a man found dead in November in a vacant house near ...
Tourism official: Nevada has lots of merit beyond the Strip
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016
The Strip is like a one-night stand for many young travelers. It’s good for a quick visit, but it’s not the only memory they want of a Western adventure. Millennials with cash to travel want interesting and unique stories as vacation memorabilia, said Bethany Drysdale, public …
Woman, 56, hit by SUV, killed while crossing street
Monday, Jan. 4, 2016
A 56-year-old Las Vegas woman was hit by an SUV and killed Sunday night as she crossed Durango Drive outside of a marked crosswalk, according to Metro Police. The incident happened ...
Get ready to air your grievances, it’s Festivus Eve
Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015
It’s the holidays, and I’ve got a lot of problems with you people. That’s right. Pull the aluminum pole out of the crawl space and put a meatloaf in the oven. It’s time for Festivus, that magical, made-up, rage-filled holiday for ...
Police seeking 3 people in parking lot shootout
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015
Metro Police are searching for three people after a man was wounded last month in a shootout with a suspect who pulled a gun on him and his wife in a Las Vegas parking lot, authorities said. The couple were in the parking lot ...
Man pronounced dead after minivan hits block wall
Monday, Dec. 14, 2015
A 50-year-old Henderson man was pronounced dead Sunday night after the minivan he was driving ran into a block wall at the intersection of Jay Sarno Way and Frank Sinatra Drive, according to Metro Police. The van, west on Jay Sarno about ...
Suspected electrical fire at house causes $100,000 damage
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015
A suspected electrical fire in the attic of a house this morning caused an estimated $100,000 damage, but two residents escaped without injury, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials said. The fire was reported ...
Police: Body found near U.S. 95 and Craig Road had gunshot wound
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015
A man's body was found with a gunshot wound this morning near U.S. 95 and Lone Mountain Road, according to Metro Police. The body was discovered …
Man dead after single-car crash in North Las Vegas
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015
A 54-year-old Las Vegas man was declared dead early today after a car crashed into a power pole, according to North Las Vegas Police. The crash was reported ...
Man dies after being pulled from smoke-filled apartment
Monday, Dec. 7, 2015
A man pulled unresponsive from a smoke-filled apartment Sunday night and taken to an area hospital has died, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials said. The fire was reported ...
Snow on the Strip, underwater Santa and more: It’s holiday season in Las Vegas
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015
The holiday season has arrived, and Las Vegas is responding with lights, artistry, and, in some cases, snow. These 10 holiday displays offer ...
Number of Las Vegas visitors hits 3.8 million in October, up 5.6 percent
Monday, Nov. 30, 2015
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority says nearly 3.8 million people visited the destination in October, an increase of 5.6 percent compared to a year ago. The agency ...
Fire at southwest valley house contained to garage
Monday, Nov. 30, 2015
Firefighters put out a garage fire today before it spread to the living area of a house in the southwest valley, according to the Clark County Fire Department. Nobody ...
Accordionists, door makers and tribologists: Las Vegas’ colorful mix of conventions
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015
You may not know what tribologists are, but they know Las Vegas. The scientists are among a broad range of groups that hold conventions or trade shows in Sin City, where such other organizations as ...
Texas man hits $1.8 million jackpot at Laughlin casino
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015
A Texas man hit a $1,824,943 jackpot at the Golden Nugget Laughlin while playing a 1,000,000 Degrees slot machine. Ernest Lopez and his girlfriend, Linda Boelter, were vacationing from ...
Police ID suspect in shooting of man found dead in doorway
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015
Metro Police are searching for a suspect in the shooting of a man found dead Wednesday in the doorway of an home near downtown Las Vegas. Police identified the suspect ...
Police: Suspect in bank robbery kills himself in getaway car
Friday, Nov. 13, 2015
An armed robber shot and killed himself behind the wheel of his getaway car after holding up a Bank of America branch this morning, according to Metro police. The robbery ...
Six accused of using information from dead to collect tax refunds
Friday, Nov. 6, 2015
Six people are accused of using information of dead people to file false federal tax returns and collect more than $2.7 million in fraudulent refunds, according to ...
Police: Scooter rider dead after hit-and-run in North Las Vegas
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015
A 51-year-old man riding a scooter was found dead Monday night after a hit-and-run crash in North Las Vegas, authorities said. The incident was reported about 11:15 p.m. in the 3100 block of Craig Road, where officers found the man ...
Fire at apartment near UNLV does about $30,000 in damage
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015
A fire late Monday at an apartment near UNLV caused an estimated $30,000 damage, but nobody was injured, according to the Clark County Fire Department. The fire was reported ...
Rider killed when motorcycle crashes into truck on Las Vegas Strip
Monday, Nov. 2, 2015
A motorcyclist was killed Sunday night on the Strip when a group of riders sped past two flagmen and he crashed into the side of a stopped semitractor-trailer, according to Metro Police. The wreck happened about 9:15 p.m. north of ...