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Nevada AG warns Target shoppers to watch accounts
Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013
Nevada’s attorney general is warning Target customers to keep a close eye on their credit and debit card statements after up to 40 million accounts may have been compromised.
Another prisoner dies in custody of Nevada Department of Corrections
Monday, Dec. 23, 2013
A Virginia inmate serving time in the Northern Nevada Correctional Facility has died, the sixth inmate death in the Nevada Department of Corrections system since November.
Metro seeks details in how unconscious man came to be in park restroom
Monday, Dec. 23, 2013
Detectives with Metro Police’s Violent Crimes Detail are trying to piece together what happened to a man who was found unconscious earlier this month in a Las Vegas park. The unconscious white male adult was discovered about 2:35 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, in a men’s restroom at Northwest Area Community Park. The park, known as “South Tower Park,” is in the Vistas Housing Development near West Charleston Boulevard and Vista Run Drive.
Vote here for the Christmas cartoon caption contest
Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013
It's time to decide who will win the December edition of the Smithereens Cartoon Caption Contest.
Affinity Gaming reports ‘intrusion’ into card processing system
Friday, Dec. 20, 2013
Affinity Gaming, which operates five casinos in Nevada, has reported an “unauthorized intrusion” into a system that processes customer credit and debit cards.
Obama appoints MGM's Murren to national council
Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013
The CEO of MGM Resorts is joining the Obama administration to serve on the National Infrastructure Advisory Council. The White House announced the appointment of James J. Murren to the advisory council in a news release issued this afternoon.
Metro IDs officers involved in shooting near UNLV
Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013
Two officers involved in Monday’s shooting of a man Metro Police allege reached for a shotgun as he was being arrested were identified today as Todd R. Fasulo Jr. and Ronald D. Thoma.
Suspect in March shooting in custody
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013
For nine months, 22-year-old Curtis McAllister of Las Vegas had eluded the reach of Metro Police. But police finally caught up to McAllister on Tuesday and arrested him for allegedly firing a handgun at a man in an unsuccessful robbery in March.
Graphic video shows October shooting outside Bally’s nightclub
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013
Video surveillance released Wednesday by Clark County District Court shows a fatal shooting in October at a Strip after-hours club.
Nevada drivers paying less at pump than a month ago, AAA reports
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013
The lowest gasoline prices in Nevada can be found in North Las Vegas, but drivers throughout the state are seeing prices at the pump drop, according to AAA Nevada.
Sun apologizes after automated feed grabs New York Times content prematurely
Monday, Dec. 9, 2013
The Las Vegas Sun issued an apology late Sunday after inadvertently posting New York Times content prematurely at lasvegassun.com and also publishing Times story lists that were not meant to be released online.
11 takeaways from Sen. Harry Reid's visit to the Sun
Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid spent part of an afternoon with the Sun, where he talked at length about issues such as immigration, Republican “anarchists,” prostitution, income inequality, President Barack Obama’s health care law, and his perfect candidate for Nevada governor in the 2014 election.
Metro officer indicted on sexual harassment charges
Friday, Dec. 6, 2013
Metro Police officer is under indictment, accused of sexually harassing two women while on duty earlier this year. A Clark County grand jury returned the indictment today against Solomon Dan Coleman.
Ruling absolves trooper in 2012 death of pedestrian at 215 and Decatur
Monday, Dec. 2, 2013
A Nevada Highway Patrol trooper acted “reasonably and lawfully” in pursuing a man last year on the 215 Beltway before the man jumped a barrier and fell to his death, according to Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson.
Fire breaks out at vacant apartment building used by homeless
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013
Fire broke out in downtown Las Vegas on Thanksgiving morning at a vacant apartment building being used by homeless people, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials said.
Las Vegas man killed when motorcycle hits tree
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013
A 28-year-old Las Vegas man was killed Thursday night when the motorcycle he was riding ran off Centennial Center Boulevard and hit a palm tree, Metro Police said.
Passenger traffic at Las Vegas airport up 1.2 percent in October
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013
Passenger traffic at McCarran International Airport was up 1.2 percent in October compared to the same month a year ago, with 3,729,896 travelers arriving and departing.
O.J. Simpson denied bid for new trial, but his lawyers vow to keep up fight
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013
Former football star O.J. Simpson faces at least four more years in prison after a judge rejected his attempt at a new trial in his Las Vegas armed robbery and kidnapping conviction.
Poll: What are your plans for Thanksgiving?
Friday, Nov. 22, 2013
With endless dining options ranging from buffets to meals prepared by some of the world's finest chefs, will you keep the tradition of turkey and stuffing at home or venture out to celebrate?
Looking back on the early-morning blaze that destroyed the Sun building
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013
Fifty years ago today, a fire swept through the Sun newspaper offices, destroying the facility and crippling the printing press beyond repair. Cause of the fire was never determined, leading to much speculation about who was out to get the newspaper’s crusading founder, publisher and editor, Hank Greenspun. Today, we reprint the news article that was published the following day as well as two columns printed after the event.
Grand jury indicts suspect accused in deaths of California lawman, brother-in-law
Friday, Nov. 15, 2013
Clark County grand jury today indicted the man accused of carjacking a California Highway Patrol officer’s pickup at a Las Vegas Strip hotel and getting into an accident that subsequently killed the officer and his brother-in-law.
Las Vegas woman, 22, charged with first-degree murder in fatal bar fight
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013
A 22-year-old woman was charged in the stabbing death of another woman late Tuesday after a fight at a Maryland Parkway bar spilled out into the parking lot.
Electrical short sets off smoke alarms at Stratosphere
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013
An electrical short below the Top of the World revolving restaurant at the Stratosphere set off smoke alarms early today and prompted the temporary evacuation of the tower, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials said.
Man killed in single-car, rollover crash near Bunkerville
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013
A 38-year-old man was killed this morning when the car he was driving overturned on State Route 170, just south of Bunkerville.
Here's the caption contest — with special guest Miley Cyrus!
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013
It's time for the November edition of the Smithereens Cartoon Caption Contest, featuring Miley Cyrus.
Good news: NV Energy deal would save you a little money in January
Friday, Nov. 8, 2013
A major roadblock has been removed that will permit the sale of NV Energy to billionaire Warren Buffett to go forward. If accepted by the PUC, the settlement will mean a one-time $13 credit on the bill in January for homeowners both in Las Vegas and Northern Nevada.
Hearing to review pedestrian's 2012 death at overpass
NHP had approached victim, who ran before jumping or falling to his death at 215 Beltway and Decatur
Monday, Nov. 4, 2013
A Police Fatality Public Fact-finding Review into the September 2012 death of Alejandro Sanchez-Escoto is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday. Sanchez-Escoto, 29, Las Vegas, jumped or fell to his death from the 215 Beltway overpass onto Decatur Boulevard Sept. 7, 2012.
Senate Majority Leader: 'Democrats can't be afraid of going forward'
Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013
In an interview with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid talked about the federal government shutdown, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, and the possibility that Republicans could hold their national convention on Reid’s home turf: Las Vegas.
Autism center arsonist sentenced to 10 years in prison, ordered to pay restitution
Friday, Nov. 1, 2013
The arsonist who earlier this year used Molotov cocktails and gasoline to set fire to a Las Vegas children’s autism learning facility, was sentenced today to 10 years in federal prison, authorities said.
Las Vegas Sun, Weekly websites win elite online journalism awards
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013
The websites of the Las Vegas Sun and Las Vegas Weekly were recognized Wednesday for excellence in online journalism by industry trade journal Editor & Publisher.
Head-on crash at Desert Inn crossroad results in injuries
Monday, Oct. 28, 2013
A minivan and a sedan collided head-on at Desert Inn Road and McLeod Drive, resulting in injuries.
Metro Police ID officer who shot man mistaken for suspect in homicide
Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013
A Metro Police officer who shot an unarmed man he mistakenly thought was a suspect in a double homicide was identified today as Jason Evans, a veteran of more than five years on the force, officials said.
Let the rivalry week trash talking begin!
Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013
The big day that will determine whether the Fremont Cannon remains blue or is painted Rebel red is Saturday. The Battle for Nevada football game is at 3 p.m. in Reno. And already the trash talking is underway across social media. Here's a sampling of the back and forth.
Senior citizen burned after car catches fire in North Las Vegas
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013
A senior citizen escaped from her burning car early this afternoon in North Las Vegas but not before she suffered critical injuries, the North Las Vegas Fire Department reported. About 12:10 p.m. numerous callers reported a fire showing from underneath a vehicle being driven near Interstate 15 and Speedway Boulevard.
Early morning fire causes $75,000 damage at apartment complex
Monday, Oct. 21, 2013
An early morning fire at a central Las Vegas apartment complex left residents of two units displaced. Clark County Fire Department and Las Vegas Fire & Rescue units responded about 4:45 a.m. to multiple reports of fire at Rancho Del Sol apartments, 4201 W. Rochelle Ave., near South Arville Street and West Flamingo Road.
Fire at Fremont Street motel claims dog, causes $25,000 damage
Monday, Oct. 21, 2013
Two people were displaced and a pet dog died Sunday evening when a fire broke out in a motel near downtown Las Vegas.
Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run crash
Friday, Oct. 18, 2013
A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed Thursday night in a hit-and-run crash when a car ran a red light at the intersection of Lamb Boulevard and Alexander Road, Metro Police said.
School board vice president announces resignation, cites 'new opportunity'
Lorraine Alderman to give up post effective Wednesday
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013
Clark County School Board member Lorraine Alderman is resigning her seat, saying that “God has opened a new door of opportunity for me that I simply cannot let pass by.” Her resignation is effective Wednesday.
Government shutdown cost Lake Mead communities nearly $9 million
Resolution of budget dispute brings reopening of Lake Mead, Red Rock Canyon national areas
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013
Lake Mead National Recreation Area reopened today after a 16-day government shutdown that cost the park and its surrounding communities about $9 million and idled 170 employees.
Equipment change briefly leaves parts of downtown without power
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013
A 13-minute power outage this morning in downtown Las Vegas shut down traffic lights and darkened businesses. Kelley Mulroy, an NV Energy spokesperson, said utility workers were changing out equipment and caused the outage, which began shortly before 9:30 a.m.
Nevadans ready for rumble with annual earthquake drill
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013
It’s nearly time to take cover, Nevada. More than a half million Nevadans are expected to drop, cover and hold on Thursday during the Great Nevada ShakeOut, the annual earthquake drill in the Silver State.
Dinner featuring civil rights leader John Lewis to honor Berkley
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013
The First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Las Vegas is holding a dinner to honor former Congresswoman Shelley Berkley that will feature a keynote speech by civil rights activist Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., on Nov. 9.
Share your Halloween photos and win
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013
Halloween is creeping up on us. With all of the ghosts, goblins, zombies and other terrifying creatures creeping around on our TVs and computer screens, we're ready for something to make us laugh … or make us say, "Awww, so cute!" Cue the Sun's Halloween photo contest.
Las Vegas Sun website, sister sites targeted in cyberattack
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013
A cyberattack launched by an unknown source disabled the Greenspun Media Group websites lasvegassun.com, lasvegasweekly.com and vegasinc.com for several hours today.
D.A. exonerates Henderson Police in 2012 fatal shooting
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013
Henderson Police Department officers acted reasonably and lawfully in the November 2012 fatal shooting of the suspect in a strong-armed car robbery, Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson ruled today.
Man pronounced dead after car hits boulder in parking lot
Monday, Oct. 7, 2013
An 87-year-old man was pronounced dead this morning after the car he was driving ran a red light on Sandhill Road and crashed into a landscaping boulder, Metro Police said.
This contest goes to the cats
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013
This dog might be close to catching the cats, but the race to win the caption contest wasn't close at all. The winning caption received more than half of the votes cast.
Greenspun Media Group takes most honors in Nevada Press Association contest
Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013
The Greenspun Media Group, which publishes the Las Vegas Sun, Las Vegas Weekly, VEGAS INC and Las Vegas Magazine, was recognized Saturday as the top media organization in the state by the Nevada Press Association. At the organization’s annual awards presentation, the publications garnered 96 awards ...
Cat and dog lovers can both vote for the cartoon contest winner
Friday, Sept. 20, 2013
It's time to decide who will win the September edition of the Smithereens Cartoon Caption Contest.
City of North Las Vegas loses third top administrator in six weeks
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013
Another member of the city of North Las Vegas executive team is out of a job. City officials today confirmed that Al Zochowski, North Las Vegas' finance director since January 2012, was no longer an employee of the city.