Story Archive
- Unoccupied home in southeast valley catches fire
- Thursday, May 24, 2012
- A fire this morning in an unoccupied home in the southeast valley caused an estimated $70,000 in damage, officials reported. Neighbors saw smoke coming the home at 529 Kelsford Drive, near Bermuda Road and Windmill Lane, and reported the fire, according to Stacey Welling, Clark County spokeswoman.
- North Las Vegas city manager wants to suspend parts of police, fire contracts
- Unions want state to intervene and take over management of city
- Wednesday, May 23, 2012
- North Las Vegas City Manager Tim Hacker will ask the city council to suspend portions of the city’s contracts with labor unions to help balance North Las Vegas’ budget while maintaining police and fire services.
- You pick the winner: Vote now for the best cartoon caption
- Wednesday, May 23, 2012
- It's time once again to pick the winner of the monthly Smithereens Cartoon Caption Contest.
- Love and politics are no laughing matter — or are they?
- Wednesday, May 9, 2012
- What happens when people who have already walked down the wedding aisle find themselves on different sides of the political fight of the year? You'll have to tell us by participating in the May edition of the Smithereens Cartoon Caption Contest.
- Eye on Bryce Harper: He's likely in the Major Leagues to stay
- Friday, May 4, 2012
- For those having fun watching Las Vegas High alum Bryce Harper playing in the big leagues with the Washington Nationals, there was some good — although not at all unexpected — news on Friday.
- And the winner of the cartoon caption contest is ...
- Monday, April 30, 2012
- It wasn't even close. With an overwhelming majority, the winner of April's Smithereens Cartoon Caption Contest is:
- Pedestrian dead after Saturday night collision
- Sunday, April 29, 2012
- Police say a combination of driving under the influence and jaywalking are to blame for an accident that has left one person dead.
- Former constable facing burglary trial commits suicide, officials say
- Wednesday, April 25, 2012
- Larry Markotay, a former chief constable in Boulder City, was found dead in a hotel room in Henderson after apparently shooting himself amidst a trial on burglary and other charges, officials said.
- It's time to vote for your favorite cartoon caption
- Friday, April 20, 2012
- Now that you (finally) know who is (probably) going to be the Republican candidate for president, here's another election worth considering — one that will help lighten your mental anguish instead of burden it. It's time to vote for the best caption in this month's Smithereens Cartoon Caption Contest.
- Who's who at the 2012 NAB convention? Here's a look
- Saturday, April 14, 2012
- It's a debatable point: Are celebrities the star attraction at the National Association of Broadcasters convention, or is it the innovative technology on the floor of the annual trade show?
- Henderson Police searching for suspect in bank robbery
- Thursday, April 12, 2012
- Henderson Police are seeking help identifying a suspect in the robbery of a Nevada State Bank branch Wednesday afternoon.
- Sen. Harry Reid not backing off support of judicial nominee
- Tuesday, April 10, 2012
- Sen. Harry Reid isn't backing off his support for his nominee for the federal bench, Elissa Cadish, Sun columnist Jon Ralston reports this morning.
- Sun’s website named best in the country; photographer’s sports photo also honored
- Tuesday, April 10, 2012
- A national media organization has named LasVegasSun.com the best newspaper website in the country, marking the fourth year out of the past five that the Sun’s webpage has won national honors from its peers for its online presentation of news.
- Say what? It's time for your cartoon caption ideas
- Monday, April 9, 2012
- Put your thinking caps on. It's time for April's Smithereens Cartoon Caption Contest.
- King Kong, fire and other Stratosphere facts
- Friday, April 6, 2012
- Casino developer Bob Stupak had envisioned an 1,800-foot tower when he set off to build his Stratosphere, but the Federal Aviation Administration wouldn’t have it. Still, the tower is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States and the tallest building west of the Mississippi River, according to its owner.
- Identity thefts relied on data stolen at Las Vegas ATMs, federal indictment charges
- Wednesday, April 4, 2012
- A federal indictment accuses 13 California residents of participating in an identity-theft scheme that employed electronic devices at ATMs around Las Vegas to illegally glean data from credit and debit cards.
- Las Vegas' Elijah Johnson helps Kansas rally to Final Four win
- Saturday, March 31, 2012
- A big play from a Las Vegas area product helped the Kansas basketball team Saturday overcome a double-digit deficit against Ohio State in the national semifinals in New Orleans.
- The judges have spoken; Dolly is underwater
- Friday, March 30, 2012
- The readers have spoken, and while it was a close call, the final results will not be subject to court interpretation.
- Former part-owner, head doorman at Pure plead guilty to federal tax charges
- Tuesday, March 27, 2012
- Two former associates at Pure Nightclub have pleaded guilty to federal tax charges, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday.
- Son of Vice President Biden to address Clark County Democratic convention
- Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden will deliver the keynote address at Saturday's Clark County Democratic convention.
- Henderson man recovering after being stabbed during home invasion, robbery
- Sunday, March 25, 2012
- A Henderson homeowner is recovering at a local hospital after being stabbed multiple times during a home invasion and robbery Friday night, according to a report from police.
- You be the judge: Which caption is best?
- Friday, March 23, 2012
- The Las Vegas Sun has a great editorial cartoonist, Mike Smith. But to change things up, we asked him to leave a hole in a cartoon so we could let our readers fill in the blank. He agreed, you gave us plenty of suggestions. Now we just need you to tell us which response was the best.
- Last chance to share your witty cartoon captions
- Monday, March 19, 2012
- Today is the last day to enter the inaugural Smithereens Cartoon Caption Contest, so get your ideas in now.
- Grab a jacket on your way out the door; it's raining
- Saturday, March 17, 2012
- Things are grey and murky when they should be green and springlike outside. Just when Las Vegas starts to shake off winter and get a taste of sunshine, the clouds roll in to join us for St. Patrick's Day.
- Nevada politicans shockingly — not — pick UNLV to win NCAA Tournament
- Wednesday, March 14, 2012
- Ask one of Nevada’s politicians for their pick in the NCAA Tournament and you’re likely to get just what you expected — a huge dose of homerism with a twist of fantasy.
- Show places: Las Vegas' largest convention centers
- Wednesday, March 14, 2012
- In most cities, the proposed 1 million-square-foot convention center in Henderson would be one of the largest structures in town. In the Las Vegas Valley, though, it wouldn't even be the biggest building of its type.
- Think you're funny, witty? Try writing a cartoon caption
- Monday, March 5, 2012
- We already know our readers can be poetic and romantic. You proved it with your Valentine’s Day cards. Now we want to see how witty you are.
- Takeoffs, landings at Nellis increase with start of Red Flag combat-training exercise
- Monday, Feb. 27, 2012
- A combat-training exercise involving aircraft and forces from the United Kingdom, Australia and United States will bring increased activity to the skies over Nellis Air Force Base and Southern Nevada through mid-March.
- Prominent Nevadans respond to the death of former state Sen. Bill Raggio
- Friday, Feb. 24, 2012
- With news of the death of former state Sen. Bill Raggio, statements came pouring in from prominent Nevadans offering their condolences and remembrances of the longest-serving state senator in Nevada history. Here is what they said:
- 'Face to Face' poll: Is downtown redevelopment worth the cost?
- Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012
- Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman will be on "Face to Face With Jon Ralston" tonight to talk about the Mob Museum, City Hall and the open seat on the City Council.
- Tonight's 'Face to Face' poll: Was mortgage settlement a good deal?
- Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012
- Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto will be on "Face to Face With Jon Ralston" tonight to talk about the mortgage settlement and other topics. But first, what do you think?
- Iconic Las Vegas signs that have disappeared over time
- Friday, Feb. 17, 2012
- They sparkle, flash and light up the Las Vegas Strip in a rainbow of colors, beckoning gamblers to come in, relax, try their luck at the tables or face off with the one-armed bandit.
- Sweet nothings from Sin City
- Sun readers share their Virtual Vegas Valentine's Day cards
- Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012
- The folks who write messages for greeting cards might want to start recruiting in Las Vegas. The Sun’s readers have proven they can write, and some of them are pretty romantic. More than 200 people sent Virtual Vegas Valentine’s Day cards through the Las Vegas Sun’s website. Some of them are funny, some are serious, and some might tug at your heartstrings. Here are a few of our favorites.
- Love, Las Vegas style: Four couples share their secrets to romance and happiness
- Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012
- It's not hard spotting romance on the Strip, with couples falling in love atop the Eiffel Tower, alongside Bellagio's fountains and floating down a Venetian canal. But love can blossom anywhere in our valley, and today we celebrate the love that grows in the most prosaic places. Fairy tale romance, after all, doesn't have to come adorned in glitz and glitter. Enjoy these love stories.
- Send your loved one a virtual Vegas Valentine's Day card right now
- Friday, Feb. 10, 2012
- There are lots of reasons why Las Vegas is known as the marriage capital of the world, but we tend to believe it's because it's so darn fun to fall in love here. That's why we want to help you send a little Valentine's love from Sin City.
- Deadly Hilton fire was 31 years ago today
- Friday, Feb. 10, 2012
- It was 31 years ago today, at about 8 p.m., that a fire ripped through the Las Vegas Hilton — once known as the International Hotel and now as LVH - Las Vegas Hotel — trapping some guests in hotel rooms while others used sheets to climb to safety.
- Homes evacuated after accident in North Las Vegas
- Monday, Feb. 6, 2012
- North Las Vegas Police evacuated eight homes Monday morning after a two-vehicle accident ruptured a nearby gas line, officials said.
- Man hospitalized after motorcycle hits Jeep
- Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012
- A 21-year-old Las Vegas man is in the hospital after his motorcycle ran into a Jeep Saturday, Feb. 4, at West Robindale Road and South Jones Boulevard, according to a report from Metro Police.
- Photos of MGM Grand lions, on display at casino habitat for the last time today
- Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012
- The lions will roar no more at MGM Grand.
On Tuesday night, the big cats ended their 12-year run at the casino, which is getting rid of their glass-encased, indoor habitat as part of an ongoing $160 million renovation. - Feeling like getting trashy for spring break? Men's magazine says Las Vegas is the place
- Monday, Jan. 30, 2012
- Could it be the alcohol-infused pool party scene? The skimpy nightclub attire? Or lack of dress code at Las Vegas’ wide selection of strip clubs? Whatever the reasons, Coed Magazine made Las Vegas its No. 1 pick for trashiest spring break destination.
- Child admits to playing with matches after apartment fire
- Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012
- A fire, attributed to a child playing with matches, caused approximately $10,000 in damage to a valley apartment building, according to a report from Las Vegas Fire and Rescue.
- Pahrump man arrested, admits to downloading child pornography
- Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012
- A man has been arrested in Pahrump and charged with possession of child pornography, according to a report from the Nye County Sheriff's office.
- Governor announces funding for micro loans
- Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012
- Gov. Brian Sandoval today announced $500,000 in new federal funding for the Nevada Microenterprise Initiative.
- Steve Wolfson named district attorney, replaces David Roger
- Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012
- The Clark County Commission this afternoon named Las Vegas Councilman Steve Wolfson as district attorney. Wolfson replaces David Roger, who stepped down this month with three years left on his four-year term.
- Year of the Dragon: Take a photo tour of casinos decked out for Chinese New Year
- Monday, Jan. 23, 2012
- Red lanterns and dragons exhaling fire and steam have taken their place inside Las Vegas hotels and casinos for the Chinese New Year. The Year of the Dragon kicked off today, and visitors are sure to get a glimpse of the celebratory traditions of the 15-day spring festival.
- North Las Vegas police investigating community's first murder of 2012
- Monday, Jan. 23, 2012
- A man who arrived at a hospital shortly after authorities were called to investigate a shooting Sunday in North Las Vegas has died.
- Tivoli Village developers plan 700,000-square-foot mall
- Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012
- Developers of the Tivoli Village shopping center in western Las Vegas today announced plans to build another shopping center across the street. Las Vegas Renaissance is to be an enclosed center across Alta Drive from Tivoli Village.
- Clark County inmate dies
- Monday, Jan. 16, 2012
- An inmate being held at the Clark County Detention Center died early Saturday while in custody, Metro Police said Monday.
- One dead, one wounded amid gunfire at house party
- Monday, Jan. 16, 2012
- Gunfire at a house party early Sunday left one person dead and another wounded in the northeast valley, Metro Police said.
- North Las Vegas mayor: 'Now is the time to make a difference'
- Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012
- North Las Vegas Mayor Shari Buck on Thursday challenged businesses and residents to help the recession-ravaged city recover. Buck also vowed that the municipal government would help foster the recovery by taking steps to improve collaboration between the public and private sector. “Now is the time to stand up, now is the time to contribute, now is the time to make a difference,” she said, encouraging businesses to build on extensive vacant space within city boundaries.