Breaking News

« Older

Today

Feb. 12, 2012

2 a.m.

Surprise links, negotiated deals addressed by commissioners

Surprise links, negotiated deals addressed by commissioners: ANSWERS: CLARK COUNTY:; By Joe Schoenmann; Largely unnoticed last week was Commissioner Steve Sisolak’s abstention from a vote because of connections between a proposed construction project and a lawsuit filed against him by his ex-girlfriend.

Saturday

Feb. 11, 2012

5:21 p.m.

Superstar Whitney Houston dies at 48: Police investigating case of singer pronounced dead in Beverly Hills hotel room; Associated Press; Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48.

3:45 p.m.

Two dead after accident in downtown Las Vegas: By Aida Ahmed; Metro Police say two people are dead after a car accident in downtown Las Vegas Saturday morning.

3:27 p.m.

Las Vegas oddsmaker expecting Adele to have a great night at the Grammys

Las Vegas oddsmaker expecting Adele to have a great night at the Grammys: By Aida Ahmed; Millions will tune in to the 54th annual Grammy Awards Sunday to see who racks up the most gold gramophone trophies. Wynn Las Vegas sports book boss Johnny Avello has calculated the odds — and by his numbers Adele will take the coveted top spot for most awards.

2 a.m.

Photo: A screen grab from the video of an incident with H

Coolican: Henderson officials out of loop on police brutality case, raising red flags: J. Patrick Coolican:; By J. Patrick Coolican; Henderson City Councilwoman Gerri Schroder only learned Monday that a Henderson Police officer was caught on tape kicking a restrained man in the head five times during a botched traffic stop in October 2010 that wound up costing the city $257,000.

2 a.m.

Hispanic Museum of Nevada settles into new home

Hispanic Museum of Nevada settles into new home: New events, workshops added as museum enters 20th year; By Tovin Lapan; The Hispanic Museum of Nevada traces its humble beginnings to an empty display case with broken glass at the St. Christopher Catholic School. It was 20 years ago, and teacher Lynnette Sawyer wanted to display some items for her students.

2 a.m.

Howard Miller, prominent lawyer and 'true Las Vegas native,' dies at 68: By Gregan Wingert; Howard Miller, a Las Vegas native who grew up riding his bicycle down Sixth Street in the 1950s and would later became a well-known attorney in the city, died Thursday night at age 68.

Friday

Feb. 10, 2012

11:22 p.m.

Investigation continues in death of man at car wash: By Gregan Wingert; Metro Police are investigating the shooting of a Hispanic man whose body was found Thursday at a car wash near Decatur Boulevard and Vegas Drive.

10:29 p.m.

Man treated for smoke-inhalation in apartment fire: By Gregan Wingert; One man was treated for smoke inhalation Friday night after an apartment building caught fire near Interstate 15 and Owens Avenue.

10:06 p.m.

See mug shots of 16 arrested in stolen-property police sting

See mug shots of 16 arrested in stolen-property police sting: By Gregan Wingert; After a 14-month undercover investigation police arrested 16 people suspected of selling stolen property. Metro Police’s criminal intelligence section led the investigation code-named “Operation Jigsaw” in which undercover officers posing as employees set up a southwest valley storefront to entice suspects interested in selling various types of stolen property.

9:14 p.m.

Firefighters douse house fire on west side: By Gregan Wingert; Firefighters extinguished a house fire today near North Jones Boulevard and U.S. 95.

8:02 p.m.

Send your loved one a virtual Vegas Valentine's Day card right now: By Sun Staff; 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.

7:09 p.m.

Contraception controversy benefitting Santorum, Obama: By Karoun Demirjian; WASHINGTON - The Obama administration took a lot of heat for requiring religious institutions to cover birth control as part of their employees’ health insurance plans last month -- so much so that today, the president amended the ruling, assuring religious institutions that they would not be required to pay for contraception they don’t condone.

6:37 p.m.

Photo: Board members of the proposed $63 million Henderso

Conceptual design unveiled for Henderson Space and Science Center: By Aida Ahmed; The Henderson Space and Science Center, borne of an idea brainstormed years ago by former Henderson Councilman Jack Clark, continues to edge closer to reality with the unveiling Friday of a new conceptual design and model.

5:25 p.m.

Cortez Masto: Settlement just one part of Nevada mortgage fix

Cortez Masto: Settlement just one part of Nevada mortgage fix: By Steve Green; Nevada’s attorney general said Friday this week’s settlements with banks over foreclosure abuses are just one part of a process aimed at stabilizing home prices and investigating wrongdoing in the field.

4:42 p.m.

Suspects flee as police locate stolen SUV occupied by 5-year-old: By Gregan Wingert; Suspects who allegedly stole an SUV today in the west valley got more than a temporary set of wheels: A child was inside the vehicle.

4:12 p.m.

Court: Sex offender registration law should be applied retroactively: By Cy Ryan; CARSON CITY - A federal appeals court has ruled that a tougher 2007 sex offender registration law can be applied to those who were convicted before the law was passed.

4:06 p.m.

Chinese company agrees to finance proposed Henderson arena

Chinese company agrees to finance proposed Henderson arena: By Steve Green; A Chinese company and its banks have tentatively agreed to finance a $650 million arena in Henderson, the arena developer announced Friday. Whether the Silver State Arena will actually get off the ground, however, is an open question.

3:33 p.m.

Romney says he prevented Massachusetts from becoming 'the Las Vegas of gay marriage'

Romney says he prevented Massachusetts from becoming 'the Las Vegas of gay marriage': By Karoun Demirjian; In an effort to win over the Republican values voters, Mitt Romney is invoking Sin City and billing himself as the only candidate “severely conservative” enough to keep such horrors from spreading.

10:41 a.m.

Obama: Birth control policy meets everyone's needs

Obama: Birth control policy meets everyone's needs: The Associated Press; President Barack Obama declared Friday he's found a solution to a birth-control uproar that will protect religious liberty but also ensure that women have access to free contraception, as he rushed to defuse an election-year issue that threatened to overtake his administration.

10:19 a.m.

Lockdown at Bonanza High School called off after police capture suspect in nearby theft

Lockdown at Bonanza High School called off after police capture suspect in nearby theft: By Aida Ahmed; Bonanza High School was on lockdown as Metro Police looked for a man who was seen taking merchandise from a nearby pawnshop.

9:59 a.m.

Fire causes $50,000 damage to Henderson duplex: By Aida Ahmed; A fire early Friday caused $50,000 damage to a home in Henderson, the Henderson Fire Department reported.

9:42 a.m.

Judge sets preliminary hearing for teacher in DUI-related accident

Judge sets preliminary hearing for teacher in DUI-related accident: Noel Lardeo still in custody on $250,000 bail, awaiting April hearing; By Dave Toplikar; First-grade teacher Noel Lardeo, accused of causing a substantial injury while driving drunk in an accident that critically injured a 15-year-old boy, made an appearance in court Friday. A preliminary hearing for Laredo was set for April 2.

8:46 a.m.

AP sources: Obama revamping birth control policy

AP sources: Obama revamping birth control policy: The Associated Press; Rushing to end a political uproar, President Barack Obama on Friday will announce that religious employers will not have to cover birth control for their employees after all, The Associated Press has learned. The administration instead will demand that insurance companies will be the ones directly responsible for providing free contraception.

4:26 a.m.

Temperatures soaring to 70s in Las Vegas, sprinkles possible Saturday night: Cooler weather to make a comeback on Sunday; By Dave Toplikar; Don’t be surprised if some of your co-workers come down with a touch of spring fever this afternoon, says Kevin Janison, KSNV-TV meteorologist.