Las Vegas News

Hearing set for ex-NBA star with $822,500 gambling debt: Thursday, November 12, 2009; By Cara McCoy; The case against a former NBA star who owes $822,500 in casino gambling debts is moving forward after a brief hearing today in Las Vegas Justice Court. Antoine Walker was scheduled to appear in court this morning.

High winds making driving difficult in west Las Vegas Valley: Thursday, November 12, 2009; Winds gusting around 40 mph expected in Mountain's Edge, Summerlin; By Dave Toplikar; If you're driving a van, a bus or a truck out in the west part of the Las Vegas Valley this morning, watch out for high winds.

Volunteers provide one-stop assistance to the homeless, needy: Thursday, November 12, 2009; By Tiffany Gibson; More than 800 volunteers helped provide information and necessities to people in need during the 17th annual Project Homeless Connect event at the Cashman Convention Center on Tuesday. Michele Fuller-Hallauer, continuum of care coordinator for the Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition, said the purpose of the event is to provide as many services as possible under one roof.

Las Vegas salutes veterans in downtown parade: Wednesday, November 11, 2009; veterans day: Annual event draws thousands in support of military; By Kyle Hansen; Many of the veterans in Wednesday’s downtown Las Vegas parade walked the route while others rode in floats or drove their motorcycles.

Book by local photographer depicts life on the streets: Wednesday, November 11, 2009; Profits from sales of book will benefit The Shade Tree shelter; By Tiffany Gibson; A local photographer will exhibit a book detailing the lives of homeless people in the Las Vegas Valley at an event to raise money for The Shade Tree shelter. Art in the Shade, featuring the photography of Mona Shield Payne, who also does freelance work for the Sun, will be from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Wellington Place, 6985 West Sahara Ave.

Mayor dons cowboy hat as rodeo extends Vegas stay: Tuesday, November 10, 2009; By Richard N. Velotta; Clark County Commissioner Tom Collins is no longer the only cowboy in local government. Collins, a fervent booster of all things western at commission meetings and before the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, was one-upped by Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman this morning when bull-riding legend Ty Murray presented Goodman with his cowboy hat as a token of appreciation.

Man arrested in series of business robberies: Tuesday, November 10, 2009; By Mary Manning; North Las Vegas Police arrested a man about 8:15 p.m. Monday after a short chase following a holdup in a restaurant, one of a string of robberies police suspect him of committing.

Near-record warm temperatures heading to Las Vegas: Tuesday, November 10, 2009; Temperatures running five to 10 degrees above normal through Wednesday; By Dave Toplikar; Las Vegas will get another relatively warm day today, with temperatures topping out in the upper 70s, according to the National Weather Service.

Injured teen charged in man's death after homemade bomb blast: Monday, November 9, 2009; By Tim Richardson; A 17-year-old boy recovering from injuries related to a pipe bomb blast was charged Monday with the death of a 44-year-old man killed in the same northeast valley blast. Metro Police responded Saturday night to the blast.

Photo released in gunpoint robbery at ATM: Monday, November 9, 2009; By Mary Manning; Metro Police said today they are seeking two people after a person was robbed at gunpoint while at an ATM in the northwest Las Vegas Valley last month.

Las Vegas temperatures to hit the 70s: Monday, November 9, 2009; Storm front could bring rain for the weekend, forecasters say; By Dave Toplikar; Dry weather with above-normal temperatures reaching into the 70s is on tap for Las Vegas through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Refurbished signs a step forward in preserving Las Vegas' past: Monday, November 9, 2009; NEON ART: Three vintage neon signs now light up Las Vegas Boulevard North; By Dave Toplikar; At first glance, drivers might wonder if there's a giant ladies' footwear sale going on near Cashman Stadium. But no. That giant sparkling high-heeled shoe perched near the tops of the palm trees along Las Vegas Boulevard North is actually a step back into the city's neon past.

Above-normal temperatures continue in Las Vegas: Sunday, November 8, 2009; Pacific storm could bring valley rain and mountain snow late next week; By Dave Toplikar; Sunny skies, light winds and highs in the 70s are on tap today for the Las Vegas Valley. The National Weather Service says dry weather, with above-normal temperatures will continue through Wednesday for the region.

Temperature to hit 80 today in Las Vegas: Saturday, November 7, 2009; Storms possible Thursday or Friday, bringing rain in valley, snow in mountains; By Dave Toplikar; This will probably be the last day of the string of 80-degree afternoons in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Boulevard sign-lighting ceremony set for Monday: Friday, November 6, 2009; City officials to turn the lights on three historic signs; By Dave Toplikar; With all its neon, most people would probably agree that Las Vegas Boulevard is one of the most colorful roadways in the country.