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Arizona man dies of heart attack at Lake Mohave: Thursday, July 3, 2008; A 49-year-old Bullhead City, Ariz., man died of an apparent heart attack at Lake Mohave today, according to authorities.
UPDATE: Power restored at Greek Isles Hotel and Casino: Thursday, July 3, 2008; Power has been restored to the Greek Isles Hotel and Casino near the Las Vegas Strip. A minor problem in the hotel's electrical system caused the outage, said Chelsea Campbell, spokeswoman for Nevada Power Co.
Metro Police looking for murder suspect, car found: Thursday, July 3, 2008; Although Metro Police are still searching for 32-year-old Jesus Roberto Munguia of Las Vegas, suspected in the death of a woman on Wednesday, police recovered the white 1990s Honda Civic he had been driving today about 1 a.m.
Romanian visitor dies in boating accident on Lake Mead: Thursday, July 3, 2008
National Weather Service makes it official, issues heat warning: Wednesday, July 2, 2008; Heat five to 10 degrees above normal summer temperatures prompted the National Weather Service to issue an excessive heat warning from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Safe fireworks zones set up outside the Las Vegas Valley: Wednesday, July 2, 2008; For those planning to set off fireworks this Friday, there are two safe sites to sizzle, crackle and pop outside the Las Vegas Valley.
Woman found dead in car: Wednesday, July 2, 2008; Metro Police homicide detectives are investigating the dead body of an 18-year-old woman discovered in a car about 12:08 p.m. today.
Mojave Max dies: Tuesday, July 1, 2008; Mojave Max, the face of Southern Nevada's Mojave Desert tortoise population, has died of apparent natural causes on Monday, said Kirsten Cannon, spokeswoman for the Bureau of Land Management.
Excessive heat expected in Las Vegas Thursday: Tuesday, July 1, 2008; High temperatures of 112 degrees or above are expected in Las Vegas on Thursday, the National Weather Service forecasters said today.
June ties for sixth hottest month on record: Tuesday, July 1, 2008; Temperatures for the month of June in the Las Vegas Valley tied with 2000 as the sixth hottest June on record, the National Weather Service said today.
Wildfire smoke and local fireworks prompts air quality advisory: Tuesday, July 1, 2008; Smoke from wildfires burning across California and Arizona as well as local July 4th fireworks and barbeques prompted Clark County officials to issue an air quality advisory through Saturday.
Authorities urging measles vaccinations: Tuesday, July 1, 2008; A man visiting Las Vegas from Italy on June 20 and 21 was later diagnosed with measles so Southern Nevada Health District officials are now encouraging local residents to make sure they're vaccinated against the disease.
Marijuana trafficking suspect arrested in Las Vegas: Monday, June 30, 2008
Las Vegas gang member sentenced to life in prison: Monday, June 30, 2008
Police seek help in identifying bank robbery suspect: Monday, June 30, 2008
'Drastic' cuts announced at College of Southern Nevada: Monday, June 30, 2008
Police describe possible suspect in woman's murder: Monday, June 30, 2008
Police looking for suspect after finding man shot to death: Monday, June 30, 2008
UPDATE: Arizona man's body recovered at Lake Mead after diving off cliff: Sunday, June 29, 2008; The body of a 23-year-old Prescott, Ariz., man was found tonight after friends said he dove off a 90-foot cliff on the Arizona side of Lake Mead near Sidewinder Cove, the National Park Service said.
UPDATE: Couple watched as plane crashed near Mount Charleston: Sunday, June 29, 2008; Jim and Carol Stivers were sitting at their dining room table in their mountainside cabin when Jim noticed a low-flying airplane whiz by the window. "Omigosh! They're not going to make it," Carol Stivers said as the couple rushed out of their Echo Canyon home onto a back porch. They watched the plane crash that killed four people and started a blaze near their Echo Canyon home that raged through 12 acres. About 130 firefighters have been battling the blaze since about 3 p.m. Saturday. The blaze is expected to be fully contained by 6 p.m. Monday. State Route 157 was expected to be opened by 6 p.m.
UPDATE - Small plane crash sparks mountainside fire: Saturday, June 28, 2008; (First posted at 6:53 p.m.) A Piper cub single-engine plane crashed into some power lines in Echo Canyon near Mount Charleston about 3 p.m. today, killing four people on board and sparking a 10-acre wildfire that is spreading and threatening homes in the area, the Bureau of Land Management said.
Four children remain in protective custody as investigation of toddler's death continues: Friday, June 20, 2008
Clark County launches lawn mower exchange to clear the air: Friday, June 20, 2008
Child predator suspect arrested: Friday, June 20, 2008
Man arrested on domestic violence, arson charges: Thursday, June 19, 2008
Second arrest made in Ashley Furniture Store slaying: Wednesday, June 18, 2008
How hot was it? Tuesday's low was a record high: Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Fugitive operation arrests 211 in Nevada: Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Police ask for help in morning robbery that left Raiders receiver unconcious: Monday, June 16, 2008
Man accused of hitting eight pedestrians on the Strip: Monday, June 16, 2008
Six workers injured in Durango construction accident: Monday, June 16, 2008; The Clark County Fire Department's rescue team responded today to reports of six workers injured at the Durango Diamond Trails residential housing project in the southwest valley at 11:25 a.m.
Henderson police arrest man for attempted kidnapping: Friday, June 13, 2008
Small crane tips over at CityCenter, injures operator and stops traffic on the Strip: Friday, June 13, 2008
Man shot by security guard identified: Friday, June 13, 2008
Woman killed in three-car crash is identified: Thursday, June 12, 2008
UPDATED: Fatal accident involves Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper: Wednesday, June 11, 2008; An an off-duty Nevada Highway Patrol trooper was one of the drivers in a three-vehicle crash that killed one person and sent two people to a local hospital today, Metro Police investigators said.
Arrest made in Baskin Park shootings (UPDATED): Wednesday, June 11, 2008; Metro Police have arrested 21-year-old Jesse James Cole in the weekend shooting at Bob Baskin Park that left one man dead and another in critical condition.
Child found dead in SUV identified: Tuesday, June 10, 2008
High wind warning issued for Las Vegas Valley: Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Coroner identifies child who died in SUV: Tuesday, June 10, 2008
UPDATE: 4-year-old found dead in family's SUV: Monday, June 9, 2008; A 4-year-old Las Vegas boy who was found dead this morning in the family's SUV had been there for about 17 hours, Metro Police said this evening.
Three-alarm fire forces evacuation of Speedway Casino: Monday, June 9, 2008
Man who died after shooting police officer is identifed: Monday, June 9, 2008
Park Service investigating boating accident death on Lake Mohave: Monday, June 9, 2008
Nevada Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal of Las Vegas doctor whose license was revoked: Monday, June 9, 2008
Homicide investigation continues in deaths of man and woman: Monday, June 9, 2008
Teen shot in Bob Baskins Park identified: Monday, June 9, 2008
Bicyclist killed was a teacher: Friday, June 6, 2008; The bicyclist who was killed after she was hit by a van has been identified as 43-year-old Barbara Tronnier, a Las Vegas school teacher and mother of two.
Murder suspect arrested after yearlong murder investigation: Thursday, June 5, 2008
UPDATE: Suspicious suitcase stops traffic at Nellis and Desert Inn: Thursday, June 5, 2008