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DUI suspected in northern valley crash that killed motorcyclist
Friday, Dec. 18, 2015
According to police, a Las Vegas man, 21, was traveling westbound on Elkhorn on a 1990 Suzuki motorcycle when ...
Pedestrian struck by vehicle suffers serious injuries
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle this evening near West Lake Mead Boulevard and North Torrey Pines Drive ...
Metro: Man killed in stabbing was fighting with multiple people
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015
A man killed in an east valley stabbing Wednesday was involved in a fight with multiple people before he died, according to Metro Police.
North Las Vegas police seek 2 suspects in burglary of business
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015
North Las Vegas Police are searching for two men they say burglarized a retail business last month. Officers were called about 8 p.m. Nov. 7 to the 1600 block of West Craig Road …
Las Vegas-area schools get email threat similar to others
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015
The Clark County School District has received a threatening email similar to one that shut down Los Angeles schools Tuesday before the FBI determined the threat wasn’t credible, according to a notification sent ...
Manhunt leads to arrest in Metro Police officer's shooting
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015
Metro Police say they have taken a suspect into custody in connection with the shooting of an officer responding to a domestic dispute at a south valley extended-stay motel …
Man hit dump truck head-on in crash that closed 215 Beltway
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015
A man driving a pickup truck died this morning in a crash involving a dump truck on the 215 Beltway near Ann Road, shutting down a portion of the highway for ...
Downtown stores announce departures; shrimp spot debuts at Town Square
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015
O Face Doughnuts announced that it would close by the end of the year, and a new coffee shop debuted near Sunset Park ...
3 males sought in attempted robbery that led to shootout
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015
Metro Police are looking for three males they say wounded a man in a shootout during an apparent attempted robbery last month ...
3 suspects sought in attempted robbery that led to shootout
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015
Metro Police are looking for three males they say wounded a man in a shootout during an apparent attempted robbery last month near ...
Knife-toting man sought in northeast valley store robbery
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015
Metro Police are searching for a man they say robbed a northeast valley convenience store last month with a knife ...
Custodian caught leaving bodily fluids on CCSD teacher’s possessions, police say
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015
A Clark County School District custodian was arrested Monday on multiple counts including open/gross lewdness after officials say surveillance cameras caught him leaving bodily fluids on the personal items of a teacher. Michael Timothy Skelton ...
Las Vegas doctor sentenced for writing unnecessary prescriptions, evading tax laws
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015
A Las Vegas doctor was sentenced Monday to two years in prison and will have to forfeit more than $1.3 million for writing unnecessary prescriptions and ...
Woman with shotgun killed during standoff in northern valley
Monday, Dec. 14, 2015
Police in Las Vegas say a woman with a shotgun was shot and killed by SWAT officers after an hours-long standoff at a residence in a neighborhood north of downtown. Officer Larry Hadfield says ...
Two people escape fire at house in Henderson
Monday, Dec. 14, 2015
Two people were displaced by a fire late Sunday that started in the garage of their Henderson house as they slept, according to the city’s fire department. The fire was reported about ...
Man who died in west valley crash identified
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015
A Las Vegas man who was ejected from a vehicle and died in a west valley crash Friday night has been identified as 51-year-old Ki Wyung Lee.
Cheyenne closed at Allen Lane after crash leaves motorcyclist in critical condition
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015
A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a North Las Vegas crash this afternoon.
Las Vegas man, 25, found dead at apartment complex identified
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015
A man found dead at a northwest valley apartment complex early Thursday has been identified by the Clark County Coroner's Office as 25-year-old Las Vegas resident Yonas Andebrehan
Pedestrian killed on Boulder Highway on Friday identified
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015
A Las Vegas pedestrian who died after being struck by a pickup truck near an east valley intersection Friday evening has been identified as 42-year-old Emily Collier.
Death of man found after house fire ruled a homicide
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015
The death of a 45-year-old man whose body was found following an arson at a house near Charleston and Lamb boulevards last month has been ruled a homicide.
Metro looking for red sports car connected to Sunday morning shooting
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015
Metro Police are searching for a red sports car in connection with a shooting in the southwest valley.
Police investigate fatal crash at east valley intersection
Friday, Dec. 11, 2015
Metro Police say they are investigating a fatal crash near an east valley intersection this evening. Officers were called about 7:40 p.m. to ...
Students evacuated after heater at school malfunctions
Friday, Dec. 11, 2015
Students were evacuated from the gym of a northeast valley middle school this morning after a report of a gas odor, according to the Clark County School District and Clark County Fire Department. Students were evacuated ...
Chance of more wind, rain in valley over weekend
Friday, Dec. 11, 2015
Rain fell and winds blew into the Las Vegas Valley on Friday afternoon, a potential preview of this weekend's weather ...
Agitated man on rooftop is taken into custody
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015
A man who caused the evacuation of homes in an east valley neighborhood today after standing on the roof of a house and breaking tiles has been ...
Upset students barricade themselves, teacher in classroom
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015
About 30 Valley High School students, upset over a teacher’s departure that allegedly was spurred by racial comments, reportedly barricaded …
Analysis: Here are the hot spots for Las Vegas home and business break-ins
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015
It happens on average more than 40 times per day: a home or business is broken into in Las Vegas. Where are residents most at risk? Metro Police say ...
Autistic girl, 10, says Clark County substitute bus driver assaulted her
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015
A Clark County School District substitute bus driver facing multiple sexual assault and lewdness counts is accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old autistic girl on a ride home. The girl's mother told police a babysitter normally picks the girl up at 4:30 p.m., but on Nov. 20, the …
Person in custody after false bomb threat outside Nellis Air Force Base
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015
A person was in police custody after making a false bomb threat near the main gate at Nellis Air Force Base, according to a military news release. The person approached ...
Motorcyclist dies after rear-ending BMW on Blue Diamond Road
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015
A motorcyclist died Tuesday night after rear-ending a BMW on Blue Diamond Road near Decatur Boulevard. The motorcycle and BMW were headed west on Blue Diamond near ...
Motorcyclist critical after two-vehicle southeast valley crash
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015
A motorcyclist was hospitalized in critical condition after being involved in a crash with another vehicle this evening in the southeast valley ...
1 killed in northwest valley crash
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015
One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash in the northwest valley ...
Man in custody after threatening to jump from Caesars Palace garage
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015
Officers were trying to talk down a man threatening to jump off the parking garage at Caesars Palace, causing road closures in the area, according to Metro Police. Police were called about ...
CCSD teacher arrested over alleged sex act with student
Monday, Dec. 7, 2015
A Clark County School District high school teacher was arrested last week on a count of engaging in a sexual act with a pupil. ‪Kristy Kay Yegge, a teacher at ...
Man arrested in stabbing death of 69-year-old Las Vegas woman
Monday, Dec. 7, 2015
A 60-year-old man was arrested in San Bernardino, Calif., over the weekend in connection with the stabbing death of a Las Vegas woman after an apparent domestic disturbance, according to Metro Police. Wesley Perry, whose city of residence ...
Pedestrian hit by vehicle, injured near Flamingo and McLeod
Monday, Dec. 7, 2015
An elderly pedestrian was hit by a vehicle this afternoon near McLeod Drive and East Flamingo Road, according to Metro Police. The man was taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center with ...
British gastropub debuts on Fremont; Town Square promises Magical Memories
Monday, Dec. 7, 2015
The Smashed Pig brings global influences to British pub food as two former Las Vegas headliners are honored with the opening of a park ...
Police: Man in wheelchair killed, woman injured in hit-and-run crash
Friday, Dec. 4, 2015
A man in a wheelchair was killed and a woman was seriously injured Friday night in a hit-and-run in the northeast valley, according to Metro Police. The woman was pushing ...
Man wanted on indecent exposure warrant arrested in Las Vegas
Friday, Dec. 4, 2015
A 60-year-old man wanted on an indecent exposure warrant in Colorado was arrested Thursday in Las Vegas, according to ...
Coroner IDs woman, 28, hit by SUV on Boulder Highway
Friday, Dec. 4, 2015
A 28-year-old woman who died Thursday afternoon after being struck by an SUV in the southeast valley has been identified as ...
Fire, explosions at south valley property kill several chickens
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015
Eight chickens died after a fire and series of explosions damaged a coop at a south Las Vegas property ...
2 pedestrians hit and killed in separate valley accidents
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015
A 92-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in Spring Valley, the second pedestrian fatality Thursday afternoon ...
Pedestrian dies in crash near Boulder Highway, Russell Road
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015
A pedestrian died in a crash involving a vehicle in the southeast valley this afternoon, according to Metro Police. Police were called about ...
Car smashes into house in southwest valley
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015
A car hit a house in the southwest valley this afternoon, according to Metro Police. Police were called about ...
Pedestrian struck, killed near Fremont, Eastern
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015
A 77-year-old Las Vegas man died after being hit by an SUV early Wednesday morning on Fremont Street near Eastern Avenue ...
Man shot after NLV robbery exchanged gunfire with suspect, police say
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015
A man injured in a North Las Vegas robbery-turned-shooting at a convenience store Tuesday night engaged in a gunfight with the robber ...
Child struck by vehicle in northeast valley, hospitalized
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015
A child was struck by a vehicle in the northeast valley this afternoon, according to Metro Police.
North Las Vegas boy’s claim about abduction attempt false
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015
A North Las Vegas elementary school student who claimed a man pulled him into a car in an attempted abduction at a park made the story up ...
Person ejected from vehicle in crash in west valley
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015
A person was ejected from a vehicle in a crash this afternoon in the west valley, according to Metro Police. The crash was reported about 12:45 p.m. in the area of ...
Woman found dead after fire at east valley apartment
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015
An elderly woman was found dead in an east valley apartment building where a fire broke out late this morning, according to the Clark County Fire Department. The fire was reported about 11:50 a.m. in ...