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Las Vegas police: Two people injured in crash involving school bus: Friday, Feb. 16, 2024; Two people, including a child, were injured today in a two-vehicle crash involving a Clark County School District bus, according to Metro Police. The crash was reported about ...
TSA conducts record number of passenger screenings at Las Vegas airport after Super Bowl: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024; A single-day record 103,978 travelers were screened by Transportation Security Administration officials at Harry Reid International Airport on Monday as visitors left Las Vegas following the Super Bowl. The previous record ...
Metro: Only a handful of arrests related to Super Bowl in Las Vegas: Monday, Feb. 12, 2024; As the Kansas City Chiefs were celebrating their Super Bowl win in Las Vegas Sunday night, Metro Police made a handful of arrests ...
Las Vegas police investigating rash of over 100 auto burglaries: Friday, Feb. 9, 2024; Metro Police say they are investigating a rash of over 100 auto burglaries this month in the west valley. Metro received several reports of auto burglaries about 3:10 a.m. on Feb. 3 at an apartment complex in ...
2 Metro officers identified in shooting that left fleeing man dead in Las Vegas: Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024; Metro Police today released details on an officer-involved shooting early Tuesday that resulted in a fatality, according to a news release.
Third suspect detained in murder last month in Las Vegas: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024; Metro Police today identified a third suspect in a fatal shooting last month, according to a news release. Veronica Nezey, 54, turned herself in to authorities ...
People advised to stay off Mount Charleston after avalanche: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024; People are being advised to stay off Mount Charleston, a day after an avalanche at the Lee Canyon ski area, Clark County officials said. A winter storm warning remains in effect until 10 p.m. today for ...
Las Vegas police: Officers shoot, kill person who refused to drop gun: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024; A man involved in a minor traffic accident was shot and killed by officers after he pulled a gun and ignored orders to drop it, according to Metro Police. The incident played out about 1:45 a.m. today after an ...
Las Vegas police: Two injured in multivehicle crash: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024; Two people were taken to a hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries this morning after a multivehicle crash, including a motorcycle, according to Metro Police. The crash was reported about ...
Mariah Carey to headline eight nights at Park MGM's Dolby Live Theater in April: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024; Legendary singer-songwriter Mariah Carey is returning to Las Vegas with a new engagement, "Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi Live in Las Vegas," with eight shows in April at Dolby Live at Park MGM, it was announced early Tuesday.
Suspect charged in death of woman found in Las Vegas Strip hotel room: Monday, Feb. 5, 2024; Metro Police on Sunday arrested and booked a suspect in the death of a woman whose body was found at a Las Vegas Strip hotel last week, according to a news release.
Avalanche in Lee Canyon-Mount Charleston area causes road closures: Four initially reported missing have been located; Monday, Feb. 5, 2024; Residents in the Lee Canyon-Mount Charleston area are safe after an avalanche this afternoon, according to a Metro Police news release. People in the area are safe, as four who were initially reported missing ...
Officer shot, injured during incident involving reportedly suicidal man: Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024; A Metro Police officer was shot and wounded Friday during an incident involving a suicidal man, according to a news release.
Clark County releases road closure advisory for Super Bowl: Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024; Clark County is advising motorists of road closures and lane reductions as the Super Bowl on Feb. 11 approaches, in a news release.
CCSD Police: Longtime substitute teacher arrested on neglect charges: Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024; Clark County School District police have arrested a longtime substitute teacher in the district on abuse charges, according to a district news release.
Las Vegas police: Suspect in custody after woman found dead with stab wound: Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024; A suspect has been arrested in Kentucky after a woman was found stabbed last month in the southwest valley, according to Metro Police. Medics responded about 8:40 a.m. on Jan. 25 to the ...
Las Vegas police: Pedestrian hit by truck succumbs to her injuries: Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024; A pedestrian who was hit by a pickup truck last month as she was crossing a Las Vegas street has died from her injuries, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about 11:50 a.m. on ...
Police identify suspect in 1991 slaying of woman in Las Vegas: Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024; Metro Police say a suspect has been determined in the 1991 Las Vegas sexual assault and murder of Sherrie Bridgewater once classified as a cold case, according to a news release.
Man booked on lewdness charges after incident near Las Vegas school: Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024; Metro Police have arrested a man and booked him on child sex abuse charges after an incident that occurred near a Las Vegas school on Monday, according to a news release.
Suspect arrested in Sunday evening slaying in Las Vegas: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024; Metro Police today arrested a suspect in a Sunday homicide, according to a news release.
UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame seeks nominations for class of 2024: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024; The class of 2024 already includes one member: Golf coach Dwaine Knight, who coached the Rebels to the 1998 national championship and twice was the national coach of the year in a decorated career spanning 34 years, was announced last fall.
Police: Las Vegas boy riding bike hit by pickup truck, critically injured: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024; An 11-year-old Las Vegas boy riding an electric bicycle was critically injured today when he was hit by a pickup truck, according to Metro Police. The collision happened about 7:45 a.m. at Cactus Avenue and ...
Two killed when motorcycle hits car in Las Vegas: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024; Two people were killed after a car collided with a motorcycle Monday evening, according to a Metro Police news release.
Las Vegas police: Person fatally shot following argument: Monday, Jan. 29, 2024; A person was fatally shot after an argument Sunday in the northeast valley, according to Metro Police. The shooting was reported about 5:30 p.m. in the 4900 block of ...
Police: Woman found dead with gunshot wound at Las Vegas Strip hotel: Monday, Jan. 29, 2024; A woman was found dead with an apparent gunshot wound at a Las Vegas Strip hotel after officers conducted a welfare check, Metro Police said. Officers responded shortly before 2 a.m. today to a hotel in ...
Sun seeks athlete nominations for annual Standout Awards: Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024; The Las Vegas Sun is seeking nominations for the Sun Standout Awards, our annual sports awards show May 20 at the South Point Showroom.
Las Vegas man facing murder charge in fatal stabbing: Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024; Hassan Howard, 20, was booked into the Clark County Detention Center for open murder with a deadly weapon, officials said.
Police: 1 dead, 1 critical in central Las Vegas shooting: Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024; One person was killed and another critically wounded Friday in a shooting at the 5200 block of Garden Lane, Metro Police said this evening.
Police investigating fatal stabbing east of Las Vegas Strip: Friday, Jan. 26, 2024; Metro Police said they were investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred this morning east of the Las Vegas Strip. The incident was reported about 10:45 a.m. near ...
Las Vegas police: Schools locked down after crash, barricade situation: Friday, Jan. 26, 2024; Nearby schools were locked down this morning after an occupant in a vehicle involved in a crash refused to follow orders, resulting in a barricade situation, police said. The person was subsequently ...
Police: Woman found dead with stab wound at Las Vegas home: Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024; A woman was found dead with an apparent stab wound this morning at a home in the southwest valley, according to Metro Police. Medics responded about 8:40 a.m. to a call for service in the 8700 block of Tom Noon Avenue, near ...
Woman, 33, booked on open murder count in man’s slaying: Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024; A woman has been booked on a count of open murder in the slaying of a man last week during an altercation, according to Metro Police. Shaleece Brown, 33, was identified as a suspect in the ...
Las Vegas police investigating shooting without injuries: Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024; Metro Police said they were investigating a shooting without injuries late this morning in the west Las Vegas Valley. The shooting was reported about ...
Pedestrian crossing Las Vegas street hit by SUV, killed, police say: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024; A pedestrian was hit by an SUV and killed Monday night while crossing a Las Vegas street outside of a crosswalk, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about 7:35 p.m. at ...
Vice president, Trump announce upcoming Las Vegas events: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024; Vice President Kamala Harris is returning to Las Vegas on Saturday to highlight the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to uplifting small businesses and supporting entrepreneurship, the White House said this morning. She’ll speak alongside ...
Las Vegas house fire does $15,000 damage: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024; A cooking fire on Monday did an estimated $15,000 in damage at a house in the Silverado Ranch area, according to the Clark County Fire Department. No injuries ...
North Las Vegas Police: Man in his 70s found dead with gunshot wound: Monday, Jan. 22, 2024; A man believed to be in his mid-70s was declared dead Sunday after a shooting in North Las Vegas, according to police. The shooting was reported about 4:30 p.m. at a home in the ...
Las Vegas police: Pedestrian struck by vehicle, suffers life-threatening injuries: Monday, Jan. 22, 2024; A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries when they were struck by a vehicle this morning in the east valley, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported shortly before ...
Metro: Fight between two groups of people leads to deadly shootout in Las Vegas: Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024; Two men were killed in a shooting Wednesday evening, according to a Metro Police news release.
Man killed in shooting after apparent altercation with suspects in Las Vegas: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024; A man was killed in a shooting this morning after an apparent altercation, according to a Metro Police news release.
Police: Las Vegas woman, 22, killed when truck hits disabled car: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024; A 22-year-old Las Vegas woman was killed when a pickup truck hit a disabled car on the shoulder of Interstate 15, according to Nevada State Police. The crash happened about ...
Woman accused of falsely posing as lawyer in Nevada: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024; A woman was arrested and charged today with fraudulently posing as an attorney in Nevada, according to a Metro Police news release. Cenia Poulsen, 36, is accused of portraying herself ...
Police: DNA analysis reveals identity of 1991 Las Vegas homicide victim: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024; The remains of a homicide victim discovered more than 30 years ago have been identified through DNA analysis as a those of a Henderson woman, Metro Police announced today. The woman, previously referred to ...
Biker killed after colliding with RTC bus in eastern Las Vegas: Monday, Jan. 15, 2024; A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by an RTC bus this afternoon in the east valley, according to a Metro Police news release.
Las Vegas police: Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in crash: Friday, Jan. 12, 2024; A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries this morning in a two-vehicle crash, according to Metro Police. The wreck was reported about 7:40 a.m. at Nellis Boulevard and Harris Avenue, police said. The motorcyclist was ...
CCSD police officer dies after suffering medical emergency while on duty: Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024; A Clark County School District Police Officer passed away Wednesday after suffering a medical episode while on duty, according to a statement from Superintendent Jesus Jara.
Las Vegas man arrested in connection with riot at U.S. Capitol: Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024; A Las Vegas man accused of spraying a fire extinguisher toward police during the the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S Capitol was arrested Monday on felony and misdemeanor counts, according to federal prosecutors. Mario Gonzalez, 51, was ...
Police: Man in altercation at Las Vegas Strip resort before his death: Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024; A suspicious death in October on the Las Vegas Strip has been ruled a homicide, the result of a head injury, according to Metro Police. Homicide detectives were made aware ...
Police: Las Vegas man, 42, hit by car, killed while crossing street: Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024; A pedestrian was hit by a car and killed Tuesday, and the driver was arrested on hit-and-run-related counts, according to Metro Police. The incident was reported about 5:30 p.m. on ...
Las Vegas police: Woman critically injured in two-vehicle crash: Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024; A woman was critically injured today in a two-vehicle crash on Sahara Avenue near Nellis Boulevard, according to Metro Police. The crash was reported about 7:45 a.m. today east of ...