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Man arrested for DUI in fatal collision with motorcycle: Saturday, March 14, 2009; A man suspected of driving under the influence struck and killed a motorcyclist Saturday evening in the eastern Las Vegas Valley, Metro Police said.
Gibbons to Obama: State might reject some stimulus funds: Wednesday, March 11, 2009; Gov. Jim Gibbons sent a letter to President Barack Obama today notifying him that Nevada might reject part of the federal stimulus package.
Passenger who died in car stopped at red light identified: Monday, March 9, 2009; A Henderson woman riding in a car stopped at a red light in the eastern Las Vegas Valley who was killed Sunday when another car slammed into the 2008 Hyundai Tucson has been identified as 45-year-old Cindy Fletcher of Henderson.
Woman stopped at red light dies in three-car crash: Police say the victim was a passenger in a vehicle that was rear-ended; Sunday, March 8, 2009; A Henderson woman stopped at a red light in the eastern Las Vegas Valley was killed this morning when another vehicle slammed into the back of the car she was riding in.
Officials: Boy's death from poisoning an accident: Tuesday, March 3, 2009; The death of a 3-year-old North Las Vegas boy, Joseph D. Duhaylungsod, has been ruled an accident after he was apparently poisoned by a commercial grout cleaner.
Woman caught in crossfire dies in shooting: Friday, Feb. 27, 2009; A woman who was an innocent bystander was shot and killed Friday night after a group of men got into an altercation at a North Las Vegas business, police said.
Report: Las Vegas home prices at July 2003 levels: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009; Home prices in Las Vegas have fallen to levels not seen since July 2003, according to a monthly index of home prices in 20 metropolitan areas released today.
Vehicle strikes, kills woman crossing street on scooter: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009; A 78-year-old Las Vegas woman on an electronic scooter was killed Sunday morning when she was struck by a vehicle on Sahara Avenue.
Police wait to release names in officer-involved shooting: Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009; Metro Police on Sunday still were waiting for the victim's family members to be notified before releasing the name of a man fatally wounded by officers early Saturday morning in downtown Las Vegas.
Oklahoma fugitive arrested in Las Vegas: Friday, Feb. 13, 2009; A man wanted in Oklahoma on drug charges was arrested today in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas sees 11 percent drop in visitors: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009; The number of visitors to Las Vegas in December 2008 dropped nearly 11 percent compared to the same time the previous year. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority said 2,739,699 people visited the city, compared to 3,075,831 visitors in December 2007.
Pedestrian killed while running across Sahara Avenue: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009; A pedestrian was killed Monday evening after he ran in front of a pickup truck in the eastern Las Vegas Valley, Metro Police said.
Las Vegas gets record-setting rain: Winter weather advisory extended for mountains; Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009; More than a half-inch of rain fell in the Las Vegas Valley Saturday, soaking pedestrians on the Strip, filling some neighborhood washes and leading the National Weather Service to put out a brief flood advisory.
Kitchen fire damages Las Vegas home: Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009; A fire caused about $50,000 in damage to a home Friday morning in the western Las Vegas Valley, firefighters said today.
Report: Nevada claims top spot in 'Misery Index': Bankruptcies, foreclosures propel Silver State into unenviable position; Friday, Jan. 30, 2009; If you're in misery, you've got company. In a ranking called "The Misery Index," MSN Money ranked states based on the percentage of their residents who experienced a bankruptcy or foreclosure in 2008.
Washington fugitive arrested in Las Vegas: Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009; A man wanted in connection with a burglary in Washington state was arrested Thursday morning in the Las Vegas Valley.
NLV police issue 142 citations during enforcement: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009; North Las Vegas police issued 142 tickets during beefed up enforcement Jan. 23 intended to keep pedestrians safe, authorities said today.
McCarran traffic drops nearly 8 percent last year: Friday, Jan. 23, 2009; McCarran International Airport saw a 7.7 percent decline in passenger traffic last year compared to 2007, according to airport numbers released today.
Pedestrian critically injured in two-vehicle incident: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009; A pedestrian was critically injured Saturday evening when she was struck by a vehicle in the eastern Las Vegas Valley
Man arrested in shooting death of wife: Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009; A North Las Vegas man has been arrested in connection with the Friday death of his wife, authorities said Sunday night.
Driver arrested, pedestrian injured after Fremont Street crash: Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009; A driver was arrested in connection with DUI this morning after authorities say his vehicle plowed through the steel pylons protecting the Fremont Street Experience and struck a pedestrian.
Las Vegas sees 10 percent drop in visitors: Friday, Jan. 9, 2009; The number of visitors to Las Vegas in November dropped nearly 10 percent compared to a year ago, according to numbers released today by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
Fugitive police officer arrested in Las Vegas: Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009; A police officer from Alabama accused of stealing police department funds was arrested Monday night in Las Vegas.
Two face kidnapping charges after car theft: Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009; Two men were arrested on kidnapping charges Friday after North Las Vegas Police said they stole a car with a 1-year-old child inside.
Garage fire damages home in northwest valley: Friday, Jan. 2, 2009; Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a blaze that damaged a home in the northwest Las Vegas Valley this afternoon.
Chimney fire does $100,000 in damage to home: Friday, Jan. 2, 2009; A chimney fire caused about $100,000 in damage to a home Thursday night in the western Las Vegas Valley.
Temperatures in 40s will usher in 2009: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008; Seasonal temperatures are in store tonight for partygoers welcoming in the new year.
Man fatally stabbed during domestic dispute: Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008; A man was stabbed to death during a domestic dispute Tuesday morning near downtown Las Vegas. Metro Police responded at 3:47 a.m. to the Siegel Suites, 600 E. Bonanza Road, on a report that a man had been stabbed inside an apartment.
Report: Home prices down 32 percent: Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008; A closely watched index released today shows home prices in Las Vegas dropped at an annual rate of nearly 32 percent in October. The housing index showed only Phoenix had a higher rate of decline in the 12 months ending in October.
Snow expected on Mount Charleston: National Weather Service upgraded a winter storm watch to a warning, with up to 18 inches of snow possible in the mountains of Southern Nevada on Christmas; Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008; Las Vegas residents dreaming of a white Christmas won't have to stray too far. The National Weather Service this morning upgraded a winter storm watch to a warning, saying up to 18 inches of snow could fall in the mountains of Southern Nevada.
House fire tied to holiday lights: Woman, grandchildren escape unharmed; damage estimated at $100,000; Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008; Investigators said electrical wiring for holiday lights is likely the cause of a house fire that started Tuesday morning in the western Las Vegas Valley.
Man sought in robbery at Strip casino: Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008; Metro Police said today they are still looking for a man who robbed an employee of the Sahara Hotel and Casino at gunpoint last week.
North Las Vegas officer arrested, accused of misconduct: Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008; A three-year veteran of the North Las Vegas Police Department was arrested today and charged with felony misconduct after a five-month investigation.
Man accused of shooting girlfriend in face sought: Victim is the mother of the gunman's three children; Monday, Dec. 22, 2008; Metro Police today are asking for the public's help in finding a man who allegedly shot the mother of his children in the face in the eastern Las Vegas Valley. The woman was taken to a local hospital, where police said she is in stable condition.
City to offer free bus service on New Year's Eve: Monday, Dec. 22, 2008; Partygoers headed to the Strip or downtown on New Year's Eve will have the option of free transportation.
Police searching for man involved in chop shop: Monday, Dec. 22, 2008; Metro Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man wanted in connection with a vehicle chop shop operation.
Nevada falls to No. 8 in population growth: State had held the top spot for much of the past two decades; Monday, Dec. 22, 2008; Nevada has been among the four fastest-growing states in the country for 23 consecutive years, spending many of those years in the top spot. That streak has come to an end.
Rain possible today with gusty winds: Monday, Dec. 22, 2008; A winter storm is dipping into Southern Nevada today, but unlike last week's rare blast of winter, there's no snow attached to this one.
Officials make robbery, sex offender arrests: Friday, Dec. 19, 2008; The U.S. Marshal's Service announced Friday afternoon that it made two arrests in Las Vegas in unrelated cases.
1 killed, 2 critically injured in crash: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008; A man was killed and two people were critically injured this morning after an SUV collided with a car that didn't stop for a red light in the western Las Vegas Valley, Metro Police said.
Armed man sought in business robbery: Friday, Dec. 12, 2008; Metro Police are looking for an armed man who robbed a business Thursday afternoon in the central part of the Las Vegas Valley.
Boy, 7, dies after jumping from pickup truck: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008; A 7-year-old boy who died Thursday after jumping from the back of a pickup truck and hitting his head on the pavement in the east Las Vegas Valley has been identified as Saul Arellanes-Guzman of Las Vegas.
Pedestrian critically injured in collision with car: Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008; A 44-year-old woman was critically injured late Tuesday when a vehicle struck her as she was trying to walk across Maryland Parkway.
Man's death under investigation in North Las Vegas: Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008; Police are investigating the death of a 60-year-old man found with injuries Sunday afternoon in North Las Vegas.
NV Energy seeking rate increase: Monday, Dec. 1, 2008; NV Energy customers could soon be forking over some more money to keep the lights on. For a residential customer using 1,250 kilowatts, the bill would increase from $149.59 to $175.84, or 17.5 percent.
Armed man sought in store robbery: Monday, Dec. 1, 2008; Authorities today are asking for the public's help in identifying an armed man wanted in connection with the robbery of a convenience store last month in the eastern Las Vegas Valley.
Fire damages home in northwest valley: Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008; Firefighters are trying to determine the cause of a blaze that started Sunday in a northwest Las Vegas Valley home.
Armed man robs North Las Vegas bank: Friday, Nov. 28, 2008; North Las Vegas Police are looking for an armed man who robbed a bank this morning near the northern edge of the Las Vegas Valley.
Man arrested for DUI in three-vehicle crash: Friday, Nov. 28, 2008; A Las Vegas man was arrested early this morning in connection with felony DUI after a three-vehicle crash that critically injured the passenger in another car.
Soggy Thanksgiving is one for the record books: Las Vegas officially records its first measurable rainfall on the holiday; Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008; Anyone in Las Vegas on Thanksgiving Day witnessed something few have ever seen on the holiday. It rained. Since records have been kept, beginning in 1937, the airport never has recorded measurable rainfall on Thanksgiving Day -- that is, until this year.