Tim Richardson

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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.
Man, 24, dies in one-vehicle crash: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008; A 24-year-old Las Vegas man died Thursday morning from injuries suffered when he lost control of his vehicle in the eastern Las Vegas Valley. Metro Police responded to the crash at 3:40 a.m. near the intersection of East Washington Avenue at North Christy Lane.
Storm brings more than a quarter-inch of rain: Winter weather advisory issued in western Clark County; Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008; About one-fifth of Las Vegas' rainfall so far this year fell within four hours this morning. The National Weather Service said 0.24 inches of rain fell between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. today, bringing the total this year at McCarran International Airport to 1.27 inches.
Shooting victim identified as North Las Vegas teen: Monday, Nov. 24, 2008; A 17-year-old North Las Vegas teenager who died at a local hospital after a shooting late Saturday has been identified as Eric Duane Knox, Jr., the Clark County coroner's office said.
Pedestrian identified in fatal hit-and-run collision: Monday, Nov. 24, 2008; Metro Police are still looking for a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision with a pedestrian late Friday in the northeastern Las Vegas Valley.
Woman identified in fatal three-vehicle crash: Monday, Nov. 24, 2008; A 45-year-old woman who died at the scene of a fatal three-vehicle crash Friday night has been identified as Kimberly Teuscher of Las Vegas, the Clark County coroner's office said.
Man dies after North Las Vegas shooting: Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008; A man has died at a local hospital after a shooting late Saturday at a North Las Vegas apartment complex.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run collision: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008; Metro Police are looking for a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision with a pedestrian late Friday in the northeastern Las Vegas Valley.
Man, 19, charged with DUI in fatal three-vehicle crash: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008; Metro Police said a 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with felony DUI after a three-vehicle crash late Friday that killed a Las Vegas woman.
Boy, 5, critically injured in collision with SUV: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008; A 5-year-old boy was critically injured in a collision with a vehicle Friday evening west of Interstate 15 and the Las Vegas Strip.
MGM Mirage to develop casino in Vietnam: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008; MGM Mirage announced today it is teaming up with an Asian development company to build a "Las Vegas-style" casino in Vietnam.
Las Vegas sees 10 percent drop in visitors: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008; The number of visitors to Las Vegas dropped 10 percent in September compared to the same month last year. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority said 2,936,499 people visited the city in September. That's down from 3,268,125 visitors in September 2007.
Police: 2 children left in car while parents gambled: Monday, Nov. 10, 2008; Two parents have been charged with child endangerment after authorities said they left their children inside a vehicle while gambling at a casino.
Crash kills 88-year-old woman, injures four others: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008; An 88-year-old woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning in the western Las Vegas Valley.
Bicyclist, 15, injured in vehicle collision: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008; A 15-year-old boy riding a bicycle in a residential neighborhood in the northwestern Las Vegas Valley was critically injured Saturday morning during a collision with a pickup truck.
Clark County has season's first confirmed flu case: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008; Health officials have received their first confirmation of influenza this season in Clark County.
Police release video in bank robbery: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008; Metro Police this morning released surveillance video footage showing a person, possibly a teenager, wanted in connection with the robbery of a bank earlier this month in the eastern Las Vegas Valley.
Circuit City store closures won't affect Las Vegas: Store in Sparks is the only Nevada location, of 155 nationwide, to close; Monday, Nov. 3, 2008; Circuit City's decision announced this morning to shutter 155 of its stores in 55 markets won't affect its four Las Vegas area stores.
Pedestrian injured in collision west of Strip: Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008; A pedestrian was critically injured in a vehicle collision this morning west of the Las Vegas Strip.
Obama to rally Saturday in Henderson: Candidate's visit follows a visit to Las Vegas this past weekend; Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008; Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is making another trip to the Las Vegas Valley just days before the election.
Las Vegas man who died in ATV accident identified: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008; A 60-year-old Las Vegas man has died after losing control of his ATV in eastern Clark County.
Motorcyclist injured in crash along Las Vegas Blvd.: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008; A motorcyclist was injured late Friday after he failed to stop for a red light and crashed into a vehicle at a Las Vegas Boulevard South intersection, Metro Police said this morning.
Michelle Obama to attend Monday rally in Las Vegas: Friday, Oct. 24, 2008; Michelle Obama will attend a rally in Las Vegas two days after her husband's visit to the city.
Mail ballot requests due by Tuesday: Friday, Oct. 24, 2008; The Clark County Election Department is reminding residents today that requests for mail ballots for the Nov. 4 election must be received by Tuesday.
Gas prices set to tumble below $3: Friday, Oct. 24, 2008; Drivers across the Las Vegas Valley are seeing some numbers on gas station signs they haven't seen in a long time.
Obama campaign outlines weekend visit: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008; Barack Obama's campaign released additional details Thursday about the Democratic presidential nominee's weekend visit to Las Vegas.
Campaign releases details on Palin's visit to Henderson: Monday, Oct. 20, 2008; Republican presidential nominee John McCain's campaign has released additional information about Gov. Sarah Palin's visit to Henderson on Tuesday.
Fire blamed on child playing with matches: Henderson apartment fire damages two units, displaces 10 residents; Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008; Investigators determined Sunday evening that a Henderson apartment fire that displaced 10 residents earlier in the day was started by a child playing with matches.
Biden to campaign Friday in Henderson: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008; Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden will campaign in Henderson on Friday.
Police see increased interest in job openings: Monday, Oct. 13, 2008; The Metro Police department has openings for 300 to 400 police officers each year, and the department already has received about 1,100 applications for a test scheduled for Tuesday morning.
Gas prices fall below $3.30 in Las Vegas: Monday, Oct. 13, 2008; Gas prices have dropped nearly a dollar from record highs set earlier this year in Las Vegas.
Pedestrian critically injured in collision with vehicle: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008; A pedestrian was critically injured in the eastern valley this morning after he stepped into the path of a vehicle, Metro Police said.
Number of visitors to Las Vegas slides in August: Friday, Oct. 10, 2008; The number of visitors to Las Vegas dropped 4.3 percent in August compared to a year ago.
Dust affecting travel on Interstate 15: Dust leads officials to shut down part of U.S. Highway 95 north of Searchlight; Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008; The National Weather Service is reporting that dust from gusty southwest winds is affecting traffic on Interstate 15, U.S. Highway 95 and State Route 164 mostly south of the Las Vegas Valley throughout this afternoon.
Home sales up last month as prices continue tumble: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008; The trend of more sales and lower prices in the Las Vegas housing market showed no signs of change last month.
Boy, 16, critically injured in one-vehicle crash: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008; A 16-year-old boy was critically injured in a one-vehicle crash this morning after his vehicle struck a light pole.
Poll: Obama has 4-point edge in Nevada: Friday, Oct. 3, 2008; A new poll released today shows Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama ahead of Republican Sen. John McCain by four points in Nevada.
Gas prices slide below $3.50 a gallon: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008; Gas prices across the Las Vegas Valley have dropped to levels not seen in about six months.
Boy, 11, among five injured in two-car crash: Friday, Sept. 26, 2008; An 11-year-old boy was critically injured Friday when two vehicles collided in the southwest Las Vegas Valley.
Park Service to waive fees Saturday at Lake Mead: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008; Residents who plan to visit Lake Mead on Saturday can leave their money at home.