81°F
weather icon Clear

Local

Local Las Vegas Valley breaking news from Nevada's most reliable source. Read about the latest updates happening in your region at Las Vegas Review-Journal.

THE LATEST Local NEWS
Henderson D-Day veteran receives highest honor from France

Henderson World War II veteran William Kendall insists he’s “an average guy,” even after receiving the highest honor the French government bestows upon military personnel for their work in France during wartime.

 
Vandals damage new memorial for Nevadans killed in wars

A memorial honoring 895 Nevada residents who have died in wars and conflicts dating to the Civil War has been damaged days after its dedication.

 
Group honors 35 veterans at Southern Nevada cemetery — VIDEO

On Friday at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, the Nevada Veteran’s Coalition conducted its 11th mission by honoring 35 veterans whose remains have been in the care of a local mortuary, yet remained unclaimed.

Thunderbirds to resume training after deadly crash

The Air Force’s elite Thunderbird demonstration squadron will return to the skies as an investigation into a deadly April 4 crash at the Nevada Test and Training Range outside Las Vegas continues, the unit’s commander announced Wednesday.

Fallen Korean War soldier returns home for burial — PHOTOS

A Nevada National Guard honor guard conducted the dignified transfer of remains of Korean War soldier Pfc. Manuel M. Quintana from a flight that arrived Wednesday at McCarran International Airport.

Norm Johnson, 84, finally receives high school diploma

Norm Johnson was facing a stint in a juvenile detention center when offered the option of joining the Air Force. He enlisted and served in the Korean War.