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When many come from somewhere else, historical societies, such as Henderson’s, can make a difference.
Las Vegas police are investigating a “mutual fight” Sunday afternoon that sent a person to the hospital.
Sheriffs in most Nevada counties have come out against a background check initiative that gun control advocates are supporting on the ballot this November, but the top cop in the largest police agency in the state says he’ll sit this one out.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will make a campaign appearance Thursday at a union hall in Las Vegas.
Tori Bridges-Hudson recalls a time several years ago when prostitutes, pimps, drug deals and break-ins to vacant units were common happenings in her Las Vegas neighborhood.
The Clark County coroner on Sunday has identified the man who died after a hit and run and DUI crash in the southwest valley on July 23.
Administrators plan to hire a third lawyer and use a portion of a recent $750,000 donation to help ease a skyrocketing caseload at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic.
Las Vegas police are searching for Roger Mayweather, the uncle of professional boxer Floyd Mayweather, who has been missing since Saturday and may need medical help.
Louis Lacey gave a final instruction to his crisis intervention team before heading out to search for homeless veterans in tunnels near the Strip. “Let’s go save some people,” he said.
Beginning Monday, Community Ambulance will be responding to all nonemergency calls in Henderson, thanks to a franchise agreement recently approved by Henderson City Council.
Four people were injured in an early Sunday morning crash on the west side of the valley .
About 40 homes were threatened earlier Friday but voluntary evacuations were lifted later in the day, and no homes faced any imminent danger by Friday evening, interagency fire spokesman Mark Struble said.
The entire Nevada Supreme Court recused itself from hearing an appeal between a lender and a developer because of ties the developer has to another company building a new courthouse in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Valley residents woke up Saturday morning to see leftover haze and dust from thunderstorms in Arizona, triggering an air quality alert. But the valley may see strong thunderstorms later Saturday.
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Las Vegas is a special kind of resort city. On the inside, you get The Strip (and now, the Sphere); on the outside, you get the vast Mojave Desert with its nostalgic attractions. In the past, people visiting Las Vegas would do so with the phrase in mind: “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” […]
Colin Czech is accused of killing a man outside a downtown convenience store and eating parts of the victim’s face, police said.
The Las Vegas Strip casino introduced a new tier in its loyalty program, and visitors will need to reach at least that tier to receive unlimited free parking.
Harry Reid International Airport said its parking was in “high demand” this weekend, and expected Terminal 1 long term and economy parking to be at capacity.
Shiva Gummi was arrested in April 2023 after he told a 911 dispatcher he had killed his wife, who was a new doctor at University Medical Center.
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