88°F
weather icon Clear

Local Las Vegas

Las Vegas breaking news from Nevada's most reliable source. Read about the latest updates happening in Las Vegas at reviewjournal.com.

Judge grants families’ wishes at Halloween adoption event in Las Vegas

This was the fifth time Family Court Judge Cynthia Giuliani has dressed as a fairy godmother for a special Halloween adoption event. She said she hoped the event would encourage others to adopt or consider foster care.

THE LATEST
Navigating the legal labyrinth often next hurdle for those fleeing domestic violence in Las Vegas

When a domestic violence victim is ready to leave an abusive situation, their next hurdle might be navigating the legal and judicial systems. Organizations such as SAFE House and Safe Nest provide each survivor with an advocate who can help them, whether it’s seeking custody of children or filing for a protection order.

Mormon home school teacher indicted on kidnapping, child pornography charges

As Henderson police tried to arrest Martin Gillen at his home in August on a charge of lewdness with a child, the registered sex offender stabbed himself in the throat, saying he did not want to return to prison, according to prosecutors.

Former Las Vegas bookkeeper gets 4-10 years in prison for theft, forgery

A former Las Vegas bookkeeper was ordered to serve 4 to 10 years in prison Tuesday for illegally transfering more than $200,000 between two companies, including one owned by the wife of a Nevada Supreme Court justice.