A change in Nevada law has allowed the Las Vegas Justice Court to establish it’s own mental health court, replicating an existing program in District Court.
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Sgt. Michael Abbate, one of two Nevada Highway Patrol troopers killed by a suspected drunk driver on Interstate 15, was remembered in a memorial service.
Four teens arrested in connection with the fatal beating of a Rancho High student have been formally charged with second-degree murder. Also, about 100 people remembered the teen during a vigil.
Major Sanford, 44, has been charged with open murder in connection with the death of 46-year-old Shannon Awa on Nov. 9.
James Manning, 47, faces three counts of child abuse in connection with an alleged incident at a North Las Vegas school.
A Las Vegas police officer helped save a dog’s life. Her owner is facing charges.
Oyefeso Durotimijesu, 35, was arrested and charged with mayhem after the incident, Las Vegas police said.
“We have seen increasing trends of unsafe and unlawful activity over the past few years that is not just limited to DUI incidents,” a National Park Service spokesperson said.
Scammers are calling people throughout the valley telling them they have an outstanding warrant and demanding payment.
Geoffrey Friend, 38, was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and remains in custody on $10,000 bail.
Police said Marian Reyes had seven drunken driving arrests and had asked for the public’s help in locating her because she had cut off her electronic monitor.
Las Vegas police say two children were shot and that one kid’s injuries were life-threatening.
Longtime Elvis tribute artist Donny Edwards was able to borrow some guitars for a weekend gig in Sacramento.
Metro’s top brass can enact major case protocol for several reasons, based on department policy, including a series of sexual assaults, shootings or homicides.
The teen killed in a shooting in a hotel room just off the Las Vegas Strip was a student at Legacy High School in North Las Vegas and played football there.