Detectives are investigating a possible human skull and bones found Friday in the desert southwest of Las Vegas.
Surveyors found the bones about 2½ miles northwest of Jean and roughly 500 yards off the road to Goodsprings.
A crime scene investigator and a detective will determine whether the bones might be human, Lt. Dan McGrath said.
The Clark County Coroner's office will identify the person, if possible, and determine how they died.
Travel website Tripadvisor is predicting a busy summer season in Las Vegas this year.
Nevada has the highest percentage of public lands of any state in the country. The majority of it is operated by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
Highs near 95 are forecast Tuesday through Thursday before a possible 100 on Friday, according to the weather service.
A proposal asked Boyd Gaming shareholders to study the effects of making casinos smoke-free. It was the first of three proposals across the industry to get a vote.
Three people died on Las Vegas roads this weekend, with two killed after striking objects.
The Nevada Supreme Court rejected a teachers union effort to put public funding for the Oakland Athletics’ planned Las Vegas ballpark on November’s ballot.
Las Vegas, which hosted the 2024 Super Bowl, could be in line to host the 2027 College Football Playoff championship game at Allegiant Stadium.
As Las Vegas continues to grow, Sheriff Kevin McMahill wants to make sure the valley doesn’t become a hotbed for crime like some other American metropolitan areas.
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada wears many hats when it comes to infrastructure.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist died Saturday night after striking a curb Saturday night.
