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Amboy offers a look at history and ancient lava crater

For some reason doubtless buried in our prehistoric past, most humans find volcanos interesting, as long as they’re not spewing molten rock and poison gas. If you’d like to visit one that has behaved itself for about 10,000 years but still shows the interesting geologic features acquired in its flaming youth, Amboy Crater makes a fine day trip this time of year. The temperature will be 5 to 10 degrees warmer than the same day in Las Vegas, and the route I suggest will take you through the Mojave National Preserve, an agreeable place in early winter.

Woman charged with lying to authorities in HOA case

Justice Department lawyers are not finished bringing criminal charges in the massive scheme to take over Las Vegas area homeowners associations. Stephanie Liane Markham became the latest co-conspirator charged in the sweeping case.

Metro: Man still fired gun after Taser deployed

Anthony Wade Moore managed to fire a shot after a Las Vegas police detective used a Taser on him at the Rio over the weekend, Metro said Wednesday.

Water authority board approves pump station, rate hike

Citing the need to protect the community’s water supply from uncertainty on the Colorado River, Southern Nevada Water Authority board members voted Wednesday to build a new $650 million pump station at Lake Mead and raise rates to pay for it.

Woman injured Monday in Strip crash dies

A woman hit by a party bus this week on the Strip has died, Las Vegas police said Wednesday.

 
Dan Bilzerian arrested on Clark County bomb-making warrant

Actor and poker player Dan Bilzerian was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on a warrant out of Clark County for possession of bomb-making materials.