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Friend tells judge Strip killing was self defense

A man who fatally stabbed a panhandler known as the “pantyhose prankster” on the Strip last month was defending himself against an attack, his friend told a judge Tuesday.

Police looking for convenience store robbers

Las Vegas police are looking for the public’s help in identifying men they said robbed a convenience store in October.

It’s gonna snow! Probably.

The best chances for snow in the Las Vegas valley will come late Wednesday afternoon and early in the evening, according to the National Weather Service.

Clark County sees dip in traffic-related fatalities in 2014

The number of traffic-related fatalities in Southern Nevada took a small dip in 2014, and with just a handful of days left in the year, it’s an encouraging sign after increases each of the last two years.

Washoe County fills vacated Nevada Assembly seat

Amber Joiner, who formerly worked for the state Department of Health and Human Services as a deputy director, was named Tuesday to fill a vacancy in the state Assembly. The Democrat will represent District 24 in Reno.

NLV mobile home fire displaces 4

A mobile home fire in North Las Vegas caused by an unattended candle displaced four people Tuesday morning, according to the city.

What kids would do if they were mayor of Henderson

Your average 11-year-old might be stumped if suddenly asked to imagine being the mayor of a city. For Bryce Revnew and Andrew Derecho of Henderson, it was old hat.

Malaysian official intervenes in illegal betting case

A top Malaysian government official has intervened in the high-profile federal case in Las Vegas stemming from the FBI raid on an international gambling operation at Caesars Palace.