Kenneth Watts Jr. is accused of spitting into a Las Vegas police officer’s mouth and eyes and telling her “I hope you enjoy the hepatitis C.” As Watts was placed into the backseat of the police vehicle with a spit mask over his head, he shouted, “I hope you enjoy the (expletive) hepatitis C.” Watts faces one count of unlawful act related to human excrement or bodily fluid and one count of battery by a prisoner. Someone found guilty of the former charge who knew the fluid could contain a communicable disease could be sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 10 years.
Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is stepping away to hockey due to a significant hip injury, the team announced Monday.
Aces star A’ja Wilson will be one of 10 starters in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, the league announced.
A North Las Vegas truck driver died in a crash on U.S. 93 in Lincoln County.
TayShaun Todd, 20, was found dead in a pool on June 18 after a house party.
Fourth of July fireworks have raised concerns about air quality in the Las Vegas Valley.
The Metropolitan Police Department will cover the expenses of its personnel chosen to execute immigration enforcement warrants at the county jail, including the time and overtime they spend training and conducting the duties, according to its agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A viral video has circulated online of a cracked window at The Strat. The property said the crack is not a “safety concern.”
Jaxenn Garcia, 5, died in what the family called a “tragic drowning incident” in a pool on Saturday.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning is the clear favorite at sportsbooks to win the Heisman Trophy in his first season as the Longhorns starter.
Supremes uphold Texas law that requires porn websites to verify users are 18 or older. Liberal justices offer principled defense of free speech in dissent.
The Golden Knights have made another splash, acquiring right wing Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Here are five things to know about newest Knight.
The Golden Knights are at it again. They’re acquiring Mitch Marner, one of the top two-way forwards in the NHL, in a sign-and-trade with the Maple Leafs.
Texas State’s decision to leave the Sun Belt Conference for the Pac-12 should end all speculation about UNLV possibly departing the Mountain West for the rebuilt league.
The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation is taking its online benefits system down for a week in order to launch a new unemployment benefits system.
The case has been marked by an unusual degree of secrecy: a hearing at which a judge ejected the public and a sealed plea.
Almost 200 new Nevada laws become effective in July, impacting areas such as schools, criminal justice reform and more.
A national charter bus provider announced it will launch daily service connecting Las Vegas to Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Diego and other cities in the Southwest.
Athletics manager Mark Kotsay purchased a home in Henderson a month after his contract was extended through the first season the team plans to be in Las Vegas, records show.
The Las Vegas Aces acquired forward NaLyssa Smith from the Dallas Wings for their first-round pick in the 2027 WNBA draft.