Politics
Las Vegas school security worker found incompetent to stand trial on child sex charges
A court has determined a school campus security monitor facing charges involving sexual acts with underage girls is not competent to stand trial.
Las Vegas reptile rescue cites rise in surrenders & abandonment, pushes for education
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- As news of overpopulation in animal shelters continues to make headlines, a Southern Nevada reptile rescue reported the same problems with an overwhelming number of surrenders and ...
Police decoy operation in Henderson after child hit in crosswalk: 29 citations in 2 hours
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A man dressed in black from head to toe kept crossing the street at the same crosswalk on Friday morning, sparking curiosity among neighbors of the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood....
Henderson police officer indicted in conspiracy to sell military night-vision goggles, high-tech items
A Henderson police officer is under federal indictment for his part in a conspiracy to steal and resell Department of Defense equipment including night vision goggles, laser targeting devices and ther...
Las Vegas Latina educator helps others heal through writing workshops
A Las Vegas woman is offering free cultural and literacy workshops designed to provide support and community, making sure everyone knows there's a space made just for them.
Murder charges filed in crash during police pursuit in Bullhead City, victim identified
Two of the five occupants of a stolen car involved in a collision as they fled from Bullhead City police on Monday face murder charges, according to Arizona authorities.
Motorcyclist killed in crash near I-11 in northwest Las Vegas valley
A motorcyclist is dead after a crash near I-11 in the northwest Las Vegas valley last weekend.
NASA images show Lake Powell's decline, part of the West's water story
Satellite images from NASA show how much Lake Powell has dropped since 2017, reflecting the water shortage in the Southwest U.S.
Nevada, Clark County education associations respond to governor's data center order
Both state and county education associations have responded to Governor Joe Lombardo's data center-related executive order. While the county supports the governor's decision, the state disagrees.
2 killed, 1 hospitalized in wrong-way crash on U.S. 95 near Snow Mountain
Two people are dead and another was hospitalized after a wrong-way crash on U.S. 95 last week.
Nick Cannon bringing 'Wild 'N Out' tour to Las Vegas
"Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out Live: The Next Generation" will make a stop in Las Vegas at Michelob ULTRA Arena this fall.
Las Vegas expects sun, wind through the weekend
Las Vegas residents should expect more of the same heading into the weekend, with sun, clouds, and wind all coming and going.
Cimarron-Memorial High School switches to virtual classes after water leak
Cimarron-Memorial High School in Las Vegas announced it would be switching to virtual classes for Friday after a water leak.
Nevada gov. signs order putting guardrails in place for data center development
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed an executive order to put in place a policy framework for how data centers are developed in the state, with conditions that involve protecting water supply, electri...
Pedestrian hospitalized following crash near Eastern, Cedar
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the crash happened just after 5:15 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, near Eastern and Cedar avenues, close to I-11 in the east valley.
Fatal crash closes Nevada freeway near Valley of Fire
According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, a division of Nevada State Police, the crash happened just before 4 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, on southbound I-15, just north of mile marker 75 near Valley of Fi...
Dozens of Culinary Union members protest leadership over raises
Dozens of Culinary Union members protested their leadership on Thursday night, demanding an audit and higher wage increases while attempting to deliver a petition to Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorg...
Astronomer alleges targeted attacks over UFO research
Astronomer Beatriz Villarroel claims she has faced targeted harassment and professional sabotage from within the scientific community following her research into the missing stars phenomenon and unide...
Clark County smoke advisory extended through Friday
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A smoke advisory was extended for Clark County through Friday, according to the county's Division of Air Quality. Smoke from a wildfire burning near Ensenada in Baja, Mexico, is ex...
Boulder City responds to report of illegal ‘rat dumping’
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Boulder City crews worked to find all the rats which were illegally dumped over the weekend at the Veterans Memorial Park. Following a neighborhood reaction, some of the city hall’...
Decades-long project brings new Custom and Border Protection site to Las Vegas airport
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A new customs and border facility opened as part of Harry Reid Airport operations on Thursday. The new site has been in the works for decades and will serve international aviation ...
North Las Vegas expansion of 215 Beltway trail opens new ways for cyclists to avoid streets
When North Las Vegas begins work on an expansion of the I-215 Northern Beltway Trail next week, another piece of a trail that circles the Las Vegas Valley will begin to fall into place.
More fencing proposed along Boulder Highway to prevent dangerous crossings
Clark County as accepting proposals to have fencing installed in the Boulder Highway median to prevent pedestrians from crossing in some areas.
Lombardo proposes changes to school funding formula amid CCSD deficit
Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo pitched a major change to how Nevada funds schools.
Henderson man charged after 2 women go missing in Utah jet ski crash
A 23-year-old Henderson man faces homicide charges after two women fell off a jet ski Wednesday and went missing in the water at a Utah state park near St. George.
Henderson Hot Rod Days returns to Water Street
Henderson Hot Rod Days is returning to Water Street, with more than 700 hot rods, classic cars , street rods, trucks and motorcycles expected to be on display.
Nevada unemployment falls to 4.8% in August
Unemployment dropped to 4.8% in Nevada in August, and the state added 4,400 jobs, according to a jobs report released Thursday.
Nevada named one of the most diverse states in America
Nevada has been named as one of the most diverse states in America, according to a study conducted by WalletHub.
Resorts World fired whistleblower who warned of 'Argentina scheme' threat, lawsuit says
A former compliance director has sued Resorts World, alleging he was fired 27 days after he warned his bosses about an international money-laundering operation he called the "Argentina scheme."
The Animal Foundation hosting fee-waived adoption event
The Animal Foundation is hosting the fee-waived "Fall For The One" adoption event on Saturday, Sept. 19.
Las Vegas Athletics names Circa as club's 1st founding partner
The Las Vegas Athletics announced a multi-year partnership with Circa Resort & Casino and Circa Sports, naming the company as the club's first founding partner ahead of the opening of its new ball...
Clark County approves new Animal Resource Center in southwest Las Vegas valley
Clark County's Animal Resource Center is set to move forward following the Board of County Commissioners' meeting Wednesday.
Hip Hop producer Mally Mall heads back to prison for violating supervised release
A federal judge sentenced Jamal Rashid, also known as "Mally Mall," to 17 months in federal prison for violating the terms of supervised release for a sex trafficking case.
Las Vegas named one of the best coffee cities in America
Las Vegas was named one of the best coffee cities in the country, according to a new study from WalletHub.
Rain chances return to Las Vegas next Monday
Even with weather systems coming and going through southern Nevada, our forecast is staying pretty much the same: lots of sunshine with passing clouds and southwest winds gusting to 30mph at times.
Las Vegas City Council tightens street performer lottery process, rules involving backflips
The Las Vegas City Council approved Wednesday a list of new rules, which includes a tightened lottery process in an effort to make the permit process a little more fair.
Commitment to craft and New York style make Abel’s Bagels unique in Las Vegas
The advantage of hand-rolling and long fermentation is better texture and flavor in every bagel, according to owner Nick Pace.
Carolina’s Mexican Kitchen serves scratch-made comfort food rooted in family tradition
Growing up, Carolina Alvarado helped her mother, aunt and sister in the kitchen, mostly chopping, peeling and pulling apart ingredients. The first dish she really nailed was chiles rellenos.
Man jailed for automobile homicide in connection with missing women at Sand Hollow Reservoir
A man has been arrested for automobile homicide following a jet ski incident that caused two women to disappear in the water at Sand Hollow State Park on Tuesday.
How the Fed rate hike will impact Nevada housing
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- For the first time in three years, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday approved an interest rate hike in an effort to offset inflation. The rate will jump a quarter percentage point t...
'Call 911 before walking in': Coroner's report released on Utah mother's murder-suicide in Las Vegas
Coroner's reports have revealed new details about the Utah mother who killed her daughter and herself at a Las Vegas hotel earlier this year.
Charter school students are outperforming their CCSD peers
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Mater Academy East is located in the Las Vegas valley and is surrounded by several Clark County School District schools. Recent data from the Nevada Department of Education showed ...
Building demolition in Las Vegas draws protest from Local 872 over union, safety concerns
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Royal Resort on Convention Center Drive was demolished, marking the end of another piece of old Las Vegas. But as that demolition moves forward, some local construction workers...
Large brush fire causes road closure in Pahrump
A large brush fire in Pahrump caused road closures as firefighters worked to contain it during strong winds Wednesday afternoon, according to information from the Nye County Sheriff's Office.
Fire closes backcountry campground in Death Valley National Park
A Tuesday evening fire has temporarily closed a backcountry campground in Death Valley National Park, according to National Park Service.
Gaps in surveillance video from Las Vegas-area prison at center of former inmate's excessive use-of-force lawsuit
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A former Nevada state prison inmate is suing the Nevada Department of Corrections as he claims officers used excessive force against him and failed to get him immediate medical tre...
Former Vegas Golden Knight Ryan Reaves says he is retiring
Enforcer Ryan Reaves said Wednesday he is retiring from hockey at age 39 after playing more than a decade and a half in the NHL, leaving just three players left who do not wear a visor.
Las Vegas special ed teacher accused of hurting 2 students with autism, 1 needed stitches
A special education teacher is facing criminal charges after police said she used force against one student, which caused an injury that required stitches, and hit another student.
Las Vegas says they’re paying Clark County’s tab on public services
On one side, Las Vegas City Hall. On the other, the Clark County Commission. In the middle, thousands of rural homeowners who don’t want their lifestyle to be caught in the crossfire of an interlocal ...
Las Vegas felon sentenced to over 5 years in prison for unlawful possession of firearm
A Las Vegas felon was sentenced to over five years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.


















































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