The Amazing Johnathan, Vegas comedian and magician, dies at 63
The Amazing Johnathan, a longtime Vegas comic and magician, died this week at his home in Nevada, according to family members and multiple media reports.
Nevada, Vegas casinos rescind mask mandates effective immediately
Nevada and its casinos have rescinded requirements for people to wear masks in public, joining most other U.S. states lifting restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Man found after leaving Las Vegas not knowing he won jackpot
The machine being played by Robert Taylor malfunctioned due to a “communication error” and neither he nor the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino realized that he’d won a progressive jackpot.
Nevada police help celebrate 4th birthday of fallen trooper’s son
The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol helped celebrate Raylan May’s 4th birthday, the first without his father, Trooper Micah May — who was killed in the line of duty.
Las Vegas police to pay $525K settlement after cop shoots fleeing naked man
The day Jason Funke was shot, police were summoned to a church where Funke had sought counseling just days earlier about his mental health, including feelings of suicide, according to court records.
Amazon driver rescues woman, family dog from dog attack
The Amazon driver happened to hear the cries for help and managed to block the attacking dog’s path, allowing Lauren and her family dog, Max, to escape to safety back inside the house.
Super Bowl LVIII: Las Vegas will host game at Allegiant Stadium
Las Vegas is replacing New Orleans as the host city after a scheduling conflict was created by the league’s new collective bargaining agreement.
OJ Simpson a ‘completely free man’; parole ends in Nevada
O.J. Simpson is a free man. A Nevada State Police spokeswoman said the 74-year-old former football star and actor, acquitted California murder defendant and convicted Las Vegas armed robber was discharged from parole effective Dec. 1.
Family seeks justice after UNLV student's death ruled a homicide
Nathan Valencia, 20, had been hospitalized since Nov. 19 after collapsing while taking part as a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon in Kappa Sigma Fraternity’s “Fight Night.”
Henry Ruggs' lawyers say firefighters 'did not attempt' to extinguish fire in deadly car crash
Henry Ruggs III faces at least two years of mandatory prison time if he’s convicted. Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson said Ruggs could face more than 50 years behind bars if he’s convicted of all charges.
Henry Ruggs crash: Witness says he tried to save woman, hasn’t ‘slept since’
A witness of the aftermath of the crash involving Henry Ruggs, the former Las Vegas Raiders star receiver, said he tried desperately to pry the woman who died from her car but the fire spread too quickly, according to a report.
Henry Ruggs was driving 156 mph seconds before deadly DUI crash, loaded gun found in car, prosecutors say
The former Raiders wide receiver crashed his Chevrolet Corvette into the back of a Toyota RAV4, which burst into flames trapping a 23-year-old woman, police say.
Raiders release Henry Ruggs III after being charged with DUI in deadly Las Vegas crash
The Las Vegas Raiders waived Henry Ruggs III after he was charged with a DUI in a deadly crash.
Wife accused of dismembering man's body in Pa., collecting benefits
Shedleski initially said her husband was traveling, but she later admitted to dismembering his body and disposing of his remains after he died at their Pennsylvania home, the complaint said.
Las Vegas mass shooting: 4th anniversary stirs emotions, ceremonies
The fourth anniversary of the Las Vegas massacre, the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, is being marked on Friday with ceremonies.
US declares 1st federal water shortage in Colorado River, Lake Mead
U.S. officials declared the first-ever water shortage from a river that serves 40 million people in the West.
4 injured after portion of Nevada supermarket collapses
An awning at a Las Vegas supermarket collapsed Friday, leaving four people injured.
Las Vegas wedding industry booms in 2021 amid pandemic uncertainty
The Las Vegas wedding industry is booming in 2021. Marriage licenses in July were up more than 14% compared with 2019.
Police save baby left in car at Las Vegas casino in 100-degree heat
Police in North Las Vegas arrested a dad who they said admitted to leaving his 6-month-old son in a car while he allegedly gambled inside a casino. The temperature on the night of the incident was 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dramatic ‘fire whirl’ spotted near Northern California and Nevada border
A dramatic fire whirl was caught on camera near the California and Nevada state line, where the Tamarack Fire continues to burn and grow.