A man taken into custody after a reported home invasion in Nye County died at Desert View Hospital; the Clark County coroner will perform an autopsy.

Phil Hellmuth and Shaun Deeb struck a side bet on Hellmuth’s son at the WSOP Main Event that could pay up to $10 million. The wager adds a big-money subplot to the summer in Las Vegas.

Triple-digit heat and gusty winds push a Red Flag Warning across the Las Vegas Valley on Friday, June 19. Avoid fireworks and seek cooling if needed.

Las Vegas police shot and killed an armed suspect after a vehicle stop near Miller Avenue Thursday; LVMPD says the Force Investigation Team is probing the case.

A federal complaint alleges Nevada prison medical staff repeatedly denied necessary treatment for Quinton Reese, who died at Carson Tahoe in December 2024. The estate seeks damages and a jury trial.

UNLV researchers were among co‑authors of a GBD study published in Med that finds the U.S. had the highest substance use disorder prevalence in 2023 and projects increases to 2050 without intervention.

NV Energy says the 400 MW Sierra Solar project in Churchill County has its battery online and could finish ahead of an April 2027 target. The build includes large‑scale storage and a direct tie to major transmission serving TRIC.

Honolulu Cookie Company is opening a larger, experiential flagship at The LINQ Promenade with interactive cookie stations and a July 25 grand opening.

Las Vegas climbs to 108°F this afternoon with gusty winds and elevated fire weather. Clark County activated cooling stations through June 18.

Las Vegas tops out near 110°F Wednesday with little overnight relief. Cooling stations are open and gusty winds could raise fire concerns Friday.

Mayor Michelle Romero asked staff to draft a pause on new data‑center permit applications so Henderson can study power, water and neighborhood impacts.

Reports say Vegas could promote AHL coach Ryan Craig as John Tortorella’s long‑term status remains unsettled after the Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup Final run.

A cellphone ignited a small fire aboard a British Airways plane at Harry Reid Airport; crews extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported. Authorities say the aircraft landed safely.