A Las Vegas man says an Anthem plan didn’t cover a nearly $1,500 ambulance bill after a dog scratch and 911 ride — and local rules leave ground-ambulance billing in a gray area.

Mosquito season has coincided with a rise in fowl pox cases among Las Vegas backyard coops; owners are quarantining birds and weighing vaccination.

A helicopter touched down in a Centennial Hills neighborhood Sunday afternoon; a neighbor said it landed near 9800 West Solar Avenue and details remain limited.

Clark County has activated cooling stations across the Las Vegas area for July 6–8, from libraries and rec centers to a 24‑hour homeless resource hub. Hours and pet policies vary by site.

Daughters of Dorothy Baines say she was found shot inside a northwest Las Vegas home and suspect domestic violence as Metro detectives investigate. The family has organized a fundraiser and is pressing for answers.

Officer Chandler Pike pleaded guilty to battery by strangulation and a firearm charge and agreed to probation and leave Metro. Sentencing is set for Sept. 30, 2026.

Clark County says nearly 100 children are at its emergency shelter and almost half are under 6. The county is fast-tracking foster training starting July 11.

Smith’s plans a roughly 122,000-square-foot, $36M supermarket at 900 W. Tule Springs Parkway in North Las Vegas, with construction targeted for 2027.

A domestic dispute in Henderson turned into an armed standoff at Sunset Station; police arrested a woman and recovered dozens of firearms. Authorities say quick reporting prevented a tragedy.

Las Vegas-born Houston TX Hot Chicken is partnering with PizzaExpress to open three U.K. locations in 2026 with an aggressive plan to reach about 50 stores in three years.

Island Pacific plans to take over the former 99 Ranch site at 3768 S. Maryland Parkway, moving into the county-designated Filipino Town corridor. County permits show a 29,437-sq-ft space and $450K in tenant-work filings.

Nevada DOT says a new stretch of I‑80 near Lovelock removes the highway’s last coast‑to‑coast traffic signal, announced on the Interstate system’s June 29 anniversary.

Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner are reportedly exploring a majority bid for the NBA’s Las Vegas expansion team, hiring bankers as the league opens bids.