Advanced DNA testing tied evidence from an abandoned car to a relative of a suspected killer, giving Las Vegas detectives long-awaited answers in a 2005 strangling. The identification stops short of an arrest because the person tied to the DNA reportedly died in 2020.

Homicide detectives responded Tuesday to the 5300 block of East Craig Road near Las Vegas Boulevard; police say details are limited and updates are expected.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon; lightning and brief gusts possible. A Fire Weather Watch is expected Friday into Saturday.

A Lake Elsinore visitor turned a $3 spin into a $1,527,942 Wheel of Fortune jackpot at Edgewater Casino Resort in Laughlin.

A FAA-ordered ground-delay at Harry Reid left hundreds of flights delayed as controller shortages forced the agency to slow arrivals. The FAA’s staffing plan shows Las Vegas is under-target.

William Karlsson, Shea Theodore and Brayden McNabb paced a wild Game 1 comeback as Vegas edged Carolina 5-4, giving the Golden Knights early momentum in the Stanley Cup Final.

Nevada Rep. Steven Horsford pushed a federal plan on June 22 to force companies and agencies to report AI-driven layoffs to the Labor Department, aiming to create public data for local job training and protections.

Mendoza is pairing rookie development with brand deals and a U.S. Bank role in Las Vegas.

Four hikers were hoisted to safety from a cliff near Echo Wall on Mount Charleston early Friday. LVMPD says the group had minimal supplies and no injuries were reported.

A man was shot in the leg near North Rancho Drive and West Lake Mead Boulevard and taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives are investigating.

Las Vegas police are investigating an officer-involved shooting near West Carey and North Commerce. Authorities have a large presence on scene and say details are preliminary.

A hot air balloon with 10 people aboard made a hard landing near Pahrump Thursday morning, the FAA told local media. Investigators say preliminary details will follow soon.

shareWESTSIDE's ribbon cutting marks a five‑story addition of 104 apartments and dozens of workforce units to Las Vegas’ Historic Westside, with retail and community amenities.