Russell McLaren was arrested in Las Vegas for arson, stalking, assault, and destruction against an elderly woman; escalating harassment was captured by surveillance over six months. Neighbors intervened to prevent another potential fire.

A motorcyclist in south Las Vegas was critically injured in a crash that led to traffic disruptions near East Ford Avenue and South Las Vegas Boulevard.

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run in Laughlin. Las Vegas police arrested the driver of a Chevrolet Cobalt. A second vehicle, a Toyota Camry, stayed on scene; its driver was not impaired. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

A 900‑bed Campus For Hope near Charleston & Jones split residents at a West Charleston Library meeting, with organizers promising referral‑only intake and 24/7 security.

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas forecasts warmer-than-usual, dry conditions and gusty winds in the Colorado River Valley through mid-next week.

Homeowners filed suit saying Nevada’s nonfunctional-turf law killed trees and caused roughly $300M in damage, and they’re challenging how the water authority defines and enforces the rule.

Three teenagers admitted guilt in the May 11, 2024, killing of 16-year-old Jovan Wright Bullock; sentencing is set for March 2026.

A Nevada Department of Corrections warden is out after an employee alleged he bit the worker's ear at a Palace Station holiday party. The employee filed a police report and security video is said to exist.

A North Las Vegas man received up to 15 years after a 2023 DUI rollover killed his friend. The judge said the wreck was not a momentary lapse.

Claude Epperson, who failed to register as a sex offender, was arrested by Nevada State Police with US Marshals' help and is now under supervision following extradition to Nevada. His capture was aided by the #FugitiveFriday social media campaign.

An Owyhee man convicted of witness tampering was sentenced to time served and three years' supervised release by Judge Anne R. Traum, highlighting the significance of witness protection in legal proceedings.

A Las Vegas police drone used thermal imaging to find a missing child in a backyard, and the youngster was reunited with family unharmed. The recovery came minutes after a 911 call.

A fire in Las Vegas caused a man's death despite firefighters' prompt response and the blaze being extinguished in under 10 minutes. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.