The LVMPD warns against a scam where individuals posing as bank employees call residents about suspicious charges and then visit their homes to "collect" debit cards, resulting in unauthorized withdrawals.

A motorcyclist died after a collision where a Hyundai turned on a red signal in Las Vegas. The LVMPD is investigating the 4th traffic fatality in their jurisdiction in 2025.

Las Vegas businesses offer assistance to Californians displaced by wildfires, providing discounts on accommodations and services, with some donating to relief efforts.

Antonio Pierce was fired as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders after a 4-13 season and a 10-game losing streak. The team acknowledged his efforts despite struggles that included injuries and off-field issues.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Las Vegas; the driver is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. This marks the second traffic-related fatality in the area for 2025.

A fatal collision in Las Vegas on January 6 claimed the life of a motorcyclist when his bike collided with a car making a turn on a flashing yellow signal.

Las Vegas is experiencing gusty winds followed by sunny skies and warm temperatures. After strong gusts affected the region, the winds are expected to calm but return with less intensity next Tuesday and Wednesday. No precipitation is forecast.

The LVMPD is investigating a fatal Tesla Cybertruck explosion at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, with no confirmed links to a similar incident in New Orleans.

A motorcycle crash in Las Vegas injured Tyler Kellum, 33, who is in serious condition. Over-speeding led to his crash while avoiding another accident. Impairment wasn’t a factor. Police are investigating.

U.S. Attorney Jason M. Frierson resigns, effective January 17, 2025, after serving since May 2022 as the first African American in the role for the District of Nevada.

Las Vegas is expected to have a mild, dry start to the New Year with mostly dry conditions and temperatures cooling to seasonal norms, per the National Weather Service.

Jaxsyn Bunker, 20, was arrested in Las Vegas for a fatal road rage shooting from October 2023, where 50-year-old Yilmaz Ogur was killed. Bunker, already in custody for other crimes, now faces open murder charges.

Las Vegas police resolved a standoff with an armed man on Christmas Eve, which led to a non-lethal and one duty round fired by officers. The individual was arrested and the LVMPD continues to investigate the incident.