A Kentucky man, Owen McDonough, drowned in Lake Tahoe despite rescue attempts. He was swimming with friends when rough waters overcame him. He was a student broadcaster at Indiana University. No alcohol involvement was indicated.

Clark County reports 20 West Nile Virus cases, with six new cases in the last week of July. No human deaths reported, but two horses in Las Vegas died from the virus. SNHD urges preventive measures against mosquitoes.

Las Vegas Metro Police officers rescued a trapped woman from a burning building using a dumpster, as shown in body camera footage. Their prompt action and unconventional method were later honored in a ceremony.

One person died in a fire at a Las Vegas apartment on Duneville Street. The fire department responded and found light smoke but no visible flames initially. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Three inmates died following a gang-related fight at Ely State Prison in Nevada, with nine others injured, prompting an ongoing investigation and a halt to visitations.

A motorcyclist in Las Vegas is critically injured after crashing into a dumpster enclosure; impairment was ruled out by LVMPD, and an investigation is ongoing.

A DUI-related crash in Las Vegas results in a pedestrian's death and the arrest of driver Jessica Carreon for impaired driving, highlighting traffic safety concerns in the city.

A Canadian man pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering, admitting to operating sham companies that stole millions from US bank accounts.

Two people sustained injuries after a family-related stabbing in northwest Las Vegas, with one woman critically wounded. The suspect was arrested without incident.

Erick Rangel-Ibarra, wanted for the murder of Lesly Palacio, was arrested in Mexico and may face extradition to the US.

A recent crash in Las Vegas left a 66-year-old driver in critical condition and two others injured at South Nellis and Winterwood Boulevards. Impairment was ruled out, and the accident is under investigation.

The Vegas Pet Rescue Project offers a $21,500 reward for information on the death of a bulldog found taped inside a tote bag, who later died from heat stroke complications.

A fire at a Las Vegas apartment complex resulted in one death and displaced many tenants. Four were injured and the cause is under investigation. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced.