Las Vegas police are investigating a late-night homicide on the 5800 block of Sky Pointe Drive in northwest Las Vegas. Officials have released few details as detectives work the scene.

A high‑stakes gambler and an investor say Resorts World Las Vegas ran a racketeering enterprise, pointing to regulators’ $10.5M AML settlement as part of their case. Plaintiffs seek treble damages under RICO.

A Sparks resident was sentenced to 23 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing multiple children, including four on the Reno‑Sparks Indian Colony.

A federal judge dismissed civil claims against North Las Vegas in the 2020 death of Tiffany Slatsky, but survivors' claims against ex‑firefighter Christopher Candito will continue. The decision narrows the case and shifts the fight to Candito personally.

A Nevada man was indicted in Las Vegas on federal charges alleging attempted live-stream sexual exploitation of children and receipt of child sexual abuse material.

A San Dimas deputy died after a medical emergency during the Baker to Vegas relay; the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says it has notified family and is coordinating support.

A pedestrian was killed late Saturday at North Rancho Drive and West Washington Avenue after a car struck them and the driver fled. Police located the vehicle and are investigating.

A Las Vegas man accepted a plea this week in the Nov. 30 stabbing that killed 27‑year‑old Zykier Jackson; under the deal he will serve at least four years.

A single-vehicle crash on I-11 north of Las Vegas killed one man Friday and closed all northbound lanes near the Snow Mountain interchange. Authorities say troopers are investigating.

An infant was found unresponsive Friday in east Las Vegas and later pronounced dead at a hospital. Detectives are investigating the 5700 block of White Cap Street.

Dr. Henry C. Lee, the University of New Haven forensic pioneer and high‑profile trial consultant, has died in Henderson at 87.

Nevada State Police warned of a statewide smishing scam that pressures people to pay alleged fines via QR codes. Delete the texts, don’t scan, and report them.

Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in east Las Vegas. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact LVMPD's Homicide Section.