A Canadian tourist faces felony animal‑cruelty charges after police say he entered the Flamingo’s wildlife habitat, injured birds and took a flamingo to his room. Bail was set at $12,000.

An LVMPD corrections officer was arrested and booked into the Clark County Detention Center on felony coercion, child-abuse and domestic-battery counts. Metro says the officer will be suspended without pay while the case is investigated.

A pedestrian was killed Wednesday evening after being struck on Twain Avenue near Hazelwood. Police say the driver remained and impairment is not suspected.

Wind Advisory through Saturday with gusts up to 50 mph. Expect blowing dust and dangerous crosswinds—secure outdoor items.

Virgin River Casino & Lodge has opened 88 Seats, a chef‑led Chinese restaurant in Mesquite with lunch and dinner service and a daily “golden seat” surprise. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

Tenants packed a Parkdale town hall after two Tides complexes went into foreclosure and were scheduled for auction; officials said inspections and legal protections are underway.

City Council unanimously approved a six‑story apartment at 7th and Gass, a new infill project that includes underground parking, greenery and artist‑led murals. The move continues a wave of downtown housing projects reshaping the Arts District.

Surveillance video shows a man chased and struck near Maryland Parkway and Bonanza during a Facebook Marketplace meetup. His family has launched a GoFundMe and is asking for tips.

Southern Nevada Art Museum opened a permanent fine‑art home at 1029 S. Main Street with a March 6 First Friday preview and a mid‑May grand celebration.

Boulder City Hospital will convert to a Rural Emergency Hospital on May 1, 2026, ending inpatient stays and eliminating 71 positions while keeping a 24/7 ER.

Carrie Cox sued fellow councilman Jim Seebock, alleging he struck her at a 2024 City Hall meeting; Seebock denies the claim as other legal battles continue.

A four-story medical office and parking garage is planned at Wellness Way and Shadow Lane, potentially adding Class A medical space and retail to the UNLV-adjacent Medical District.

A Las Vegas family says teens kicked at their front door four times in one night as part of a dangerous social‑media prank sweeping communities. Police warn the stunt can escalate.