Federal prosecutors say Michael Merryman and Jermaine Francis carjacked a vehicle at gunpoint in Las Vegas on May 27. Both appeared in federal court and now face carjacking and weapons charges.

Clark County’s 2026 PIT counted 8,859 people on Jan. 29, 2026 — a 12% rise from 2024. Boulder City teams contacted 11 people that night.

HBO’s four‑part series The Man Will Burn premieres July 9, tracing Burning Man’s jump from Baker Beach bonfires to an 80,000‑person desert city and the crises that have followed. The film probes tech money, influencers and the 2023 mud crisis.

An LVMPD officer assigned to the Convention Center Area Command was arrested July 4; prosecutors amended charges July 6 to add a child‑abuse count.

A federal judge sentenced Gary Topolewski to 78 months after prosecutors say he ran a nearly decade‑long bank‑loan fraud that pulled in about $39 million. The court also ordered millions in forfeiture and restitution.

A Las Vegas homeowner says squatters moved in, changed the utilities and put their name on her mailbox. Police say paperwork and a produced lease have slowed removal.

Las Vegas will climb to about 111°F today with gusty afternoon winds and warm nights. Clark County has activated daytime cooling stations through July 8, 2026.

A Southwest red‑eye from Maui to Las Vegas declared an emergency over the Pacific and diverted to Honolulu late Sunday; the plane landed safely and no injuries were reported.

A two-alarm house fire in The Lakes sent a woman to University Medical Center with second-degree burns. Crews upgraded the call and continue to battle the blaze.

A federal jury found three Las Vegas men guilty this week in a meth and fentanyl trafficking conspiracy. Sentencing is set for Oct. 1, 2026.

A Henderson pizzeria is expanding into a neighboring storefront to open a deli and sandwich shop, adding daytime sandwiches and grab‑and‑go options. Initial coverage lists few timeline details.

Carlos Santana expanded his Las Vegas residency with eight November shows at the House of Blues, joining September dates and a busy summer tour.

A Las Vegas man says an Anthem plan didn’t cover a nearly $1,500 ambulance bill after a dog scratch and 911 ride — and local rules leave ground-ambulance billing in a gray area.