An early-morning crash on the I-215 at Ann Road left at least one person dead and closed the western beltway. Nevada State Police are investigating and drivers should avoid the area.

The Venetian will add Lusso Lounge, a 10,000‑sq‑ft high‑end meeting space on the convention center’s third floor, slated for Q4 2026.

A Wind Advisory is in effect Thursday, March 5, with northwest gusts up to 45 mph. Expect crosswinds on I‑15 and I‑40 and choppy reservoir conditions.

An 89‑year‑old Las Vegas veteran says scammers convinced him he'd won $7.5M and extracted about $180,000; experts on AARP's podcast lay out red flags and recovery steps.

Prosecutors say DNA from under Lesly Palacio’s fingernails matches Erick Rangel‑Ibarra and have asked to upgrade the charges; a March 12 hearing is set.

Nevada AG Aaron Ford and Maryland AG Anthony Brown led a coalition of state officials opposing a Department of Education rule that narrows which graduate programs qualify for larger federal loans. They warned the change could worsen nurse and allied-health shortages, especially in rural areas.

Two Red Rock rescues over the weekend left climbers stranded but safe. LVMPD warns stuck ropes and wind make descents risky and urges extra planning.

Las Vegas Rescue Mission staff say Latino families seeking shelter have roughly doubled year‑over‑year as local and national data show a sharp rise in family homelessness.

KB Home has begun grading more than 200 acres north of the 215 for a roughly 1,500‑home Sandstone community. Model homes are slated for summer with lots expected to open this fall.

Nevada's recovery fund has started reimbursing homeowners who say Patio Covers 4 Less took their deposits. Criminal charges against the company's owners are pending.

A Las Vegas father says a trampoline at Spy Ninjas HQ sliced his head last October and left a lasting scar. His account surfaced after a child's zip‑line fall renewed scrutiny of the park.

Las Vegas police are investigating a double homicide in the south valley Monday night. Homicide detectives were on scene near Starr Avenue and Dean Martin Drive.

Clear and warm in Las Vegas Tuesday; gusty north winds will whip Lake Mohave into choppy conditions. A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect 7 a.m.–3 p.m. PST.