Vegas made a late‑season shakeup Sunday, parting with Bruce Cassidy and tapping veteran John Tortorella to lead the team into the playoffs. The move comes with the regular season winding down.

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 stray mylar balloon disrupted power to more than 8,700 NV Energy customers in Henderson's Water Street area Saturday night. Crews worked overnight to restore service.

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.

Highs near 94°F Sunday with gusty south‑southwest winds across the valley. Cooler, breezy weather is expected by midweek.

Ben Dexheimer’s 24-second overtime goal sent Wisconsin to the Frozen Four with a 4-3 win over Michigan State in Worcester. The Badgers make their first trip since 2010.

A court‑appointed receiver has taken control of the Downtown Grand after owners defaulted on construction financing, and sale outreach is already underway.

Homeowners at Del Webb at Lake Las Vegas say soils and retaining walls are shifting after mediation with PulteGroup failed. A judge will decide whether the case goes to court or arbitration on March 30.

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.

Swiss chocolatier Läderach is opening its first Las Vegas shop at Fashion Show Las Vegas, bringing FrischSchoggi slabs and pralines to the Strip; date TBA.

Las Vegas will climb into the mid‑90s Saturday as an early March heat streak continues. Expect gusty afternoon winds and limited overnight relief.

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.