A driver was arrested after a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian Thursday night near South Decatur and Spring Mountain in Las Vegas.

A coordinated sweep in Washoe County netted 26 citations and two DUI arrests as agencies step up enforcement against illegal street racing.

Arizona joined California and Nevada in a short-term deal to curb Colorado River use — a proposal designed to prop up Lake Mead and Lake Powell while long-term rules are negotiated. Officials say it could spare farms and cities from abrupt federal cuts.

Mostly cloudy and cooler Friday with highs near 81°F, then a quick warmup to the 90s this weekend and 100s early next week.

Police say an Instagram post and a facial‑recognition match helped lead investigators to Kenneth Lee Rapier in the Feb. 1 North Las Vegas killing.

Stage 1 fire restrictions begin Friday, May 29 across Southern Nevada, banning most campfires and limiting activities that can spark wildfires. Agencies urge visitors to check maps and follow stove and smoking rules.

Henderson Sport & Social, a $70M fieldhouse in West Henderson, will open in October 2026 with courts, turf fields and family entertainment.

A Las Vegas local turned a $5 baccarat side bet into a seven‑figure jackpot at Palms Casino Resort after hitting a rare suited hand. The resort confirmed the payout and said the player celebrated with family on the casino floor.

Arson investigators probed a playground blaze at Doolittle Park Thursday; crews extinguished the fire and no injuries were reported.

Black Tap’s CrazySundae debuts at The Venetian, stacking ice cream, cake and wild toppings into towering, Instagram-ready sundaes. The new lineup includes Hella Hot Fudge, Cherry Bomb and Bangkok Banana Crunch.

Matter Real Estate plans a smaller, retail‑focused fifth office building at UnCommons in southwest Las Vegas, with offices and ground‑floor shops and an expected tenant‑ready date in early 2028.

A man died after a Model T making a U‑turn collided with a pickup at Rio Virgin Drive and Washington Dam Road in Washington City; police say no impairment is suspected.

Clear and breezy Thursday with highs near 83°F. Weekend warming leads to triple-digit heat by Monday.