Las Vegas anticipates a weekend of dry conditions with temperatures near seasonal averages, while also facing the possibility of breaking the record for consecutive days above 105 degrees. Smoke from California wildfires may affect air quality.

Interstate 15 was closed due to a fire from a semi-truck's lithium-ion batteries, causing traffic standstill and delays near the Nevada/California state line.

Las Vegas police are investigating a fatal shooting in central Las Vegas where a man was killed following an altercation with two individuals he did not recognize.

Fred Goldman files a $117 million creditor claim against O.J. Simpson's estate, seeking to collect on a 1997 wrongful death judgment, which has accrued interest over the years.

Celine Dion plans a comeback at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony after her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome. She's also in talks for a Las Vegas residency.

Bally's Corporation agrees to a $4.6 billion buyout by Standard General, which includes a merger with The Queen Casino & Entertainment, adding four casinos to their portfolio.

The Henderson Police arrested a suspect for repeatedly vandalizing a veteran's home, improving the veteran's sense of relief and highlighting community support.

A man is critically injured after being struck by a Hummer on S. Nellis Boulevard, Las Vegas; driver showed no impairment. The area was closed for investigation but has since reopened.

Las Vegas anticipates a slight cooldown with temperatures expected to drop to 104 degrees over the weekend and drier air moving in, bringing single-digit humidity and gusty southwest winds.

Nevada offers $1 million in grants for enhancing outdoor recreation areas, open to various local and tribal governments, with applications due by September 6, 2024.

Michele Fiore, a former Las Vegas councilwoman, is suspended from her judicial role due to federal fraud charges over misused donations. She pleads not guilty and maintains her innocence.

Human remains found in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, with items linked to Marissa Hoffman, missing since July 14. Autopsy pending for identification. Investigation ongoing.

Fresh DNA evidence has led to the arrest of Ricky Lee Trader for the 2003 murder of Theresa Romano in Henderson, after years of unsolved investigation.