Clear and dry this morning with highs near 95°F; breezy afternoons and a hot Fourth of July ahead.

A federal grand jury indicted a Las Vegas woman and a California inmate in a multi‑state sextortion case that prosecutors say extracted more than $35,000 from a Washington state victim.

A fatal, multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 50 at Segale Road in Dayton closed the highway for hours; one person died and troopers are investigating.

A man was found shot and pronounced dead on the sidewalk in the 300 block of N. 15th St.; LVMPD homicide detectives are investigating.

Flynn Group's new Applebee's opens Monday on Stephanie Street in Henderson, replacing Marie Callender's and adding roughly 120 local jobs.

Las Vegas police are investigating a homicide in the 1900 block of Plumas Court near Lake Mead and Decatur; officials say few details are currently available.

EVO 2026 packed the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center June 26–28 with 12 tournaments, publisher booths and a Visa‑backed Friday showcase.

Clear, breezy Sunday in Las Vegas with highs near 94°F and elevated fire danger. Heat climbs into the low triple digits by July 2–4.

A high-speed collision at East Lake Mead and Walnut sent five people to the hospital; the Infiniti driver was booked in absentia on reckless-driving and child-abuse charges.

A Las Vegas mother swam her 3-year-old to shore after a sudden storm sank their boat at Fish Lake; she spent about 25 minutes in freezing water before rescuers found the family.

A multi‑agency pursuit in western Arizona ended with two arrests and nearly $500,000 in stolen train cargo recovered after a suspect dove into the Colorado River.

Gusty southwest winds and patchy blowing dust will make driving tricky Saturday; a Wind Advisory runs through 5 AM PDT Sunday.

Hot, dry winds in the Ely District have created critical fire weather and sparked multiple wildfires near Caliente, with smoke visible across Lincoln County.