Triple-digit heat and gusty winds push a Red Flag Warning across the Las Vegas Valley on Friday, June 19. Avoid fireworks and seek cooling if needed.

Las Vegas police are investigating an officer-involved shooting near West Carey and North Commerce. Authorities have a large presence on scene and say details are preliminary.

Construction at the planned Sunday’s Best in St. George has been paused; the owner told The Salt Lake Tribune work should resume within 60 days. No official opening date has been set.

Las Vegas police shot and killed an armed suspect after a vehicle stop near Miller Avenue Thursday; LVMPD says the Force Investigation Team is probing the case.

A motorcyclist was killed and another hospitalized after a crash at Lamb Boulevard and Karen Avenue in east Las Vegas, police say.

AB 396 requires Nevada's largest counties and cities to allow ADUs, and Las Vegas homeowners could see casita rules loosened. The state’s July 1, 2026 deadline makes the change imminent.

LVMPD says officers seized 498 boxes of professional‑use fireworks and arrested one person ahead of the Fourth of July.

A federal complaint alleges Nevada prison medical staff repeatedly denied necessary treatment for Quinton Reese, who died at Carson Tahoe in December 2024. The estate seeks damages and a jury trial.

A free, immersive Kenny Chesney pop-up debuts at The Venetian with tiki bars, merch and photo ops — while Vibee VIPs get a separate VERY Vibe Room at The Palazzo.

ZIP code 89179 — the Mountain’s Edge/Enterprise area — has jumped into RentCafe’s national list of fastest‑growing ZIPs after a multi‑year housing surge. Local housing counts show how deep the boom is.

UNLV researchers were among co‑authors of a GBD study published in Med that finds the U.S. had the highest substance use disorder prevalence in 2023 and projects increases to 2050 without intervention.

NV Energy says the 400 MW Sierra Solar project in Churchill County has its battery online and could finish ahead of an April 2027 target. The build includes large‑scale storage and a direct tie to major transmission serving TRIC.

A hot air balloon with 10 people aboard made a hard landing near Pahrump Thursday morning, the FAA told local media. Investigators say preliminary details will follow soon.