Man found after leaving Las Vegas not knowing he won jackpot
The machine being played by Robert Taylor malfunctioned due to a “communication error” and neither he nor the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino realized that he’d won a progressive jackpot.
Nevada police help celebrate 4th birthday of fallen trooper’s son
The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol helped celebrate Raylan May’s 4th birthday, the first without his father, Trooper Micah May — who was killed in the line of duty.
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid dies at 82
Reid, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018, served in Congress from 1983 until his retirement in 2017
Las Vegas police to pay $525K settlement after cop shoots fleeing naked man
The day Jason Funke was shot, police were summoned to a church where Funke had sought counseling just days earlier about his mental health, including feelings of suicide, according to court records.
15-year-old graduates from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as one of the youngest
Jack Rico of Huntington Beach, California, earned his college degree at 15 years old.
Las Vegas police find human remains inside stolen truck, suspect arrested
Agency officers arrested 57-year-old Eric Holland in connection with the chase, pending arrest warrants and subsequent investigation into an apparent homicide.
Amazon driver rescues woman, family dog from dog attack
The Amazon driver happened to hear the cries for help and managed to block the attacking dog’s path, allowing Lauren and her family dog, Max, to escape to safety back inside the house.
Drought-stricken Las Vegas may ban grass yards for new homes
Grassy yards would be banned at all new housing and commercial developments in the Las Vegas metro area as officials try to expand water use limitations and the region prepares for a hotter and drier future.
Henry Ruggs was driving 156 mph seconds before deadly DUI crash, loaded gun found in car, prosecutors say
The former Raiders wide receiver crashed his Chevrolet Corvette into the back of a Toyota RAV4, which burst into flames trapping a 23-year-old woman, police say.
Raiders release Henry Ruggs III after being charged with DUI in deadly Las Vegas crash
The Las Vegas Raiders waived Henry Ruggs III after he was charged with a DUI in a deadly crash.
Las Vegas mass shooting: 4th anniversary stirs emotions, ceremonies
The fourth anniversary of the Las Vegas massacre, the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, is being marked on Friday with ceremonies.
Nevada state trooper dies two days after hit by carjacking suspect's vehicle
A Nevada Highway Patrol trooper died two days after being struck by a suspect's vehicle while on duty. Trooper Micah May was laying down stop sticks on a highway to stop the carjacking suspect when he was hit. He was a 13-year veteran who received a Medal of Valor in 2014.
Police save baby left in car at Las Vegas casino in 100-degree heat
Police in North Las Vegas arrested a dad who they said admitted to leaving his 6-month-old son in a car while he allegedly gambled inside a casino. The temperature on the night of the incident was 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Woman breaks into dentist's office, pulls 13 teeth from patient: police
A woman broke into a dentist’s office, stole money and pulled 13 teeth from an unconscious patient on two separate occasions.
Police in Las Vegas responds to call of possibly armed suspect at MGM Grand
Police in Las Vegas responded to a call of a possibly armed suspect at the MGM Grand.
Video shows murder suspect lunging for officer's gun after police say he confessed to killing toddler
Dramatic video showed a suspect who police say had just confessed to killing a 2-year-old attempt to grab a gun from a homicide detective inside an interrogation room.
Body found on Las Vegas trail 10 days ago identified as San Jose boy
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has been investigating the case as a homicide after a group of hikers discovered the boy's body 10 days ago on a trail in Mountain Springs, Nevada.
$10K reward to help identify boy found dead near Las Vegas trail
Las Vegas FBI is asking for the public’s help with identifying the body of a boy found near a trail in Las Vegas and is offering $10,000 for any information.
Vegas murder victim misidentified; boy safe
A mother and metro Las Vegas authorities misidentified an 8-year-old boy as a young homicide victim, police said Saturday after the boy, an older half-brother and their father were all found safe in Utah.
Nellis AFB: Pilot killed after contracted-aircraft crashes south of base in Las Vegas valley
Nellis Air Force Base officials confirm that a pilot was killed Monday after a contracted aircraft crashed in a Las Vegas neighborhood.