Las Vegas police arrest driver after short pursuit of stolen vehicle
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating an incident involving a stolen vehicle that occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Officers received information about the stolen vehicle and followed it from the area of US-95 and Elkhorn. The vehicle began driving erratically near...
Suspect shot after attempting to run over officers in Henderson
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Henderson police shot a suspect after he repeatedly tried to run over officers during a confrontation involving a stolen construction vehicle, police said. The shooting occurred after reports of a stolen construction vehicle in the 600 block of North Water Street near East Warm Springs Road and...
New Year’s Day Tragedy, Motorcyclist Killed in DUI-Related Crash in Las Vegas
The streets of Las Vegas claimed their third traffic-related fatality of the year when a motorcycle collided with a car on New Year's Day. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported that around 10:29 PM, at the busy intersection of East Craig Road and North Lamont Street, the encounter between a 2010 Honda...
Las Vegas hit-and-run victim identified as mother of three
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The family of a woman killed in a hit-and-run crash on Las Vegas Boulevard has identified the victim as 43-year-old Lynessa Gyen Perkins, a mother of three. Police say evidence and surveillance show Perkins walking north in the left travel lane on Las Vegas Boulevard...
The Desert Tortoise vs. Urban Sprawl: How Las Vegas Is Reshaping an Ancient Species’...
Imagine a creature that has lumbered across the Mojave Desert for millions of years, surviving against all odds, only to find its greatest challenge in the glimmering shadow of Las Vegas. The desert tortoise, a symbol of endurance and patience, now faces a battle it never could have anticipated: the relentless march...
Judge sets $150K bail for woman accused of DUI crash that killed trike driver
A local judge sided with prosecutors in determining that the 46-year-old woman arrested for a fatal DUI crash should be held on a $150,000 bond.
Las Vegas Welcomes First Babies of 2026 with Midnight Birth and Dramatic Delivery
Las Vegas began this year with the arrival of the year’s first newborns at local hospitals. At Centennial Hills Hospital, a baby boy named JayR was born at exactly midnight, becoming the first baby of the year. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces. His parents, Alejandra Sapien and Carlos Aguilera, who also have an older...
Las Vegas police issue 805 citations on New Year’s Eve
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Hundreds of citations were issued during a traffic enforcement blitz that took place over New Year’s Eve. According to a post on X by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Traffic Bureau, officers made 835 stops and issued 805 citations. They arrested 54 people for DUI, and six others for...
Zoox self-driving taxi stalls in middle of busy Las Vegas intersection
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A video posted online shows a Zoox self-driving taxi stalled in the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon. The video shows the taxi stopped in the middle of the intersection. It moved forward and backward slightly but did not complete crossing the intersection even as traffic began to move...
Southern Nevada launches new hiring events to kick off 2026
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — If you’re on the hunt for a new job or thinking about making a career change, Southern Nevada has several opportunities lined up to help you get started. EmployNV is rolling out a series of hiring events across the valley, giving job seekers the chance to connect directly with businesses ready […]
