Las Vegas diversion program offers second chance to low-level offenders
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — It costs about $120 a day to keep someone in prison, nearly $45,000 a year. And even with that investment, nearly half of those released will end up back behind bars. Research shows diversion programs can break that cycle by addressing root causes like mental...
10 Black Birds in Las Vegas, Nevada: ID Tips for Every Species
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Las Vegas sits in the heart of the Mojave Desert, but the city and its surrounding wetlands, parks, and agricultural edges attract a surprisingly diverse cast of dark-plumaged birds. Whether you’re scanning the reeds at the Henderson Bird...
Las Vegas man accused of killing ex-girlfriend admitted he ‘could have just left’ before...
The man accused of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend told police he did it, but admitted he "could have just left" before the shooting, according to documents 8 News Now obtained.
Henderson Council Feud Ignites Civil Lawsuit Over Secret Recording
Behind the Curtain: The January 2025 Incident (Image Credits: Unsplash) Henderson – A dispute between two Henderson City Council members escalated into the courtroom this week. Councilwoman Monica Larson accused fellow Councilwoman Carrie Cox of hiding behind a curtain to secretly record a private conversation at...
Sheriff: Beaver County kidnapping suspect apprehended in Las Vegas
A kidnapping suspect wanted by authorities in Beaver County has reportedly been arrested in the Las Vegas area. As previously reported, Juan Francisco Garcia-Valle, 27, was the subject of a wanted poster and attempt-to-locate announcement issued by the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office on March 4. On Thursday, just...
The Pub at Lake Las Vegas Is Easy to Fall Into
Lake Las Vegas always feels like a quick escape. It’s quieter, slower, and just far enough from the city to feel like a day trip without actually being one. On this visit, after walking the village with Destony and watching golf carts roll by like they own the place, we ended up somewhere we’ve passed a dozen times...
Midday Gunfire Rattles East Las Vegas Corner as Cops Detain One
A shooting call turned an east Las Vegas intersection into an active crime scene Thursday afternoon after reports of gunfire in the east valley. According to Las Vegas police, LVMPD dispatch got a call around 1:44 p.m. about a possible shooting near North Pecos Road and East Bonanza Road. Responding officers...
Las Vegas newspaper demands county release records of official’s investigation
LAS VEGAS (CN) — The Las Vegas Review-Journal sued Clark County on Thursday over access to what it says are public documents linked to a county investigation into a former employee. In the suit filed in Clark County District Court, the Review-Journal seeks records the newspaper says it has...
Henderson Golf Greens Shredded as Teens Ride E-Motorcycles Into Felony Bust
Three juveniles are facing felony vandalism allegations after police say they tore across multiple putting greens at The Legacy Golf Club in Henderson on e-motorcycles, leaving behind an estimated $10,000 to $15,000 in damage. The joyride happened on Feb. 21, and investigators say the suspects were arrested on March...
Sammy Hagar meets homeless man who recalls 1995 Van Halen show in vivid detail
Sammy Hagar described a chance meeting in Las Vegas with a homeless man who vividly remembered a Van Halen concert in 1995. “What a beautiful, unique, soulful experience,” Hagar said.
