Las Vegas judge rules shooting spree suspect incompetent for trial
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The man accused of going on a shooting spree across the Las Vegas valley — which includes allegations of shooting a teenager, a police building, and several hotels — is not competent to stand trial, a judge ruled Friday. Hector Rodriguez, 36, faces several charges, including 28 counts of...
Obstacles to open: Nevada cannabis consumption lounges face hurdles despite legalization
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Years after cannabis consumption lounges were legalized in Nevada, only one operates regularly for public use statewide. The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board tells FOX5, they have issued 28 conditional licenses to prospective operators. Barriers to opening. Christopher LaPorte, a consultant working...
Las Vegas Climber Rescued by Police Search and Rescue After Injury in Icebox Canyon
Yesterday, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Search and Rescue team successfully executed a high-angle rescue after a climber sustained injuries in Icebox Canyon. LVMPD Search and Rescue reported that at approximately 2 pm, SAR personnel aboard their helicopter, AIR1, sprang into action following a...
Police department gets game-changing upgrade thanks to stunning donation: ‘It will stop bullets’
"The cop inside will be safe no matter what." Police department gets game-changing upgrade thanks to stunning donation: 'It will stop bullets' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Nine years and still no justice for young local couple murdered in apartment
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — It's been nine years since a young local couple was found shot to death in their apartment. Sydney Land, 21, loved life, loved her family and friends, and loved animals. Her father, Steve Land, said she was very generous. "Sydney was a giver. She was...
Numerous Las Vegas flights canceled as FAA-mandated reduction takes effect
Dozens of flights were canceled at Harry Reid International Airport on Friday due to FAA-mandated reductions, with Southwest Airlines being the most affected carrier.
Nevada Department of Corrections is sued over man’s death days before his scheduled release
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas man’s family filed a wrongful-death lawsuit Friday against the Nevada Department of Corrections after he was killed just days before his scheduled release from prison. The lawsuit alleges the department defied protective custody rights and housed Jacob Herman, 35, with another man who had...
Las Vegas food pantry sees spike in demand amid ongoing government shutdown
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The "Just One Project" food pantry is experiencing a significant increase in demand as the government shutdown continues to impact federal workers and others in need. Many individuals, who never anticipated relying on food banks, are now turning to these emergency resources. One person shared...
Venetian Resorts guest wins $3.8M jackpot
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A lucky guest took home a $3.8 million jackpot from The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, according to a company spokesperson. In a release, officials reported on Nov. 5, the guest who wishes to remain anonymous was dealt a spade royal flush while playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em, which triggered a mega...
Shutdown impacting services to southern Nevadan veterans
The federal government shutdown is impacting the services veterans in southern Nevada receive.
