National Conference in Las Vegas to Address Mental Health and Stigma Reduction
LAS VEGAS, NV — April Simpkins, the mother of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, will speak publicly about her daughter’s death by suicide during the 2025 Criminal Justice Mental Health Conference in Las Vegas. The two-day national event, presented by the Everyday Solace Foundation, will take place August 6-7 at the UNLV...
Las Vegas Unveils ‘Campus for Hope’, A $200 Million Initiative to Combat Homelessness in...
Clark County, Nevada, is making a concrete move to address the persistent challenge of homelessness in Southern Nevada, with the announcement of a groundbreaking initiative known as the "Campus for Hope." This development, touted as a collaborative public-private venture, is set to establish a 20-acre campus in the...
Walmart hosting hiring event in Las Vegas to fill technician roles
Walmart plans to host a job fair to fill over 180 technician roles in Las Vegas and throughout the western region.
Las Vegas Mosquitoes Evolve Pesticide Resistance, Threatening Public Health
In the Las Vegas Valley, certain mosquito species are adapting to the harsh summer climate and developing resistance to pesticides. Research by Trishan Wickramasinghe at UNLV indicates these mosquitoes, particularly around golf courses, are increasingly immune to pesticides, even at high concentrations. This...
Metro police investigating stabbing in southeast Las Vegas valley
One person was stabbed during an altercation near Tropicana Avenue and Eastern Avenue on Friday, and police are asking drivers to avoid the area.
Isolated Thunderstorms Expected in Southern Nevada and Adjacent Regions, Limited Flash Flood Risk
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued an update on weather conditions affecting southern Nevada, northwestern Arizona, and parts of eastern Sierra, anticipating isolated thunderstorms and near-seasonal temperatures heading into the weekend. In a discussion posted early today, the National Weather...
Man shoots and kills girlfriend in murder-suicide near Boulder Highway
A man shoots and kills his girlfriend in the southeast valley before he would proceed to shoot himself in an alleged murder-suicide early Sunday morning.
Why Do Traffic Lights Take So Long In Las Vegas?
Traffic lights in Las Vegas, NV, can take a very long time to change, and the reason why is as simple as it is frustrating for drivers all over the city.
Nevada Task Force continues to assist flood recovery operations in Texas
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – It’s been over one week since the Nevada Task Force 1 (NV-TF1) left Las Vegas to assist with search and rescue and recovery operations in flood-ravaged parts of Texas. Kerr County is where catastrophic flooding occurred over the July 4 weekend. NV-TF1 deployed to Texas on July 8. Since then, NVTF-1...
Wicked Donuts: Extends Hours for ‘After Dark’
Las Vegas(KLAS)-Wicked Donuts will now be open all night starting at 9 PM, every Friday and Saturday night. They will feature a special night menu of our donuts classics as well as 2 new flavors just for the night plus a new croissant sandwich the Wicked Turkey. Wicked Donuts offers a variety of menu items […]
