‘Having a bad day’: Man sentenced for neighbor’s murder over parking dispute
LAS VEGAS (WKRC) - A Las Vegas man was sentenced to 21 years to life in prison for the murder of his neighbor, whom he shot over a parking dispute. 43-year-old Robert Salone was convicted for the October 2022 murder of 33-year-old Christopher "Dice" Allen after entering an Alford plea to charges of first-degree...
Jackpot! IRS threshold for slot wins changing to $2,000, officials confirm
A major win for gamblers raises the jackpot reporting threshold to $2,000 next, officials confirmed this week. For gamblers accustomed to the $1,200 threshold for slot machine jackpots, it's big news.
Nevada’s Murder Mystery Dinner Train Rides
Nevada, home to the mesmerizing landscape of the Sierra Nevada and the bustling life of Las Vegas, offers many unique attractions. However, few experiences rival the thrill and intrigue of murder mystery dinner train rides that traverse this intriguing state. Seamlessly blending the romance of train travel with the...
Las Vegas hit-and-run solve rates remain low, police face challenges
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is grappling with a low solve rate for hit-and-run cases, with only 440 out of more than 1,900 cases closed this year, representing less than 25 percent of cases cleared. Lieutenant Cody Fulwiler of the LVMPD Traffic Bureau...
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...
