15-year-old graduates from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as one of the youngest
Jack Rico of Huntington Beach, California, earned his college degree at 15 years old.
Las Vegas police find human remains inside stolen truck, suspect arrested
Agency officers arrested 57-year-old Eric Holland in connection with the chase, pending arrest warrants and subsequent investigation into an apparent homicide.
Amazon driver rescues woman, family dog from dog attack
The Amazon driver happened to hear the cries for help and managed to block the attacking dog’s path, allowing Lauren and her family dog, Max, to escape to safety back inside the house.
States sign agreement to reduce use of Colorado River water
Negotiators for California, Arizona and Nevada signed an agreement Wednesday to voluntarily reduce their use of Colorado River water by 500,000 acre-feet in 2022 and 2023 to help stave off another round of mandatory cutbacks.
OJ Simpson a ‘completely free man’; parole ends in Nevada
O.J. Simpson is a free man. A Nevada State Police spokeswoman said the 74-year-old former football star and actor, acquitted California murder defendant and convicted Las Vegas armed robber was discharged from parole effective Dec. 1.
Wife accused of dismembering man’s body, collecting benefits
A 69-year-old Las Vegas woman is accused of defrauding Social Security for years after she allegedly dismembered her dead husband’s body and threw his remains in the trash, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Las Vegas mass shooting: 4th anniversary stirs emotions, ceremonies
The fourth anniversary of the Las Vegas massacre, the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, is being marked on Friday with ceremonies.
Police save baby left in car at Las Vegas casino in 100-degree heat
Police in North Las Vegas arrested a dad who they said admitted to leaving his 6-month-old son in a car while he allegedly gambled inside a casino. The temperature on the night of the incident was 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Woman sees 'very clear face' in Las Vegas sky amid rain, flooding
Amber Mayorga said she spotted what looked like “a very clear face” in the sky on July 18, 2021, in Las Vegas Nevada.
Aftershocks from magnitude 6 quake continue to rattle California, Nevada
Aftershocks have hit the region between Northern California and Nevada Friday after a magnitude 6 earthquake sent large boulders rolling into highways and knocked smaller items off shelves.
Miss Nevada Kataluna Enriquez 1st transgender woman vying for Miss USA
Kataluna Enriquez was the first transgender woman to win the Miss Nevada title and she could be the first to win the Miss USA title as well.
Parkland school shooting parent tricks ex-NRA president into fake high school graduation speech
A former NRA president and another gun rights activist were tricked by a parent of a victim of the Parkland mass shooting into delivering a speech to a fake dress rehearsal for a graduation ceremony.
Las Vegas police find toddler’s remains one day after arresting mother’s boyfriend
After the initial investigation, police said it was clear the circumstances of the child’s disappearance were suspicious. So they brought in more resources, including a homicide unit, and eventually named Terrell Rhodes a suspect.
California tribe to buy Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas for $650M
A California tribe announced Tuesday that it is buying the Palms Casino Resort off the Las Vegas Strip.
Burning Man festival canceled for 2nd year in a row due to COVID-19 pandemic
Burning Man organizers announced Tuesday they are canceling this summer’s annual counter-culture festival in the Nevada desert for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Actress' family awarded $29.5M after allergic reaction to peanut butter pretzel caused brain damage
The family of Chantel Giacalone was awarded $29.5 million when a jury found that the responding ambulance service negligently treated her allergic reaction to a peanut butter pretzel.
80 acre cattle ranch bordering Area 51 for sale - including mailbox sought out by alien enthusiasts
For $4.5 million you can be the owner of a cattle ranch in the beautiful Nevada desert overlooking the infamous Area 51 military base.
Las Vegas slots player wins $15.5M jackpot on Christmas Eve
The Suncoast Hotel and Casino reported a man named Kevin won nearly $15.5 million from one of its slot machines Thursday night.
Election 2020: Lawsuits filed, recounts requested by Trump campaign — here’s where they stand
Out of the roughly 50 lawsuits filed around the country contesting the Nov. 3 vote, Trump has lost more than 35 and the others are pending, according to an Associated Press tally.
Las Vegas woman accused of killing 2 daughters said body parts ‘worth a lot of money’: report
The defendant, identified by authorities as Amanda Sharp-Jefferson, 26, reportedly told the babies’ father that the girls’ organs would be “worth a lot of money,” the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.