Parker Collins
ABC 13 Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV, United States
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Police: Man threatens to hit child near southwest Las Vegas school
Police said a man in front of a southwest Las Vegas residence threatened a child Wednesday morning. → Read More
Winners of Florida video gaming tournament supposed to come to Las Vegas
Even though the mass shooting on Sunday happened on the other side of the country, there is a tie to Las Vegas. → Read More
Get rid of your grass in Las Vegas and save money
The Southern Nevada Water Authority has upped the reward for getting rid of your grass. For each square foot you take out and replace with desert friendly landscaping, you get $3. It used to be $2. → Read More
Las Vegas home destroyed by fire, occupant missing
A fire destroyed a home near Torrey Pines and Cheyenne Avenue this morning. → Read More
What is the impact of major data breaches?
It feels like we hear about data breaches all the time and this is having an unfortunate side effect on consumers. One expert says we're fed up of hearing about our information being stolen, but we're not actually doing anything. → Read More
Parents have mixed feelings about relaxed Nevada substitute requirements
It's now easier to become a substitute teacher in Nevada. This could be good news for the Clark County School District, but some parents have concerns about the changes lowering the bar. → Read More
Las Vegas student forced to walk almost 2 miles to school
A parent is worried about how his son will get to school when the Clark County School District says the child can't use the bus. → Read More
Back-to-school supplies could cost as much as a mortgage payment
Back-to-school shopping is not over. Many students get more detailed supply lists the first day. → Read More
Nevada Film Office updates location database
There's a way for you to make money; it takes almost no work plus you could see your home on the big screen. → Read More
Oakland Raiders, Knights and downtown growth results in need for more cops in Las Vegas
Officer and recruiter Brent Garcia for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said this year they want to hire 250 new officers as well as 250 new hires for the year after that. Last year, the department hired 600 new people. → Read More
Las Vegas police looking to recruit officers in LGBTQ community
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is trying to strengthen relationships with certain pockets of our community. → Read More
30 percent of cancer survivors don't get regular screenings
A two-time breast cancer survivor has a plea to others fighting the same thing. → Read More
Extreme temperatures could affect Las Vegas flights
It's no secret Las Vegas is one of the top tourist destinations in the world, but if mother nature keeps things up the number of visitors we see may start to dwindle. Generally, planes can take off without problems until McCarran International Airport clocks up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. → Read More
Seasonal Affective Disorder can happen in Las Vegas in the Summer
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can happen in Las Vegas in the summer as people are staying inside more to avoid the heat. → Read More
Virtual reality goggles help ease the pain of cancer treatment for kids
For children facing serious illnesses like cancer, the treatment process can be scary because of the physical pain. But now thanks to a new grant, one local treatment center has a high-tech way to help ease their pain. → Read More
O'Callaghan i3 Learn Academy gets summer makeover
CCSD, Clark County School District, Nevada, Las Vegas, makeover, summer, summer break, renovation, schools, magnet school, O'Callaghan i3 Learn Academy → Read More
Special Starbucks near Nellis Air Force Base caters to Veterans
Starbucks is honoring Veterans, military spouses and active duty military service members with a Starbucks Military Family Store in Las Vegas. → Read More
Petition asks Clark County to name school after 1 Oct. victim Charleston Hartfield
A teacher who knew Officer Hartfield through the Army National Guard started a petition online for Clark County to name one of its new schools in his honor. → Read More
Nevada ranks high on list of best places for LGBTQ families
Nevada ranks high on list of best places for LGBTQ families → Read More
UPDATE: Caesars Palace transforms for Pastrana's Evel Knievel stunt attempt
50 years ago, Evel Knievel attempted a stunt that nearly killed him when he jumped over the fountains at Caesars Palace. On July 8, motocross and extreme sports star Travis Pastrana will try to recreate and successfully land the same stunt. → Read More