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Pop-up produce market offers fresh fruits, veggies for about $1
A pop-up produce market is now in town offering up a pound of fresh fruit or a bundle of vegetables. It is all taking place at the Bonneville Transit Center (BTC). → Read More
Gilcrease Orchard celebrates the fall season with specialty sights, treats
If you are looking to enjoy some fall festivities around the valley, Gilcrease Orchard could be the perfect spot to take in the sights of the fall season, all while enjoying some tasty treats. → Read More
Metro holds commendation ceremony honoring 94 employees
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan police department held a commendation ceremony honoring 94 employees and four citizens on Thursday. Employees from the police department received recognition for community and exemplary service, along with life-saving acts. Metro’s homicide division was also honored for solving more than 96% of its cases in 2020. The […] → Read More
UPDATE: Las Vegas firefighters respond to house fire near Rancho and Alexander, no injuries, heavy damage
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire in the northwest part of the valley on Monday around 9:03 a.m. The fire happened in a residential area near Rancho Drive and Alexander Road on North Jory Trail. → Read More
Women drawn to Metro's crime scene analyst work
Although law enforcement is primarily a male dominated field, the makeup of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's crime scene analysts continues to shift towards women. → Read More
Six new charter schools open this year in Las Vegas valley
There are more options for families who don't want to enroll their kids in traditional public schools. At least six new charter schools in Clark County have opened their doors. → Read More
Mob Museum exhibit focuses on officer-involved shootings
Shoot or don't shoot? What would you do if you were a police officer put in a situation where lives were at stake? → Read More
Las Vegas Strip security to be increased for New Year's Eve
Following the 1 October shooting, security on the Las Vegas Strip will be tighter than ever for New Year's Eve. → Read More
Fire chief: Ambulances turned into buses on Oct. 1
Memories of the chaos and tragedy at the Route 91 Harvest Festival will remain forever for everyone affected by the 1 October shooting. → Read More
Lawyers want access to Las Vegas shooting site next week
Attorneys suing MGM Resorts say they expect to inspect the festival grounds for the first time, next week. → Read More
Meeting southern Nevada's electrical demands during the summer
As the temperatures creep into the triple digits, the demand for electricity jumps up quickly in southern Nevada. → Read More
Protecting large-scale venues in Las Vegas
On any given day, there are shows and concerts happening at the different venues on the Las Vegas Strip. → Read More
Family searches for answers 1 year after unsolved murder
A year after his murder, the family of Jose Alatorre is asking for the public's help finding his killer. The case has gone cold. → Read More
Student denied pro-life club sends 'demand letter' to CCSD
Two local schools are in hot water over what students are calling a violation of their first amendment rights. → Read More
Newly released stats from Metro reveals rise in violent crimes
Metro Police released new statistics Wednesday that revealed there's a rise in violent crimes around the valley. So far this year Metro said there has been an uptick in shootings, robberies, and dr... → Read More
PD: Teacher allegedly molested 7 students; faces 32 charges
Investigators say a North Las Vegas music teacher inappropriately touched seven of his students. The District Attorney's office says it will charge 54-year-old Jeremiah Mazo with 10 additional chil... → Read More
B.B. King's daughter upset she didn't get to say goodbye
People all over the world are remembering blues legend B.B. King. He died in his Las Vegas home at the age of 89. → Read More
CCSD trying to fill nearly 2,600 teaching spots in 3 months
Time is not on the side of the Clark County School District when it comes to fixing a critical teacher shortage. The teacher shortage issue is a recurring problem for the district that goes as far ... → Read More
Victim: Accused rapist offered deal, kept off sex offender regis
A man charged with raping and assaulting four young girls is expected to take a plea deal that will keep him from registering as a sex offender, according to one of the victims. → Read More
Bill wanting cuts on state pensions receives bi-partisan support
Fiscal hawks looking to cut government spending nationwide have focused in recent years on employee pensions they say spun out of control. → Read More