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Magician Criss Angel to perform before Sunday’s Raiders game
The Las Vegas Raiders have wowed fans with their first two home games this season ending in overtime thrillers. This week, they hope to excite the crowd before kickoff with a special performance from Strip headliner Criss Angel. → Read More
Lucky traveler hits big slot win at McCarran Airport
One lucky traveler is leaving Las Vegas with some extra cash in his carry-on luggage. → Read More
Gov. Sisolak to update Nevada’s COVID vaccine efforts
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak will update Southern Nevada’s COVID-19 vaccine efforts Thursday afternoon. The governor will be joined by members of the “Get Out the Vaccine” movement for a briefing at the Grant Sawyer State Office Building in Las Vegas. In July, Nevada became one of the first states to take […] → Read More
RTC partners with CCSD to ease bus transportation shortage
Starting Monday some Clark County School District students will catch a ride to school with RTC instead of a traditional bus. → Read More
Man killed, woman injured in North Las Vegas shooting
North Las Vegas Police are investigating a double shooting that left one man dead and a woman injured. → Read More
Police investigate officer-involved shooting near Clark High School
Las Vegas Metro Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting north of Clark High School. → Read More
Local vets urge dog vaccines to prevent canine flu
Local vets are urging pet owners to have their dogs vaccinated against canine flu. → Read More
New details in serial arson arrest
A man arrested and accused in a string of arsons was upset his ex had euthanized their sick dog, according to Las Vegas Metro Police. → Read More
Remembering 1 October victims at Healing Garden ceremony
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman and City of Las Vegas Communications Director David Riggleman will read the names of those killed in the 1 October tragedy at the Community Healing Garden. A bell will toll and a candle will be lit in remembrance of each person lost. → Read More
Las Vegas Aces: Game 2 of WNBA semifinals
The Las Vegas Aces will look to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five WNBA semifinal series Thursday night at Mandalay Bay. → Read More
Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to focus on presidential run
Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao announced he is officially retiring from boxing after a legendary 26-year career. → Read More
Smoky skies prompt air quality advisory for Southern Nevada
Step outside and you can see and smell just how smoky and dirty the sky across Southern Nevada has been this week. Thankfully, an air quality advisory should blow away as the wind moves into the valley. → Read More
Rental truck shortage causing moving headaches
A rental truck shortage continues to cause problems for those in Las Vegas, especially anyone trying to move. Some are going to extreme lengths to get the vehicles they need. → Read More
Clark County hits COVID vaccine milestone as booster availability moves forward across the valley
Clark County has hit a milestone with 70 percent of people 12 and older receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. → Read More
Police investigate homicide at laundromat
Las Vegas Metro Police are investigating a deadly shooting at a laundromat in the central valley. → Read More
Who’s enforcing mask mandates at local events?
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — It was a busy weekend for sporting events and concerts around Southern Nevada. Although masks are required at most indoor events, many fans were spotted without them. Nevada’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration is tasked with enforcing workplace mandates, including COVID-related matters. Over the weekend, Las Vegas hosted UFC fights and […] → Read More
CAPTURED: Vegas viewers help track down fugitive
A wanted bank robber is back behind bars, captured by U.S. Marshals thanks to tips after the I-Team's "Vegas Fugitive" segment. → Read More
Henderson, Metro Police investigate second officer-involved shooting
Las Vegas Metro Police are on the scene of a second officer-involved shooting Tuesday afternoon. The latest occurred in the 3900 E. Charleston Blvd., near US-95. → Read More
Deadly crash prompts scrutiny of exotic vehicle rentals
Clark County Commissioners will discuss a potential investigation of the local exotic vehicle rental industry, following a suspected DUI crash that killed a visiting police officer. → Read More
Local students struggling with math, reading
Nevada students are struggling with math and reading, according to a new assessment from the Nevada Department of Education. Experts say the pandemic is partly to blame. → Read More