Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

PAHRUMP, NV — Authorities have confirmed that two people were injured in a shooting incident Thursday morning in the suburban community of Pahrump, and a suspect is now in custody, Nye County law enforcement officials said.  Deputies with the Nye County Sheriff’s Office responded around mid-morning to reports of a...

HENDERSON, NV — A substantial police response blocked off a Henderson neighborhood Thursday morning following reports of an officer-involved shooting, authorities reported.  Members of the Henderson Police Department were on scene near the 200 block of Scotgrove Street, close to the intersections of Wigwam and Valle Verde, after receiving calls...

LAS VEGAS — Police shut down an intersection along Boulder Highway after a reported road rage shooting prompted an on-scene investigation, according to local reporting. Authorities restricted traffic in the area while officers worked to confirm details and gather evidence. Early public information indicated the incident stemmed from a confrontation...

LAS VEGAS — A second winter storm in as many days soaked the Las Vegas Valley Wednesday, bringing a chilly mix of rain, gusty winds and mountain snow to the region, meteorologists and local authorities reported. Drivers faced slick roads and brief delays Wednesday morning as showers moved through the...

LAS VEGAS — A powerful gust of wind toppled a mature tree in northwest Las Vegas late Tuesday, blocking a neighborhood street and prompting a swift response from city crews. Weather alerts had been issued for the valley as a series of strong systems moved through, resulting in periodic wind-related...

LAS VEGAS — A man was booked into the Clark County Detention Center after police say he tried to lure a juvenile into a vehicle Tuesday, court records and law enforcement sources show. Officers arrested 47-year-old Kendrick Weatherspoon after witnesses reported suspicious behavior and notified authorities. Las Vegas police say...