The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department have launched a new public-safety campaign across the Las Vegas Valley, deploying more than 80 digital billboards with the message “Help crush violent crime!” to encourage residents to report criminal activity. The campaign is part of a nationwide
Opinion: This is Part 4 of our 10-part series, “Lombardo’s Nevada Showdown: The Fight for 2026.” The issue: Rising crime in Clark County, from car thefts to fentanyl flows, has Nevadans on edge, fueled by lax bail reforms from past sessions. Tension boils as Lombardo’s marquee crime bill died in
Nevada’s government faced a serious disruption when its background check system for firearms was knocked offline by a cyberattack. Dealers across the state saw sales freeze and customers disappointed as the Brady Firearms Unit stood down. But the system has been restored as of 8:00 a.m. Sunday, and licensed dealers
This is Part 2 of our seven-part series, Nevada’s Witch Hunt: How Six Patriots Are Being Crucified for Defending Democracy. Yesterday, we gave you the 30,000-foot view of six Nevadans facing felony charges for casting contingent electoral votes for Trump in 2020. Today, we zoom in on their mindset, peeling
As the final hours of Nevada’s 83rd legislative session tick away, Governor Joe Lombardo’s flagship crime bill is surging forward—despite eleventh-hour amendments, opposition from the usual activist crowd, and the predictable hand-wringing over enforcement. Senate Bill 457, dubbed the “crime and public safety” bill, passed the state Senate 20-1 Monday,
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has signed Assembly Bill 111, known as “Jaya’s Law,” into law. This legislation reclassifies wrong-way driving from a civil infraction to a misdemeanor offense, aiming to deter dangerous driving behaviors that endanger innocent lives. The law is named in memory of three-year-old Jaya Brooks, who tragically
On April 17, 2025, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officers were involved in two separate vehicular incidents within a span of 20 minutes in the northwest valley. The first incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. when officers identified a stolen vehicle near Smoke Ranch Road and North Rainbow Boulevard. As
A suspect linked to a fatal shooting at Aliante Casino in North Las Vegas embarked on a dangerous crime spree across the Las Vegas Valley. This series of violent acts, including multiple carjackings and reckless endangerment of innocent civilians, highlights the urgent need for stringent enforcement of our laws to
In recent days, Las Vegas has witnessed a series of violent events that have heightened concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of current policies. On Sunday evening, a man was fatally struck in a hit-and-run incident in North Las Vegas. The victim was crossing against a red light when
Las Vegas faces a wave of violent incidents that reflect the growing concerns about personal accountability and public safety. From a chilling case of patricide to a deadly house party shooting, and an unresolved hit-and-run, the city’s law enforcement is stretched thin addressing crimes that strike at the heart of