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Las Vegas police could be gearing up for a showdown over forced pay cuts—again. The Police Protective Association recently wrapped a member poll on whether to strike or use “sick leave” in protest of an upcoming increase in retirement contributions (PERS), driven by the state. While public-sector striking is illegal...

Las Vegas, once the go-to playground for millions of Americans, is seeing a chilling shift. According to a new report, domestic travel to Sin City is on the decline, and with it, consumer spending at hotels, casinos, and airports is taking a hit. Despite marquee events and flashy conventions, the...

For the second time this week, an American Airlines flight departing Las Vegas for Charlotte ran into mechanical trouble, prompting an unscheduled diversion to Dallas-Fort Worth. Flight 2981, which lifted off just before 1 p.m., reported a potential issue midair and was rerouted accordingly. As of mid-afternoon, FlightAware tracking data...

On Thursday morning, a SWAT team from Henderson Police Department conducted a court-approved search warrant in southeast Las Vegas that resulted in the fatal shooting of a 71-year-old man. The operation stemmed from a burglary investigation that began the previous evening in the Sun City-Anthem area of Henderson, where officers...

In a clear investment toward infrastructure that actually works for the people, the $130 million Summerlin Parkway Interchange upgrade is pressing ahead—with some temporary growing pains. Commuters in the Las Vegas Valley should prepare for overnight closures along the 215 Beltway this week as crews work through the night to...

Nevada’s wildfire season has started with a stark reminder as a brush fire at Clark County Wetlands Park scorched roughly 110 acres, but firefighters have now achieved 95% containment. Thanks to the swift, coordinated efforts of BLM crews and county fire teams, full containment is expected by Thursday afternoon. Officials...

A tense showdown erupted late June 22 when Las Vegas Metro Police detectives, investigating an early morning drive-by shooting, found themselves under fire during a follow-up surveillance operation. Detectives tailed two vehicles—initially spotted in a church parking lot—before locating them near Lone Mountain Road and Scott Robinson Boulevard. Suddenly, an...