Nevada May 22, 2023 Nevada Dems scrap one of two companion bills aimed at enhancing fentanyl penalties, alters the other measure A Democratic-led bill enhancing fentanyl penalties has failed in a Nevada committee. Another companion bill was amended to start low-level trafficking charges at 28 grams of possession.
Las Vegas May 22, 2023 Vegas mother faces charges after baby son overdoses on her fentanyl-laced pills A 17-month-old baby overdosed on fentanyl-laced painkillers in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to authorities. The mother is facing charges of child abuse and endangerment.
US May 19, 2023 Nevada man sentenced to life in prison in torture, murder of man, 27, forced to walk off cliff Nevada man Brad Mehn was sentenced to life in prison for the torture and murder of Roy Jaggers who was forced to walk off a cliff and shot with the help of two others in 2021.
Nevada May 18, 2023 Nevada high school teacher arrested after police find gun in her vehicle parked on campus Clark County School District Police in Nevada arrested a high school teacher after a complaint about an animal being left in her vehicle on school grounds led them to a gun inside.
Nevada May 17, 2023 Henderson police open homicide investigation following man's in-custody death Police in Henderson announced Wednesday they are investigating the in-custody death of a man who was arrested with use of a stun gun and died nearly a week later from complications.
Nevada May 17, 2023 Nevada Gov. Lombardo strikes down 3 gun control bills in first vetoes of session Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo struck down three gun control bills on Wednesday in his first year as governor. The governor vetoed bills just before a news conference urged him to sign.
CRIME May 17, 2023 Las Vegas Democrat charged with killing reporter files complaint against police Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles is charged with killing Las Vegas journalist Jeff German in August 2022. He has since filed a complaint against police.
Las Vegas May 16, 2023 NV trial set for accused motorcycle gang Hells Angels in a shooting that injured members of rival gang Vagos A trial date has been set for several Hells Angels members accused in a shooting that injured other members from rival motorcycle gang Vagos in 2022 near Las Vegas, Nevada.
Nevada May 16, 2023 Democrat-controlled Nevada Legislature sends trio of gun control bills to Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo A trio of gun control bills were sent to Nevada GOP Gov. Lombardo, where they face uncertain futures. Lombardo’s office has not commented on how the governor will respond to the bills.
Las Vegas May 13, 2023 Wanted Las Vegas woman arrested after commenting under news post about her case on social media A wanted Las Vegas woman with seven DUI arrests was taken back into custody on Friday after commenting on a news article on Facebook about her case.
Nevada May 12, 2023 Vegas man acquitted by US jury of making threats to Nevada election workers in January 2021 A Las Vegas man has been acquitted by a U.S. jury of making threats to Nevada election workers in January 2021. The man made threatening phone calls the morning after the Jan. 6 attack.