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JONAH GOLDBERG: Death penalty opponents share blame for botched executions
A failed execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee has reignited debate over the role of anti‑death‑penalty lobbying in the botched procedure.
NHP investigating fatal crash near Boulder City
A man died Thursday evening after a single-vehicle rollover crash on northbound Interstate 11 near Boulder City.
October heat bakes Las Vegas. But Rachel’s rain is coming soon
Las Vegas tied a 1964 October heat record at 98 degrees, but remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel are expected to bring rain and cooler temperatures starting late Saturday.
1 dead after rollover crash on I-11 near Boulder City
A man died in a single-vehicle rollover crash on northbound I-11 near Boulder City on Thursday evening.
Pedestrian critically injured in Las Vegas crash
A pedestrian was critically injured in a crash at Desert Inn Road and Arabella Street on Thursday afternoon and remains hospitalized.
Zion National Park highway reopening after major rockfall closes route for 9 days
Zion-Mount Carmel Highway in Zion National Park is set to reopen on Friday, Oct. 9, after a rockfall closed it for nine days.
Dog killed, 1 person hospitalized after townhome fire in Clark County
A townhouse fire in Clark County injured one person and killed a dog, with firefighters containing the blaze to the end unit.
Nye County tightens rules for data centers after hours of confusion and antics
Nye County Commissioners approved stricter data center rules after a chaotic public hearing marked by confusion over timing and meeting procedures.
Man sentenced for committing 3 armed bank robberies in Las Vegas Valley
A Las Vegas man was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for three armed bank robberies committed over 16 days in January 2025.
Tropical Storm Rachel has sights set on Colorado River Valley, possibly Las Vegas
Tropical Storm Rachel is moving north from Mexico's Pacific coast toward the Colorado River Valley, prompting flood preparations in Nevada and Arizona, including sandbag distribution in Bullhead City ...
Las Vegas allowing parking tickets to be paid with toys instead of money
Las Vegas is reviving a program that lets drivers pay qualifying parking tickets with new, unwrapped toys of equal or greater value instead of cash.
Federal law enforcement officials discuss ‘Loaded Dice’ operation
Federal law enforcement agencies held a press conference Thursday to detail the "Loaded Dice" operation, which resulted in 144 arrests.
Henderson police to detail shooting that left man dead
Henderson police will provide details on a shooting that left a man dead after he shot a family member and fired at officers.
Police: Mother in fatal I-15 crash told troopers she used marijuana day before
A 36-year-old mother faces DUI and child abuse charges after a fatal I-15 crash that killed her 7-year-old daughter and injured her son.
Teen accused in First Friday shooting held without bail
A 17-year-old accused of killing one teen and wounding two others at the First Friday event in downtown Las Vegas has been ordered held without bail and will be charged as an adult.
Hot temps in Las Vegas continue, but tropical storm may bring relief
Las Vegas continues to experience extreme heat with a potential record high of 98 degrees, while Tropical Storm Rachel may bring cooler temperatures and rain to the region later in the week.
Fatal crash investigated in northeast Las Vegas Valley
A pedestrian was killed in a crash involving a pickup truck in northeast Las Vegas Valley early Thursday morning.
Vegas in 5: Thursday, Oct. 8
The five Las Vegas stories people are reading this Thursday.
Lawsuit: Jail officer forced handcuffed man face-first onto concrete
A Clark County man has sued Metro Police alleging a corrections officer forced him face-first onto concrete while handcuffed at the Clark County Detention Center.
Las Vegas police investigating crash near Alto, Marion
Las Vegas police are investigating a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of Marion Drive and Alto Avenue in the northeast valley.
‘The crime fighter’: BJ Baldwin says in video that teen son helped officer make arrest
Off-road racer BJ Baldwin says his 18-year-old son Jaeden helped a Metro officer detain a suspect Tuesday evening near East Tropicana Avenue and South Pecos Road.
How to make the most of the Pride on Paradise block party
Local LGBTQ mainstays Gipsy and Piranha are throwing a block party in the historic Fruit Loop on October 10 and it’s going to be bigger than ever.
New Las Vegas LGBTQ tradition Pride on Paradise honors the Fruit Loop’s history
The weekend celebration October 9-11 in the historic district offers live performances, afterhours parties, vendors and more, anchored by an annual block party the night before National Coming Out Day...
Las Vegas Arts District neighborhood group opposes proposed business improvement district over affordability concerns
A neighborhood association in the Arts District has voted to oppose the proposed Las Vegas Arts District Business Improvement District ...
Nevada campaigns ramp up messaging ahead of early voting
Nevada campaigns intensify outreach with early voting starting Oct. 17 as both parties mobilize for key races including governor.
Inmate who died at Henderson Detention Center identified
The Clark County Coroner’s Office has identified Jacob Toroian, 49, as the inmate who died at the Henderson Detention Center on Sept. 29 after being found unresponsive during a routine check.
Las Vegas police investigating a fatal crash near Russell, Torrey Pines
Las Vegas police are investigating a fatal crash at the intersection of West Russell Road and South Torrey Pines Drive that occurred Wednesday night.
Las Vegas man sentenced to prison after deadly beating of 60-year-old man
A Las Vegas man was sentenced to three to eight years in prison for the fatal beating of a 60-year-old man outside a business on East Sahara Avenue.
Passengers sue Frontier Airlines 2 years after plane catches fire at Las Vegas airport
Two passengers have sued Frontier Airlines in Clark County District Court over a 2024 emergency landing at Harry Reid International Airport where the plane caught fire.
Wet October? Rachel bringing rain, storms to Las Vegas Valley
Remnants of Hurricane Rachel are expected to bring rain and cooler temperatures to Las Vegas Valley from Sunday through Tuesday, with the highest chance of storms on Sunday.
Lake Mead's treasure: B-29 Superfortress getting closer to surface as lake drops
A B-29 Superfortress that crashed in Lake Mead in 1948 is becoming more accessible to divers as water levels drop.
'We're broke' | Ford meets with CCSD teachers
Nevada Democratic gubernatorial candidate Aaron Ford met with Clark County School District teachers to discuss education funding and student behavior, emphasizing the need for stable revenue and criti...
Las Vegas man indicted in Sept. 17 bank robbery where suspect wore Red Sox hat
A Las Vegas man with three prior bank robbery convictions has been indicted in the September 17 robbery of a Citibank branch on Paradise Road.
Las Vegas sign to glow yellow, orange, and turquoise for Indigenous Peoples' Day
The 'Welcome to Las Vegas' sign will glow yellow, orange, and turquoise for Indigenous Peoples' Day with a ceremony featuring traditional dancers and remarks from a tribal leader.
Las Vegas insists county deal is unfair, declines to talk county’s $338M claim
Las Vegas and Clark County are in dispute over a fire services agreement, with the city rejecting the county's claim that its proposed amendment is a 'cash grab' and asserting it provides services to ...
Congregation Ner Tamid reflects on Oct. 7 anniversary, antisemitism
Members of Congregation Ner Tamid in Henderson marked the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks by reflecting on the tragedy and rising antisemitism, emphasizing remembrance, community resilience, a...
Health insurance costs continue to climb in Nevada, with 17% increase for 2027
Nevada health insurance rates will rise an average of 17% for 2027, marking the second consecutive year of double-digit increases amid ongoing economic pressure.
Unbuckled motorists account for nearly half of traffic fatalities, report says
A new AAA Foundation report finds that unbelted occupants accounted for nearly half of traffic fatalities despite 91% of adults buckling up, with more than a quarter of those in fatal crashes in the l...
Second Las Vegas man sent to prison as feds strike at sales of meth, heroin
A Las Vegas man was sentenced to 40 months in prison for his role in a methamphetamine and heroin distribution conspiracy, marking the second guilty plea in an ongoing federal investigation.
Son sentenced in fatal Las Vegas shooting of father
A Las Vegas man was sentenced to two to five years in prison for fatally shooting his father during an argument.
LETTER: Biden vs. Trump on gasoline prices
Let’s look at the facts.
CARTOONS: What the public thinks about campaign ads
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
COMMENTARY: AI companies proving themselves unfit to self-regulate
Concerns about possible dangers of AI are everywhere — from fear of costly data centers to chatbots that devastate users’ mental health.
CARTOON: Rot from the top
The Russian plague.
CARTOON: This should have been obvious
FlyDubai security lapse.
LETTER: More on the debate over workers and entrepreneurs
We should embrace capitalism.
LETTER: Donald Trump and the media
Nobody is being silenced.
CARTOONS: The data centers people actually like
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
COMMENTARY: Can you pass the U.S. citizenship test?
A free society depends on informed citizens who know how precious and volatile freedom is.
EDITORIAL: It can be done: Trump shrinks federal bureaucracy
The swamp may not be drained, but it’s getting smaller.




































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