Las Vegas police find toddler’s remains one day after arresting mother’s boyfriend

After the initial investigation, police said it was clear the circumstances of the child’s disappearance were suspicious. So they brought in more resources, including a homicide unit, and eventually named Terrell Rhodes a suspect.

Las Vegas hits jackpot as pandemic-weary visitors return

Las Vegas has been almost elbow-to-elbow lately with pandemic-weary tourists looking for excitement and entertainment, after casinos rose from 35% to 50% occupancy March 15 under state health guidelines.

Burning Man festival canceled for 2nd year in a row due to COVID-19 pandemic

Burning Man organizers announced Tuesday they are canceling this summer’s annual counter-culture festival in the Nevada desert for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nevada teen suffers seizures, extremely rare brain clots after Johnson & Johnson vaccine

An 18-year-old woman in Nevada who suffered seizures after receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has received three brain surgeries related to blood clots, a spokesperson for her family said.

Raiders I CAN BREATHE tweet supported by George Floyd's brother

The brother of George Floyd thanked the Las Vegas Raiders for their support after owner Mark Davis issued a statement on Twitter that drew backlash following the conviction of a police officer who killed Floyd.

Deaf Black woman detained, handcuffed by police as crying daughters asked to interpret

The deaf community is rallying behind a woman whose young children were forced to interpret for her as she was being detained by police earlier this month in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas babysitter charged in death of boy, 5, after home video showed alleged abuse over urination

A Las Vegas babysitter has been charged in the death of a 5-year-old boy after home surveillance video showed her kicking the child in the head because he urinated in his pants, authorities said. 

Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher of Siegfried & Roy dies at 81

German news agency dpa is reporting that illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher, the surviving member of duo Siegfried & Roy has died in Las Vegas at age 81.

Sheldon Adelson, casino mogul and influential GOP donor, dies at 87

Sheldon Adelson was a billionaire mogul and power broker who built a casino empire spanning from Las Vegas to China and became a singular force in politics.

Las Vegas slots player wins $15.5M jackpot on Christmas Eve

The Suncoast Hotel and Casino reported a man named Kevin won nearly $15.5 million from one of its slot machines Thursday night.

Tony Hsieh, retired Zappos CEO, dies at 46

Tony Hsieh, the retired CEO of Las Vegas-based online shoe retailer Zappos.com who spent years working to transform the city's downtown area, has died. He was 46.

Nevada governor tightens restrictions as virus cases rise

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced plans Sunday to tighten restrictions on casinos, restaurants and private gatherings such as Thanksgiving dinner in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits remote corner of Nevada

People reported feeling it across desert communities in western Nevada and in California’s Sierra mountains, but there were no immediate reports of damage.

Las Vegas woman accused of killing 2 daughters said body parts ‘worth a lot of money’: report

The defendant, identified by authorities as Amanda Sharp-Jefferson, 26, reportedly told the babies’ father that the girls’ organs would be “worth a lot of money,” the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.