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Suspects Arrested After Pursuit Ends in Crash
Las Vegas police arrested all occupants of a stolen vehicle after a pursuit ended in a crash near the Strip on Wednesday. Officers said the vehicle refused to stop when signaled and attempted to evade police before crashing into a concrete highway divider along the westbound Tropicana near the I-15 northbound. No injuries were reported.
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Two Arrested After Family Fight
Two Carson City men were arrested early Monday following a reported family dispute that escalated into assaults on deputies. Brian Sandoval, 28, faces charges including felony battery by a prisoner for allegedly spitting on an officer, gross misdemeanor battery on a protected person, and misdemeanor obstructing and resisting. His father, 60-year-old German Flores Sandoval, was…
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Reno Moves Forward on Lear Theater
The Reno City Council voted 4-3 on Wednesday to direct staff to develop a Request for Proposals process for the Lear Theater. City staff will now create a framework to evaluate future proposals from outside entities interested in purchasing or managing the building. The decision comes after months of discussion about the theater’s future, with…
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Driver Arrested on DUI Charges in Fatal Crash
A 64-year-old man was arrested on DUI-related charges after a crash on West Oakey Boulevard on Tuesday afternoon that killed a 46-year-old motorcyclist. Waymon Wells, driving a 2016 Jeep Renegade, allegedly failed to slow down while approaching stopped traffic, striking the rear of a Harley-Davidson and projecting the rider onto the roadway. The Jeep then…
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Mining to Resume at Jerritt Canyon
First Majestic Silver Corp. announced it will restart mining operations at its Jerritt Canyon mine north of Elko near California Mountain in 2027. The company cited an expanded mineral resource base, successful drilling, and stronger long-term gold price assumptions as reasons for the restart. First Majestic plans to invest $75 million this year to support…
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Suspect at Large After Barricade Incident
A suspect remains at large following a barricade situation in North Las Vegas on Wednesday. Police said the incident began as a domestic disturbance near Thomas Avenue and Wilkinson Way before moving to Colton Avenue. Officers cleared the home, but the individual involved was not located.
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Carson City Woman Arrested After DUI Crash
A 34-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI, destruction of property, hit and run, leaving the scene of an accident, and careless driving after crashing a vehicle into a convenience store on Fairview Drive. The vehicle was swerving, striking a speed limit sign, and attempting to flee. Deputies located the…
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Driver Killed in Vegas Crash
A 23-year-old Las Vegas man died Wednesday night after a two-vehicle crash in the east Las Vegas valley, police said. The collision was reported just before 10:30 p.m. on Hollywood Boulevard south of Bonanza Road. Investigators believe the driver of a southbound Pontiac Grand Prix lost control at high speed, causing the car to spin…
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Virginia City Hosts First-Ever Kilted 5K
Virginia City will host its first-ever kilted 5K on Saturday, April 11, organized by the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans. Participants will race through a historic course celebrating Scottish heritage and community spirit. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., with the race starting at 10 a.m. A whiskey tasting follows at 2 p.m. at the Firehouse…
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Nine Arrested for 2025 Vegas Murder
Nine suspects have been arrested in connection with a deadly July 2025 shooting in southwest Las Vegas in which more than 30 rounds were fired. Seven of the suspects are in the Clark County Detention Center, while two others, already in the custody of the Nevada Department of Corrections, have been indicted for open murder.…