Nevada family fights for stricter laws after daughter killed in wind-blown bounce house

A lack of U.S. regulations and oversight surrounds the popular, easily rentable inflatable party attraction that could be putting thousands of kids at risk for injury or death, according to researchers.

Marshawn Lynch arrested for DUI in Las Vegas, police say

Former Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Las Vegas, police said.

Body found near Lake Mead swimming site 3rd to surface since May

The National Park Service did not say in a statement how long officials think the corpse was submerged in the Boulder Beach area before it was found Monday by people who summoned park rangers.

Hoover Dam explosion, fire caught on tourist video

A transformer exploded at Hoover Dam, producing a thick cloud of black smoke and flames that quickly were extinguished.

Family found living with weapons in Nevada children's museum

Police found an AK-47 rifle, three handguns, a pistol, ammunition, knives and a taser that could have been reached by a child.

World War II-era boat emerges from shrinking Lake Mead

As water levels drop at both Lake Mead and Lake Powell upstream on the Arizona-Utah line, states in the U.S. West increasingly face deeper cuts to their supply from the Colorado River.

Las Vegas biker gangs freeway shooting leaves 7 injured, police say

Police say rival motorcycle gangs were involved in a metro Las Vegas freeway shooting that injured seven people over the weekend.

Kitten improving after being saved from dumpster fire in Nevada

The six-week-old kitten was brought into Pet Health Hospital in Las Vegas several weeks ago after surviving the fire. The animal suffered severe burns on her ears and paws.

Las Vegas resort surprises 5,400 workers with $5K bonuses

The CEO of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas surprised all 5,400 of their employees by announcing that every single person will receive a $5,000 bonus.

Two Tampa Bay residents involved in Nevada shootout with deputies

Dashcam footage released by Nye County Sheriff's Office shows two deputies firing at two Tampa Bay residents after a chase through the Mojave Desert in Nevada early Monday morning.

Death penalty possible for Vegas man accused of killing boy, hiding body in freezer

A judge on Friday postponed Brandon Lee Toseland’s arraignment on 10 charges including murder, kidnapping and child abuse in the death of the boy and domestic battery against the child’s mother.

Police dog finds $10.5 million worth of cocaine in load of tomatoes

A Las Vegas K9 is getting some praise after he sniffed out more than $10 million worth of cocaine hidden among a truckload of tomatoes, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Attorney: Las Vegas daycare staffer threw toddler, breaking his leg

A Las Vegas daycare is being sued after a family said surveillance video showed a staffer of throwing their 2-year-old son, breaking his femur.

Nevada, Vegas casinos rescind mask mandates effective immediately

Nevada and its casinos have rescinded requirements for people to wear masks in public, joining most other U.S. states lifting restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Las Vegas police to pay $525K settlement after cop shoots fleeing naked man

The day Jason Funke was shot, police were summoned to a church where Funke had sought counseling just days earlier about his mental health, including feelings of suicide, according to court records.

Amazon driver rescues woman, family dog from dog attack

The Amazon driver happened to hear the cries for help and managed to block the attacking dog’s path, allowing Lauren and her family dog, Max, to escape to safety back inside the house.

Drought-stricken Las Vegas may ban grass yards for new homes

Grassy yards would be banned at all new housing and commercial developments in the Las Vegas metro area as officials try to expand water use limitations and the region prepares for a hotter and drier future.