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Las Vegas police: 3 accused of stealing thousands in text message phishing scheme
Three people are accused of stealing large amounts of money from Las Vegas-area bank accounts as part of a phishing scheme involving text messages, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned.
Las Vegas Police hosts community 'Peace Walk' to curb crime in the valley
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — After seeing an uptick in crime within Las Vegas’ Spring Valley area, local leaders, including Clark County Commissioners, City of Las Vegas Councilors, and local law enforcement came together with residents to provide a message of hope and unity with a peace walk. The...
Daniela Larreal Chirinos, 5-time Olympic cyclist for Venezuela, dies in Las Vegas at 51
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Daniela Larreal Chirinos, a five-time Olympic cyclist who competed for Venezuela over the course of a decade, has died. She was 51. Larreal was found dead at home in Las Vegas the afternoon of Aug. 15 after a friend called police for a welfare check, according to a police report. The friend told officers he had not heard from Larreal for several days, which was out of character for her. Further details weren’t immediately available, but Luis Vidal, a police department spokesperson, said homicide detectives were not called to investigate. The Clark County coroner’s office said it was still working to determine the cause and manner of her death. The Venezuelan Olympic Committee confirmed Larreal’s death in a statement in Spanish on the social platform X, saying it was saddened by the loss of an athlete “with an outstanding career in track cycling” and whose accomplishments at the Games “filled us with much pride.”
Highway Patrol use DNA forensics to arrest suspect involved in 2022 DUI fatality
At the time, responders could not determine who was driving the vehicle. Due to the crash resulting in a fatality, Nye County officials requested an investigation from Nevada Highway Patrol.
Fan has blunt, funny take on favorite NFL team
NFL fans will occasionally head into seasons with unrealistic expectations for their favorite teams. But for one young fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, that’s not an issue. Far from it, in fact. Nick Walters of KTNV (Las Vegas’ ABC affiliate) asked a young Raiders fan about the upcoming season. “You’re so into the NFL,” Read more... The post Young Raiders fan has great responses to reporter’s questions about upcoming season appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Cataract surgery: A reversible fix for young adults with vision loss
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — More than 25 million Americans over the age of 40 have cataracts. While it’s typically seen in adults 70 and older, younger adults are now having surgery as technology advances. Mary Jane Boveda is one of those people. At just 52 years old, she was at risk of going blind. “They […]
Nevada State Veterans Memorial relocating to new home in Centennial Hills
As state officials move from the Grant Sawyer Building into new offices at the McCarran Center, NDVS said the new offices are too small for the two-acre memorial — therefore, it must find a new home.
East Las Vegas community frustrated amid sewer issues causing unbearable stench
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Homes in one east Las Vegas community say the smell of sewage has been frustrating and fear their situation could get worse. People who live on Biscaya Circle say a machine is the only thing keeping their house from an unbearable stench, but the county says time is almost up on this temporary solution.
Brush fire continues to burn near Laughlin, Bullhead City
LAUGHLIN, Nev. – The Clark County Fire Department remains in unified command with the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service on a 63-acre fire along the Colorado River between Laughlin and Bullhead City. The large brush fire created smoke that could be seen for miles but due to favorable winds, it did not threaten structures. This fire was quickly brought under control with the assistance of helicopter drops from nearby Arizona BLM aviation resources.
North Las Vegas Fire Department graduates 15 new recruits
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The North Las Vegas Fire Department has 15 new firefighters. The firefighters are fresh out of the training academy and were presented in a graduation ceremony on August 22. The recruits completed a 20-week rigorous training course. According to NLVFD, they will be in full-time...
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