Motorcyclist killed in crash with RTC bus

Monday, January 14th, 2019, 4:08pm

Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcyclist and RTC bus at Basic Road and Haynes Drive, near Boulder Highway, according to Henderson Police.

The crash happened around 12:10 p.m. when the motorcyclist failed to stop at a stop sign and hit the bus, police said.

One person on the bus had minor injuries.

The male motorcyclist was transported to a Henderson hospital where he died from his injuries.

This follows a weekend in which there were five deadly crashes around the Las Vegas valley... Read More

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WATCH: Raiders break ground on new headquarters

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Monday, January 14th, 2019, 1:58pm

The groundbreaking for the new Las Vegas Raiders headquarters will happen at 1 p.m. in Henderson and www.LasVegasNOW.com will carry it live... Read More

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Friday, January 4th, 2019, 6:54pm

Friends of the armed man shot and killed by Green Valley Ranch security guards Monday say he had fallen on hard times.

Shannon Michael Howell, 53, died during the confrontation at the Henderson casino resort.

Friends say the man they knew is completely different than the man described by police. They say he never intended to hurt other people in the casino but they believe he did want to end his own life.

Brandi Stevens wipes away tears talking about her friend, Shannon Michael Howell who she says went by Michael or Mike.

"He was really somebody that would just do anything to make someone smile," Stevens said.

She is still wrapping her mind around how he died.

Henderson Police say on New Year's Day, Green Valley Ranch security guards shot and killed Howell after he pulled out a gun.

"I think he went in there and did exactly what he intended to do ... suicide by an officer of some kind," Stevens said... Read More

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Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019, 8:13pm

Local law enforcement agencies across Nevada, including North Las Vegas Police, Henderson Police and the Nevada Highway Patrol are cracking down on speedy drivers. Enhanced enforcement is from January 2 to January 22.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are consequences to the way you drive and how you handle a vehicle while moving at a high rate of speed. Here's a quick breakdown... Read More

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2018 Year in Review: Homicides up in North Las Vegas, Henderson, but down in Las Vegas

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Tuesday, January 1st, 2019, 9:05pm

From deadly shootings to brazen acts of gang violence -- the Las Vegas valley saw its fair share of murders and violent crimes in 2018, but a look at the statistics shows a jump in violent crime across the Las Vegas valley. According to Metro Police, their homicide numbers are down, but many areas of town show a significant increase.

But, law enforcement officers hope this year will be a different story.

In North Las Vegas, there were 35 murders, which is up from the 10 murders in 2017. People who live on the north side of the city say they're fed up with the violence.

"I'm concerned about the welfare of not only my children but the children of others who go to schools in the city," said Erik Huey, resident.

Among the senseless murders was one that rocked the entire valley: The shooting death of 11-year-old Angelina Erives.

Police say she was shot and killed by suspected gang members who targeted the wrong home in a retaliation shooting... Read More

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Tuesday, January 1st, 2019, 7:32pm

The first babies of the New Year wear both born in Henderson. The first little bundle of joy, a beautiful baby girl by the name of Melialani, was born at 12:10 a.m. at Henderson Hospital.

She weighed 6-pounds, 11-ounces, and was 20-inches long. Melialani's parents are Shereen and Jacob of Henderson.

The second beautiful baby was born at Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican hospital in southern Nevada was delivered at 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2019.

A news release from the hospital said baby Olivia Nori, born to parents Acacia LaPlante and Antonio Balasquide, arrived at 2:30 a.m. at Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus. She is 19.5 inches long and weighs 8 lbs. 2 oz. Mother and baby are doing well. Father is excited and exhausted.

Olivia's parents work in the travel and hospitality industry. Her mother is a life-long Las Vegan. This is the couple's first child together, but Olivia does have an older brother named Elliot to look out for her... Read More

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Monday, December 17th, 2018, 5:06pm

A teenager is in critical condition following a single car crash that left five other teens injured over the weekend.

Police say the driver is 14-years-old and was speeding.

It happened Saturday just after 8 o'clock at night in Henderson near Cadence Street and Reunion Drive.

When news of the cash spread, parents in the neighborhood were in a panic worried their children may have been in the car that drove off the street.

Families were shocked and wanted to know why a 14-year-old was behind the wheel.

A large mesquite tree was broken in half after police say the teen driver, who was speeding along Cadence Street, lost control and jumped the curb. The posted speed limit is 25 miles-per-hour.

"They launched off one tree and landed in another and I'm actually surprised any of them are still alive," said Abe Klein, who heard the crash. "It was bad."

He is in charge of landscaping in the Anthem community. ... Read More

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