“Federal prosecutors say healthcare fraud is becoming one of the fastest-growing crimes in Nevada, prompting the U.S. Department of Justice to launch a new regional task force focused on protecting patients and taxpayers. The West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force, established in April 2026, brings together federal investigators and prosecutors in Nevada, California and…
“Las Vegas police were called to a disturbance at Harry Reid International Airport after an elderly man attempted to walk away from detention by federal immigration agents. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said Airport officers were notified at 6:03 p.m. on July 13, 2026, about a disturbance in Terminal 3. When officers arrived, they…
“A World Series of Poker player said he was tied up and robbed after returning to a Las Vegas rental home with his tournament winnings. Professional poker player Jared Griener identified himself as the victim in a series of posts on X this week. Griener wrote he had just collected his payout from the World…
“A Las Vegas homeowner fired a gun after two people attempted to force their way into her home after fleeing a nearby crash, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police. The incident happened around 9:20 p.m. in the 3900 block of Steinbeck Drive. Metro Police said officers initially responded to reports of a shooting. When they…
“Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo was pulled over for an alleged red light violation while driving near the Las Vegas Strip two months ago. Metro Police body camera video was provided to News 3 by the Las Vegas Police Protective Association (LVPPA) from the traffic stop on May 15th. The video has people divided on social…
“Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo was pulled over for an alleged moving violation while driving in Las Vegas two months ago. Police body camera video from the May 15 encounter, provided to News 3 by the Las Vegas Police Protective Association, shows an officer stopping Lombardo as he’s driving near the Las Vegas Strip. The entire…
“A pedestrian is dead after a hit-and-run crash in the northwest Las Vegas valley early Monday morning. The crash was reported around 12:37 a.m. at Craig Road and Jones Boulevard, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police. MORE: https://news3lv.com/news/local/pedestrian-killed-hit-run-crash-northwest-las-vegas-fatal-traffic-southern-nevada-rancho-craig _______________ Never miss an upload from News 3 Las Vegas! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/News3LasVegas/?sub_confirmation=1 Follow News 3…
“A woman accused of marrying multiple men in Clark County as part of a fraud scheme has pleaded guilty. 33-year-old Jiaying Chen is accused of marrying multiple men, getting thousands of dollars out of them, and then disappearing. A criminal complaint says Chen married five men between April and June of this year. She was…
“Losing air conditioning during the summer heat can be miserable for renters — and the cost of fixing it isn’t always as straightforward as many tenants assume. Local attorneys say “junk” fees and unclear lease language can leave renters on the hook for unexpected costs, prompting Nevada lawmakers to pass a new law aimed at…
“Jenny Rouzan thought she had found the perfect home near the Las Vegas Strip and the Las Vegas National Golf Club. Instead, she said, she is dealing with squatters living inside her house. “I do not even know who is on my property,” Rouzan said. Rouzan said the people have been in her home for…
“The Vegas Valley was experiencing extreme heat on Monday, leading Clark County to activate its cooling stations around town. While these temperatures are nothing new for the community, the potential health risks are concerning. In 2024, there were 513 heat-related deaths in Clark County. In 2025, there were 296, a significant decrease. But still leaving…
“Las Vegas is drawing visitors from across the country this Fourth of July weekend, with travelers arriving for everything from poker and bingo tournaments to family visits and fireworks. Kimberly and John traveled from Atlanta, Georgia, with their twin girls, Milan and Brooklyn, planning to spend the weekend on the Strip. “It’s a great place…
“Bail has been set at $100,000 for the man accused of fleeing the scene of a crash that killed a Las Vegas skateboarder last month and trying to cover up the alleged crime. Elijah Malone, 26, appeared in Las Vegas Justice Court on Friday, a day after he was arrested for hit-and-run in the June…
“Las Vegas may be shaking off the perception that it has become too expensive, a shift that could bring welcome relief to thousands of hospitality workers who depend on steady visitor traffic. After years of emphasizing luxury — and the higher prices that can come with it, including “those infamous 26-dollar bottles of water in…
“A former Las Vegas youth pastor was taken into custody on Monday night. 48-year-old David Vander Meer is charged with murder and insurance fraud following the death of his wife at Zion National Park 20 years ago. Bernadette Vander Meer fell to her death while hiking on Angels Landings in August of 2006 when she…
