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“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…

“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…

“Nearly 20 years after a woman died in a fall at Zion National Park that was initially believed to be accidental, authorities have arrested her husband, a Las Vegas man and former youth pastor, on murder and fraud charges. David Vander Meer has been charged in connection with the death of his wife, Bernadette Vander…

“The Las Vegas dry streak is officially over. The National Weather Service in Las Vegas reported measuring 0.01 inches of rain at its official airport observation site. This ends the streak without measurable rainfall at 124 days. MORE: http://news3lv.com/news/local/overnight-rainfall-las-vegas-dry-streak-snapped-124-days-moisture-rain-weather-southern-nevada _______________ Never miss an upload from News 3 Las Vegas! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/News3LasVegas/?sub_confirmation=1  Follow News…

“Las Vegas resorts are looking for ways to keep visitors coming as recent tourism indicators show a slowdown and higher travel costs threaten summer plans. While new tourism data is expected later this week, the previous data from last month showed a drop in hotel occupancy for April. Ronn Nicolli, chief experience and marketing officer…

“A family is mourning 31-year-old Brandan Lucas after he was shot and killed at a Five Below store, remembering him as a happy, hardworking man who loved being around the people closest to him. “Every time we see him, he’s just always so happy to see you, always gives you a big hug, always nice,…

“World Cup soccer is drawing fans to jumbo screens across Las Vegas as the tournament continues in the United States, and local tourism leaders and venue operators are working to make sure visitors know the city is a top place to watch the matches. Team USA defeated Australia 2-0 today. The team will take on…

“The family of the employee shot and killed inside a Five Below at a northwest Las Vegas shopping center identified him as police worked to apprehend the suspect and investigate a motive. A family member shared with News 3 that the victim was 31-year-old Brandan Lucas. His mother, along with his cousin, Shekira Wirght drove…

“Las Vegas police lead the demolition of a car seized from an illegal street takeover. MORE: news3lv.com _______________ Never miss an upload from News 3 Las Vegas! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/News3LasVegas/?sub_confirmation=1  Follow News 3 on social media: News 3 Las Vegas on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/News3LasVegas/ News 3 Las Vegas on X: https://twitter.com/news3lv News 3 Las Vegas…