“Reno and Las Vegas are the fastest-warming cities in Nevada and rank among the fastest-warming in the entire country. Last year, Nevada state lawmakers passed a law requiring large jurisdictions to create short- and long-term plans to reduce the impacts of extreme heat. Dr. Ben Leffel, an assistant professor at the UNLV School of Public…
“A driver was left in shock when a heavy metal object smashed through his windshield and into the passenger seat of his car while on a Las Vegas freeway. Marcus Jamerson told News 3 that he was heading to get gas when he had a close encounter with another car on Interstate 15. Seconds later,…
“A new class action lawsuit is being filed challenging the Las Vegas Valley Water District’s “excessive use charge,” with plaintiffs arguing the fee goes beyond encouraging conservation and instead amounts to a punitive penalty for customers who exceed certain usage levels. The lawsuit targets a charge the plaintiffs say affects about 10 percent of the…
“The hottest day of the year brought disruptions to air travel at Harry Reid International Airport, where more than 450 flights were delayed as airlines worked to ensure planes were light enough to take off in extreme heat. One traveler, Trish, said she was caught off guard when flight attendants announced that the heat meant…
“Las Vegas’ summer heat is drawing tourists to town this weekend, but health experts are warning that the sun and high temperatures can become dangerous quickly. The UV index in Las Vegas has hit level 12 in recent days, an extreme level that increases the risk of sunburn and blistering, along with heat exhaustion and…
“Two women are under arrest in connection with a fight that led to a shooting at a Las Vegas Walmart on Tuesday. The shooting ended with officers shooting and killing the suspect outside the store near Boulder Highway and Harmon Avenue. Twenty-five-year-old Raqiya Ward and 30-year-old Ameea Blue are both facing charges following the incident….
“Las Vegas’ skyline could soon add another instantly recognizable landmark: a 29-story, heart-shaped hotel proposed for the south end of the Strip. The Clark County Zoning Commission has approved a proposal from Kulik River Capital for the resort, which would add 752 rooms if it is built. As of May, Las Vegas had an inventory…
“Las Vegas Metropolitan Police hold a briefing on an officer-involved shooting in the southeast valley. MORE: http://news3lv.com/news/local/las-vegas-police-shooting-lvmpd-metro-ois-southern-nevada-harmon-nellis-boulder-highway _______________ 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…
“Zoox issued a software recall after one of its robotaxis drove through heavy smoke at an emergency scene in Las Vegas. The Amazon subsidiary told federal regulators that an unoccupied autonomous vehicle encountered the smoke at an active fire scene on June 20. The incident happened in Las Vegas, a source with knowledge of the…
“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…
