Local Las Vegas

Boulder Highway reopens after police incident

(Las Vegas Review-Journal)

More Stories

Police investigate the scene of a fatal automobile crash on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at the inte ...

No arrest after woman killed in Las Vegas crash involving stolen vehicle

Formula 1 driver George Russell is shown on the sphere from the T-Mobile fan zone during a Form ...

Having a ball: A look inside the Sphere’s F1 spectator zone

Skydio X10 drone flies over Metro Headquarters parking garage during a demonstration Wednesday, ...

‘Technology bubble’ could put big dent in Las Vegas crime, sheriff says

Firefighters work to put out a fire in a railcar carrying autos Friday, November 22, 2024, near ...

Railcar fire disrupts downtown Las Vegas

By Max Michor / Las Vegas Review-Journal

September 23, 2019 - 9:22 am

Updated September 23, 2019 - 10:34 am

Boulder Highway near Nellis Boulevard has reopened in both directions after it was blocked Monday morning due to police activity in the area.

Las Vegas police first responded at 7:41 a.m. to reports of a man threatening suicide on the 5100 block of Boulder Highway.

The man may be armed, police said.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Contact Max Michor at mmichor@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0365. Follow @MaxMichor on Twitter.

No arrest after woman killed in Las Vegas crash involving stolen vehicle

By Akiya Dillon / RJ

November 23, 2024 - 7:01 am

Andrea Leonard, described as “brilliant and witty” by family and friends, died after the crash.

Having a ball: A look inside the Sphere’s F1 spectator zone

By Mick Akers / RJ

November 22, 2024 - 9:09 pm

Using the massive Sphere as the anchor of the Las Vegas Grand Prix spectator area, a small army of staff ensure the guest experience is enjoyable.

‘Technology bubble’ could put big dent in Las Vegas crime, sheriff says

By Estelle Atkinson / RJ

November 22, 2024 - 7:38 pm

Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill spoke of enveloping some of Las Vegas’ crime hotspots in a “technology bubble” that would “make it virtually impossible to commit crime.”

Railcar fire disrupts downtown Las Vegas

By Annie Vong and Marvin Clemons / RJ

November 22, 2024 - 8:05 pm

A fire in downtown Las Vegas snarled traffic near Las Vegas City Hall and the Smith Center parking garage.

Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill speaks during an interview with the Review-Journal at Metro ...

Sheriff: Legalization of marijuana in Nevada did ‘nothing’ to halt black market

By Estelle Atkinson / RJ

November 22, 2024 - 7:45 pm

Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill said in an interview with two venture capitalists that Las Vegas’ marijuana black market persists, despite the drug’s legalization.