Woman charged in deadly home invasions pleads not guilty
 
Woman charged in deadly home invasions pleads not guilty

On Monday morning initial arraignment was held for Natasha Galenn Jackson, the woman facing eight felony charges — including murder, attempted murder, burglary, kidnapping and robbery for two home invasions that turned deadly.

Cliven Lance Bundy released from jail
 
Cliven Lance Bundy released from jail

One of rancher Cliven Bundy’s sons was released from jail Thursday and ordered to undergo an intensive outpatient drug program after failing to appear before District Judge Linda Bell, who supervises a drug diversion program.

Reid says Republicans will not protect American families
 
Reid says Republicans will not protect American families

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., on Wednesday predicted Democrats will hold onto control of the Senate in this year’s election, especially if union members fight to help get the word out that Republicans are “simply not interested in helping American families.”

In a 20-minute speech to the United Steelworkers convention in Las Vegas, Reid accused the GOP of working to block every proposal from Democrats in Congress and from President Barack Obama.

BKB fighters ready for upcoming match
 
BKB fighters ready for upcoming match

Executive Director, Bruce Binkow and fighters, Gabriel Rosado and Bryan Vera, talk with Doug Elfman about the upcoming BKB (Big Knockout Boxing) fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.

Domestic violence call ends in police shooting
 
Domestic violence call ends in police shooting

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police investigated an officer involved shooting at Calico Fields Street and Balcony Trellis Avenue in the far northwest Las Vegas valley.

Pelosi urges union to get out the vote to help Democrats in November
 
Pelosi urges union to get out the vote to help Democrats in November

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on Monday addressed the annual United Steelworkers convention in Las Vegas, where 2,500 delegates were expected to attend.

As a congressional Democratic leader, Pelosi is pushing for her party to pick up more seats in the Nov. 4 general election, although Republicans are widely expected to maintain control of the House this year.

Democrats will need to excite their union backers to help get out the vote in a lackluster year when there’s no presidential race or U.S. Senate contest in Nevada to drive voters to the polls.

Gov. Sandoval wants to help flood-battered Mount Charleston neighborhood
 
Gov. Sandoval wants to help flood-battered Mount Charleston neighborhood

After touring the Rainbow subdivision, Gov. Brian Sandoval said he was open to the state assuming liability for a proposed flood diversion project that the county rejected, adding that he needs to visit with federal and Clark County officials about the issue.

Home invasions suspect arraigned
 
Home invasions suspect arraigned

Natasha Galenn Jackson is facing eight felony charges — including murder, attempted murder, burglary, kidnapping and robbery — for her alleged role in Tuesday’s home invasions that left Richard Ramos, 59, dead and another woman in critical condition.

Life with no parole for Las Vegas pimp
 
Life with no parole for Las Vegas pimp

Marshall Greene the man found guilty of the beating death of of Alicia Lee on Oct. 8, 2010 was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole with a consecutive 18 to 20 years for the aggravating factor.

Suspect Taken Into Custody in East Las Vegas Barricade Situation
 
Suspect Taken Into Custody in East Las Vegas Barricade Situation

A suspect tried to rob the Walmart in Charleston Commons on Nellis Boulevard in Las Vegas. The suspect ran to a dentist office in the same complex where he barricaded himself in the bathroom. He was taken into custody by police without incident.

Lightning strikes captured on video
 
Lightning strikes captured on video

A lightning storm puts on a show as it moves across the Las Vegas valley on Sunday July 27, 2014. Video has been slowed to half speed for better viewing.

Defendants in school funds embezzlement case arraigned
 
Defendants in school funds embezzlement case arraigned

Former Clark County schools official Priscilla Rocha and four of her co-defendants were arraigned Monday on a total of 52 charges linked to the theft of $289,000 in public funds from the School District’s Adult English Language Acquisition Services program.

Reports of hogtying prompt actions by Family Court judge
 
Reports of hogtying prompt actions by Family Court judge

Last week, after receiving reports that staff had hogtied juveniles at the Nevada Youth Training Center in Elko, Las Vegas Family Court Judge William Voy ordered 12 Clark County offenders returned to his court.

NPRI topples 3,610 dominoes to emphasize study on proposed margin tax
 
NPRI topples 3,610 dominoes to emphasize study on proposed margin tax

The Nevada Policy Research Institute says more than 3,600 jobs would be lost if the margin tax were voted into law. They hired renown domino toppling artist Robert Speca to set up a domino display to draw attention to a study that said this job loss is a possible outcome if the tax is approved.

Siegfried & Roy introduce new white lion cubs in Las Vegas
 
Siegfried & Roy introduce new white lion cubs in Las Vegas

The retired entertainment duo Siegfried & Roy introduced three new white lion cubs to the media at Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage on Thursday. The three lion cubs weighing about 35 pounds a piece are the newest addition to the attraction.

Three men arrested in connection with string of robberies
 
Three men arrested in connection with string of robberies

At a press conference Metro Robbery/Homicide Captain Csaba Maczala released information on the capture of three individuals involved in a series of robberies in the Las Vegas valley. Surveillance footage shows three individuals who are under investigation.

Police say no arrests made so far in Fashion Show Mall shooting
 
Police say no arrests made so far in Fashion Show Mall shooting

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department furnished the press with additional details of a shooting that occurred Tuesday at the Fashion Show Mall. Sgt. John Sheahan of LVMPD said a fight at the food court in the Fashion Show mall escalated into a shooting. One man was shot in the side of the neck about 6 p.m. The wounded man ran down an escalator and onto Las Vegas Boulevard, then later walked into MountainView Hospital.

Local rapper speaks out on what he claims is an unjustified use of force and arrest
 
Local rapper speaks out on what he claims is an unjustified use of force and arrest

Local rapper Orlando Clemons, known as “Splashgod”, is interviewed at his recording studio in Las Vegas about his March arrest as he walked on Fremont Street with friends after performing a show. Clemons claims that physical force used by a Las Vegas police officer against him was unjustified and that the video is proof. The video which surfaced following the incident went viral on social media before Clemons and his friends were able to file any formal complaint against the officer.