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Southern Nevada animal shelters overloaded ahead of busy Fourth of July holiday

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Officials have asked good samaritans to help find a lost pet’s home instead of heading to shelters to help assuage overcrowding ahead

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Man accused of killing woman anonymously reported fake overdose, then Las Vegas police found him through his reservation

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The man accused of strangling a woman in a Las Vegas hotel room leading to her death, anonymously called 911 saying

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Police: 'Mechanical defect,' not DUI driver likely caused van to crash into parking lot injuring officer, citizen

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department issued a news release early Wednesday morning updating information about a crash that occurred Tuesday evening

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Employees look back as Las Vegas Strip resort prepares to close its doors July 17

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – In a few weeks another casino and resort on the Las Vegas Strip will close. Employees at the Mirage spoke with

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Las Vegas officer, citizen hospitalized after suspected DUI driver crashes into them, police say

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Las Vegas officer and a citizen were hospitalized after a suspected DUI driver crashed into them, according to police. On

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NV Energy announces new wildfire emergency response plan to cut power

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — NV Energy is increasing its response to wildfires with a plan to cut power when an active wildfire threatens equipment, according

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Man accused of strangling, killing Las Vegas sex worker to remain in custody

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The man accused of strangling and then sexually assaulting a sex worker, leading to her death, will remain in custody for

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Man arrested after jumping into Colorado River 'with a bag of drugs,' police say

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A 35-year-old man who jumped into the Colorado River “with a bag of drugs” as he tried to escape police in

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Nevada minimum wage increases to $12 an hour

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — It’s the start of a new month and for residents in Nevada, that means a minimum wage increase. “Everybody needs a

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Clark County issues air quality advisory ahead of Fourth of July weekend

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Clark County’s Division of Air Quality has issued an air quality advisory ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. While the