Thursday, October 7 2010 6:55 PM EDT2010-10-07 23:55:45 GMT
It's been called one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the country, but Las Vegas police say that's far from the truth. They are disputing a study released earlier this week and say crime in a neighborhood near Carey and Martin Luther King Blvd. is actually going down.More>>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 7:17 PM EDT2012-05-16 23:17:48 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- There is a serious car crash on Boulder Highway at Flamingo Road. Metro Police are closing the northbound lanes of Boulder Highway between Harmon Avenue and Flamingo Road. Drivers should avoidMore>>
A motorcyclist is dead following a crash involving a dump truck on Boulder Highway at Flamingo Road. Metro Police have closed the northbound lanes of Boulder Highway between Harmon Avenue and Flamingo Road. More>>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:17 PM EDT2012-05-17 00:17:18 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Investors decide the future of Las Vegas homeownership underneath a downtown carport. They trade millions of dollars and dozens of homes every weekday. But a new lawsuit claims those at theMore>>
Investors decide the future of Las Vegas homeownership underneath a downtown carport, trading millions of dollars and dozens of homes every weekday. But a lawsuit claims those at the top of the group running the auctions may have a conflict of interest that violates state law.More>>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:16 PM EDT2012-05-17 00:16:25 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The Clark County Commission relied on a 2005 state law when it designated Nevada Legal News at 930 S. Fourth St. downtown as the sole location for foreclosed property auctions in the county. TheMore>>
The Clark County Commission relied on a 2005 state law when it designated Nevada Legal News at 930 S. Fourth St. downtown as the sole location for foreclosed property auctions in the county.More>>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:56 PM EDT2012-05-16 22:56:59 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Police know alcohol was involved in a crash early Monday morning that killed 16-year-old Isaac Polu. The crash also sent two other people to the hospital with critical injuries. Polu wasMore>>
Students are Liberty High School are mourning the loss of their classmate after a deadly accident on Monday.More>>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:04 PM EDT2012-05-16 22:04:40 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas police have identified the officers involved in a shooting that happened on Monday. Police say a K-9 officer's dog was shot by another officer after the dog bit another officer.More>>
Las Vegas police have identified the officers involved in a shooting that happened on Monday. Police say a K-9 officer's dog was shot by another officer after the dog bit another officer.More>>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 5:59 PM EDT2012-05-16 21:59:52 GMT
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- The battle to fill a $33 million budget shortfall in North Las Vegas has turned into a war of words. Police and fire unions say they have offered to make concessions in good faith,More>>
The battle to fill a $33 million budget shortfall in North Las Vegas has turned into a war of words. Police and fire unions say they have offered to make concessions in good faith, yet they feel the city is depicting them as the bad guy.More>>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 4:14 PM EDT2012-05-16 20:14:40 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- There is some good news on the job front for teens who may be thinking about making some money this summer. It appears young people are having an easier time finding work than the past fewMore>>
There is some good news on the job front for teens who may be thinking about making some money this summer. It appears young people are having an easier time finding work than the past few years.More>>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 4:12 PM EDT2012-05-16 20:12:08 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A judge set a trial next year for a Las Vegas mother who has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in the scissors slaying of her 6-year-old daughter. Clark County District CourtMore>>
A judge set a trial next year for a Las Vegas mother who has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in the scissors slaying of her 6-year-old daughter.More>>
LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas is near the top of the list when it comes to the most dangerous neighborhoods in America.
For the second year in a row, the blog Walletpop has used data from Neighborhood Scout, the FBI and local law enforcement agencies to create the list. At the top of the list are neighborhoods with the highest predicted violent crime rates.
Balzar Avenue near Martin Luther King holds the third spot on the list. There are more than 350 predicted violent crimes a year and, according to the data collected, there's a one in seven chance of becoming a victim of crime in that neighborhood.
Following in the number four spot is North 28th near Bonanza. That area also shows a one in seven chance of someone becoming a crime victim.
Also in the top 10, the area around D Street and Owens Ave. The list says people have a one in nine chance of becoming a victim of crime in this neighborhood.
The website lists the most dangerous neighborhood in America as being in Chicago.
