Las Vegas City Wire

Nevada police deputy director on staff shortages: 'Applications are few and far between'

By Timothy Stuckey | Apr 15, 2022

Nevada currently has the third-highest murder rate in the country, making it difficult for large cities like Las Vegas to staff the necessary number of police officers.

Las Vegas officals reveal plans for 'America's Party 2022' New Year's Eve celebration

By Timothy Stuckey | Dec 29, 2021

Las Vegas officials recently announced that America's Party would return to the Strip to help ring in the new year.

Nevada Highway Patrol faulted for failing to obtain blood sample of man 'driving under the influence of methamphetamine'

By Timothy Stuckey | Nov 20, 2021

Nevada Highway Patrol troopers investigating a fatal accident on a Nevada highway last year were recently criticized for failing to establish probable cause to obtain a blood sample for testing at the scene after a later blood test revealed the driver's system contained a potentially lethal amount of methamphetamine in his system.

Las Vegas hypnotist on hiatus due to renewed mask mandate, can't 'perform the show right'

By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 11, 2021

A Las Vegas hypnotist is the first to close a ticketed performance in Las Vegas as a result of Gov. Steve Sisolak's renewed restrictions, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.