KLAS - Top Story News

I-Team: Sweet Restaurant Deal Being Scrutinized

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:20:00 EDT

Historians and environmentalists have praised the Las Vegas Springs Preserve as a wonderful community asset. But the facility, built and operated by the Southern Nevada Water Authority, has proven to be extremely expensive, in part because of questionable deals.

Backlogs Forcing DUI Suspects to be Set Free

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:34:00 EDT

Police say a wanted DUI fugitive had nearly three times the legal limit of alcohol in his system when he ran over and killed a Las Vegas motorcyclist, and then tried to flee the scene. But due to a legal technicality, he managed to slip through the cracks of the Las Vegas court system.

Dealers Focus on Used Car Bargains

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:57:00 EDT

If you're in the market for a car, used might be the way to go. Las Vegas car dealerships say they're selling used cars at the same rate as new and at better prices.

Dad Arrested for DUI, Endangerment after Letting 11-Year-Old Drive

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:43:00 EDT

Las Vegas Metroplitan Police arrested a man for letting his 11-year-old drive him home after the man had too much to drink.

Child Drowns at Pool Party

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:16:00 EDT

A 4-year-old child is dead after drowning at a northwest Las Vegas pool party.

Vegas Gang Member Pleads Guilty in '04 Shooting

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:11:00 EDT

The U.S. attorney for Nevada says a Las Vegas street gang member has pleaded guilty to two counts in connection with a 2004 shooting at a North Las Vegas apartment complex.

UNLV President Voted Out

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:59:00 EDT

UNLV President David Ashley will no longer run the university. The decision was made at a Board of Regents meeting.

Las Vegans Help African Orphans

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:51:00 EDT

The Las Vegas Chapter of Engineers Without Borders is celebrating a major success. They have completed their first project to bring a working latrine and sink to an orphanage in Ghana.

I-Team: Water Authority Spends Millions on Lobbying, Attorneys

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:42:00 EDT

A multi-billion dollar groundwater project may or may not be built in Nevada, but it has already cost the public tens of millions of dollars and the Water Authority has spent massive amounts of your money on consultants, public relations, and outside lawyers, with little oversight.

Police say Man Confesses to Wife's Murder

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:42:00 EDT

A man is in police custody after telling police that he murdered his wife.

Henderson Police Search for Sexual Assault Suspect

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:39:00 EDT

Henderson Police are searching for a suspect accused of sexually assaulting a 64-year-old woman in Henderson Friday morning.

Hampton Speaks, Alleges Cover-Up by Ensign

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:32:00 EDT

For the first time, Doug Hampton, the husband of Senator John Ensign's mistress, has spoken publicly about the affair. Hampton spoke to I-Team Political Analyst Jon Ralston for a two-part interview on Face to Face. Inside, find a link to the complete interview (8 segments).

CityCenter Hosting Career Fair

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:10:00 EDT

CityCenter will be hosting a food and beverage career fair in hopes of hiring and filling numerous positions. Inside, find link to fill out an application.

Car Crashes Into Grocery Store

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:17:00 EDT

A car crashed into a Von's grocery store at Maryland Pkwy and Tropicana around 5 a.m.