Jessica Hill

The murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis is beginning nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in Las Vegas. Prosecutors allege Davis organized the attack in retaliation for an earlier assault on his nephew, supplied the gun and made the calls that led to the shooting, while acknowledging that he was not the gunman. Davis has pleaded not guilty and faces life in prison if convicted. The prosecution’s case relies heavily on Davis’s 2019 book, media interviews, witness testimony and other evidence; a judge has ruled that the book may be used at trial. Davis’s defense argues that the book was written for profit and questions which portions he authored or genuinely endorsed. The suspected gunman and other people believed to have been in the Cadillac are dead, and neither the weapon nor vehicle has been recovered.

Duane “Keffe D” Davis is on trial in Las Vegas nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was fatally shot. Prosecutors allege Davis orchestrated the attack and supplied the weapon following an altercation involving his nephew, Orlando Anderson, while the defense argues there is no evidence Davis directed the shooting and that the case relies on unreliable witnesses. The prosecution is relying heavily on Davis’s memoir, interviews and statements about the killing. The shooting is presented as part of a broader feud involving rival gangs and record labels. Shakur’s family hopes the proceedings will establish the truth, though his stepbrother acknowledges that no verdict can restore Shakur’s life.

A Nevada judge ruled that a 2008 police interview with Duane "Keffe D" Davis can be used in his trial for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis’s defense argued that he believed the interview was confidential and could not be used against him, but the judge rejected that claim. Prosecutors view the interview as central evidence, alongside Davis’s public statements and memoir, in which he allegedly acknowledged being in the car and supplying the gun. Davis reportedly said his nephew, Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson, "popped them," referring to Shakur and Marion "Suge" Knight.

A Nevada judge ruled that a 2008 police interview with Duane "Keffe D" Davis can be used at his upcoming murder trial over Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing. Davis's defense argued that he believed the interview was confidential, while prosecutors said there was no legal basis to suppress it. The recording is expected to be central evidence; Davis allegedly said Orlando Anderson fired at Shakur and Marion "Suge" Knight. Davis is the only surviving person alleged to have been in the attackers' vehicle and could face life without parole if convicted.

Seattle police are searching for two unidentified men who allegedly climbed over the Space Needle’s glass observation-deck wall and parachuted from the 605-foot landmark. The men entered the attraction with tickets, were recorded wearing helmets, and may face trespassing charges. Authorities were unable to locate them and described them as white men in their late 20s.

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo was stopped by a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer for allegedly failing to stop at a red light before turning right. Lombardo identified himself, was not cited, and left after an approximately 15-second interaction. His campaign said he and his wife were traveling to the airport and that he complied with the officer’s instructions. A police union president and a California law-enforcement ethics expert said the officer’s decision to issue no citation was routine and did not constitute special treatment.

Two steel columns buckled on the 21st floor of a former Pfizer office building in Midtown Manhattan, prompting evacuations, temporary supports and a halt to a major conversion into roughly 1,600 apartments. Engineers say the failure may have resulted from added structural loads, misunderstood design assumptions, or construction errors, but they do not view it as evidence that adaptive reuse is fundamentally unsafe. The incident underscores the need for careful review of original plans, inspections and experienced crews as cities promote office-to-housing conversions to address post-pandemic vacancies and housing shortages. Experts also argue that reusing buildings is preferable to demolition because it reduces waste, carbon emissions and costs, although the event is likely to prompt scrutiny of other approved projects.

A four-year-old Nigerian dwarf goat named Goldie, or Golden Oreo, spent hours accompanying firefighters battling the Rock Creek Fire near Colorado Springs. She followed crews, helped clear brush, tried to share a firefighter’s lunch and even followed a departing fire truck. Her owner, Lindsey Glader, said Goldie offered much-needed comic relief during long and dangerous shifts. The fire was reported to be 50% contained, amid broader wildfire pressures across the western United States caused by dry conditions, heat and erratic winds.

The buckling of two steel columns at the former Pfizer headquarters in Manhattan forced an evacuation and halted one of New York’s largest office-to-apartment conversions, planned to create about 1,600 homes. Engineers say the project involves difficult structural work, including adding stories to an older building, introducing new loads and reshaping office floors, but the incident does not fundamentally undermine adaptive reuse. The precise cause remains under investigation, although experts and the developer’s founder suspect added weight or design and construction problems. Despite the setback, engineers and housing officials argue that reusing existing buildings is generally safer environmentally and often cheaper than demolition, while the incident is likely to prompt closer reviews of other office-conversion projects.

Former NBA player Lamar Odom is expected to enter a no-contest plea in a Las Vegas DUI case, reducing the charge to reckless driving under an agreement with the Clark County District Attorney's Office. Odom was arrested after allegedly speeding and changing lanes without signaling; a trooper reported bloodshot eyes, the smell of marijuana and unsatisfactory sobriety-test results. His plea hearing was postponed, and he is not expected to appear in person.

A memorial service in Grand Junction, Colorado, will honor Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson and Sydney Watson, three wildland firefighters killed by fast-moving flames on the Colorado-Utah border. The firefighters, assigned to a helicopter-deployed Helitack crew, used emergency protective shelters before dying; two other crew members were injured. Tributes describe Barker as an enthusiastic industry trailblazer, Hutcherson as a former Navy servicemember and valued member of the deaf and American Sign Language community, and Watson as a composed leader who advocated for more women in firefighting. Their deaths occurred amid severe Western wildfire conditions driven by prolonged dryness and record-low snow.

Evacuation orders were issued across five western states as dozens of large wildfires, intensified by drought and a low-snow winter, spread rapidly ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. Residents faced repeated evacuations, property losses, and safety concerns, while families of firefighters mourned three crew members killed on the Colorado-Utah border. The Aspen Acres fire alone destroyed more than 160 structures and expanded to 105 square miles with no containment. Experts linked the escalating fires to warming temperatures driven by climate change, warning of continued extreme fire behavior. Communities struggled with anxiety, loss, and uncertainty as dry conditions fueled a destructive start to the fire season.

A Nevada judge ruled that Duane “Keffe D” Davis’s 2019 memoir, Compton Street Legend, can be used as evidence in his trial for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. Davis’s defense argued that the book was fictionalized and that it was unclear how much he wrote, while also seeking to exclude statements he made to police in 2008 and 2009. Judge Carli Kierny rejected both challenges, finding that Davis adopted the book’s account as truthful and that his police statements were made with an attorney present and without coercion. Davis has pleaded not guilty, and the trial is scheduled to begin on August 10.

America’s all-you-can-eat buffet emerged in postwar Las Vegas, where casinos used inexpensive, abundant food to attract and retain gamblers. Its origin remains disputed, with competing accounts crediting promoter Herb McDonald, casino operators and mobster Davie Berman. The format spread nationwide through chains such as Golden Corral and Ponderosa, but faced competition from casual dining restaurants including Olive Garden and Chili’s. COVID-19 further damaged the model by making shared food displays less appealing, although Las Vegas food journalist Al Mancini believes the buffet’s appeal will endure.

Three MS-13 members were convicted in a federal racketeering case involving nine murders across Las Vegas and Los Angeles, following a lengthy trial that tied them to a broader criminal network engaged in murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking, and other violent crimes. Prosecutors argued the killings were carried out to advance within the gang, while defense attorneys challenged the reliability of cooperating witnesses and the lack of physical evidence. Authorities emphasized the convictions as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle MS-13 in the U.S., as similar prosecutions continue nationally and internationally. The defendants face life sentences and are scheduled for sentencing on November 10.

A Delta Air Lines jet arriving at Boston Logan International Airport came within about 300 feet of an American Airlines aircraft departing from an intersecting runway. The Delta crew performed a go-around, and the plane later landed safely with 129 passengers and six crew aboard. The Federal Aviation Administration has opened an investigation, while the incident is expected to inform a congressional hearing on airport near-misses, runway incursions and U.S. airspace safety.

A Delta Air Lines jet arriving at Boston Logan International Airport came within about 300 feet of an American Airlines aircraft departing from an intersecting runway. The Delta crew performed a go-around, and the plane later landed safely with 129 passengers and six crew aboard. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, which occurred ahead of a congressional hearing on airport near-misses, runway incursions and U.S. airspace safety.

A Delta Air Lines flight arriving at Boston Logan International Airport from Dallas aborted its landing after coming within approximately 300 feet of an American Airlines aircraft departing from an intersecting runway. The Delta crew coordinated a go-around with air traffic control, and the aircraft later landed safely with all 129 passengers and six crew members disembarking without issue. The FAA is investigating the incident, which occurred shortly before a Senate hearing on runway incursions and near-misses at U.S. airports.

Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges in Las Vegas over an alleged $200,000 check used to purchase a luxury watch from designer resale store Gold and Beyond. Prosecutors allege the check was issued despite insufficient funds, with charges including theft and passing a check with intent to defraud. An attorney appeared for Mayweather at his initial hearing, and the case is scheduled for a September hearing.

Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges in Las Vegas over allegations that he issued a $200,000 check with insufficient funds to buy a luxury watch from Gold and Beyond. An attorney represented him at an initial court appearance, and a further hearing is scheduled for September. The allegations add to several recent legal and financial disputes, while Mayweather continues to promote a return to boxing, including planned exhibitions against Mike Tyson and a competitive comeback under CSI Sports/Fight Sports.

Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs was denied parole by the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners nearly five years after he drove up to 156 mph while intoxicated and crashed into Tina Tintor’s vehicle, killing her and her dog in Las Vegas. Ruggs pleaded guilty to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter and is serving a three- to 10-year sentence. He is scheduled for another parole hearing three months before his mandatory release date of August 24, 2027. His attorneys expressed disappointment and said he has accepted responsibility and completed DUI-prevention and educational programs in prison.

The USPS is considering a rule that would allow individuals to mail handguns, including pistols and revolvers, under specified packaging and transfer restrictions. The Justice Department says the existing ban is unconstitutional and that mailing firearms would help people transport guns for lawful activities, while the USPS reviews public comments. Democratic attorneys general from roughly two dozen states oppose the change, warning it could bypass background checks and other state safeguards, enable prohibited people to obtain guns, complicate gun-crime investigations and impose new tracking costs. The NRA supports the proposal, whereas Everytown for Gun Safety calls it a potential gun-trafficking pipeline.

Nathan Chasing Horse, known for his role in Dances With Wolves, was sentenced to life imprisonment in Nevada after a jury convicted him on 13 charges, primarily sexual assault. The convictions followed accusations by three women, including one who said the abuse began when she was 14. Victims and relatives described lasting trauma, while prosecutors said Chasing Horse used his status as a Lakota medicine man to exploit Indigenous women and girls over nearly two decades. He denied the charges and called the sentence a miscarriage of justice, and he still faces sexual-assault charges in Canada.

Nathan Chasing Horse, who played Smiles a Lot in Dances With Wolves and later presented himself as a Lakota medicine man, was sentenced to life in prison in Nevada after a jury convicted him on 13 charges, mostly involving sexual assault. Prosecutors said he exploited his spiritual authority to abuse Indigenous women and girls, including one victim who was 14 when the assaults began. Victims and relatives described lasting trauma and damage to their faith, while Chasing Horse denied the allegations and called the verdict a miscarriage of justice. Additional sexual-assault charges remain pending in British Columbia, and an outstanding warrant remains in Alberta.

Federal officials will cap flights at Chicago O'Hare at 2,708 per day on peak summer days from May 17 through October 24 to reduce delays caused by rising schedules and taxiway construction. About 300 flights per day may need to be cut, with American Airlines and United Airlines reviewing their schedules and notifying affected passengers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the existing schedule exceeded the airport's capacity, while both airlines said the order should improve reliability and limit disruptions.

Roblox agreed to pay Nevada more than $12 million and implement stronger protections for minors instead of facing litigation. The settlement includes age verification, facial age estimation, restrictions on nighttime notifications and cross-age chats, child accounts that block adult-rated content, expanded parental oversight, law-enforcement support and funding for youth programs and online safety campaigns. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford called the agreement a model for regulating interactive platforms, while Roblox described it as a blueprint for industry-regulator cooperation. The company continues to face child-safety litigation in other states amid broader scrutiny of social media and gaming platforms.

Workers at JBS USA’s Swift Beef plant in Greeley, Colorado, reached an agreement after a three-week strike seeking higher wages and better health care. The tentative contract provides wage increases over two years, a $750 bonus, company-paid personal protective equipment and protections against rising health care costs. JBS USA said the union agreed to eliminate pension benefits negotiated the previous year and withdraw seven unfair labor practice charges, while the union described the agreement as achieving improvements without concessions. The plant is returning to normal operations.

Las Vegas honored Bruno Mars as the city’s “new king” with a Strip parade, the naming of Bruno Mars Drive and an official Bruno Mars Day. The recognition reflects his more than 15 years of performances and over 140 residency shows. Mars launched his Romantic Tour in Las Vegas, performed with The Hooligans and pledged $1 million to Las Vegas Children’s Hospital, with MGM Grand matching the donation.

Rapidly expanding data-center electricity demand, driven largely by artificial intelligence, is making it harder for utilities in Nevada and North Carolina to meet clean-energy targets. Nevada's NV Energy may need to triple available power capacity, potentially increasing reliance on fossil fuels, while North Carolina utilities are delaying coal retirements and planning more natural-gas generation. NextEra Energy has abandoned its 2045 zero-emissions goal. Environmentalists and residents warn of pollution, noise, water consumption and higher energy bills, while industry representatives cite data centers' growing role in clean-energy procurement. Nevada is considering stronger requirements that developers fund renewable infrastructure, and the Switch facility is highlighted as an example of a data center operating with self-generated renewable power.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal plans to stop printing the Las Vegas Sun, ending a 76-year print arrangement and potentially the last joint operating agreement between rival U.S. newspapers. The Review-Journal says the Sun can publish independently and cites a legal victory after the Supreme Court declined to hear the Sun’s appeal. The Sun’s attorney argues that losing its print edition will harm the community and could threaten staffing, readership, and the paper’s survival. The dispute reflects the broader decline of traditional newspapers and concerns about losing competing local viewpoints.

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. government properly approved Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron mine in Nevada and adequately assessed its effects on Tiehm’s buckwheat, an endangered wildflower found only within the project area. The $2 billion mine is expected to create jobs, support domestic critical-mineral production and supply lithium for about 400,000 electric vehicles, but Ioneer still needs a financial partner. The Center for Biological Diversity is considering an appeal, arguing that the mine’s habitat loss and other impacts could increase the flower’s extinction risk and weaken protections under the Endangered Species Act.

Historic flooding across Hawaii left more than 2,000 people without electricity after heavy rain fell on already saturated ground, lifting homes and cars and potentially causing more than $1 billion in damage. Evacuation orders affecting about 5,500 people were lifted, and more than 200 people were rescued. Hawaiian Electric restored some service and expected further repairs, while a boil-water notice remained for parts of Oahu's North Shore. Forecasters said the widespread storm was easing, though isolated flooding remained possible, and experts linked the increasing intensity and frequency of Hawaii's heavy rains to human-caused global warming.

NHL.com reporter Jessi Pierce, her three children and a dog died in a house fire in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Firefighters found the victims after neighbors reported flames coming through the roof, and the cause remains under investigation. The NHL, Minnesota Wild and local fire officials expressed condolences and praised Pierce's dedication to her family and hockey coverage.

Aquarists at Las Vegas’s Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay feed 15 shark species more than 300 pounds of fish each week, supplementing the varied seafood diet with hidden vitamins and behavioral training. Feeding sessions also help staff monitor the animals’ health and prepare for breeding season. The aquarium houses more than 3,400 animals, including long-lived sharks, and participates in conservation efforts that send zebra shark eggs to Indonesia for rewilding as wild populations decline because of fishing and coral reef habitat loss.

Nathan Chasing Horse was expected to be sentenced after a Nevada jury convicted him on 13 of 21 charges involving the sexual assault of Indigenous women and girls, including a victim who was 14 when the abuse began. He faces a minimum of 25 years in prison. His attorney’s motion for a new trial was denied. The case followed a yearslong investigation and prompted additional charges in Canada, where proceedings in British Columbia have resumed and Alberta authorities say an outstanding warrant remains active. Prosecutors argued that Chasing Horse used his status as a Lakota medicine man and healer to groom and prey on victims; he denied the allegations and his attorney challenged the main accuser’s credibility.

Death Valley National Park is experiencing its best wildflower superbloom since 2016 after sustained rainfall, including a record-wet November, and mild temperatures. The display includes desert gold, purple phacelia, brown-eyed primrose and pink desert five-spot flowers. Ecologists say the event illustrates how desert plants adapt to extreme conditions, while visitors are advised to remain on designated trails and avoid picking flowers.

Death Valley National Park is experiencing its most spectacular wildflower superbloom since 2016 after unusually consistent rainfall and mild temperatures, including a record-wet November. Desert gold, purple phacelia, brown-eyed primrose and desert five-spot are carpeting parts of the valley, while ecologists say the event demonstrates how plants and animals survive extreme desert conditions. Lower-elevation blooms are expected to last until mid-to-late March, with higher elevations flowering from April through June. Visitors are urged to remain on designated trails, avoid picking or touching flowers, and watch for caterpillars among the blooms.

Former MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2021 shooting of his in-laws near Lake Tahoe. He was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Gary Spohr, attempted murder of Wendy Wood, and first-degree burglary. Serafini maintained his innocence, while prosecutors cited hostility toward his in-laws, alleged threats and angry messages as evidence of motive. His motions for a new trial were denied, and he will serve the sentence in California.

Sam, a toucan that had survived in Las Vegas since escaping its owners’ cage in November, was rescued after flying into a resident’s garage. SouthWest Exotic Avian Rescue took him to a veterinarian, where he received fluids and bloodwork; he showed dehydration and a chipped beak but appeared generally healthy. Sam will remain in quarantine for 30 to 45 days to check for bird flu, while his owners have not contacted the rescue group.

The FBI is investigating a terrorism-related incident in which 23-year-old New York law student Dawson Maloney rammed a rental car into a power substation near Hoover Dam. Maloney died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after communicating with family about self-harm and seeking media attention. Authorities found explosive materials, multiple firearms, flamethrowers, extremist literature and body armor in his hotel room and vehicle. The incident caused no major damage or power disruption, but authorities noted it amid a broader pattern of attacks targeting electric infrastructure.

The FBI and Nevada police are investigating a suspected terrorism-related incident in which 23-year-old Dawson Maloney drove a rented Nissan Sentra through a secured gate and fence at a power substation near Boulder City and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities found weapons, explosive materials, extremist literature, military manuals and body armor, while messages reportedly indicated an intent to commit a media-attention-seeking act. The substation, owned by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, suffered no major damage or power outage. Investigators are also searching residences in Albany, as officials place the incident within a broader pattern of attacks on U.S. electrical infrastructure.

A toucan named Sam has survived in the Las Vegas area since escaping from its cage in November, but rescuers fear its health is deteriorating. SouthWest Exotic Avian Rescue has struggled to capture the bird, which hides high in palm trees and is frightened by people. Experts warn that Las Vegas's extreme temperatures, limited food and the citrus Sam has been eating pose serious risks. The group has placed a baited cage and plans to take Sam to a veterinarian for fluids and treatment as soon as he is caught.

Workers at Sheri’s Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada, have petitioned the National Labor Relations Board to form what could become the first union of brothel-based sex workers in the United States, with representation from the Communications Workers of America. The effort was prompted by a new independent-contractor agreement granting the brothel broad rights over workers’ likenesses and intellectual property, along with concerns about pay, dress codes, health insurance, and employment protections. Workers say they were pressured to sign or leave and that several union supporters were fired, allegations the brothel has not addressed directly. The outcome may depend on whether the courtesans are legally treated as independent contractors or employees, while the campaign follows earlier unionization successes among sex-industry workers in California.

Nevada lawmakers are scrutinizing Elon Musk’s Boring Company over alleged workplace safety and environmental violations linked to the Vegas Loop. The company has faced 17 occupational-safety complaints, nearly 800 reported environmental violations and almost $600,000 in fines, while contesting about $355,000 more. A worker suffered a serious crushing injury in 2025, and fines connected to chemical burns suffered by two firefighters were later withdrawn because of errors in state inspection reports. The company defended its daily inspections and safety training, while lawmakers criticized its transparency and proposed faster enforcement procedures. Despite the controversy, the tunnel service is popular with some convention visitors and is approved for major expansion in Las Vegas; construction is also proceeding on a Nashville project amid similar concerns.

Las Vegas has shifted from inexpensive buffets designed to keep casino visitors fed and gambling to high-priced buffets marketed as luxury attractions. The number of Strip buffets has fallen to about a dozen, with many closing during the COVID-19 pandemic and being replaced by food halls or celebrity-chef restaurants. Industry observers say rising culinary expectations have driven the change, while visitors worry that the loss of affordable dining is making Las Vegas too expensive for middle-class tourists. Despite the transformation, food experts expect buffets to remain part of the city’s tourism culture in a more extravagant form.

A Nevada jury convicted actor and Lakota medicine man Nathan Chasing Horse on 13 of 21 sexual-assault charges involving three Indigenous women, including a principal accuser who was 14 when the alleged abuse began. Prosecutors argued that Chasing Horse exploited his spiritual authority to abuse women and girls over nearly two decades, while his defense challenged the accusers’ credibility and argued that there was no corroborating eyewitness evidence. Chasing Horse faces at least 25 years in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on March 11; his attorney plans to seek a new trial.

Scotty’s Castle in Death Valley National Park has reopened for limited flood-recovery tours after a decade-long closure caused by a devastating flash flood. The 1920s retreat was built by Albert and Bessie Johnson after they befriended Walter “Death Valley Scotty” Scott, who had lured Albert into investing in a nonexistent gold mine. Restoration has faced setbacks including a 2021 fire and historic rainfall, and is expected to cost about $90 million. Tours priced at $35 are already sold out, while a full reopening is anticipated in the coming years.

Prosecutors told a Las Vegas jury that former Dances With Wolves actor Nathan Chasing Horse used his status as a Lakota medicine man and trusted cultural figure to sexually assault Indigenous women, including a girl who was 14 at the time. They allege he manipulated the girl with claims that spirits required her to surrender her virginity to save her mother and later assaulted her repeatedly. Defense attorney Craig Mueller denied the accusations, argued there was no DNA or eyewitness evidence, and portrayed Chasing Horse as a respected family man who was falsely accused. Chasing Horse has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges, including sexual assault and sexual assault of a minor.

Nathan Chasing Horse’s trial in Las Vegas is set to begin over 21 charges, including sexual assault, offenses involving minors, kidnapping and using a minor to produce pornography. Prosecutors allege that he exploited his reputation as a Lakota spiritual leader and healer to abuse women and girls over two decades, including a 14-year-old whose mother was ill. The original indictment was dismissed after the Nevada Supreme Court found prosecutors had improperly introduced an unsupported definition of grooming, but charges were refiled with allegations that Chasing Horse recorded sex with a victim who was under 14. He has pleaded not guilty. Jury selection is expected to begin Tuesday, with the trial projected to last four weeks and include 18 prosecution witnesses.

Nathan Chasing Horse was removed from a Las Vegas courtroom after interrupting proceedings and demanding to replace his defense attorney one week before his scheduled sex abuse trial. He has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges, including alleged sexual assaults of women and girls and the alleged filming of abuse involving a girl under 14. Prosecutors say he exploited his reputation as a Lakota spiritual leader and healer over two decades and led a group called The Circle. The trial is expected to last three weeks. A previous indictment was dismissed after the Nevada Supreme Court found that prosecutors had improperly used a definition of grooming before a grand jury, but prosecutors later filed a new indictment.

Defense attorneys for Duane “Keffe D” Davis are seeking to suppress evidence collected during a nighttime search of his Henderson residence, arguing that police obtained the warrant using a misleading portrayal of him as a dangerous drug dealer. Prosecutors and police have maintained that the nighttime operation was justified by security concerns. Davis, arrested in 2023 and charged with first-degree murder in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing, has pleaded not guilty. His attorneys also argue that public statements placing Davis in the vehicle involved in the shooting were motivated by personal and financial gain rather than reliable knowledge.

Ashlee Buzzard, 40, was arrested after the remains of her 9-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard, were found in Utah and DNA linked them to the child. Authorities said the mother and daughter traveled from California through several states, changed their appearances, and altered the rental car's license plate to avoid detection. Melodee was last seen on surveillance footage near the Colorado-Utah border, while Buzzard later returned to California without her. The mother had previously been arrested on an unrelated charge involving allegedly preventing someone from leaving a location.

Jesus Ayala and Jzamir Keys were sentenced to 20 years to life and 18 years to life, respectively, after pleading guilty to second-degree murder with a deadly weapon in the intentional 2023 hit-and-run killing of retired California police chief Andreas “Andy” Probst while he was cycling in Las Vegas. The collision was recorded from the vehicle, whose occupants laughed as they drove away, and the video helped investigators identify the defendants. Because Ayala and Keys were juveniles at the time, the court imposed the maximum sentences allowed, with parole eligibility after 20 and 18 years. Ayala’s attorney said he was remorseful, while Keys’ attorney did not comment. Probst’s family also pursued a wrongful-death lawsuit related to the theft of the Hyundai vehicle used in the crime.

An outbreak of equine herpesvirus 1 has forced changes at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, including eliminating the traditional mounted grand entry for some riders, restricting horse movement, canceling or rescheduling events, and limiting access to stables. Although Nevada has reported no cases, at least 60 horses in other states have been infected, and the virus can cause severe neurological illness or death. State officials and rodeo venues require health permits, veterinary checks, isolation procedures, sanitation and reduced horse-to-horse contact, while boarding facilities and businesses report lower revenues as owners keep horses away.

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed the Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act, which increases penalties for smash-and-grab robberies, DUIs, and assaults on hospitality workers while authorizing the possible revival of Las Vegas’s Resort Corridor Court. Supporters, including resort businesses and hospitality workers’ representatives, say the court would improve safety amid an 11% drop in visitors, while the ACLU of Nevada and other opponents argue that it is legally questionable and unfairly targets homeless people. The bill also restricts federal immigration enforcement at schools without a warrant and requires detention facilities to maintain custody lists. The court’s revival remains uncertain and could face litigation.

Nevada lawmakers narrowly rejected a proposal to provide Sony Pictures Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery with $95 million a year in transferable tax credits for a proposed Summerlin film studio. Supporters said the project could create 19,000 construction jobs and 18,000 permanent positions, while opponents cited a projected state deficit of up to $260 million by 2030 and competing needs such as education funding. The special session did advance Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's crime package, including a revived Resort Corridor Court for minor offenses on the Las Vegas Strip. The bill was amended to restrict warrantless immigration-related access to schools and student information, and Lombardo indicated he would support the amended version. Critics of the court program argued that it disproportionately targeted homeless people without providing adequate services.

Nevada lawmakers are considering reviving the Resort Corridor Court, which barred people convicted of low-level offenses from the Las Vegas Strip for a year. Casino owners and the Culinary Union support the proposal as a way to deter crime, protect workers and reassure tourists amid an 11% decline in visitors. Civil-liberties and justice-reform advocates argue that the court unfairly targets homeless people, restricts access to public streets and creates a cycle of arrests. The proposal is part of Gov. Joe Lombardo’s broader Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act, even though reported crime on the Strip has declined.

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo called a special legislative session to consider a broad criminal reform package, cybersecurity legislation, and expanded film-production tax incentives. The Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act would increase penalties for DUIs and assaults against hospitality workers and revive a Resort Corridor Court for certain Las Vegas Strip crimes. Lawmakers will also consider $95 million in credits for a proposed Sony Pictures Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery facility near Las Vegas, plus $25 million for productions elsewhere in Nevada. Labor unions supporting the plan cite jobs, tourism, and economic growth, while the state employee union argues the credits would be fiscally irresponsible. The Democratic-majority Legislature will determine which proposals advance.

Jacob Herman's family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the Nevada Department of Corrections, alleging that officials ignored his protective-custody rights and housed him with a cellmate who had repeatedly threatened to kill him. Herman, 35, was killed at High Desert State Prison on July 16, just days before his scheduled release. The family is seeking at least $15,000 in damages, and the department had not immediately responded to a request for comment.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department will deploy 10 donated Tesla Cybertrucks in November, creating the largest police Cybertruck fleet in the United States. The approximately $2.7 million donation from venture capitalist Ben Horowitz and Felicia Horowitz is intended to improve officer safety and provide specialized vehicles, but critics warn it could blur public-private boundaries, promote police militarization and expose police data to Tesla. The fleet arrives amid repeated Cybertruck recalls and federal scrutiny of Tesla’s self-driving technology, though the police vehicles will not use autonomous driving features and officials say recall repairs will be completed before deployment.

Nevada labor unions are campaigning to revive a proposal offering up to $95 million in tax credits to Sony Pictures Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery for a large studio complex in suburban Las Vegas. The planned Summerlin Studios project would include 10 sound stages and a broader mixed-use development, with proponents citing construction jobs, production employment and tourism benefits. Supporters point to Georgia’s successful expansion of film production, while critics note that its tax-credit program has delivered limited tax revenue relative to its cost. Nevada’s public-sector unions oppose the proposal, arguing that the credits would divert money from education, health care, public safety and other essential services.