Las Vegas News
Newborn's Body Found In Strip Hotel Bathroom
May. 12, 2008
A sad mystery is coming to light on the Las Vegas Strip involving a resort hotel, a dead baby, and a homicide investigation. Police say Sunday night a newborn was found in the garbage at the Excalibur hotel. Read the full article… »
Metro Catches Accused Fugitive Gang Member
May. 12, 2008
A six month long manhunt is over with the arrest of an accused gang member. Crime Tracker 3 found out why he was one of Metro's most wanted. 19-year-old Jai Burton had been on the run for about half a year; since the day of the funeral of a gang member in November. Read the full article… »
Appellate Court Upholds Clark County School Uniform Policy
May. 12, 2008
A federal appeals court says uniform rules at Las Vegas-area schools don't improperly limit free speech, and are constitutional. Read the full article… »
Preventing Home Invasion
May. 12, 2008
It seems home invasions are on the rise here in the Valley. What would you do if it happened to you? Read the full article… »
Foreclosures Leading To A Lot Of Green Pools
May. 9, 2008
With the weather warming up, it is the time of year to get out and enjoy the pool. But many pools here in the Valley are turning green, and could become a threat to your health. And it's all related to the foreclosure crisis. Read the full article… »
Direct Deposit
May. 9, 2008
Paper checks will also go out based on Social Security number. For Social Security numbers ending in 00 through 09, the paper checks will be mailed starting May 9 and will continue through May 16. A similar process will be repeated in the following weeks. Read the full article… »
Warning About Economic Stimulus Check Scam
May. 9, 2008
Those economic stimulus checks are just hitting the mail and Crime Tracker 3 has learned scammers are already working to take it away from you. On the same day the Treasury Department started printing the checks, the FBI put out warnings about a scam e-mail. Read the full article… »
More Schools To Begin Drug Testing
May. 9, 2008
Random drug testing of student athletes could happen as soon as this summer at eight local high schools. But it will take federal funding to make it happen. Read the full article… »
Two Shot, Killed In Apparent Home Invasion
May. 9, 2008
Police found two bodies inside a home in the northwest part of the Valley. It happened near Rainbow and Rancho. Police say the homeowner called 911 around 9 Thursday night. The man told police that when he and his wife returned home they found an intruder insider. Read the full article… »
Health District: 77 More Hepatitis Cases May Trace To Clinic
May. 8, 2008
The Southern Nevada Health District says it has identified another 77 people who may have been infected with hepatitis C during medical treatment at a Las Vegas outpatient clinic. Read the full article… »
Who's Responsible For Las Vegas's Worst Slums?
May. 8, 2008
There are some awful places to live in the City of Las Vegas. The city says these are the most problematic properties they know of. Consistently, they violate city codes with roaches, plumbing problems, sometimes no water, and the list goes on. Read the full article… »
Housing Market Affecting Equity Lines Of Credit
May. 8, 2008
The drop in property values is leading to a drop in home equity lines of credit. And it's taking some home owners by surprise. That's what happened to Steve Friess, who is married to a KVBC employee. He took out an equity line of credit three years ago during the housing boom. Read the full article… »
Study Ranks Vegas High For Deadly Teen Crashes
May. 8, 2008
Teen drivers in the Valley are more likely to be involved in a deadly car crash than in most other metro areas around the country. The Las Vegas metro area ranks 15th in a study conducted by Allstate insurance, which looked at the top fifty metro areas in America. Read the full article… »
Pro Bowl Scammer Sentenced
May. 8, 2008
A man convicted of selling hundreds of bogus travel packages to the NFL Pro Bowl is headed to prison. Mitchell Chirchick was sentenced to a minimum of eight years behind bars. Read the full article… »
New Name Coming To Nevada Casino "Blackbook"
May. 7, 2008
The News 3 Investigators has learned there may soon be a new name added to the so-called "Blackbook". That's the list of people who are not allowed in most Nevada casinos. Read the full article… »
City Of Las Vegas Aiding In Health Crisis
May. 7, 2008
Half a million dollars. That's how much the City of Las Vegas is planning to spend on the hepatitis health crisis. That money comes from a $500,000 fine the Endoscopy Centers of Southern Nevada paid the city when the owners surrendered their business license last month. Read the full article… »
Giving The Necessities To The Valley's Homeless Teens
May. 7, 2008
Another non-profit group has received a much needed donation. The Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth got 2,000 street survival bags to help with its mission of caring for thousands of local homeless teens. Read the full article… »
More High Schools Likely Adopting Random Drug Test Policy
May. 7, 2008
Right now it's just one, but soon as many as eight local high schools could be testing their student athletes for drugs. We told you about the plan Monday night. Now parents are sounding off. Read the full article… »
Man Murdered At Sunset Park
May. 7, 2008
A man stumbled and fell into the street, dying after being stabbed several times late Tuesday night. Drivers called police after they saw the man laying in Sunset Road at Eastern, right next to Sunset Park. Read the full article… »