Crash Involving Police Cruiser Shuts Down Traffic

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 12:01pm

LAS VEGAS -- A crash involving a police cruiser is causing traffic troubles around the intersection of Charleston and Nellis Boulevards.

The crash happened sometime after 6 p.m. Monday. Police have shut down eastbound Charleston to Christy Lane, and are also rerouting southbound Nellis around the crash while they investigate.

Both the police cruiser and a teal truck were involved in the crash. The Metro cruiser had its sirens on and was a responding to another call when it collided with the truck.

Injuries are unknown at this time.

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Free Golf for Veterans on Memorial Day Weekend

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Monday, April 15th, 2013, 1:00pm

Free Golf for Veterans on Memorial Day Weekend

All active and retired military members can receive a free round of golf on Memorial Day weekend at Walters Golf facilities.

On Sunday, May 26, all with military-issued ID are invited to enjoy a free 18 holes of golf at Bali Hai Golf Club, Royal Links Golf Club, or Desert Pines Golf Club.

Space is available on a first-come, first-to-reserve basis and is based on available space. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 450-8159. For more details, go to http://www.WaltersGolf.com/MemorialDay.

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Avoiding Harper Stings ChiSox

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Friday, April 12th, 2013, 2:34pm

White Sox get into more trouble by trying to pitch around Las Vegas native Bryce Harper.

WASHINGTON — Here’s the dilemma Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura faced Thursday night in the fourth inning of a close game against the Washington Nationals:

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Man Shot Dead in Apt. on East Side of Valley

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 4:35pm

LAS VEGAS -- Metro Police are investigating a man found dead in an apartment near Vegas Valley Drive and Mountain Vista Street.

According to police, officers were called to the scene at about 11:45 p.m. Wednesday night. They found the victim dead from an apparent gunshot wound.

Homicide detectives are now investigating. They do not have any information on a suspect or suspects at this time.

The Clark County Coroner's Office will release the identity of the victim as well as the cause of death.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Metro's Homicide Section at (702) 828-3521, or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555.

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Police Seek Public's Help in ID'ing Slain Man

Submitted by Nicole Lucht on Wednesday, April 10th, 6:21 pm

LAS VEGAS -- Metro Police are asking for the public's help in their investigation of a body found Wednesday morning in the 1600 block of Sandy Lane.

The man's body was found lying in the roadway just before 6:30 a.m. near Pecos Road and Owens Avenue. Police suspect the man was killed by blunt force trauma.

The man's race is unknown, but he is thought to have been 45 to 55 years old, between 5 feet 8 inches tall and six feet tall, weighing 170 to 190 pounds and with black hair.

He was wearing a jacket bearing the brand "Phat Farm."

No one has been identified as a suspect and homicide detectives are asking for help to identify the man.

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Salvadorans Flock to Consulate to Get IDs to Make Life Easier, Return Home

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Monday, April 8th, 2013, 1:34pm

Residents of a small Central American country are flooding their consulate with ID requests.

They’re up to their elbows in work at the tiny El Salvador Consulate, which is tucked away inside a tiny strip mall anchored by a pair of big tire stores on the east side of Las Vegas.

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