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2 Hurt in Las Vegas Crash; Woman Arrested for DUI

Countless tourists come to Las Vegas to celebrate the holidays under the lights of the Strip. Conversely, many residents travel to be with relatives during this time of year. A few people prefer to commemorate Christmas or Hanukkah with their immediate family at home. But no one wants to spend part of the holiday season …

UPDATE – Helicopter Deviated from Route Before Crashing

Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board are about finished sifting through the wreckage of the tour helicopter that crashed one week ago today near Lake Mead. But NTSB personnel are also probing other sources in an effort to determine what caused the crash, which killed two tourist couples and the Las Vegas-based pilot. And …

Probe Into Tour Chopper Crash That Killed 5 Near Lake Mead Continues

It’s something that no one ever wants to think about: losing your life while on vacation and engaging in a fun activity. But that is apparently what happened to four people when a tour helicopter from Las Vegas crashed on a mountainside between Lake Mead and Henderson earlier this week. On Wednesday around 4:30pm or …

Preventing Auto-Pedestrian Accidents In and Around Las Vegas

I’ve detailed the rash of auto-pedestrian accidents which have been occurring in Las Vegas and throughout the valley over the past couple months. Many officials are worried that this trend might continue into the holiday season, which is supposed to be a time of peace and good cheer instead of sadness and anguish. In fact, …

Black Friday Poses Dangers for Motorists, Pedestrians

Some people are calling it "National Shopping Day." Others are making more plans for that day than they are for the Thanksgiving holiday. We’re talking about Black Friday 2011. It could be the craziest post-turkey day yet. According to a website devoted to this year’s Black Friday event, 13 million more people are expected to …

Despite New Laws, Distracted Driving Still a Problem

Lawmakers in Nevada have finally begun addressing the problem of distracted driving in our state. Earlier this year, the governor signed a new law prohibiting the use of handheld cell phones while driving on Nevada roads. But based on what police are saying, a large number of drivers aren’t getting the message. The handheld cell …