Amanda Williams

Community members and family united in grief yesterday at a vigil to pay their respects to Jennaleah Hin, the 17-year-old from Henderson whose life came to a tragic and premature end. The vigil for the Foothill High School senior was held near the intersection of Spanish Needle Street and Desert Sunflower Circle, as reported by News3LV. Mourners adorned a memorial marker with flowers, candles, and messages of remembrance.

A fire at the Paradise Spas condominiums in south Las Vegas last Saturday morning has displaced 29 residents, leaving them without homes. The American Red Cross has responded to the call, providing essential support in the form of temporary housing, food, clothing, and financial assistance where needed. "Our dedicated volunteers were on-site, offering emotional support and addressing the emergency needs of those affected," stated Rachel Flanigan, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter, reported by 8NewsNow. The organization is committed to assisting these individuals to recover in the forthcoming days and weeks.

Science-based approaches to sustainability are on the rise as firms seek to build strategies that align with the planetary boundaries.

Las Vegas is expected to return to seasonal weather as the brief period of gusty northern winds is forecast to ease over the coming weekend. The

Henderson’s local music scene is set for the annual Battle of the Bands competition. The City of Henderson has announced the fifth edition of the event, featuring a two-day finale at the Water Street Plaza Amphitheater. Musicians with a Nevada ID can submit applications until the deadline on February 21.

Las Vegas residents can expect a continuation of dry weather, with only a minimal chance of showers in some parts of Mohave County, according to the latest forecast. The brief break from the persistent north winds will soon come to an end, with those winds expected to return early next week as more storm systems move in from the north. While sunny skies will dominate much of Southern Nevada, temperatures will drop, bringing cooler conditions to the region. According to the National Weather Service, Las Vegas might see lows near 30 degrees Fahrenheit by Tuesday morning.

A routine alert from a license plate reader in Henderson spiraled into violence on Monday, resulting in a sergeant needing medical attention and a suspect with a bullet wound in custody. The Henderson police sergeant, identified as Sgt. S. Alward, responded to the stolen vehicle alert and ended up needing 11 staples for a head injury after an altercation with the suspect, according to a

The Nashville Predators defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 on Tuesday night, with Steven Stamkos recording two goals and an assist. The win ended a two-game losing streak for the Predators, who saw significant contributions from Stamkos, who signed with the team in the offseason along with Jonathan Marchessault. This victory also marked the Predators' 1,000th team win, making them the second-fastest franchise to reach this milestone, according to NHL.com.

Las Vegas motorists should be aware of upcoming traffic changes as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) enters Phase 5 of the I-15/Tropicana Interchange Project. This phase will introduce new restrictions affecting travel on the west side of Tropicana Avenue. With Phases 3 and 4 still in progress, there will be notable changes around Dean Martin Drive as crews work to rebuild the intersection at Tropicana Avenue.

The Nevada State Police took to social media in an effort to enlist the public's help in tracking down a man identified as Claude Epperson, a fugitive wanted for breaching a major condition of his sex offender lifetime supervision. Revealing the urgency of the matter, the police department has highlighted Epperson on their #FugitiveFriday campaign, hoping to leverage community awareness in their search.