2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
Fremont Street Shootings Lead to Proposed Limited Curfew in Downtown Las Vegas
Two recent shootings in the area around the Fremont Street Experience have led to a suggested curfew for those under 21 around the popular pedestrian mall. The idea was announced Tuesday by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman. The proposal would have to...
Hard Rock Rockford Casino Armed Man Dies of Injuries After Allegedly Aiming Gun at Cops
The man who was shot by police in May outside of Illinois’ Hard Rock Rockford Casino reportedly died on Thursday. He was identified as Bradley James Thompkins, 51. Thompkins underwent treatment at Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Ill. for his wounds....
MGM Grand Casino Accident Sends Pedestrian to Hospital, Serious Injuries
A pedestrian walking in the street near Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Tuesday was struck by an SUV. Both the driver and the pedestrian were taken to University Medical Center for treatment. The pedestrian was trying to run across eastbound...
UMC Murder Suspect Was at Casino When He Started to Feel Suicidal, Police Reveal
The man accused in the June 23 murder of one patient and the injuring of another at Las Vegas University Medical Center (UMC) does not remember the stabbings. But it was revealed he was at a casino before he was taken to...
Las Vegas-Bound Airline Passenger Sentenced for Assault, Feds Reveal
A man was sentenced Friday for two counts in connection with assaulting a female passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight bound for Las Vegas. He will avoid time in prison. Daniel A. Parkhurst, 41, of Gardnerville, Nev. was sentenced by US District...
Maryland Casino Kidnapper Gets 13-Year Sentence, Feds Announce
A codefendant in a Maryland casino kidnapping and bloody assault was sentenced this week to prison. His incarceration is for 13 years. Upon his release, Darius “Mup” Lawrence Young, 30, of Washington, DC, was sentenced for conspiracy to commit kidnapping and possession...
Downtown Las Vegas Sees Multiple Fires, Could Be Linked to Homeless Squatters
Four Las Vegas buildings caught fire during a multi-hour stretch from Sunday to Monday. There were no injuries reported. A blaze broke out at about 5:14 am Monday in a vacant three-story apartment building at the intersection of Ogden Avenue and 7th...
Las Vegas Site of Pro-Life, Pro-Choice Rallies Following Supreme Court Abortion Ruling
Las Vegas residents from both sides of the abortion debate came out this past weekend during public rallies. The gatherings were believed to be peaceful. On Saturday, an estimated 30 pro-life individuals gathered outside of First Choice Pregnancy Services, an abortion alternative...
Fremont Street Experience Teenager Murder Suspect Will Be Tried As Adult
A teenage suspect was apprehended by Las Vegas cops for the recent fatal downtown shooting at the Fremont Street Experience, police said on Monday. The defendant, Ruben Robles, is due in court today. He is facing charges of murder, attempted murder, and...
Las Vegas Legend Wayne Newton Forced Again to Cancel Some Flamingo Shows
Wayne Newton is canceling five live performances at the Flamingo because of a positive COVID-19 test. The 80-year-old star, who is known as Mr. Las Vegas, did not reveal what symptoms he is suffering from. The shows were to have taken place...
