2587 stories by Ed Silverstein
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...
Las Vegas Vagrant Threatens to Kill, Eat Police Officers Near Casino, Cops Reveal
A suspected vagrant who allegedly threatened to kill and eat Las Vegas police officers and spit at a police car remains in jail today. He was first spotted by Metro cops laying on a sidewalk in front of Texas Station Gambling Hall...
Atlantic City Blaze Damages Five Businesses on Boardwalk, No Injuries Reported
Atlantic City firefighters are continuing to search for the cause of Friday’s fire on the Boardwalk. Five retail businesses were damaged in the major New Jersey tourist area. The fire was first spotted at about 8:30 am. Smoke was exiting from doors...
UMC Fatal Knifing Leads to Arrest, Jailed Suspect Refuses to Go to Court
A man who allegedly fatally stabbed one patient and injured another Thursday at University Medical Center (UMC) is now in jail, according to a published Las Vegas news report. The suspect was also a UMC patient. All three had psychiatric diagnoses and...
Las Vegas Abortion Clinics May See More Procedures, Out-of-State Patients
The US Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade could be followed by many states restricting abortions, or possibly banning them. But Nevada will continue to provide abortions to local residents and visitors from nearby states, including residents of Arizona, Idaho, Texas, and...
Jackpot: Slots Player at North Dakota’s 4 Bears Casino Wins Over $1.6M
North Dakota’s 4 Bears Casino and Lodge recently paid out $1,668,961 on a slot machine. It was believed to be the second-largest payout ever in North Dakota. The winner was identified this week as Elton Spotted Horse from Mandaree, N.D. His win...
Las Vegas Psychiatric Patient Stabs Two Other UMC Patients, One Dies From Wounds
Two psychiatric patients were stabbed at Las Vegas’ University Medical Center (UMC) emergency department by a third patient early Thursday. One victim passed away. The other victim was injured and is expected to survive. The assailant had been in a room at...
Casino-Visiting Grandma Allegedly Steals Firearm During Michigan Home Invasion
A 57-year-old grandmother was sentenced to prison recently after she allegedly stole a loaded .22 caliber pistol from a Sherwood Township, Mich. residence. She also stole a pot filled with coins in the Dec. 22, 2020 home break-in, police said. Genoa Sigerfoos,...
Fremont Street Uber Pickup Leads to Bloody Attack on Vegas Driver – Video
A 55-year-old Uber XL driver suffered cuts and bruises on her head, neck, shoulders, and back early Sunday after several passengers in her van allegedly beat her. She picked up the passengers on Fremont Street. The incident began when the driver, Victoria...
