Motorcyclist killed in crash near M.L.K., Craig in North Las Vegas

Thursday, April 8th, 2021, 8:31pm

NORTH LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A motorcyclist died in a crash near M.L.K. Boulevard and Craig Road in North Las Vegas Thursday evening. The incident occurred around 5:52 p.m.

Police say the preliminary investigation indicates the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Craig approaching M.L.K. He rode through the red light and struck a Chevy SUV that was making a left-hand turn onto Craig, then proceeded to also strike a Ford SUV.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead on scene and is a male believed to be in his early 20s.

The drivers of both SUVs remained on scene.

Police say impairment is not expected to be a factor at this time.

RTC Southern Nevada says the intersection of M.L.K. and Craig is closed in both directions. Avoid the area and find alternative routes. ... Read More

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Thursday, April 8th, 2021, 8:00pm

MYSTERY WIRE — Amazing images have been leaked from a secretive Pentagon investigation of UFOs.

The UAP Task Force has been gathering evidence for a comprehensive report for Congress which is due in June that includes photographs and videos of UFO encounters with U.S. military assets, including Navy destroyers off the southern California coast.

Part of the report is to educate other military and intelligence officials about the nature of the UFO mystery.

The new images were gathered by the Task Force and obtained by investigative filmmaker Jeremy Corbell, who confirmed their authenticity. Mystery Wire has independently confirmed that the visual materials are included in the briefing presentation prepared by the UAP Task Force... Read More

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Thursday, April 8th, 2021, 6:58pm

BRYAN, Texas (NewsNation Now) — A man opened fire Thursday at a Texas cabinet-making company where he worked, killing one person and wounding five others before shooting and seriously wounding a state trooper prior to his arrest, authorities said.

Larry Winston Bollin, 27, of Iola, Texas, was booked into the Brazos County Detention Center in Bryan late Thursday, according to a Bryan Police Department statement. Jail records showed Bollin was charged with murder and being held on a $1 million bond. No attorney was listed for Bollin in the jail record... Read More

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Thursday, April 8th, 2021, 6:55pm

HENDERSON, Nev. (KLAS) -- The crowds are coming back to Henderson's Water Street District, the latest area in the valley to see an increase of people getting out of their homes.

"A lot more cars on the street and busier," shared resident Scott Balderson.

Activity was bustling, even on a Thursday afternoon.

"We feel after both of us being vaccinated, that it's time to go out and refuel the economy," said visitor Scott Altman.

He and wife ate lunch at Juan's Flaming Fajitas & Cantina. The restaurant is welcoming guests who want to get out and about.

Juan’s Flaming Fajitas and Cantina is also noticing more people recently visiting the district #8NN pic.twitter.com/V8oiYg26ED... Read More

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Thursday, April 8th, 2021, 6:52pm

LAS VEGAS (April 8, 20021)— The Las Vegas Aces will have new uniforms when the team hits the court for their 2021 season. On Thursday, Nike and the WNBA unveiled teams in the league's new jerseys.

For the 25th season of the league, Nike and the WNBA say they collaborated to unveil a uniform collection that helps set the league's foundation for the next 25 years and beyond.

"The basketball uniform is an important representation of the brand of WNBA players and teams and a point of pride fans," said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. "In partnership with Nike, unveiling new and exciting adaptations of the WNBA uniforms is a dynamic way to build on the foundation of the league's first 25 years."... Read More

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Thursday, April 8th, 2021, 6:24pm

HENDERSON, Nev. – The City of Henderson, in partnership with the Sun City Anthem COVID-19 Task Force, says it will offer additional appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations to Nevada residents age 16 and older from Tuesday, April 13 through Friday, April 16 at the Sun City Anthem Community Center.

The Sun City Anthem vaccination site, located at 2450 Hampton Rd., will offer 850 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine per day. However, if you're a person who wants to get a dose, please make sure you make an appointment. Appointment times are available from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Appointments for the second vaccine dose will be scheduled during the first visit... Read More

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Thursday, April 8th, 2021, 5:49pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — As the Las Vegas economy continues to reopen, businesses are searching for employees to keep up with demand.

A busy lunch rush would typically be good news for a local restaurant, but Market Grille Cafe says a lack of employees is creating problems for their family business.

Once 11 a.m. hits, food tickets start printing non-stop.

Joe Pierro Sr. owns Market Grille Cafe. He is trying to fill essentially every position at his two locations, including cooks, bussers and management.

Pierro is getting some applications, but no one is showing up.

"I have an overwhelming amount of business, I'm not staffed up,” Pierro Sr. Said. "The unemployment, you know if I have to be blunt about it, I feel like it's keeping people from getting out there and wanting to apply." ... Read More

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