Nevada Professional Firefighters Local 3031 reports a structure fire called in just before 1900 (7 p.m.) Saturday evening.
The fire in a large brick building took place 500 block of West Austin in Nevada.
Engine 219 with the crew of 4 arrived on scene to find smoke coming from the 3rd story and attic area.
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Crews attempted an interior attack and were unsuccessful.
The fire had vented and started to rapidly grow, eventually bringing the roof down a short time later.
“This fire took a bit to get under control and overhaul was tedious,” a social media posting stated. “Crews were able to keep the fire to the 3rd floor and up. ”
There were no injuries to firefighters or residents.
Firefighters were assisted by the Nevada Police Department, Vernon County Ambulance District and Fire Departments from Deerfield, Milo and Walker.
The State Fire Marshall’s office will assist in determining a cause for the fire.
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Air Force took an early and never looked back, earning a 61-45 win over Nevada on Saturday afternoon in Clune Arena behind a total-game effort and one of its best shooting performances to date.
The Falcons (7-5, 1-1 MW) dismantled Nevada behind a season-high 9-18 (.500) shooting from three-point range. From the field, Air Force compiled a 24-59 (.410) effort, marking its second-best overall shooting percentage to date in 2025-26. While doing so, the Falcons also managed to hold Nevada (4-8, 0-2 MW) to season lows in both field goals made (13) and field goal percentage (.260) and its second-lowest assist figure as a team this season (five).
Senior Milahnie Perry, scoring a team-high 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 3FG, 2-2 FT, 6 REB, 3 AST), overtook Air Force alumna Pat Swanke (1977-81) for sixth all-time in career scoring. Junior Keelie O’Hollaren added 10 points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3FG, 3 REB); Freshman Bhret Clay contributed eight.
Air Force led 13-11 at the close of the first quarter. Perry scored the first four Air Force points to grab an early lead. Nevada evened the score twice in the first half, but Air Force took off in the second quarter, outscoring Nevada 18-6 while holding the Wolf Pack to just 3-13 shooting. A 14-2 Air Force run which encompassed the majority of the quarter pushed the Falcons to a double-digit lead that held the rest of the way.
Eight second-quarter points for Perry and an unblemished 4-4 showing for the Falcons as a team from three-point range elevated Air Force to a 31-17 halftime lead over Nevada.
Air Force dominance extended into the second half, as the Falcons’ lead inflated to as much as 23 points in the third quarter. O’Hollaren’s five points paced the Falcons in the third quarter, while Clay and junior Jayda McNabb put up a triple apiece to outscore the Wolf Pack 15-7.
With the win in hand in the fourth quarter, Air Force still managed to top Nevada in field goals made (six) and threes made (two). Nevada outscored the Falcons 21-15 in the final 10 minutes but were unable to bridge the gap. A downhill driving and-one score for freshman Maddy Jensen got the Falcons past the 60-point mark, putting a bow on a successful outing for Air Force ahead of the holiday break.
For the game, Air Force led the opposition in field goals (24), three-pointers (nine, season high), rebounding (38), assists (15), field goal percentage (.410), three-point field goal percentage (.500), points off of turnovers (21), second-chance points (eight), bench points (23), points in the paint (30), fast-break points (five), steals (five) and assists (15).
The win snaps a three-game skid against the Wolf Pack and improves the Falcons to 11-22 in the all-time series.
Up Next:
Air Force Women’s Basketball picks up Mountain West play on Dec. 31 at San Diego State; The Falcons are back in Clune Arena on Jan. 3 against UNLV.
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has received nearly 21,000 complaints about illegal drivers through its new online reporting portal in just two months, with more than 83 percent of those reports coming from Clark County.
The Registration Spotter tool, launched in October on the DMV’s website, allows residents to report vehicles with no plates, expired or invalid registration, or illegal out-of-state plates. The initiative was part of an effort to address what officials call a pervasive problem affecting road safety and contributing to rising car insurance costs.
WATCH | Plenty of reports, not enough action — what’s the deal?
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Nevada DMV receives nearly 21,000 reports of illegal drivers in two months
“It’s everywhere all the time,” said J.D. Decker from the DMV’s Compliance Enforcement Division during a February ride-along.
However, some residents who have filed reports are questioning the effectiveness of the system, like Las Vegas resident Paul who emailed to ask, “Darcy, what’s the deal?”
“I reported a car without plates over two months ago and I still see it parking where I live. Why don’t they investigate? I also see so many cars on the road without plates and even see cops that don’t stop them. Why don’t police stop them?” Paul asked.
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DMV officials acknowledge that enforcement is lacking. DMV spokesperson Hailey Foster said the agency agrees “this is certainly an issue we, the DMV, would like to see be enforced more.”
The DMV admits it’s still working to distribute data from the online portal to other agencies and cannot guarantee specific action on reports. Foster explained that if a vehicle is parked in someone’s driveway and not being operated, that’s technically legal. Officers need to see the car being driven on streets to issue a citation.
“This takes everybody, and there’s so much of it right now, and it’s going to take all of Nevada law enforcement to address,” Decker said.
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The DMV does not track enforcement statistics based on whether action comes from patrol, investigation or complaints submitted by residents, making it impossible to determine how many Registration Spotter tips have led to enforcement action.
But, traffic enforcement overall is increasing. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police made about 82,000 traffic stops this year, according to a Dec. 16 social media post.
A newly formed multi-agency traffic task force, which we told you about on Dec. 8, has logged 26 registration violations and 14 insurance violations since its formation, though their primary focus is on dangerous driving.
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We also asked other agencies for their enforcement statistics over the last two months. North Las Vegas Police said, “While NLVPD does not receive or track the individual public-submitted reports sent directly to the DMV as part of that program, we are able to provide our department’s registration-related enforcement statistics during the same general timeframe.
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For the period October 1, 2025 through December 18, 2025, North Las Vegas Police Department officers issued:
557 citations
601 total offenses related to registration and license plate violations
These offenses include, but are not limited to:
Failure to possess or surrender certificate of registration
Improper display of license plates
Operating a vehicle without valid Nevada vehicle registration
Henderson Police citations from 10/01/2025 – 12/17/2025:
Operate vehicle w/expired registration or plates: 214
Operate unregistered vehicle-trailer or semi trailer: 84
“The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division recognizes public interest related to unregistered vehicles and has and will continue to enforce all traffic laws on Nevada’s roadways, including laws related to vehicle registration. Enforcement of unregistered vehicles has long been part of routine traffic enforcement efforts statewide. As with all enforcement activity, the Nevada Highway Patrol prioritizes public safety and responds based on observed violations, calls for service, and operational considerations, including impaired driving and other serious safety concerns. Traffic enforcement is continuous and ongoing, and troopers take appropriate enforcement action when unregistered vehicles are encountered during patrol or traffic stops. The Nevada Highway Patrol strongly encourages drivers to ensure their vehicles are properly registered in accordance with Nevada law.”
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The DMV is asking each law enforcement agency in the state to increase enforcement of the types of violations reported through Registration Spotter. DMV officials say the best outcome would be for each agency to conduct their own enforcement patrols and crack down on these violations.
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LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — While Strip tourism declined this year, outdoor recreation across Nevada continues to grow, with some areas seeing increased business and new facilities opening to accommodate visitors.
Valley of Fire State Park reached 1 million visitors this year and recently opened a new $30 million visitors center. Lake Mead National Recreation Area also continues to draw tourists, including those taking holiday-themed rafting tours through Black Canyon.
Chad Taylor, director of operations for the Hospitality Division of Guest Services and Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures, calls outdoor recreation an “enormous” boost for the state economy.
Last month, the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation (NDOR) released an Economic Impact Analysis finding that outdoor recreation is a $24 billion industry in Nevada, generating $13.7 billion in total economic output, supporting more than 75,000 jobs, and contributing $8.8 billion to the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
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NDOR reports outdoor recreation has officially surpassed the mining industry in GDP contribution and is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of Nevada’s economic diversification strategy.
The Hoover Dam Rafting Adventure, which has operated for more than four decades, saw slightly lower numbers this year for its 12-mile Colorado River tours starting at the base of the dam. Taylor said the rafting business typically follows Las Vegas tourism trends.
“As Las Vegas tourism increases or decreases, we typically see the same out here for the tour specifically,” Taylor said.
However, other outdoor properties showed growth. Taylor said Lake Mead properties, including Callville Bay, Cottonwood Cove, and Temple Bar, saw increased business this year.
Taylor, who sits on the governor’s advisory board for outdoor tourism, said the state is investing heavily in outdoor recreation infrastructure. Nevada is building Adventure Centers in Northern Nevada and Southern Nevada.
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The Southern Nevada Adventure Center, under construction in Boulder City, will serve as a one-stop shop for booking outdoor activities. The facility is expected to open in summer 2026.
“Not only at the federal level, but the state level, the amount of energy and effort that they’ve put into outdoor recreation over the last few years, especially when it comes to the two new adventure centers that they’re building in Northern Nevada and Southern Nevada, they’re doubling down on outdoor recreation,” Taylor said.
The Hoover Dam rafting company continues its holiday-themed tours with Santa through Christmas Eve.
The Hoover Dam rafting company continues its holiday-themed tours with Santa through Christmas Eve.(FOX5)
Reservations can be made at hooverdamraftingadventures.com or by calling (800) 455-3490.
