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Las Vegas business owner convicted in $24 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. Featured image for Las Vegas News.

Brent Kovar Convicted in $24M Las Vegas Crypto Ponzi Scheme

Brent Kovar was convicted on 15 federal counts after prosecutors said his Las Vegas-based Profit Connect operation obtained $24 million from at least 400 investors through a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme.
August 25, 2026
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Las Vegas Smart City Expands Free Wi-Fi and Broadband Access Downtown
Wireless broadband infrastructure supporting the Las Vegas Smart City initiative in downtown Las Vegas. The privately funded project combines free public Wi-Fi, mesh systems, LTE/CBRS broadband, IoT readiness and emergency-deployment capability.

Las Vegas Smart City Expands Broadband Access Downtown

Las Vegas Smart City infrastructure is expanding free Wi-Fi, broadband access, mesh connectivity and IoT-ready technology across downtown Las Vegas.
August 20, 2026
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Honor Guard Escorts Fallen LVMPD Officer Austin Abdelnabi
An honor guard escorts the flag-draped casket of LVMPD Officer Austin Abdelnabi as law enforcement personnel salute during a procession honoring the officer killed in the line of duty. Photo courtesy of LVMPD.

LVMPD Mourns Officer Austin Abdelnabi Killed in Ambush

LVMPD Officer Austin Abdelnabi, a 30-year-old Marine Corps veteran, was killed after authorities say he was ambushed while responding to an armed-person call in east Las Vegas.
August 5, 2026
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Teen Shoots Food Vendor Dead After Faking an Order; Killer Sentenced to 25 Years to Life
Demarcus Jaime Vega, left, and food vendor Lorenzo Perez. Vega was sentenced to 25 years to life for the 2021 murder of Perez in Fresno, California.

Teen Shoots Food Vendor Dead, Gets 25 Years to Life

Demarcus Vega was 18 when prosecutors say he posed as a customer and fatally shot Fresno food vendor Lorenzo Perez during a robbery. He has been sentenced to 25 years to life.
July 19, 2026
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Editorial illustration honoring Hal Williams following his death at age 91.
Editorial illustration honoring Hal Williams following his death at age 91.

Hal Williams Dies at 91: ‘Sanford and Son,’ ‘227’ Star

Hal Williams, the veteran television actor beloved as Officer Smitty on “Sanford and Son” and Lester Jenkins on “227,” has died at 91. Former co-star Jackée Harry remembered him as a gracious
July 16, 2026
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