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Las Vegas breaking news for January 12, 2018

Posted at 6:20 AM, Jan 12, 2018
and last updated 2018-01-13 07:32:19-05

This is a roundup of all the breaking news from around the Las Vegas valley for January 12, 2018.

1:04 P.M.

A garage caught fire at 3122 Spokane Drive, near Desert Inn and Mojave roads. The fire was quickly located and extinguished. One occupant of the home was treated for smoke inhalation and a dog was also rescued from the home. Damage was isolated to the garage area and a van. No other injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation and damage is estimated at $50,000.

6 A.M.

Southbound U.S. 95 is blocked near Kyle Canyon Road due to a serious crash. Chopper 13 was above the scene of the crash and showed multiple emergency vehicles tending to those involved. READ MORE

OVERNIGHT

A report of a pipebomb at 2201 Constance Avenue, near Simmons Street and Carey Avenue around 1 a.m. caused police to show up to home. Upon arrival, police found an item they believe was a bomb but it has since been rendered safe. People were evacuated during the investigation. READ MORE

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