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ICE agents leave Asian man cuffed, screaming at Las Vegas airport before vanishing
A 57-year-old Asian man was left handcuffed and screaming on an airport floor in Las Vegas after two plainclothes ICE agents abandoned him following an attempted arrest, walking away once onlookers…
Filipino American voters poised to influence Nevada’s tight 2024 race
Filipino American voters are emerging as a critical constituency in Nevada’s high-stakes 2024 elections, where Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are nearly tied. Both…
Man found guilty of murdering 2 Vietnamese at Las Vegas hotel
On Tuesday, a jury in Las Vegas found a 37-year-old man guilty of breaking into a hotel room at Circus Circus on the Las Vegas Strip and robbing and fatally stabbing two Vietnamese tour leaders, Sang…
Trump courts Asian American voters in Las Vegas rally
Former President Donald Trump headlined an AAPI-focused rally in Las Vegas on Thursday, centering his speech on policies toward economic growth, public safety and immigration reform. “United for…
Donald Trump to headline AAPI rally in Las Vegas
Former President Donald Trump is set to headline a rally in Las Vegas on Oct. 24 focused on celebrating the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Hosted by Turning Point PAC and Turning…
Harris-Walz campaign targets Fil-Am voters in Nevada with ‘Pinoy Pride’ ads
The Harris-Walz campaign recently launched digital ads in Las Vegas, Nevada, to engage Filipino American voters ahead of Filipino American History Month. The ads, which celebrate “Pinoy Pride” and…
12,000-square-foot ‘John Wick Experience’ attraction set for Las Vegas
A “John Wick” attraction coming to Las Vegas later this year will offer fans of the action film franchise a glimpse into the assassin underworld. About the attraction: Developed by Lionsgate and Las…
Joe Biden drinks boba tea at stop on 2024 presidential campaign
President Joe Biden was filmed enjoying a bubble tea as part of his 2024 presidential campaign strategy, eschewing large rallies for intimate visits to places like local businesses. Biden enjoys…
H.E.R. electrifies 2024 Super Bowl with guitar solo during Usher’s halftime show
Filipino American artist Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, known professionally as H.E.R., made a surprise appearance during Usher’s halftime show at the 2024 Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and…
US cities kick off Lunar New Year celebrations
Multiple cities across the U.S. have gone ahead with Lunar New Year celebrations over the weekend, calling for luck as they usher in the Year of the Wood Dragon. Where it happened: The Lunar New Year…
Tony Hsieh immortalized in Las Vegas mural, bust for his 50th birthday
“His commitments often pulled him in many directions, but he always made time for friendships”
82-year-old Asian woman ‘maced’ and beaten in Las Vegas
Neighbors are on edge after an 82-year-old Asian woman was viciously attacked with what appeared to be mace and a stick in downtown Las Vegas over the weekend. What happened: The incident, which was…
Senior Asian women are ‘easy targets,’ says Las Vegas man arrested for robberies
A Las Vegas man has been arrested for allegedly targeting elderly Asian women in a series of robberies that lasted for several weeks. The allegations: Jephery Steward, 25, is accused in the robbery…
Las Vegas man charged for attacking Asian senior to undergo mental health evaluation
The man charged with hate crimes for the attack on his 75-year-old Asian American neighbor has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. Judge’s order: Christian Lentz, 44, is facing…
US Marshals believe fugitive wanted for stabbing may be working as tattoo artist in Las Vegas
The U.S. Marshals are asking for the public’s help to locate a fugitive known to be associated with Asian gangs who they believe is now working as a tattoo artist in Las Vegas. Wanted poster:…
Filipino American leaders to hold rally for Las Vegas senior attacked in his home
Community leaders are organizing a rally in downtown Las Vegas to call for justice for an elderly Filipino American man who fell victim to an anti-Asian attack in his own home in Mountain’s Edge late…
Man who attacked 75-year-old Asian neighbor in his Las Vegas home faces hate crime charges
The man who violently attacked a 75-year-old man in his garage in southwest Las Vegas is now facing hate crime charges. Hate crime: On Friday, Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson announced…
Man caught on CCTV snatching woman’s purse, driving away in a Mercedes in Las Vegas Chinatown
Las Vegas police are reportedly looking for a man who broke into a woman’s car and stole her purse in Chinatown earlier this week. How it happened: The incident, which was caught on security footage,…
Man who violently attacked 75-year-old Asian neighbor in his Las Vegas home likely to avoid felony charge
The man who violently attacked a 75-year-old Asian man in his garage in southwest Las Vegas is not likely to be charged with a felony due to insufficient evidence. Explanation: In an interview with…
Police release man who violently attacked 75-year-old Asian neighbor in his Las Vegas home
Police have released a man who violently attacked a 75-year-old Asian man in his garage in southwest Las Vegas. What happened: Amadeo Quindara was resting in his garage when his 44-year-old neighbor,…
K-pop girl group fromis_9 backs out of We Bridge Music Festival in Vegas
Pledis Entertainment, the label representing K-pop girl group fromis_9, announced via Twitter today that the band will not be making an appearance at the upcoming We Bridge Music Festival in Las…
Celebrity-backed nonprofit shuts down after being sued for helping release serial offender who shot Las Vegas waiter 11 times
Before you read: ‘Loyal’ Chinese restaurant worker shot multiple times trying to protect business from armed robber No bail for Las Vegas man accused of shooting Chinatown restaurant worker 11 times…
Las Vegas man sentenced for shooting Chinatown waiter 11 times
Rashawn Gaston-Anderson, 24, was sentenced on Monday to seven-to-18 years in prison for shooting Las Vegas Chinatown restaurant worker Chengyan Wang on Dec. 20, 2021. Wang, a Chinese migrant worker,…
Las Vegas cop of 23 years killed in late-night shootout
Truong Thai, a 23-year veteran of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), was killed in a shootout with a suspect on Thursday. Thai, 49, and another officer were responding to a…
Illegal Las Vegas brothel allegedly run by an Asian woman saw nearly 200 visitors in 2 weeks
Heng Van Ho and Yuxiang Tian were arrested on Aug. 17 for allegedly running an illegal brothel near the Las Vegas Strip since 2016. Las Vegas Metro police first received a tip about “possible illegal…
Las Vegas Chinatown waiter shot 11 times says he wants to put in more ‘enthusiasm’ serving customers
Chengyan Wang, the Shanghai Time head waiter who was shot 11 times during an attempted burglary in December 2021, said he was “incredibly grateful” to be alive and for the support of the Las Vegas…
