Las Vegas breaking news for Jan. 25, 2021

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) – The following is a roundup of the latest news from the Las Vegas Valley.

10:08 pm
The Southern Nevada Regional Transportation Commission reports a crash on US 95 northbound in Indian Springs. Motorway blocked all lanes, use other routes. Expect delays

1 PM
It appears that Interstate 15 South has reopened near Primm. However, there is a backup.

The southbound I-15 is secured about a mile from Jean after the route near Primm was closed in the morning. The roads are dry, snow only in the mountains #VegasWeather @KTNV

– Jackie Kostek (@JackieKostek) January 25, 2021

However, the scenic drive in the Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area remains closed for the remainder of the day.

10:35 p.m.
Snow and ice have closed the SB I-15 lanes in the Mountain Pass between Primm and Baker.

#NOW: Snow, ice closes the SB I-15 in the Mountain Pass between Primm and Baker; NB traffic below 10 mph.https: //t.co/jYtRxCetRA pic.twitter.com/NvUtRg2m5k

– KTNV 13 Action News (@KTNV) January 25, 2021

10:30 am
NV Energy reports that there are currently more than 1,600 customers in the Las Vegas Valley without power, including more than 1,400 customers in zip code 89015. The estimated time to restore power is 1:00 PM

10:25 am
The Scenic Drive at Red Rock Canyon is closed until at least noon due to snow and unsafe conditions.

Due to unsafe conditions, the #ScenicDrive is closed at least noon until today. For now, enjoy 20 seconds of calm snow in the desert ❄️ pic.twitter.com/t6Z51qWFwP

– Red Rock Canyon LV (@RedRockCynLV) January 25, 2021

10:16 am
Las Vegas Fire and Rescue was on site at Mount Charleston, according to a report from an injured hiker. The person was rescued with a so-called LV rescue after helicopter support was not possible.

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