Politics
Ford sponsored clemency hearing for man who killed pregnant woman; prosecutor’s letter contradicts AG’s account
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford’s explanation for sponsoring an application for a man who killed a pregnant woman conflicts with information from the Clark County District Attorney’s office.
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Carrot Top's return to stage scheduled for Oct. 19 at Luxor
Carrot Top is planning to return to the stage on Monday, Oct. 19, about a month after a suicide attempt that put him in a Las Vegas hospital.
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CCSD investigating incident of bus driver yelling at students
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A school bus driver was recorded on cell phone video yelling at students as they were being dropped off home, according to police. The incident happened last week Wednesday afterno...
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State finds CCSD staff trips to Miami, Hawaii, Houston were wasteful
State auditors determined that trips staffers with the Clark County School District took on the taxpayer's dime were wasteful and ineffective.
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CCSD staffer faces child abuse charges after slapping special needs student in Henderson: Police
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A CCSD staff member faces charges of child abuse after police said a special needs child at a Henderson elementary school slapped her face and then she slapped him back, according ...
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Clark County reports 260 heat-related deaths as of August
Heat has been a factor in at least 260 deaths this year, according to a Thursday report by the Clark County Coroner's Office/Medical Examiner.
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Former Nevada leaders credit election officials after 185 voters found to be US citizens
Former Gov. Brian Sandoval and former Assembly Speaker Richard Perkins credited Nevada election officials after a review of possible noncitizen voters determined the 185 people in question were all U....
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Nicolas Cage stars as NFL legend in 'Madden' biopic trailer
Amazon Prime Video on Thursday released the first official trailer for its upcoming "Madden" biopic, starring Las Vegas resident Nicolas Cage as legendary NFL coach and sportscaster John Madden and Ch...
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86-year-old Las Vegas woman dies 2 months after 3-vehicle crash
An 86-year-old woman died two months after a three-vehicle crash in the west Las Vegas valley, according to police.
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7 'urgent' wild horse roundups scheduled in Nevada to reduce strain on rangelands
Seven wild horse roundups are planned in Nevada beginning in October and ending in mid-2027 due to overpopulation and thinning resources on ranges.
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Las Vegas woman accused of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl
A Las Vegas woman faces charges of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and possession of firearms in a drug trafficking investigation, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Nevada congressional candidate Flippo falsely claimed Bronze Star ‘for valor,’ Washington Post reports
The Post reported that the Bronze Star Flippo received in 2004, during a 24-year Air Force career, did not carry the “V” device that denotes valor. Experts on military honors say such misrepresentatio...
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Carrot Top's Las Vegas residency spans decades, built on props, energy, audience connections
Carrot Top, a star for decades in Las Vegas, came on the scene as a stand-up comic, but his shtick wasn't the same as his peers in the mid-1990s.
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Stampede to Oblivion: The mismanaging of America’s wild horses
Millions of dollars are spent each year by the BLM to gather thousands of wild mustangs off public lands in western states. Many who have seen the roundups in person are horrified.
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Las Vegas doctor pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud after years of complaints and settlements
A Las Vegas physician has admitted to Medicaid fraud and is expected to be sentenced next month. Neri Maria Blanco-Cuevas has a history of complaints and settlements dating back nearly 20 years, while...
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California man arrested in Bullhead City on forgery, fraud charges
A 51-year-old California man was arrested in Bullhead City Tuesday after counterfeit and fraudulent documents were found inside his hotel room, according to the Bullhead City Police Department in a Th...
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Free Clark County Latino Cultural Festival returns for 3rd year
Clark County's premier Latino cultural celebration returns for its third year.
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Las Vegas police arrest man after argument leads to deadly shooting in parking lot
Las Vegas police arrested a 21-year-old for open murder after a man was found shot to death in a parking lot earlier in the week.
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Teens heard gunshots, hid inside home as father was killed outside Las Vegas home, report says
Two teen boys heard gunshots and hid in their home after a neighbor allegedly shot and killed their father in his front yard, according to documents obtained by 8 News Now.
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Las Vegas temps set to drop next week amid rain chances
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Las Vegas will experience rising temperatures into the upper 90s before a shift toward cooler air and potential rain arrives early next week. With an eye on tropical storms in the ...
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Metallica, Red Cross opening pop up blood donation experience in Las Vegas
Metallica is once again teaming up with the American Red Cross to help patients in need with a new exclusive experience for blood donors in Las Vegas.
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An iconic Las Vegas pub is reborn as The Irish Spot
The Crown & Anchor British Pub near UNLV was a legendary local watering hole until it closed in 2024. In early April, the friendly old building on East Tropicana came back to life—and now, it’s Ir...
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Secretary of state launches push to reassure voters that Nevada elections remain safe and secure for midterms
The campaign comes after months of uncertainty over the Trump administration’s proposed changes to mail-ballot delivery and amid continued attacks on voting by mail ...
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Las Vegas bishop honors Catholic icon ahead of beatification
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Thousands are praying Wednesday in preparation for Thursday’s beatification of one of the most recognizable Catholic figures of the 20th century, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Beatif...
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‘Like lipstick on a pig:’ Historic neighborhood criticizes high-end development
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Jerry Lewis, Steve Wynn, and Ted Binion all at one point called the area around Rancho Circle their home in Las Vegas. However, a new neighbor has many high-profile homeowners dist...
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Las Vegas man faces open murder charge in neighborhood shooting
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A 25-year-old Las Vegas man appeared in court on Wednesday facing multiple charges after police say he allegedly shot and killed his neighbor in an east valley neighborhood on Tues...
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North Las Vegas officials break ground on 215 Northern Beltway Trail expansion
Wednesday was a big day for outdoor enthusiasts in Southern Nevada, as North Las Vegas officials broke ground on the first phase of a new multi-million dollar project that will expand the 215 Northern...
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CCSD elementary school employee arrested on child abuse, battery charges
A CCSD employee at a Henderson elementary school was arrested on child abuse and battery charges Wednesday.
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MGM Resorts buyout offer withdrawn after 4 months of negotiations
People Inc.'s $18 billion bid to take over MGM Resorts International was withdrawn on Wednesday, according to MGM.
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Carrot Top's lawyers confirm comedian's suicide attempt during emergency hearing for lawsuit
Lawyers for Las Vegas-based comedian Scott Thompson, also known as Carrot Top, confirmed that he attempted to take his own life during an emergency hearing for a lawsuit filed against the comedian.
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CCSD to consider paying $1M to family of student attacked by teacher's aide
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees will consider paying the family of a special-needs student $1 million after a teacher's aide was caught on video getting physical with the child.
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Las Vegas police release video, photos of suspect in shooting of off-duty officer
Police have released a video and several images of a suspect in the investigation of a shooting that sent an off-duty Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department corrections officer to a hospital on Mond...
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Las Vegas father disputing high tetanus shot costs
A Las Vegas man said he's trying to dispute a $2,000 charge after he went to an emergency room for a tetanus shot three years prior.
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Tips to save money as gas prices soar above $5 in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- As gas prices continue to climb across the nation and across Southern Nevada, 8 News Now has tips to save money at the pump and make the most of your car's fuel efficiency. The ave...
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‘Error’ causes sudden fix of Las Vegas city map; home developer says not so fast
A major real estate developer says the City of Las Vegas purposely altered key building requirements days before a pivotal vote, calling into question the validity of a multi-million-dollar purchase i...
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Vegas Golden Knights roster pared to 28, 5 more players to cut before Sept. 27 opener
The Vegas Golden Knights roster is rounding into shape after the team assigned nine players to the Henderson Silver Knights on Wednesday.
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Gun confiscated from student at Las Vegas valley elementary school
Clark County School District police confiscated a gun from a student on a Spring Valley elementary school campus Tuesday.
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Las Vegas repeat sex offender sentenced to 10 years for possession of child sexual abuse material
A Las Vegas man will spend 10 years in prison after police found child sexual abuse material on his digital devices while he was on federal supervision for a prior conviction of coercion and enticemen...
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Las Vegas man caught on video bashing cat against the ground: police
A Las Vegas man faces several charges after police say he was caught on video bashing a cat against the ground several times, according to an arrest report.
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Skeletal remains, man's body found in unrelated incidents north of Las Vegas
Skeletal remains and a body were found in unrelated incidents this summer, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. The two locations were about 90 miles north of Las Vegas.
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Why have the Flamingo pedestrian bridges been closed on the Las Vegas Strip?
We're now firmly in Formula 1 construction season here in Las Vegas, so here's an update on some work you need to look out for in and around the resort corridor over the next few weeks, plus an answer...
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Caesars shareholders approve of Fertitta buyout worth $17.6B
Caesars Entertainment stockholders voted Tuesday to approve a merger with Fertitta Gaming, according to a filing by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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First full day of fall hits southern Nevada
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A mostly sunny first full day of Fall is on tap for southern Nevada as clouds and wind take a breather. After a high of 89 on Tuesday, Wednesday and the rest of the week...
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Motorcyclist killed in early morning collision near Patrick, Pecos
A motorcyclist was killed in an early-morning east valley collision on Wednesday.
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Friends, family hold Las Vegas vigil for 2 women killed in Utah jet ski crash
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A vigil was held Tuesday night at Sunset Park to honor two women who died in a jet ski crash at Sand Hollow State Park in Utah on Sept. 15. Although Utah officials have yet...
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3 hospitalized, intersection shutdown after east Las Vegas crash
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Three people were hospitalized following a crash in the east Las Vegas valley, according to police. The crash involved two vehicles and took place on Tuesday shortly after 8 p.m. a...
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1 dead in east Las Vegas valley shooting near Vegas Valley Drive
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- One person is dead following a shooting in the east Las Vegas valley, according to Las Vegas Metro police. The investigation began shortly after 4:30 p.m. in the 5700 block of Pavo...
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LVMPD investigates possible shooting on Las Vegas Boulevard
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Las Vegas Metro police is investigating a possible shooting on Las Vegas Boulevard. Officers received information about the possible shooting shortly after 4 p.m. on Tuesday in the...
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Teen called ‘liar’ after complaint about now charged juvenile officer: transcripts
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A former Las Vegas juvenile probation officer pleaded not guilty after a Clark County grand jury indicted him on 20 charges, mostly sex crimes against two teens who he was supposed...
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Las Vegas woman in need of a kidney working to raise awareness
A Las Vegas woman is in need of a kidney donation. She and her potential match are hoping to raise awareness about organ donation and inspire others to save a life.
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