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2 dead, 1 hospitalized in shooting in central Las Vegas valley
Two people are dead and another was hospitalized in a shooting in the central Las Vegas valley Wednesday morning.
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Air advisory issued for Las Vegas due to wildfire smoke
An air advisory has been issued for Clark County on Wednesday and Thursday because of wildfire smoke coming from Mexico.
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Sphere, Lyft announce multi-year partnership in Las Vegas
Sphere and Lyft announced a multi-year partnership on Wednesday, naming the rideshare company as an official partner of the venue.
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Rain chances move into southern Nevada later tonight
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Rain chances in Northwest Arizona could move into Southern Nevada this afternoon. Today will be a lot like yesterday in the Las Vegas area: morning sunshine giving way to stormy-lo...
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Crossing guard changes coming to Henderson intersection after child hit
HENDERSON, Nev. - The City of Henderson and the company they contract to staff crossing guards at public schools are making adjustments after a child was hit and injured by a car while on the way to s...
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Clark County declares September 15th 'Denise Valdez Day' after 20 years of service in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Clark County honored 8 News Now Anchor Denise Valdez as she prepares for retirement after serving the Las Vegas community for 20 years. On Tuesday, Clark County commissioners annou...
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TV news helicopter crashes near deadly L.A. bus collision, 3 killed
Multiple helicopters were over the scene of a bus crash nearby when the chopper descended.
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2-year projections show Lake Mead giving up 40 feet while Lake Powell rises by the same
Projections released Tuesday show Lake Mead dropping almost 31½ feet over the next 11 months, recovering 13 feet, and then plunging 22 feet by Aug. 2028.
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Clark County trims 250+ trees in effort to save lives
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A quivering tree was the key suspect in a cover-up of the “No U-turn Sign” outside Hyde Park Middle School. Clark County announced they pursued 269 similar problematic plants obscu...
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Las Vegas set to discuss the future of Clark County’s ‘islands’
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Steering east on Grand Teton Drive, the Amazon delivery driver crisscrossed into Clark County and the City of Las Vegas territory around five times within a mile. But the agreement...
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Clark County earmarks $10M for Insomniac-led redevelopment of Commercial Center
Clark County commissioners authorized a $10 million allocation to help redevelop what was the Sahara Event Center as part of an allocation to Insomniac.
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New AAA study shows annual car ownership cost tops $12K in Nevada
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The cost of owning a car is on the rise in Nevada, according to a newly released study by AAA. A 2026 analysis found that the average cost to own and operate a vehicle in...
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Spill averted, but Death Valley's Towne Pass burns another truck — the 8th in 3 years
A truck driver prevented a load of emulsified asphalt from spilling on the main road through Death Valley National Park when a brake fire started on the steep descent from Towne Pass, officials said T...
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Las Vegas lawyer in rape lawsuit against Cristiano Ronaldo disbarred in Nevada
A lawyer who used a cyberhacker's documents in a federal lawsuit against international soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has been disbarred in Nevada.
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Las Vegas gambler wins $1 million on Wheel of Fortune slot jackpot at The Venetian
A $5 bet made another millionaire in Las Vegas over the weekend when a guest hit the jackpot at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on the Strip.
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Nevada releases new numbers showing students aren't performing at grade level
The newest Nevada report card showed schools across both the state and Clark County have shown improvements in some areas, but there is still work to be done to reach the goals set by a new statewide ...
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Las Vegas police ask public's help identifying men accused of robbing home
Detectives in Las Vegas are asking for the public's help to identify two men accused of robbing a residence in July.
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Las Vegas '5-Day Sale' returns with deals on hotels, entertainment, and more
"More value, more Vegas," the city has announced that the Vegas 5-Day Sale is returning with more than 180 deals available.
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Highs stay in the upper 90s for Las Vegas all week
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Tuesday in Las Vegas looks to be mostly sunny and partly windy. An incoming weather system from the west coast will bring increasing southwest winds to southern Nevada over the nex...
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Person found shot at Las Vegas bus stop near Boulder Highway, Flamingo
Las Vegas police are investigating after a person was found shot at a Las Vegas bus stop Tuesday morning.
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Nevada retailers group, citing high costs and tariffs, abandons Lombardo and backs Ford
“Gov. Lombardo has told us that Nevadans need to feel pain from tariffs,” said Bryan Wachter, president of the Retail Association of Nevada. “He said there’s nothing the governor can do about affordab...
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Restrictions on automated license plate readers emerge in Nevada governor’s race
The winner in Nevada’s gubernatorial election in November will have a hand in deciding the future of one of the most powerful surveillance tools police here have ever had ...
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Pedestrian hospitalized with critical injuries after jumping in front of vehicle
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Las Vegas police have responded to a crash near Tropicana Avenue and Duneville Street around 9:10 p.m. Monday. According to LVMPD, the crash occurred when a pedestrian appeared to ...
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Henderson parents say school crossing guards no where to be seen after child hit by car
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Parents of students at Neil C. Twitchell Elementary and John C. Vanderburg Elementary are wondering why they're seeing fewer crossing guards at key times of the day after a 10-year...
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Suspect sought after robbery on Maryland Parkway in southeast Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to a robbery on the 9700 block of Maryland Parkway near Silverado Ranch Boulevard.
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Las Vegas police: Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Metro police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash in the northeast Las Vegas valley. The crash occurred around 8:47 p.m. on Monday at the intersection of Nellis Boulevard a...
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9 years later: 1 October Sunrise Remembrance ceremony to honor victims of Las Vegas shooting
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Clark County and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department will co-host a 1 October Sunrise Remembrance ceremony at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 1 at the Clark County Governme...
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Charlie's Down Under closing after more than 30 years
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Charlie's Down Under in the northwest Las Vegas valley is closing down after three decades, and it's an emotional goodbye from loyal customer Karen "KJ" James, who's been coming to...
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Ghost stories or history? Inside one of Nevada's oldest saloons
From a deadly 1915 poker game to stories of unexplained sightings, the Pioneer Saloon has built a reputation for both history and hauntings. 8 News Now went inside the Goodsprings landmark to see wher...
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Advocates for protected Nevada lands react to $94M neighborhood
In the wake of another multimillion-dollar purchase of undeveloped federal land, it’s become common to expect concerns from Las Vegas neighbors.
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CCSD expects $51.6 million budget shortfall
The Clark County School District needs to trim $51.6 million from its budget and there's a potential that staff members may be impacted.
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88 Clark County School District seniors among semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships
The prestigious National Merit Scholarship is within reach for 88 high school seniors in the Clark County School District.
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$500K in cash, gold bar seized in Las Vegas man's scheme to distribute steroids, methamphetamine
A 52-year-old Las Vegas man pleaded guilty on Sept. 10 in a conspiracy to distribute large quantities of anabolic steroids and methamphetamine.
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Man killed during police pursuit as vehicle crosses into oncoming traffic
A man was killed Monday morning when a driver fleeing police crossed into oncoming traffic, according to Bullhead City police.
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Waymo officially launches fully autonomous rides in Las Vegas
Waymo has officially launched fully autonomous rides in Las Vegas, the company said Monday.
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Oasis coming to Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium in 2027
The iconic Britpop band Oasis will be performing for three nights at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the band announced Monday morning.
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Las Vegas temperatures stay near 100 degrees all week
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Las Vegas is set to be in the neighborhood of triple digits all week with on-and-off gusty winds. As the normal high and low temps tick down a degree or two every couple of days,.....
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Oprah Winfrey to bring first-of-its-kind immersive experience to Las Vegas Sphere
There's a new immersive experience coming to the Sphere, and it's being shepherded in by none other than Oprah Winfrey.
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Football season kicks off as Las Vegas business embraces "sports town" identity
The growing variety of sporting events in the Las Vegas Valley is driving increased tourism and revenue for local businesses and the convention authority.
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Kirk Cousins throws 3 TDs, joins 300-touchdown club as Raiders beat Dolphins 27-13
Kirk Cousins became the 15th quarterback to throw at least 300 touchdown passes in his career after tossing three on Sunday to lead the Las Vegas Raiders to a 27-13 season-opening victory over the Mia...
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Record warmth continues as nightly lows break streaks
Southern Nevada continues to experience warm, dry conditions and windy weather following three consecutive days of record-breaking low temperatures.
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Las Vegas mom accuses ex-math teacher of sexually assaulting 13-year-old daughter
A federal lawsuit accuses the leadership at the Clark County School District of ignoring warning signs when it came to an alleged sexual assault.
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2 killed in high-speed boat crash on Lake Havasu
Two people were killed in a high-speed Lake Havasu boat crash that left the boat upside down on land Saturday night.
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Guest wins $374K on less than $5 bet at Las Vegas casino
A lucky guest at a Las Vegas casino turned a bet of less than $5 into a jackpot of more than $374,000 this weekend.
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New CCSD school could bear name of late Nevada Sen. Woodhouse
Late state Sen. Joyce Woodhouse is recommended to be the namesake of the Clark County School District’s next new campus under construction in the Skye Canyon neighborhood in northwest Las Vegas ...
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Non-gaming entertainment brings huge tax revenue to Nevada
The state of Nevada is reporting a nearly 400% increase in tax revenue that can be traced to a surge of live events and shows across the Las Vegas Valley.
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Henderson marks 25 years since 9/11 with community day of service
For 25 years, September 11 has been a day of remembrance, but in Henderson it’s also a day of action.
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Ryan Garcia can validate himself as legitimate champion in first defense of welterweight belt
Ryan Garcia enters Saturday night’s showdown with Conor Benn carrying the WBC welterweight championship, but understanding that winning the belt and establishing himself as a legitimate champion are d...
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Raiders sign tight end Michael Mayer to a 3-year, $45M extension
The Las Vegas Raiders signed a contract extension with tight end Michael Mayer on Saturday.
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Vegas Golden Knights extend Mark Stone for 2 more years
The Vegas Golden Knights and Mark Stone have agreed on a two-year contract extension.
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