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Nevada Supreme Court tosses Black Widower's murder appeal, upholds conviction for killing sixth wife
The state Supreme Court Monday upheld the conviction of the man known colloquially as the Black Widower, saying his many legal challenges—seven in total—do not merit a third trial in the double murder...
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Pope Leo says, ‘It is not yet too late’ to care for creation
The 2026 Season of Creation will conclude as the Church marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, who is the patron saint of ecology. The post Pope Leo says, ‘It is not yet to...
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Labor Day a call to build communion, equity amid challenges of AI, says Archbishop Fabre
This year's Sept. 7 observance of Labor Day underscores Pope Leo XIV's call to be "builders of communion" while safeguarding human dignity, as artificial intelligence "reshapes our economy and our wor...
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Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for September is ‘for the care of water’
Pope Leo asked the Holy Spirit to guide Christians to defend "the right of every brother and sister to drink without fear and without inequality." The post Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for Septembe...
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Judge’s ruling vindicates Cardinal Ouellet in abuse lawsuit; accuser ordered to pay him damages
The judge concluded that Paméla Groleau's testimony against the now 82-year-old Cardinal Ouellet "was neither credible nor reliable." The post Judge’s ruling vindicates Cardinal Ouellet in abuse lawsu...
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State challenge to policy permitting mifepristone by mail paused until after midterms
The U.S. bishops are opponents of permitting distribution of mifepristone by mail, and have called on the Trump administration to rescind it. The post State challenge to policy permitting mifepristone...
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Keffe D's Las Vegas lawyer says police did not investigate people with motive 'to get rid of Tupac'
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Michael Sanft, the attorney who represented convicted murderer Duane Davis, said Tuesday a flawed police investigation and legal motions lost before trial led to an uphill battle f...
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Prosecutors – one a Tupac fan since the 90s – say Keffe D’s words sealed his fate
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- In their first sit-down interview since a jury found Duane 'Keffe D' Davis guilty in the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur, prosecutors told the 8 News Now Investigators that it was ...
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Las Vegas police: 1 arrested, 3 found dead near Sahara, Decatur
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Police are investigating a homicide after a woman and her two children were found dead at an apartment complex near Decatur Boulevard and Sahara Avenue. The incident occurred on Tu...
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Sex offender gets 10-year prison sentence for possession, distribution of child porn
A registered sex offender was sentenced in Las Vegas on Tuesday to 10 years and one month in prison for making available a large collection of child sexual abuse material to others.
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Longtime 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer suspended
Jim Thornton, the longtime announcer on the popular television game show "Wheel of Fortune," has been suspended by Sony Pictures Television Studios. A Sony spokesperson told KTLA, "We have recently be...
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Las Vegas police: Man found shot, killed in east valley parking lot
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Las Vegas Metro police are investigating a homicide after a man in his 40s was found shot and killed in the east valley. Police were notified that a man had been found unresponsive...
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Worker with life-threatening injuries taken to UMC after van collides with parked trailer
A 62-year-old man was taken to University Medical Center with life-threatening injuries after a morning crash in the east valley.
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Nearly 70 restaurants closed in six months across Clark County as costs squeeze owners
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- New data from Clark County shows nearly 70 restaurants have closed over the last six months. Las Vegas is known around the world as a dining destination, but restaurant owners say ...
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Grand Canyon flooding harms an economy that's still recovering from a fire
Deadly flooding at the Grand Canyon is damaging the area's economy, with a washed-out pipeline severing the South Rim's water supply and shutting down lodging at the popular tourist vista for an indef...
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CCSD voices concerns as new charter schools plan to open near low enrollment schools
Three new charter schools are setting up shop in neighborhoods that already have schools the Clark County School District operates, which is causing the nation's fifth-largest school system to critici...
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One Admit program makes it easier for CCSD seniors to enroll at UNLV
One Admit, a new program at UNLV, is designed to make the application process easier for seniors from the Clark County School District.
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Las Vegas man with felony convictions pleads guilty to weapons charge
A Las Vegas man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a federal weapons charge involving a stolen handgun.
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Pedestrians struck near southwest Las Vegas park
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Two pedestrians under the age of 18 were hit by a vehicle in the southwest valley, Las Vegas Metro police said. The crash occurred around 1:53 p.m. on Tuesday in the 7900 block of ...
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61-year-old woman killed in early morning house fire in Las Vegas
A 61-year-old woman was killed in an early morning house fire in the west Las Vegas valley Tuesday morning.
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Las Vegas mom dies after boyfriend shot her, attacked her with blowtorch
A Las Vegas woman who was set on fire with a blowtorch and shot in a domestic dispute three weeks ago has died.
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Lotus of Siam leaving Red Rock Resort, Oyster Bar moving, according to Station Casinos
Lotus of Siam and Naxos Taverna are leaving Red Rock Resort las Vegas, and the Oyster Bar is getting a new home, according to a Tuesday announcement.
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'Forever grateful,' family of Tupac Shakur issue statement after Keffe D found guilty in Las Vegas murder
District Attorney Steve Wolfson spoke to the media on behalf of Tupac Shakur's family on Tuesday, just one day after a jury found Duane Davis guilty of his murder.
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Boulder City data center halted temporarily as stay issued; new review possible
A data center project near Boulder City sidestepped an environmental review when it altered its plans, according to a ruling issued on Tuesday.
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Denise Valdez announces retirement from anchoring, 8 News Now signoff
After 20 years at 8 News Now, Denise Valdez will be stepping away from the anchor desk and embracing the next journey in her life.
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Man arrested in California for Las Vegas backyard murder
Police in California arrested a man accused of shooting and killing a man in a Las Vegas backyard in August.
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Fall watering schedule goes into place in Las Vegas
It might not feel like fall yet, but cooler days are just around the corner, meaning residents and businesses throughout Southern Nevada will need to change their watering schedule to follow the manda...
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Mostly sunny skies, wind expected across Las Vegas
Tuesday will be mostly sunny with stormy-looking clouds building up, mainly over the surrounding mountains.
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Las Vegas Is in a Cocktail Bar Renaissance
I remember when you couldn’t get a decent Old Fashioned or a martini anywhere in Las Vegas. Most of the town was all about vodka sodas and Jack & Coke; you were there to quickly settle into someth...
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Emeril Lagasse Brings His New Orleans Restaurant Meril to Henderson
More than three decades after becoming one of the first celebrity chefs to open a restaurant in Las Vegas, Emeril Lagasse is back with Meril, a casual spot inside the M Resort in Henderson. The new re...
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Vinyl Room Brings Japanese Listening Bar Cool to Las Vegas
When it opened quietly inside Hollywood’s iconic Palladium theater, the members-only Vinyl Room promised impressive cocktails and thoughtful Asian-influenced snacks in an arresting, Japanese listening...
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Here Are the 2026 Michelin Star Winners in Las Vegas
The Michelin Guide returned to Las Vegas on Wednesday, August 26, marking the first time the tire company has awarded stars to the city in 17 years. Michelin published its inaugural Las Vegas guide in...
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Villa’s Tacos Is Slinging Its Cheesy, Mesquite-Grilled Tacos at Durango Resort in Vegas
Even before his brief cameo during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime performance shot him into the worldwide spotlight, Victor Villa had already built a taco empire and cult-like following feeding An...
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Your Closet May Know More About Your Future Than You Think
The Clothes We Choose Become Daily Reminders of the Person We Intend to Become Every morning, millions of people stand in front of their closets and ask the same question: "What should I wear today?" ...
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Dating a Really Tall Boyfriend: The Fine Art of Fashion Camouflage
Or… How Not to Look Like His Lost Keychain in Public So your boyfriend is really tall. Not “slightly above average” tall. We’re talking streetlight-level tall. The kind of tall where strangers assume ...
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What to Wear If You Were Invited to a Wedding or Attending a Funeral
What you wear to a wedding or funeral says less about fashion — and more about emotional intelligence. Both occasions are ceremonial, emotional, and symbolic. One celebrates beginnings. The other hono...
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A.I., water, parking: Nevada mayors talk the cost of doing business
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Three Nevada mayors took the stage facing a sold-out crowd at a Las Vegas casino ballroom. Their performance, a glance at what industry is thriving throughout the valley during a “...
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Clark County responds to fatal Airbnb shooting as injunction is in effect
According to Metro Police, a man in his late teens was shot and killed outside a house party around 2 a.m. along the 7200 block of Atascadero Creek Court near Warm Springs Road and Jones Boulevard.
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Man, woman tried to enter secure North Las Vegas federal site with gun, criminal complaint shows
A man and a woman accused of trying to enter the Nevada National Security Site in North Las Vegas with a weapon face a four-count criminal complaint filed earlier this month in federal court.
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RNC Chair talks Nevada strategy ahead of midterm elections
National republicans and democrats are zeroing in on Nevada, increasing the number of staff they have and the amount of money they're spending.
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Duane 'Keffe D' Davis found guilty in connection to Tupac Shakur murder
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The jury has found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty in connection with the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur on the Las Vegas Strip. On Monday, the jury deliberated on the charge o...
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LVMPD identifies suspect in officer-involved shooting on CSN campus
A 26-year-old woman named Catalina Alvarado was arrested and charged after being shot by a Las Vegas Metropolitan police officer during an incident involving a knife in the CSN-Charleston parking lot ...
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Las Vegas career fair helps support those in recovery
Las Vegas HEALS is helping put on a job fair for those in recovery — people like DJ Uch, who says sobriety is an ongoing journey of overcoming obstacles like showing up for yourself, building support,...
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Latin Heritage Parade returning to Downtown Summerlin on Sept. 16
The Latin Heritage Parade is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. at Downtown Summerlin, the colorful event's second year there.
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Canadians came for Downtown Las Vegas deal, casino owner says in video
An enterprising idea that's now coming to a close proved a success for Las Vegas casino owner Derek Stevens.
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Animatronic monkeys, 'Glinda Glitter' coming Sept. 25 to Sphere's 'The Wizard of Oz'
Sphere will debut updated and expanded "4D effects" on Sept. 25 in "The Wizard of Oz," according to a Monday announcement.
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Las Vegas events scheduled to commemorate 25 years since 9/11 terror attacks
Events to remember those who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks are scheduled Sept. 11-12 in Las Vegas as the nation marks 25 years since the attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people.
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Nevada home to some of the worst budgeters, survey says
According to a new study from WalletHub, most Nevadans fall short when it comes to sticking to their budgets.
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Live updates: Day 11 of Tupac murder trial, including closing arguments
Monday was day 11 of the trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.
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Las Vegas sees slightly lower highs as storms loom
Sunday's high of 101 may not be the last triple-digit high temp of the year, but afternoon temps are expected to stay in the 90s all this week.
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