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State revokes 3 teachers' licenses, including Valley High substitute involved in brawl
The Nevada Board of Education has revoked the teacher's license of a substitute who was involved in a fight with a student.
'A dead day': Man travels to Nevada to point out improperly installed guardrails
A highway guardrail is designed to protect a driver's life if they crash into one, but Southern Nevada reportedly has dozens of them that weren't properly installed.
Southern Nevada development leaders unite to tackle housing costs, land and water challenges
Southern Nevada continues to grow, but that growth is putting pressure on housing, land, and water. On Tuesday, developers, homebuilders, realtors, and contractors came together for the first time as ...
HOPE for Prisoners founder Jon Ponder arrested for alleged sexually based crimes
Jon Ponder, the founder of HOPE for Prisoners, was arrested Tuesday for what Las Vegas Metro police call "sexually based crimes."
Las Vegas hotels still planned near A’s Stadium amid Bally's solvency warning
Plans are only on paper for two Bally’s Corp. hotels set for the Las Vegas Strip, but a solvency warning to federal regulators appears to be casting “substantial doubt” about a debt for the casino ope...
5th team in 5 years; Runnin' Rebels make late portal splash with AJ Storr
The Runnin' Rebels are making a late splash in the transfer portal by adding guard AJ Storr ahead of the upcoming college basketball season. The 5th-year guard announced his commitment to UNLV Tuesday...
Lombardo launches new review of Nevada regulations
Gov. Joe Lombardo launched a new review of Nevada regulations on Tuesday, signing an executive order to cut red tape and make it easier to do business.
North Las Vegas police respond to family disturbance call involving firearm
North Las Vegas police and SWAT teams responded to a family disturbance involving a firearm on Tuesday morning, taking one resident into custody.
Police respond to report of gunfire near courthouse where Tupac trial continuing
Metro police responded Tuesday to a report of gunfire at a Starbucks near the Downtown Las Vegas courthouse where the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis is continuing.
U.S. 93 blocked north of Las Vegas near Ash Springs
Highway 93 north of Las Vegas is blocked near Ash Springs after a tractor-trailer became stuck across both lanes of traffic, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
Large plume of smoke seen in Downtown Las Vegas
Dark smoke from what appears to be a structure fire in downtown Las Vegas was affecting some visibility in the valley Tuesday afternoon.
42 graduating from North Las Vegas Police Academy
North Las Vegas will add 39 police officers and three corrections officers on Thursday, Aug. 20, as a new class graduates from the academy.
Stray bullet from AR-15 killed Las Vegas woman, arrest report indicates
The stray bullet that killed a woman at an east Las Vegas intersection on Aug. 12 came from an AR-15 fired by a 21-year-old man, according to an arrest report. The man was shooting at another man he h...
Nevadans think speeding is normal... but they also think enforcement is needed
Most drivers in Nevada think that speeding is normal, but they also agree that law enforcement needs to crack down on speeders, according to a new study from AAA.
Extreme heat warning begins in Las Vegas
The Extreme Heat Warning from the National Weather Service in Las Vegas begins at 10 a.m. on Tuesday and is scheduled to run until 8 p.m. on Friday.
Live updates: Day 2 of the Tupac murder trial
Today is day two of the trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.
Las Vegas man dies after hitting water district boxes, power pole
A Las Vegas man has died after crashing into several water district boxes and a power pole in the central Las Vegas valley.
As unlicensed short-term rentals persist, Clark County weighs fines for platforms like Airbnb
A proposal being considered today by the calls for holding short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and VRBO financially responsible for unlicensed properties ...
Woman, friends discover potential human remains at Lake Mead in Las Vegas
A Las Vegas woman said she was enjoying a Sunday trip to Lake Mead when her friend and his daughter came across potential human remains along the shoreline of the Boulder Beach area.
LVMPD on scene of barricade near Buffalo Drive in west Las Vegas
Metro police responded to a barricade situation linked to a domestic disturbance on Kentshire Drive, resulting in road closures between Buffalo Drive and Cimarron Road.
'You're being extra': Man sues CCSDPD, alleging excessive force at traffic stop
8 News Now obtained bodycam video from CCSDPD of the traffic stop through a public records request. Robert Scalise filed the lawsuit last month on July 10 against the district and officer Daniel Ciarc...
Metro Police respond to barricade near Flamingo Road
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is currently on the scene at the 4000 block of University Center near Flamingo Road. According to Metro police, this is a barricade sit...
Federal appeals court rules Sigal Chattah's time is over in U.S. Attorney's Office for Nevada
Nevada's top federal prosecutor was unlawfully appointed to her position, an appeals court ruled on Monday.
Storm leaves flooded streets in northeast Las Vegas
Residents in northeast Las Vegas expressed frustration over recurring street flooding following a storm on August 13, 2026, calling for infrastructure improvements despite recent maintenance by Clark ...
Tupac murder trial draws international crowds from Germany to Summerlin
Crowds gathered inside and outside the Regional Justice Center to watch opening statements in the case against Duane “Keffe D” Davis in connection with the murder of Tupac Shakur on Sept. 7, 1996.
Cooling stations activated from Aug. 18-21 as Las Vegas temperatures rise again
Cooling stations have been activated from Tuesday, Aug. 18, to Friday, Aug. 21, due to an extreme heat warning.
Woman dies of injuries from Aug. 1 crash in southwest Las Vegas valley
A passenger in a single-vehicle DUI crash on Aug. 1 has died of her injuries, according to the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol.
Las Vegas police reveal which intersections were the most dangerous in July
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department released a list of the intersections in the valley that had the highest number of crashes in July 2026.
Las Vegas police responding after 'potential' human remains found at Lake Mead beach
"Potential" human remains were found at a Lake Mead beach over the week, leading to a response from Las Vegas police.
Nevada primary officially set for Feb. 1, second after South Carolina
Nevada's presidential primary will be on Monday, Feb. 1, 2027. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) officially approved the primary schedule over the weekend.
Bug Fire north of Reno at 85% containment, families returning to homes
Crews gained more control of wildfires north of Reno over the weekend, and all evacuations caused by the Bug Fire have been lifted. A new wildfire in central Nevada grew to nearly 8,000 acres.
Pedestrian killed, driver arrested for DUI in Las Vegas weekend crash
A man was killed, and another faces DUI-related charges following a crash on a Las Vegas freeway over the weekend.
Monsoon rains fade as extreme heat returns to Las Vegas
There is no rain in the forecast for Las Vegas for Monday, but there will still be stormy-looking clouds around, mainly over the mountains.
Jonas Brothers returning to Las Vegas Strip in November
The Jonas Brothers announced Monday they will once again be going on tour, this time with "The Burning Up Tour All Over Again" following an overwhelming response to the sold-out shows at Madison Squar...
Las Vegas police arrest carjacking suspect after ground, air pursuit
Las Vegas police arrested a suspect after a carjacked vehicle was found in the central valley Monday morning, leading to a police chase.
Can Gavin Newsom appeal to Nevada voters? Early test for 2028 presidential run
California has lost 900,000 people since 2015 to other states, including more than 300,000 to Nevada since 2018, according to reports from the Public Policy Institute of California and Nevada Real Est...
Former Las Vegas hotel executive recovers after surviving hit and run
Richard Broome said he is recovering after surviving a hit-and-run while riding his bike in a west valley neighborhood on August 9.
‘Heroes,’ ‘Nashville’ star Hayden Panettiere dead at 36
LOS ANGELES. (KTLA) -- Actress Hayden Panettiere, who rose to fame with starring roles on the hit television shows “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died, according to multiple media reports. Panettiere’s...
Las Vegas hotel listings raise questions after traveler books Palette, arrives at OYO
A traveler named Ariana Patiño discovered she had inadvertently booked a stay at the OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas instead of the advertised Palette Las Vegas due to misleading online listings.
Las Vegas temps will peak at 107 degrees midweek
Las Vegas is transitioning to a hotter, drier trend with temperatures expected to peak at 107°F by mid-week under an Extreme Heat Watch issued from Tuesday through Friday.
Las Vegas Metro police investigate deadly stabbing in central valley
Las Vegas Metro police are investigating a stabbing that left a man dead in the central Las Vegas valley late Saturday night.
Man arrested in shooting that killed innocent bystander sitting in vehicle at Las Vegas intersection
Las Vegas Metro police arrested a man accused of shooting and killing an innocent bystander who was sitting in her vehicle at a Las Vegas intersection.
State agency accuses former Las Vegas charter school leader of $25K theft
A state agency is accusing the former executive director of a central Las Vegas valley charter school of theft, although she has not been formally charged or arrested.
Extreme heat watch issued for Southern Nevada
The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat watch for Southern Nevada starting Tuesday.
Fire crews respond to central Las Vegas valley home fire
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Clark County Fire Department responded to a home fire in the central Las Vegas valley Sunday morning. Around 7:55 a.m., CCFD responded to a structure fire near Viking Road and ...
Lombardo orders flags at half-staff for firefighter killed while fighting Utah wildfire
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff Monday in honor of a firefighter who died in a helicopter crash while fighting the Widemouth 2 Fire in Utah.
Man hospitalized after hitting several water district boxes, power pole in central Las Vegas valley
A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after crashing into several water district boxes and a power pole in the central Las Vegas valley.
Why Lombardo’s fundraising haul doesn’t give him a firm advantage in Nevada’s gubernatorial race
Why Lombardo’s fundraising haul doesn’t give him a firm advantage in Nevada’s gubernatorial race
Family receives mysterious texts after woman goes missing in Las Vegas
An East Coast family said they're desperate to find their family member, 63-year-old Alisa Goods, who was reported missing on August 10. The family later received text messages from her phone, asking ...
Couple marries at hospital after baby arrives early
A Las Vegas couple held their wedding ceremony on Saturday after their newborn daughter was born early due to preterm labor.

















































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