Nevada inmate sues NDOC, alleging delayed care caused vision loss
A Nevada inmate sued NDOC, alleging that delayed eye surgery and inadequate care left him blind in one eye and with most vision lost in the other.
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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.
Caesars shareholders approve $17.6B Fertitta buyout
Caesars Entertainment shareholders have approved Fertitta Entertainment’s $17.6 billion buyout of the Nevada-based casino company.The vote took place Tuesday du
Scammers mimic campaign texts as election nears, experts warn of donation, data traps
As political calls and texts ramp up ahead of November, experts are warning voters to watch for scams mixed in with legitimate campaign outreach that are design
Are school bus cameras meant for ‘Big Brother’ surveillance?
Camera vendors say no, but civil liberty groups worry about “mission creep” and data privacy.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with vehicle near Patrick and Pecos
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash early Tuesday in the southeast valley, according to police.Officers responded to an area near Patrick and Pecos before 6 a.
Motorcyclist killed in crash in southeast Las Vegas
A 37-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash early Wednesday morning in the southeast Las Vegas Valley, according to police.
Motorcyclist killed in early morning collision near Patrick, Pecos
A motorcyclist was killed in an early-morning east valley collision on Wednesday.
Teen arrested after crash leaves woman, 4-year-old child seriously hurt at Nellis & Owens
Las Vegas police are investigating a critical-injury crash involving a pickup truck and a Honda Civic, leaving several people injured.The crash happened Monday
Carrot Top extortion allegation echoes past Las Vegas cases, disputed claims
Sin City has seen its share of high-profile legal disputes involving celebrities, politicians, athletes and other public figures.
Police: Teen accused of reckless driving in Las Vegas crash that critically injured 4-year-old
A 17-year-old boy is accused of reckless driving in a crash Tuesday night in the east valley that left a 4-year-old boy critically injured, Las Vegas police said.
Buck attempts to erase social media record
Republican State Sen. Carrie Buck, who is challenging longtime U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, a Democrat, appears to be distancing herself from President Donald Trump’s agenda. In recent months, Buck has scrubbed social media posts in which she exalted tariffs and the One Big Beautiful Bill, and compared…
Three Clark County School Board seats are on the ballot this year
Voters will have the chance to reelect or replace three Clark County School Board District incumbents this November as public schools in Nevada face budget cuts and declining student enrollment. [ Voter Guide: 2026 General Election Voter Guide: The candidates, the ballot measures, and the tools you…
‘Exemplary educator’: CCSD social studies teacher named Nevada Teacher of the Year
A Valley High School social studies teacher was celebrated for her dedication to students inside and outside the classroom.
Aces win home finale, Aviators win PCL playoff opener 13-11, & VGK beat Sharks in shootout
Four-time MVP A’ja Wilson scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Aces to an 89-79 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night and clinch
A’ja Wilson powers the Aces past the Sparks, clinching at least a No. 3 seed
Four-time MVP A’ja Wilson scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Aces to an 89-79 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night and clinch
The Las Vegas Aces Celebrate Fan Appreciation Night in home finale with many give-a-ways
The Las Vegas Aces in-arena host CJ and Joe chat with Sports Director Bryan Salmond about Fan Appreciation Night ahead of the Aces final home game of the 2026 r
Parents and son killed in murder-suicide identified, coroner reports
The people who died in a murder-suicide last week have been identifiedAccording to the Clark County Coroner's Office, 64-year-oldJimea Mahmoud and 69-year-old
Las Vegas tourists take risks as pedestrian bridge closures force detours
Some tourists navigating the Las Vegas Strip are making their own routes around pedestrian bridge closures, including crossing multiple lanes of traffic outside
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 to officially release the names of the victims, a vigil attendee confirmed with 8 News Now [...]
E-bikes and e-scooters are growing in popularity, but new research highlights serious safety risks
UNLV researchers say emergency departments treated nearly 500,000 e-bike and e-scooter injuries between 2017 and 2024, and valley doctors are pushing for stronger safety measures.
A'ja Wilson powers the Aces past the Sparks, clinching at least a No. 3 seed
A'ja Wilson scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Aces to an 89-79 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night and clinch at least a No. 3 playoff seed for Las Vegas.
CCSD holds ribbon-cutting for newly rebuilt Von Tobel Middle School
Clark County School District leaders marked a new chapter for Von Tobel Middle School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held this morning at the rebuilt campus nea
Teen charged with reckless driving after east Las Vegas crash that left 4-year-old critical
A 17-year-old is facing reckless driving-related charges after they allegedly caused a crash that left a four-year-old critically injured in the east valley.
Weeks-long neighbor dispute leaves man dead in his front yard in the East Valley
A neighborhood dispute leaves a man lying dead in his front yard in the East Valley Tuesday night.Las Vegas Metropolitan Police responded to several 911 calls o
Man suing Nye County sheriff points to records in dispute over database search
The man suing Nye County Sheriff Joe McGill is challenging the sheriff’s explanation for searching his name in a law enforcement databases, pointing to records
Exclusive: Donny Osmond returns to Harrah’s Las Vegas stage, his 'home away from home'
Donny Osmond is returning to the stage at Harrah’s Las Vegas, bringing decades of Strip experience back to a city he says is “home away from home.”In a one-on-o
E-rides remain major safety concern in crashes involving Clark County students
Clark County leaders continue to tackle the crisis of students getting hit by cars going to and from local schools.Last year, more than 420 students were hit. F
Las Vegas police: Man shot, killed after fight with neighbor
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A shooting in the east Las Vegas valley left a man dead in his front yard after a dispute with a neighbor, according to Las Vegas Metro police. The police investigation began at 5 p.m. after officers received several 911 calls reporting gunfire in the 5700 block of Pavot Court…
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 area of 1500 North Las Vegas Boulevard near Owens Avenue. Police told 8 News Now that when…
