Barry Diller withdraws MGM Resorts bid after Caesars buyout approval
A major casino buyout moved forward this week as another high-profile deal collapsed, leaving questions about what comes next for MGM Resorts International and
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Switch data center proposal heads to North Las Vegas review as Nye fight continues
Two major data center proposals are moving in very different directions in Southern Nevada, with a new project now under review in North Las Vegas while a separ
Attorney General Ford’s office disputes claim from Clark County Prosecutors
The Nevada Attorney General’s office is disputing circumstances surrounding Attorney General Aaron Ford’s sponsorship for a commutation. It involves a robbery sentence for a man who killed a pregnant woman.
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.
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.
Las Vegas man gains social media following for picking up trash for free
Benjamin Appiah is using his platform to tackle a different goal than most social media influencers: picking up trash across the Las Vegas Valley...
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 afternoon, according to parent Amanda Fravel. She provided 8 News Now with the video her daughter…
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.
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 to a LVMPD police arrest report obtained by 8 News Now. Clark County School District police…
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.
Las Vegas man accused of killing neighbor was prohibited from having a gun, records show
A Las Vegas man accused of fatally shooting his neighbor had a previous manslaughter conviction and was prohibited from possessing a firearm, according to polic
Domestic violence remains a major issue, prompting Henderson police to strengthen response
Domestic violence continues to be a major issue in the Las Vegas Valley, and Henderson police say they are working to strengthen how they respond to victims, in
Could Las Vegas set new gas price records in the coming weeks?
Las Vegas Valley gasoline prices are in danger of hitting a new all-time high price as geopolitical tensions continue around the world.
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.S. citizens.
Las Vegas senior housing complex sells for more than $80M
MorningStar at The Canyons, a senior housing complex in Las Vegas, was recently purchased by New York investment giant Stonepeak Partners.
Heat death total for Southern Nevada rises dramatically in latest count
Read more about how many people’s deaths the coroner’s office believes can be attributed to extreme heat this year. The toll is far from final.
Las Vegas woman charged in connection with drug trafficking crime
Olga Josefina Mexia is charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, according to the Department of Justice.
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.
Clark County reports 260 heat-related deaths so far in 2026, with more cases pending
Clark County has investigated 260 deaths so far in 2026 in which heat was a factor, according to an updated report from the Clark County Office of the Coroner.T
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.
Nevada gas prices jump 17 cents in a week to $5.36 a gallon, AAA says
Nevada drivers are paying significantly more at the pump as gas prices continue to climb, with the statewide average jumping 17 cents in the past week to $5.36
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.
Police: CCSD elementary worker slapped special needs boy, 6, after he hit her
Police said Julia Martinez-Ebner slapped a 6-year-old with a stack of papers after he struck her head at a Henderson elementary school.
Man sentenced to 35 years to life in 2021 New Year’s Eve killing spree case
Nearly five years after a New Year’s Eve 2021 killing spree that left two people dead, one of the two men charged in the case has been sentenced.Jordan Ruby was
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.
Venetian Resort and Just One Project mark $1 million donations to fight food insecurity
Hunger Action Month is observed in September, and in honor of the campaign, Venetian Resort Las Vegas celebrated reaching a $1 million donation milestone on Wed
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 the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners allowed her to practice medicine.
Las Vegas woman charged with fentanyl conspiracy, firearms possession
A Las Vegas woman accused of conspiring to distribute fentanyl and possessing firearms in connection with drug trafficking made her initial appearance in federa
VOTE: Are there enough programs to help at-risk youth in Las Vegas?
A restaurant in the Vegas Valley is teaching at-risk youth skills they can turn into a career.
Las Vegas man accused in deadly downtown shooting appears in court
A 22-year-old man accused of killing another man in a June shooting near downtown Las Vegas appeared in court this morning, where his attorney asked for more ti
