Shakala Alvaranga
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Las Vegas Motor Speedway: Stage set for action-packed weekend for third annual Pennzoil 400
Race fans, Pennzoil has plenty for you to do leading up to race day on Sunday, February 23. The Pennzoil Proving Grounds Fan Experience at LVMS is jam-packed with vehicle displays, drift experiences, prizes and the chance to meet your favorite drivers! → Read More
Only on 8: An inside look at the new Summerlin substation opening next week
Summerlin will soon have its very own police substation, which is located on Red Point Dr. near Far Hills Ave. and 215 → Read More
Fatal crash closes Las Vegas Boulevard at Warm Springs
Metro Police say one person was killed in a fiery three-car crash around 1:30 Wednesday morning just outside the South Premium Outlet Mall. → Read More
Did you notice a sales tax increase on your bill? Here’s why.
You probably didn't notice, but shopping in Clark County just got a bit more expensive. A sales tax increase went into effect this month. → Read More
City of Henderson looks to bring new life to Water Street District
The City of Henderson is looking for contractors to help design the area between Basic Road and Atlantic Avenue. → Read More
‘Merry Impeachmas’ sign sparks controversy in Mountains Edge neighborhood
A ‘Merry Impeachmas’ sign has sparked quite the controversy in a Mountains Edge neighborhood. → Read More
Community members light “Tree of life” to honor 1 October survivor who died
Survivors of the 1 October shooting lit the “Tree of Life” Tuesday night to honor 57-year-old Kim Gervais. → Read More
ONLY ON 8: Next door neighbors turned developers invest in community
A new housing complex is currently under construction in downtown Las Vegas, and it's the people behind it that make it special. → Read More
Neighbor captures cellphone video of suspected burglars near Alta and Desert Foothills Drive
According to experts, most break-ins often happen in plain view and during the day. Video captured by a homeowner in the northwest shows two men burglarizing a home near Alta Dr. and Desert Foothills Dr. before speeding off. → Read More
‘Restaurant Row’ brings new life to Craig Rd.; Red Lobster opens nearby
For the first time, Red Lobster opened its doors Tuesday on Craig Road in North Las Vegas. → Read More
Jimmy Carter hospitalized after fall at Georgia home
Former President Jimmy Carter is in the hospital again after falling and fracturing his pelvis at his home in Plains, Georgia. → Read More
Henderson Police: 7-year-old boy stabbed by mother expected to survive
A 7-year-old boy, who underwent emergency surgery at University Medical Center Monday, is expected to survive after police say his mother stabbed him. The woman was shot and killed by Henderson Police near Eastern and Sunridge Heights Parkway. → Read More
Only on 8: Local non-profit gifts man wheelchair lift after hit-and-run
After John Ritz' wheelchair lift was hit, he needed a quick fix. Ritz is a retired tow truck driver. He's lived in Las Vegas for the past 22 years. → Read More
Police investigating shooting threat found on bathroom wall at UNLV; some classes canceled
Some teachers at UNLV have canceled classes on Wednesday after a threatening note was found on campus. The note found late last week targets African Americans and supporters of Senator Bernie Sanders. → Read More
‘You go to a black people school…’: UNLV’s student body president apologizes for racist tweets posted years ago
UNLV's student body president Hannah Patenaude has apologized for racist tweets that she posted in 2013. In the tweet, a person said his belongings were stolen from the school, and Patenaude responded by telling him in part, "You go to a black people school..." → Read More
Part of Hacienda Avenue to close for stadium events; businesses owners hope for minimal impact
On Wednesday, county officials said they plan to close Hacienda Ave. from Polaris Avenue to the Mandalay Bay parking garage entrance during stadium events. Stevenson's business is located in that area. → Read More
New set of crosses placed at ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ sign will honor 1 October mass shooting victims
In 1999, Greg Zanis began delivering wooden crosses to mass shooting sites. Since then, Zanis has created more than 26,000 crosses. On Monday night, he placed a new set of crosses at the 'Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas' sign. It was done in honor of Tuesday, October 1st, which also marks the two years anniversary since 58 people were killed at the Route 91 Harvest festival. → Read More
Local illusionist forced to cancel shows after thieves steal equipment
Several thousand dollars worth of equipment was stolen from a local warehouse. It belonged to a popular illusionist named Dan Sperry. Sperry performs at "The Griffin" every week. But, he was forced to cancel his shows until he can find a way to get it back. → Read More
Witness recalls deadly weekend crash near Cheyenne, Buffalo
Several people were injured, and one woman was killed after a man reportedly ran a red light near Cheyenne and Buffalo over the weekend. The driver, 32-year-old Gabriel Haas, is facing ten counts of reckless driving and DUI. → Read More
‘It’s a great loss’: Father and daughter remembered at vigil
“I do many of these throughout the year and most of them, a high 90 percent or better, is to advocate motorcycle safety and awareness,” said Billy Sauceda. → Read More