Brian Loftus
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Las Vegas, NV, United States
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Cyber Safe Parent: Being vigilant against ransomware
In this Cyber Safe Parent segment, a big message for parents who are business owners or work in large companies is this: cyber attacks can happen at any point, and sometimes, the attackers are looking for a ransom. → Read More
Cyber Safe Parent: Being vigilant against ransomware
In this Cyber Safe Parent segment, a big message for parents who are business owners or work in large companies is this: cyber attacks can happen at any point, and sometimes, the attackers are looking for a ransom. → Read More
Cyber Safe Parent: 4 key cyber safety issues for parents to be aware of
8 News Now's Brian Loftus recaps some of the key cyber safety issues that parents and children should be aware of. → Read More
How to practice cyber safety while online shopping
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — As holiday shopping continues, cybercriminals are looking to take advantage. While many shoppers will head in person to stores, supply chain issues and pandemic concerns will keep some gift-givers indoors, opting to shop online. “While they’re doing their holiday shopping… cyber-criminals and thieves are out there trying to do the same […] → Read More
Cyber Safe Parent: Support for child sex trafficking victims
A sad and consistent reality. Sex trafficking of children. Las Vegas is the third highest in the nation for unaccompanied homeless youth, and those kids are far more likely to become victims. We found one path of better and brighter days ahead at St. Jude’s Ranch for children. → Read More
Cyber Safe Parent: Cyberbullying impacts on students
Bullying can be one of the most damaging aspects of social media that can impact children at any time. Modern-day bullying can go on long after the last bell rings. It's a 24/7 concern because the ability to reach out on social media never stops. → Read More
Cyber Safe Parent: The dangers of picture sharing online, experts weigh in
Keeping your children safe can be difficult for parents in the digital age. We're launching "Cyber Safe Parent" a special bi-weekly series geared to inform and help families. → Read More
Lost painting worth more than a quarter-million dollars found by dumpster
A surrealist painting worth more than a quarter million euros (dollars) that was forgotten by a businessman at Duesseldorf’s airport has been recovered from a nearby recycling dumpster, police said Thursday. → Read More
A look back at Ken Jennings’ Jeopardy! history
Ken Jennings, the Jeopardy! champion with the show’s longest-ever winning streak is returning as its first interim host. The news, which came out Monday, comes two weeks after the death of the game show’s beloved longtime host Alex Trebek. → Read More
COOL AT SCHOOL: Candlelighters Run inspires students to spread love, help fight cancer
Candlelighters is a local charity that steps in financially and emotionally to help families with a child battling cancer. → Read More
Understanding Ballot Questions 4 and 6
Question 4 and Question 6 would both take a state law and then enshrine it in the state constitution. By doing this, it would make it harder to repeal those laws later. → Read More
Understanding Question 3 and how it affects the Nevada Board of Pardons
There are five statewide ballot questions on the Nov. 3 election ballot. The questions would make changes to Nevada's constitution → Read More
Understanding Ballot Question 1 and how it affects the Board of Regents
There are five statewide ballot questions on the ballot for the November 3 election. The ballot questions would make changes to Nevada's constitution. → Read More
Legacy teacher named teacher of the year on World Teachers’ Day
A Las Vegas valley teacher who goes above and beyond, received a surprise when she was honored Monday for those efforts. → Read More
NWCTA Senior Capstones, in "What's Cool at School"
Just weeks from wrapping up high school at Northwest Career and Technical Academy, students present their Senior capstones, an opportunity to demonstrate extensive knowledge in their chosen area of study. → Read More
James Holzhauer: One-on-one with the professional sports gambler turned 'Jeopardy!' phenom
'Jeopardy!' champ and Las Vegan James Holzhauer was honored Thursday with a key to the Las Vegas Strip, along with the declaration of May 2 as "James Holzhauer Day." Ever since his first day on the show, Holzhauer has been a 'Jeopardy!' phenomenon, winning 21 straight games and $1.6 million. → Read More
Peter Pan Jr. in "What's Cool at School"
Cornerstone Performing Arts Academy is putting on a production of Peter Pan Jr., a play that truly reaches new heights. → Read More
Local Mariachi Stars, in "What's Cool at School"
So many enjoy the familiar, sentimental strains of Mariachi music; made unique with melodies, rhythms, and instruments indigenous to Mexico. → Read More
LVMPD Assistant Sheriff Charles Hank on 1 October, one year later
In an in-depth interview about 1 October, one year later -- Brian Loftus sat down with Assistant Sheriff Charles Hank of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to discuss how the community has healed. → Read More
The Music of Mozart, in "What's Cool at School"
Third-graders at Legacy Traditional School - Cadence (Henderson) are hitting the right keys in a class inspired by the music of Mozart. → Read More