Kirsten Joyce
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Las Vegas, NV, United States
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Past articles by Kirsten:
Pilot shortage leads to new opportunities for women
Airlines are hiring at the highest rate in decades and the demand for new pilots is giving many the chance to fill the gap with more women. → Read More
Local college of nursing expands as shortage of healthcare workers continues
As a nursing shortage across the nation and the state of Nevada continues one local nursing school is preparing to expand to meet the growing demand of students entering the field. → Read More
Why are currently employed Americans looking for different jobs this year?
Americans are feeling a bit more hopeful about 2022, according to Fidelity Investments’ latest Study. 62% of Americans feel optimistic about the future, despite the unknown, and 72% are confident they’ll be in a better financial position in 2022. → Read More
The latest deals you want to get a jump on or hold off of
8 News Now spoke to a savings expert to help you find out what great deals are being offered now, and what you might want to wait to purchase. → Read More
Local non-profit holds donation drive to help open store for those in need
Nicole Le. a mom of three, received keys to a building in Summerlin that she’s going to turn into a store for people to get what they need for free. → Read More
N95, KN95, surgical, cloth? What you need to know when shopping for a mask
Face masks have played a key role in slowing the spread of COVID-19. But now, nearly two years in, experts are questioning the kind of masks we're wearing and if it's time to upgrade. → Read More
8 On Your Side: End of year financial checklist
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — It’s a new year and that means you want to make sure your finances are in order. The CEO of Brokers International, Mark Williams speaks to 8 News Now regarding the key things you need to go over for a successful 2022. First things first, make sure you have put away […] → Read More
How you can help win the ‘Souper Bowl of Caring’
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – 8NewsNow and our Nexstar sister stations are teaming up to raise money to provide meals for 1 million people in need with our “Souper Bowl of Caring.” You can do so by donating to Three Square Food Bank, which serves four counties here in southern Nevada. Three Square Food Bank’s Kate […] → Read More
‘Souper Bowl of Caring,’ mindfully giving to those in need
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — 8 News Now and our Nexstar sister stations are teaming up to raise money to provide meals for 1 million people in need with our annual “Souper Bowl of Caring” campaign. The initiative began 30 years ago in a church in South Carolina when it was proposed that everyone watching the […] → Read More
Youtube trending expert takes a look back at top videos of 2021
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Youtube trends expert Maddy Buxton says the top 10 trending video list for this year has traditional mainstream content. Examples include “The weekend Super Bowl halftime show,” to a very special golden buzzer moment on America’s Got Talent audition. It’s what Buxton calls “new mainstream” content coming from top creators who […] → Read More
8 On Your Side: How the pandemic positively impacted meal delivery businesses
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The company known to many as Gobble was created out of Ooshma Garg’s own struggle to put home-cooked meals on the table. She and her executive chef came up with the 15 minute, one-pan dinner kit, high-quality meals, offering cuisine from around the world. “We are your sous chef, we do […] → Read More
8 On Your Side: Watch out for inflated prices on Black Friday
In today’s 8 On Your Side, we’ll be tackling inflating original prices on Black Friday. → Read More
8 On Your Side: Watch out for Black Friday consumer pitfalls
We have some online tools to help you get the best Black Friday deals. → Read More
Trending app helps entrepreneurs create profitable businesses
The “Great resignation” has millions of workers turning their hobbies and side hustles into businesses. → Read More
Local veterinarian addresses Thanksgiving table tips when it comes to feeding pets
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — All dogs love to chew but what is a safe chew toy to give your dogs? 8 News Now’s Kirsten Joyce checked in with Dr. Jamie Augenstein, the medical director of Oasis Animal hospital in Henderson. “We have two very strong recommendations, make sure you can create an indentation on the […] → Read More
8 On Your Side: Renting out your own car
The pandemic may have made many people more comfortable with buying big-ticket items, like cars, online. But what about renting out your own car? → Read More
School Safety: Preparing for worst-case scenarios at local schools
For many people hearing the terms "stop drop and roll," or "duck and cover," were common during drills at school. → Read More
8 On Your Side: Inflation on the rise, Biden aims to get it under control
New government figures show beef prices are up 20 percent since last year. Furniture, up 12 percent. New cars, nearly 10 percent — the largest one year increase since 1975. Even rent for the average apartment has shot up by over a hundred dollars a month. → Read More
Local woman helps grandparents raising grandchildren through special project
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Do you know of a grandparent, raising their grand-child, or grand-children?They sacrifice a lot, and a local woman is hoping you’ll help them, through her special project. “We’re just groups of people who care about these grandparents,” says Joyce Eastman founder of the non-profit group called Ladies Advocating Christian Entertainment (LACE) […] → Read More
Hot holiday toy trends for all ages
Hot holiday toy trends for all ages. → Read More