Kate Houston
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Las Vegas, NV, United States
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‘Vomit fraud’ on ride shares, passengers charged high fees
'Vomit fraud' has been happening on ride shares, when drivers stage throw up in their car after a ride to charge their passenger a high fee. → Read More
Vaccine mandate for Nevada college students struck down in split vote
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevada college students will no longer be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to attend classes in a new policy change. Any holds placed on student registrations for those who are unvaccinated will be lifted immediately. In a split 6-6 vote, the legislative commission voted not to continue the emergency vaccine […] → Read More
COVID-19 testing appointments surge days before Christmas
With four days until Christmas, COVID-19 testing sites are experiencing a surge in appointments. → Read More
Reported attack leads parents to push for more security at Desert Oasis High School
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Some parents tell 8 News Now there isn’t enough school security, after reports of fights on school buses and campuses this year. One family living in the southwest valley says they had to withdraw their daughter from class after an incident last week. Autumn Samuel tells 8 News Now her daughter […] → Read More
CCSD teacher vacancies of concern as new semester approaches
Teachers at the Clark County School District say they are worried that another wave of resignations will come in the new year. → Read More
Local businesses work to meet holiday shipping deadlines
Christmas is just around the corner and it’s now crunch time for all the last-minute gift shoppers. → Read More
Health officials encourage those 16 years and older to get booster as holidays approach
As many families are making last-minute holiday preparations, health district officials hope a booster shot is on the to-do list. → Read More
Food truck stolen from local business students
Karla and Eileen Enriquez are calling on the Las Vegas community to help locate their missing food truck. → Read More
The Lakes residents react to dog poisoning cases
Residents living near Mariner Cove and Channel Rock Drive tell 8 News Now two more dogs have been poisoned. → Read More
Job Fest brings together over 100 employers and thousands of job seekers looking to re-enter the workforce
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — For many months, reports have shown that businesses are desperately trying to fill positions.On the other side, those who are applying say they’re not getting calls back. Governor Sisolak’s Job Fest kicked off on Tuesday with over 100 different employers looking to hire over 15,000 people. Major Las Vegas Strip resorts […] → Read More
Small businesses offer Cyber Monday deals, stay competitive with major retailers
More than 60 million people are expected to shop online this year for Cyber Monday. In addition to major retailers, many small businesses are getting in on holiday discounts. → Read More
CCSD trustee board to discuss ‘conflict resolution’ proposal at next meeting
Trustees will discuss a “Professional Learning Proposal” from the Nevada Association of School Boards (NVASB) at their next meeting. → Read More
Small businesses prepare for Thanksgiving rush, busy holiday season
LAS VEGAS (KLAS)– Throughout the next few days, the team at Humboldt Sweets will bake nearly 150 pumpkin cream and chocolate cream pies. “We don’t want it sitting around, our pies, for two days. We fill them the same day that people are picking them up, so everything is nice and fresh,” says Tamara Pichulo, Head […] → Read More
Black Friday deals extend several weeks before holiday season
The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and stores are offering discounts early this year. Black Friday is no longer just one day of sales–but the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. → Read More
Local Mariachi director a semifinalist for 2022 Music Educator Award
A local mariachi director is a semifinalist for the 2022 Music Educator Award. This is given out by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum. → Read More
CCSD Board of Trustees could revote on Jara termination
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees will discuss, and potentially vote on, a handful of controversial agenda items on Thursday. → Read More
CCSD Board of Trustees could revote on Jara termination
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees will discuss, and potentially vote on, a handful of controversial agenda items on Thursday. → Read More
‘It makes me feel proud’: Vets honored at Nevada State Veterans Memorial
The Nevada Department of Veterans Services hosted in-person 2021 Veterans Day Celebration Ceremony Thursday. → Read More
Search to fill CCSD superintendent role expected to move quickly as Dr. Jara wraps up his final weeks
Once the interim position has been taken care of, the school board will begin the search to fill the role full-time. → Read More
Educators criticize Jara’s move to give raises to CCSD executives
LAS VEGAS (KLAS)– Less than a week after getting fired by the Clark County School District Board of Trustees, Superintendent Dr. Jesus Jara is giving his executive team raises totaling more than $400,000. This decision is getting strong criticism from many teachers, support staff, and administrators. “It makes me feel like I’m not worth anything […] → Read More