Darlene Melendez
KOAT.com
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Pain to purpose: Family takes flight to honor organ donor’s gift of life
Two families met at the 50th Balloon Fiesta after a daughter's gift of life to another. → Read More
Tragedy to life: Albuquerque family take comfort in daughter's wish to 'Donate Life' after fatal crash
Tragedy to life: Albuquerque family take comfort in daughter's wish to 'Donate Life' after fatal crash Daughter's wishes honored after fatal crash A young Albuquerque woman was on her way home over the weekend when her car was hit by a semi near the Arizona border. She and her best friend were killed. April is National Donate Life month and encourages organ donation. But for Kelli Ingle — that… → Read More
1 October events in Las Vegas valley
October 1 will mark the two years since the mass shooting in Las Vegas that claimed 58 lives. Several events are planned to honor the victims, survivors and first responders. → Read More
Dog poisoned and killed to be memorialized; suspect still at large
It's a special moment for Sean Cornwall as he runs around with his dogs—Chewy, Reina, and Luke. Six months ago, Cornwall wasn't sure if any of his dogs would play again because in March, someone threw meat filled with poisonous seeds into the backyard of his home near Fort Apache and Mariner Cove in the Lakes. → Read More
DUI Strike Team gets nearly 1,000 drivers suspected of DUI’s off valley roads
The DUI Strike Team would have been around a full year come next month and ever since it was started, the joint union between Nevada Highway Patrol and Metro Police has been busy trying to keep valley roads safe. → Read More
National OB-GYN shortage affects Nevada; Las Vegas is at highest risk
Pregnant women could face difficulties when it comes to scheduling prenatal care with their doctors because according to a new study, there’s a national OB-GYN shortage. → Read More
National OB-GYN shortage affects Nevada; Las Vegas is at highest risk
Pregnant women could face difficulties when it comes to scheduling prenatal care with their doctors because according to a new study, there's a national OB-GYN shortage. → Read More
VEGAS STRONG: 1 October survivor’s compiles stories of survival two years later
On October 1, 2019 people will honor 58 loved ones and will be reminded of physical and emotional wounds. One Las Vegas woman is making it her mission to help others heal on a day that's supposed to be about her. → Read More
8 puppies stolen during Southern Highlands break-in
A Las Vegas valley man is asking for help after his home was broken into last week. According to the man, not only did thieves steal some of his belongings, but they also stole his eight puppies. → Read More
School hosts annual community block party
For the fifth year in a row, Marc Kahre Elementary hosted its annual block party. The goal is to bring the community together through fun activities. → Read More
INSIDE LOOK: Las Vegas volunteers help Southeast prepare for Hurricane Dorian’s landfall
As Hurricane Dorian begins to show its face in the Southeast with spurts of rain and wind, 8 News Now is getting an inside look at the relief efforts from deployed members of the Las Vegas valley. → Read More
On and off-ramps at 215, Losee Road closing for 3 months
Residents of the North Valley are going to have to make changes as a popular on and off-ramp on the 215 Beltway will be closed for months. Drivers will have to adjust their commutes, and those who live nearby say they're preparing for traffic to pop up in new areas. → Read More
‘Little Ethiopia’ community developing west of Las Vegas Strip
The Las Vegas Valley is comprised of many cultures from around the world -- including Ethiopia. Thousands of Ethiopians call Southern Nevada home, and dozens of businesses in the area near Flamingo Road and Decatur Decatur are owned by Ethiopians. → Read More
Grasshopper pizza! Evil Pie “hops” into action after insect invasion
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Inside of Evel Pie in Downtown Las Vegas, Corey Horan is making a pizza. “Start with your red base,” Horan said as he spread sauce on the uncooked dough. “And the finest mozz you can get… a little chorizo to make the flavor pop.” So far, the pizza seems normal enough, […] → Read More
Business owners rebuilding, still looking for answers about what caused building fire
It's been nearly a month since an entire building went up in flames on Paradise Road near Twain Avenue. Many business owners were left without a place to work, along with not knowing what comes next. → Read More
Man busted with 200,000 lbs of illegal fireworks appears in court
Reports show roughly 200,000 pounds of illegal fireworks were confiscated from Michael Paglia on July 2. → Read More
Touring Flower One: Nevada's largest cannabis facility grows 10K marijuana plants weekly
From edibles and vape pens to just a plain old grounded herb -- marijuana aficionados can pretty much find any cannabis in the Las Vegas valley. But the products have to come from a grower. → Read More
Metro recruits graduate; 31 sworn in as police officers
Dozens of new officers will soon be patrolling valley roads. Tuesday was graduation day for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's most recent recruits. → Read More
New center teaches students how to build video games by turning them into 'Code Ninjas'
School is out for the summer, and while some kids are spending their days watching cartoons or playing video games, one Clark County School District teacher is showing kids how to build them. → Read More
Aqua Park, a floating water park, opens in Lake Las Vegas
Las Vegas valley residents looking for something fun to do over the holiday weekend may want to try a water park that is the first of its kind in the area. Aqua Park is a floating water park. → Read More