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Friend of supposed victim in plane crash near Gass Peak speaks out
A small plane crashed north of Las Vegas Tuesday night, but recovery efforts have been delayed because of the weather. 8 News Now spoke with a friend of one of the supposed victims. → Read More
Woman’s family, friends remember her after fatal northwest Las Vegas fire
Loved ones are honoring the memory of 41-year-old Tara Shapiro, who died in a fire over the weekend. → Read More
Flood waters cause havoc across the valley
On Wednesday, flood waters were flowing across the valley. → Read More
VETERANS DAY SPOTLIGHT: WWII vet makes the world a little shinier with one shoe shin at a time
Many U.S. veterans are still serving today, but their service is in different ways. Take James "Jim" Agati: He's World War II vet who's making every day a little brighter, one shoe shine at a time. → Read More
Governor Sisolak gives moving speech at the Boulder City Veterans Day Ceremony
The Nevada Department of Veterans Services held its 2019 Veterans Day ceremony on Monday at the Southern Nevada State Veterans Home. → Read More
Authorities stress security at local places of worship
Protecting those in prayer — that was the goal of a gathering Thursday involving religious leaders and police. Now, houses of worship here in the valley are stepping up security to keep their congregations safe. → Read More
Ford F-250 pickup trucks are targets for thieves; Metro Police issues a crime alert
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMP) reported that the Las Vegas Valley has seen a rise in thefts of large pickup trucks, specifically Ford F250 trucks and other model trucks similar in style. → Read More
ONLY ON 8: CSN program teaches teens how to protect themselves online
A new program offered at the Learning Center is teaching teens cybersecurity so they can learn how to protect themselves and others online. The goal is to spark an interest in the field that could lead to much-needed jobs in Nevada → Read More
U.S. Census Bureau looks to hire for 2020 Census
The 2020 census is fast approaching, and hundreds of thousands of census takers are needed around the country. So over the next few weeks, there will be several events being held during National Recruitment Week. → Read More
Traffic management signs installed during Project Neon still aren’t up and running
Project Neon is over, but remnants of the massive highway overhaul still linger. There are a total of 42 active traffic management signs along the I-15 and U.S. 95 that are still blank or have placeholder messages. → Read More
Global Gaming Expo shows off most high-tech and innovative advances in gaming
The Global Gaming Expo is back in Las Vegas, ready to showcase the coolest new gizmos and gadgets in the world of gaming. The most high-tech and innovative advances will also be on display, and gamers could soon see them in casinos along the Strip. → Read More
‘Healing Las Vegas’ book tells story of the Healing Garden, shares memories of those impacted by 1 October
A new book tells the story of the Las Vegas Healing Garden. It also shares the memories of the countless survivors and community members who stepped up following one of the city's darkest days. → Read More
Survivors, community honor lives of 1 October victims during 3rd annual Vegas Strong 5k
Around 2,500 people took to the streets of downtown Las Vegas Sunday morning for the 3rd annual Vegas Strong 5k, including survivors of the 1 October massacre. → Read More
Woman, baby, 41 dogs rescued from house fire
A woman and 1-month-old baby were rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped in a home early Tuesday morning. The two were found in an upstairs closet. → Read More
CRAZY PIZZA: When anything goes
CRAZY PIZZAS: A pizza lover’s choice is no longer between plain cheese and pepperoni. Pizza toppings are becoming more outrageous – and popular on social media. → Read More
Remembering Rudy: West Texas shooting victim lived in Las Vegas; he moved after 1 October
Among the seven people tragically killed in a mass shooting in Odessa, Texas over the weekend, was a man who lived in Las Vegas. Rodolfo Arco had recently moved from Las Vegas to the area in west Texas. → Read More
Dorian slams Bahamas, down to Category 3 Hurricane
Dorian slams Bahamas, down to Category 3 Hurricane → Read More
Presidential candidates take center stage at Labor Day BBQ in North Las Vegas
The Labor Day holiday didn’t stop one Democratic presidential hopeful from stumping in Nevada. The campaign trail brought New Jersey Senator Cory Booker to Las Vegas Monday. → Read More
Clark County educators happy and hopeful now that deal was reached with CCSD
A big part of the struggle between the school district and the teachers union was the promised pay bump for educators who worked on improving themselves. Now, the moment educators across Clark County have been waiting for is finally here. → Read More
CCSD’s 50-page injunction could prevent teachers from going on strike
The Clark County School District has taken steps to stop a possible teachers' strike by filing an injunction. CCSD's emergency motion for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction is laid out in this 50-page court document. → Read More