Orko Manna
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Las Vegas, NV, United States
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ONLY ON 8: ‘He didn’t deserve death’: Unpaid debt on stolen vehicle may have led to murder
We are learning two murder victims from May involving the same suspect on the same day were connected. Police records show the murders may have stemmed from an unpaid debt on a stolen vehicle. 8 News Now spoke to one of the victim’s families earlier this week, and now have spoken to the other victim’s family. → Read More
On the Strip: Culinary Union marches to demand resorts rehire hospitality workers
The Culinary Union hosted a rally on Thursday afternoon along the Las Vegas Strip. Union members demanded that local resorts hire back hospitality workers who had previously been laid off during the pandemic. → Read More
‘It’s a mother’s worst nightmare’: Family of murdered woman demands justice, in wake of suspect’s arrest
The man accused of sawing a hole through a motel wall and taking a babysitter and a young boy hostage earlier this year, has been charged in connection to two homicide cases from the spring. → Read More
ONLY ON 8: Local organizations replace stolen catalytic converter for disabled veterans
Two disabled veterans on a fixed income did not know what to do when their catalytic converter was stolen this week. On Wednesday, when roommates James Swain and Chris Spierer — two disabled veterans with limited mobility — were trying to go to the grocery store, they heard a loud noise coming from their car. → Read More
‘We’re really in a poor situation’: Catalytic converter stolen from two disabled veterans
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise in Las Vegas and experts say thieves often sell them for their high metal value. James Swain needed to go to the grocery store Wednesday, so he used his motorized chair to get from his apartment to his 2005 Kia Sportage EX. "I got in the car, and it had this big rumble sound, I thought it was going to blow up," Swain said. → Read More
‘It’s the opportunity for us to own a home’: Affordable housing project in the works in SW Las Vegas
Affordable housing continues to be a crisis in Southern Nevada, with the average home price sitting above $400,000. Amid the rising costs, a new project in the works hopes to make the dream of homeownership a reality for low-income families. → Read More
‘We’re talking about increasing access to justice’: North Las Vegas opens first-ever night court
A new kind of courtroom its door for the first time in North Las Vegas on Tuesday night. It is called night court -- and it is all meant to make the court process easier for people who might not be able to go during the day. If you get a traffic ticket in North Las Vegas, you can now go to North Las Vegas Municipal Court after hours to address the issue. → Read More
‘It really breaks my heart’: Parents demand change following seduction case involving CCSD employee
Another CCSD educator has been arrested, making it the second person to be taken into custody in less than a week. → Read More
ONLY ON 8: ‘I felt really violated,’ thousands of dollars in military gear stolen
A Nevada Army National Guard soldier is in shock after more than five thousand dollars worth of military gear was stolen from her storage unit in the northwest valley Wednesday. → Read More
ONLY ON 8: Man injured in hit-and-run crash, search for driver continues
The search is on for a hit-and-run driver who knocked a Las Vegas man off his motorcycle, breaking his collar bone. This happened early Saturday morning on the far east side of the valley, on Desert Inn Rd. just east of Nellis Blvd. → Read More
‘Unprecedented crime’: Metro Police ramping up efforts to reduce murder rate near Las Vegas Strip
Cutting down on crime near the Las Vegas Strip — that is a major focus for Metro Police, as they see more murders in the area. Metro says most of the issues this year happened between April and August, but they are implementing big changes to cut down on crime. → Read More
After prior hiccups, Raiders fans see smoother vaccine checks at Allegiant Stadium
Fans partially vaccinated or underage must go through an alternate screening process, where they show their ID and vaccine cards. While there have been past hiccups with both entry systems. Things seemed to run smoothly Sunday at Alliegaint Stadium. → Read More
Local security company sees boom in business amid rising crime in Las Vegas
Las Vegans are beefing up security at their homes, amid an alarming spike in crime across the valley. The latest Metro Police data shows there have been 112 murders in Las Vegas as of October 1, 2021, compared to 67 through the same time in 2020. That is a 67% increase. As the number of crimes continues to rise, some Las Vegas homeowners are trying to protect themselves now more than ever -- and… → Read More
‘CSI: Vegas’ premiere party hosted in Henderson
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The hit television series CSI starts a brand new chapter with its CSI: Vegas premiere on Channel 8. On Wednesday night a premiere party was hosted at Henderson restaurant Fly Pie. Several people were in attendance for the premiere, including CSI television franchise creator, Anthony E. Zuiker. For a complete look […] → Read More
Amid rise in deadly crashes, local leader wants to create new traffic safety office
A Clark County Commissioner wants to get the ball rolling on creating a brand new office that he says will be committed to keeping Southern Nevada roads safe. → Read More
Only on 8: Community suspects serial arsonist behind string of vehicle fires in Southeast valley
A Southeast valley neighborhood is on edge after some say a serial arsonist is terrorizing their community. → Read More
‘I’m really upset’: Some NSHE employees frustrated over potential vaccine mandate
Requiring employees at Nevada colleges and universities to get the COVID-19 vaccine -- that is the big decision on the table this week, but it is causing some controversy. → Read More
Rental truck shortage causing moving headaches
A rental truck shortage continues to cause problems for those in Las Vegas, especially anyone trying to move. Some are going to extreme lengths to get the vehicles they need. → Read More
DUI enforcement still a major priority, despite dismantling of valley’s dedicated strike team
The way major valley agencies are tackling the issue of DUI driving is changing, following the end of the multijurisdictional effort known as the DUI Strike Team. There have been a growing number of DUI crashes in the valley. The big question is what is being done to stop the problem, especially now that the DUI Strike Team no longer exists? The DUI Strike Team was a joint effort between Metro… → Read More
Barricade leads to deadly police shooting in downtown Las Vegas
A barricade situation leads to a deadly police officer-involved shooting after an armed man started firing a gun in a doorway of a building in the downtown area of Las Vegas. → Read More