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Small improvements statewide according to Nevada Health Response team

Nevada leaders at the forefront of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic gave an update today. Members of the Nevada Health Response panel talked about the statewide peak of cases earlier this month. Cases are now declining but transmission is still high. → Read More

Airbnb claims more than 3,500 Las Vegas party home rentals blocked in 2021

Short-term rental company Airbnb said its “anti-party” software blocked thousands of people from renting homes in Las Vegas to hold large gatherings. → Read More

NFL taking part in community events leading up to Pro Bowl

The NFL Pro Bowl in Las Vegas is approaching fast and the community is already preparing with activities for the public to take part in. The NFL is hosting several community events in the week leading up to game day on Feb. 6. → Read More

Police pull over 177 drivers on I-15 coming into Las Vegas

According to CCSD Police, officers pulled over 177 vehicles including one that was going 120 mph. Police did not release an exact number of tickets written or what types of laws were found to have been broken. → Read More

$1,000 reward offered in horse shooting investigation

The group called Friends of Red Rock Canyon have announced a $1,000 reward leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who shot and killed a horse and mule. → Read More

Petition created to stop parent’s effort to regain custody of children after child abuse conviction

Viewers are taking action after a story reported by 8 News Now Monday involving a mother and father on probation for child abuse who are trying to regain custody of their children. → Read More

Juvenile motorcyclist critically injured in Summerlin crash

Police responded to a crash on the valley’s west side involving a motorcycle. Police originally said this was a hit-and-run, but after reviewing video and talking to witnesses concluded there was not another vehicle involved. → Read More

At-home COVID-19 tests from government begin arriving

The government has begun delivering at-home COVID-19 test kits to people who signed up for them one week ago. The program to provide free at-home kits is being managed by the United States Postal Service (USPS). → Read More

Apply now to be eligible for Venetian Resorts career fair to fill hundreds of positions

The Venetian Resort is holding a career fair this week and hopes to hire around 200 people for various jobs around the resort. → Read More

Fight leads to deadly shooting, police say

Las Vegas Metro Police have arrested a 36-year-old man in connection to a deadly shooting that happened Thursday night near Rainbow and Vegas Drive. → Read More

Hoover Dam statues ranked among the luckiest places in the world

In this part of the world, it’s normally the Las Vegas Strip that has the reputation for luck. But just outside of Las Vegas is the third-luckiest place on Earth — at least according to psychicworld.com. → Read More

NFL lawyers ask court to dismiss former Las Vegas Raiders coach Gruden’s lawsuit

Lawyers representing the National Football League and Commissioner Roger Goodell have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by former Raiders head coach John Gruden. → Read More

Deputies chase man through 3 Nevada counties, ends with arrest in Las Vegas

Nye County Sheriff’s Department ended a long three county chase in Las Vegas Wednesday night. → Read More

1 night, 116 traffic stops as police crack down on street racing

This past Sunday night North Las Vegas Police and Metro Police teamed up to go after street racers. → Read More

RTC bus driver arrested for sexual assault

Las Vegas Metro Police have arrested a RTC bus driver who is now facing charges of sexually assaulting a woman who was a passenger on his bus. Police say the assault happened at the woman’s apartment on January 6, 2022. → Read More

Harry Reid International Airport included in 5G buffer zone

Federal officials have identified 50 U.S. airports that will have “buffer zones” when wireless companies turn on 5G service in a few weeks, and Harry Reid International is on the list. → Read More

‘Help me,’ woman whispered to police moments before shooting

Las Vegas Metro Police held a news conference Tuesday afternoon regarding a police shooting near the south end of the Las Vegas Strip last Wednesday night. → Read More

Crash on Las Vegas Boulevard North kills 19-year-old woman

Las Vegas Boulevard is shut down in both directions in the north valley after a rollover crash near the intersection at Walnut Road, according to Metro police. → Read More

Raiders fire General Manager Mike Mayock

Just days after the Las Vegas Raiders lost the wild card game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Mike Mayock is out as General Manager. → Read More

Did CCSD change the start and end time for your child’s school? Find out if it’s included

The Clark County School District is adjusting start and end times for more than half of the district’s 374 schools. → Read More