Tom George
WPTV
Las Vegas, NV, United States
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WATCH: Hawaii man struck by lightning during Facebook Live
A Hawaii man was struck by lightning during a livestream on Facebook. → Read More
Las Vegas sportsbooks expecting big Super Bowl weekend
With a West Coast team in the Super Bowl and the Patriots always getting a lot of attention, this Super Bowl is expected to see more bets places than any year before. → Read More
Local businesses still helping federal government workers
The announcement by President Trump that the government shutdown would end after 35 days was welcome news here in the valley. → Read More
Maya Cinemas officially open; bringing new development to North Las Vegas
A $75 million cinema center opened its doors today in North Las Vegas, paving the way for future development in downtown North Las Vegas. → Read More
Man caught on video stealing home security cameras around Summerlin
Neighbors in Summerlin are banding together, hoping to catch a man that's been going around snatching surveillance cameras right off their homes. → Read More
Local family frustrated after renting homes with unfinished renovations
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A valley woman says she's out around $3,000 between her deposit and first months rent after renting a property she says was unlivable. Lorelei Aboytes said she had issues with her credit in the past, and that's made finding a rental home a challenge. After being denied before, she finally found a property that she thought would be a good fit. Her realtor found it through a… → Read More
DUI Strike Team cracking down on impaired drivers in Las Vegas valley
The Nevada Highway Patrol and Las Vegas Metropolitan police are joining forces and stepping up enforcement against drunk drivers. → Read More
CCSD task force recommends new safety measures
In response to incidents of guns being confiscated at schools around the valley, a committee was tasked with recommending solutions to the Superintendent. → Read More
1 October survivor reacts to bump stock ban
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Thirteen months after the 1 October shooting killed 58 people on the Las Vegas Strip, the Trump administration announced an official federal rule banning bump stocks. Bump stocks are a device attached to semi-automatic weapons to give them the capabilities of fully automatic weapons - the device was used in the Las Vegas shooting. For survivors like Li'Shey Johnson, it's… → Read More
Air Force cadet from Las Vegas goes missing in Colorado
Search efforts continue for a missing hiker, Micah Tice, in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. → Read More
Gene Simmons talks at Las Vegas convention about getting into marijuana industry
He's best known for wearing a lot of makeup rocking out with the legendary band KISS, but now, Gene Simmons is embarking on a new business venture. → Read More
UNLV's Cannabis Academy helps locals jumpstart marijuana careers
As the marijuana industry continues to grow in Nevada, so are the job opportunities. But despite that growth, formal education is still limited. But UNLV is changing that. → Read More
Community rallies behind neighbor after swastikas painted on home
Neighbors living in a southwest neighborhood were shocked to a see a home in their area vandalized with swastikas. → Read More
Shooting involving North Las Vegas police under investigation
A man is dead after being shot by North Las Vegas police officers Wednesday morning. → Read More
How to avoid mail thieves stealing and cashing your checks
It all began with a freshly cleaned pool. But when Quinton Neff tried to pay the cleaning service through a check in the mail, it created a major headache. → Read More
Clark County elections officials warning of texts claiming voters not registered
With early voting starting in just days, the busy Clark County Election Department is having to spend a significant amount of time handling calls from concerned voters. → Read More
Limo catches fire near Las Vegas Strip on Flamingo Road
A limousine caught fire early Thursday morning on Flamingo Road near Interstate 15. → Read More
It's rat season in Las Vegas valley
As the temperatures drop, more and more homes around the valley are seeing infestations of rats. → Read More
Las Vegas woman dies in apparent dog mauling incident Monday
A 58-year-old woman died in an apparent dog mauling incident Monday. → Read More
Police: Missing teen with autism found safe, walked from Cheyenne High to near airport
The mother of a teen who went missing from Cheyenne High School tells 13 Action News she did not find out her son was missing for nearly five hours. → Read More