Alex Backus, 8 News Now

Alex Backus

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Fresno, CA, United States

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Past articles by Alex:

Home opener for Las Vegas Lights FC tomorrow at Cashman Field

As the Las Vegas Lights FC kick-off their home opener, owner and CEO Brett Lashbrook joined us live to discuss what fans can expect at the stadium. → Read More

Virtual ‘Bikes in Your Blood’ event on Nov. 21 benefits Nevada hemophilia group

Get some exercise and support people living with bleeding disorders here in Nevada. The “Bikes in Your Blood” fundraiser is happening next weekend. → Read More

Destination Nevada: Exploring the history of Las Vegas’ organized crime during a tour of The Mob Museum

In a city known for world-class entertainment, there's a unique spot where lovers of Mob stories and the era can walk through the history and the crime. → Read More

Boy, 12, struck by car in southwest Las Vegas

A 12-year-old boy was transported to the hospital after he was struck by a car Friday morning near Jones Boulevard and Warm Springs Road. There is no word yet on the child's condition. → Read More

Fresno County head-on crashes: Woman dead, family injured, pedestrian in critical condition

FRESNO COUNTY, California – Update: The Fresno County coroner has identified the woman killed as Maria Martinez Ramirez, 20, of Arkansas The California Highway Patrol says a head-on crash caused a chain reaction of crashes in Fresno County Friday night, killing a young woman and injuring a family. It happened around 8:50 p.m. at Highway […] → Read More

A look at Fresno PD’s new drones

The Fresno Police Department is equipped with new drone technology to help solve crimes and assist officers in various situations. This past weekend, one of the department’s drones were used to help rescue teams locate an 81-year-old woman with Dementia who was lost along the San Joaquin River in North Fresno. → Read More

Pursuit ends in grass fire near homes in Madera, suspect is in custody

Madera County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested the driver they say led a deputy on a pursuit that ended in a grass fire Tuesday. The pursuit ended near Avenue 18 and Bedford. The fire destroyed the deputy’s patrol vehicle, the suspect’s vehicle, and came close to several homes. The suspect fled the scene but was apprehended […] → Read More

Coroner identifies 16-year-old stabbed in central Fresno

FRESNO, California – The Fresno County coroner has identified the 16-year-old stabbed in central Fresno as Steve Stone of Fresno. A disturbance at a Central Fresno market turns deadly when a 16-year old boy is stabbed multiple times. Fresno Police responded to the scene near Millbrook and Olive Avenues after 5 p.m. Tuesday evening. The […] → Read More

Thousands celebrate the 4th at Freedom Fest

Thousands of people packed Lamonica Stadium at Clovis High School for Freedom Fest 2019. Freedom Fest features one of the biggest fireworks shows in the Central Valley. Lalen Alsing and her family are back for a second year. “It’s really fun, lots of people, and the fireworks are really cool,” Alsing said. Alsing came to […] → Read More

Pelco flag retired

The large flag that flew above the 9/11 Memorial at Pelco in Clovis was retired Wednesday night. The Kingsburg Boy Scouts retired the flag in front of hundreds of people at this year’s Kingsburg Independence Day Celebration. Alex Backus reports. → Read More

Valley Democrats gather for First Presidential Primary Debate

The Fresno County Democratic Party is hosting a watch party Wednesday evening as Democratic Presidential hopefuls hit the stage in the first official Presidential Primary Debate. There are 24 candidates vying for the Democratic nomination. 10 candidates debated Wednesday, including: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas), Mayor Bill […] → Read More

Man severely injured in downtown Fresno after being stabbed twice

A man in his 50s is in critical condition after being stabbed twice in downtown Fresno Friday. → Read More

Massive tree crashes into homes in Central Fresno

A large pine tree crashed into three homes in Central Fresno Thursday afternoon. → Read More

Prather farm turns goat milk into gifts

A Prather farm is turning their goat milk into popular beauty products. → Read More

Computers, voter data stolen from Merced office of State Senate candidate

State Assemblywoman Anna Caballero's Merced office was broken into and burglarized overnight, according to her campaign. → Read More

Hwy 41 closed in both directions due to crash

UPDATE: Highway 41 has reopened in Fresno after an early morning crash involving a big rig and several other vehicles. → Read More

Raisin Hell Ranch holds auditions for monsters

Are you an out-of-work monster looking for a job? Well Raisin Hell Ranch is taking applications to audition to be a monster for Halloween. → Read More

Suspect dead after opening fire on Fresno Police

A suspect is dead after opening fire on Fresno Police in a Central Fresno neighborhood early Wednesday. → Read More

Clovis North teacher wins car on Ellen!

A Clovis North teacher won a car on Ellen. → Read More

Storm slams California, more rain to come

The storm of the decade has hit California. Yosemite National Park is under evacuation, Generals Highway into Sequoia National Park is closed, and residents are preparing for more. Copyright 2017 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. → Read More