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BYRON YORK: Are Republican election doomers overreacting?
Republicans are expressing deep pessimism about the upcoming midterms, though some strategists argue the party may avoid a catastrophic loss if candidates focus on local issues and win back independen...
Nevada corrections officers face charges in less-lethal shooting of inmate
Two Nevada corrections officers face criminal charges after allegedly shooting a handcuffed inmate with a pepper ball at High Desert State Prison.
Department 5: Barisich, Hibbetts make their cases for District Court seat
District Judge Veronica Barisich and prosecutor Tracy Hibbetts are competing for the Department 5 seat in Clark County District Court this November.
$50M gifted to state's first stand-alone children's hospital
A $50 million donation from Larry and Heidi Canarelli will fund the Larry & Heidi Canarelli Inpatient Tower, the centerpiece of Nevada’s first stand‑alone children’s hospital slated to open in 2030.
4 taken into police custody following pursuit, robbery investigation in Las Vegas
Four individuals were taken into custody after a robbery in the 9700 block of Maryland Parkway led to a police pursuit that ended near Silverado Ranch and Pollock Drive.
Clark Newberry, Hubert make their cases for Department 21
Attorney Alex Hubert and Judge Tara Clark Newberry are vying for the District Court Department 21 seat, each highlighting distinct career paths and judicial philosophies.
Family Court challenger Marilyn Caston calls for ‘new blood’ in race against Judge Bill Henderson
Family Court challenger Marilyn Caston is running against incumbent Judge Bill Henderson, arguing the court needs new blood after his long tenure and declining judicial evaluation scores following a 2...
Dept. 17 race: Judge Schwartz defends record as prosecutor mounts challenge
Incumbent District Judge Jennifer Schwartz defends her record as prosecutor Jacob Villani challenges her on public‑safety decisions and the broader judicial election process.
Metro attorney tries to unseat judge whose first term garnered mixed reviews
Metropolitan Police Department attorney Martina Bauhaus is challenging District Judge Jasmin Lilly-Spells, citing the judge’s low retention score in the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s 2025 Judicial Perfor...
Family Court rematch pits former judge against incumbent
Former Family Court Judge Paul Michel Gaudet is challenging incumbent Judge Kerri Maxey for the Department N seat in the 2026 election after losing to her in 2024.
Las Vegas Municipal Court Dept. 2 race pits two hopefuls against each other
Jessica Green and Allycia Murphy will face off in the November general election for Las Vegas Municipal Court Department 2 after advancing from the June primary.
Women with backgrounds in law, psychology eye Family Court Dept. D
Two women with backgrounds in law and psychology are running for Clark County Family Court Department D judge, seeking to replace retiring Judge Robert Teuton.
Incumbent faces former Clark County DA candidate in Family Court Dept. E
Incumbent Judge Charles Hoskin is running for re-election in Clark County Family Court Department E against Timothy Treffinger, a former Republican DA candidate, while another race features Judge Tara...
Video shows CCSD school bus with student on board colliding with car
A video obtained by 8 News Now shows a Clark County School District bus colliding with a car on Duchess Avenue in North Las Vegas on September 11, 2025, injuring a teenage student who was not wearing ...
‘Runaway bride’ who married series of men to fund gambling sentenced in bigamy case
A Las Vegas woman who married seven men using fraudulent identities to fund a gambling addiction was sentenced to probation with a year in jail and ordered to pay $280,000 in restitution.
Woman in Las Vegas-area stabbing over death of Iranian leader sentenced to prison
A Las Vegas-area woman who stabbed a man during sex in a Henderson hotel room was sentenced to 16 to 48 months in prison after violating probation multiple times, despite her apology and mental health...
Las Vegas Mayor issues statement on First Friday deadly triple shooting
Mayor Shelley Berkley condemned the deadly First Friday shooting and pledged to work with police and organizers on safety changes, while a business owner called for pausing the event and a juvenile su...
North Las Vegas Police Department participates in traffic safety enforcement campaign
North Las Vegas Police Department joins a year-long statewide traffic enforcement campaign targeting speeding, impaired driving, and other dangerous behaviors.
Vegas Fashion Week puts events at 4 locations on and off-Strip
Vegas Fashion Week 2026 returns Nov. 12-15 with events at four locations across Las Vegas to spotlight Nevada’s fashion scene and support local designers.
Las Vegas police: Road rage turned shooting investigation at southwest valley shopping center
A Las Vegas man was arrested Tuesday after a road rage incident escalated into a shooting at a southwest valley shopping center, though no one was injured.
‘Our family is heartbroken’: Fundraiser names child killed in I-15 crash
A GoFundMe has identified 7-year-old Aislinne Ramos as the child who died in a rollover crash on I-15 south of Las Vegas, with her uncle stating the family is heartbroken.
Frozen turkeys needed for Catholic Charities' annual Thanksgiving effort
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada aims to distribute 3,000 frozen turkeys with fixings this Thanksgiving and is seeking community donations.
Las Vegas expands recuperative care for homeless dealing with serious injuries, illnesses
Las Vegas has expanded its Recuperative Care Center to 78 beds, nearly doubling capacity to support homeless individuals recovering from serious illness or injury.
Circus-themed exam room aims to brighten days for Cure 4 The Kids patients
A new circus-themed exam room at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation aims to bring joy to pediatric patients undergoing treatment for cancer and rare diseases.
Family of Metro detective killed by beam guaranteed more than $9 million ahead of trial
A court transcript shows the Terry family is guaranteed more than $9 million in settlements before their wrongful‑death trial begins.
Las Vegas man sentenced to 8 years in conspiracy to sell methamphetamine
A Las Vegas man was sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in a methamphetamine conspiracy involving the sale of 1.5 to 4.5 kilograms of the drug in early 2024.
‘Game-changing moment’: Las Vegas middle school gets new STEM lab
Canarelli Middle School unveiled a new STEM lab funded through a College Football Playoff Foundation partnership, featuring upgraded computers and collaborative spaces for robotics, drone, math and sc...
Criminal trial for Henderson councilwoman postponed
A judge postponed Henderson Councilwoman Carrie Cox’s criminal trial to February 2027, and local officials reported a fatal police shooting and an inmate death.
1,300 foster kids in Clark County blocked from getting Social Security cards
Over 1,300 foster children in Clark County are unable to obtain Social Security cards due to a federal documentation requirement that conflicts with state records, blocking access to healthcare, place...
Crews extinguish car blaze on I-11 near Cheyenne Avenue
Las Vegas firefighters extinguished a car fire on southbound I-11 near Cheyenne Avenue, reopening all lanes by 10 a.m. after a temporary lane reduction.
Storms and wind to cool Las Vegas by next Monday
Las Vegas will see highs near 97 degrees early in the week before cooler, windy conditions arrive by the weekend due to approaching storm systems.
‘An alarming reality’: October 7 continues to impact Las Vegas Jewish community
Las Vegas Jewish leaders describe exhaustion and a 'new reality' of rising antisemitism three years after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
1 dead, 7 displaced after late night Las Vegas apartment fire
One person died and seven were displaced after a late-night apartment fire in central Las Vegas on Monday, Oct. 5.
Person dies in apartment fire near Las Vegas airport
One person died in an apartment fire late Monday night on East Tropicana Avenue near Harry Reid International Airport.
Vigil honors 15-year-old killed in Las Vegas Arts District shooting
A vigil was held in Las Vegas for 15-year-old Carth Onasi Jacobs Rodgers, who was killed in a shooting during First Friday in the Arts District on Oct. 2.
Woman gets $29.5M settlement after jurors found Las Vegas police misconduct, attorney says
A federal jury found Las Vegas detectives fabricated evidence against Kirstin “Blaise” Lobato, leading to a $29.5 million settlement after her wrongful conviction was overturned.
‘Hole in our hearts’: Family remembers teen killed in First Friday shooting
Family and friends gathered Monday to mourn 15-year-old Carth Onasi Jacobs-Rodgers, who was fatally shot during a fight at the First Friday event in the Arts District.
New video captures chaos after fatal Las Vegas Arts District shooting
New surveillance video shows the chaotic aftermath of a triple shooting at a First Friday Arts District event, prompting calls for tighter security and leading to the arrest of a juvenile suspect.
CCSD police won't pursue new FLOCK camera agreement
The Clark County School District Police Department will not seek a new agreement to access Flock license‑plate‑reader cameras after completing a review.
Henderson officers identified in weekend shooting
Henderson police identified two officers who fatally shot a 48-year-old man Saturday after he allegedly opened fire on them following a domestic violence incident.
Man dies after shooting near central Las Vegas business
A man died after a shooting near a central Las Vegas business Sunday evening, police said.
Las Vegas veterans writing class shares military experience, stories
A free creative writing workshop helps Las Vegas veterans process military experiences and share their stories through a community partnership.
Records: Man killed in Henderson police shootout previously convicted of Hawaii death
Henderson police shot and killed a man with a 1997 Hawaii homicide conviction after he fired at officers with an AR-style weapon at a funeral home.
Henderson awarded $1M for assisting domestic abuse victims
Henderson received a $1 million federal grant to improve domestic violence response through the Last Warning Shot Initiative.
COMMENTARY: From Hillarycare to hospital scams — 30 years of health-care reform
Tee spotlight turns to nonprofit hospitals.
CARTOONS: The state of the AI race
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
LETTER: Missing the boat on data centers
Hendeson pulls the plug.
LETTER: Republicans stand by …
… in cowardly abdication to Donald Trump
LETTER: Another California gun law
Will the bad guys obey?
EDITORIAL: Seats on powerful County Commission on ballot
The Clark County Commission — presiding over the state’s most populous county — may be the most powerful public entity in Nevada.











































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