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Making Halloween: Las Vegas scaremasters peel back the curtain
What makes a good haunted house? Ask these three monster talents.
Las Vegas father remembers son killed in motorcycle crash
On Sunday, Sept. 27, around 2:30 p.m., the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash in the southwest Las Vegas valley at South Fort Apache Road and West Ar...
Las Vegas police investigate hit-and-run crash involving 3 vehicles
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A hit-and-run crash involving three vehicles left two of the vehicles in a peculiar spot on Wednesday night. The crash took place around 3:55 p.m. in the 2600 block of South Van Pa...
Education secretary visits CSN, highlights its workforce programs
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon says college has become too expensive, burdening students with loans.
Juvenile on e-scooter suffers life-threatening injuries in Henderson crash
A juvenile riding an electric scooter suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash with a vehicle in Henderson Wednesday evening.
Ready for 4:44 p.m. sunset? Las Vegas prepares to ‘fall back’
Las Vegas residents should set clocks back one hour Saturday night as daylight saving time ends Sunday at 2 a.m., bringing a 4:44 p.m. sunset.
Black Hawk helicopter tied to influencer spotted in Las Vegas
A former military Black Hawk helicopter owned by YouTube creator HeavyDSparks was spotted parked on a fenced dirt lot in south Las Vegas this week.
Las Vegas sex offender sentenced to 15 years for distributing, possessing child sexual abuse material
A registered sex offender was sentenced Wednesday to 180 months in prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, for distribution of child sexual abuse material over a social media network and p...
Nurse who saved woman at Golden Knights game receives national honor
A Vegas Golden Knights game turns into a life-or-death situation for one fan, and another fan comes to the rescue—an act of quick thinking and compassion that made all the difference.
Las Vegas man sentenced for $5M tax refund fraud scheme
A Las Vegas man was sentenced Wednesday to 38 months in prison for conspiring to defraud the United States by filing false tax returns with the IRS and diverting portions of the resulting tax refunds ...
Elderly couple dead in apparent murder-suicide in Henderson home
An elderly couple was found dead in a Henderson home Tuesday in what police believe was a murder-suicide.
CCSD employee arrested, accused of child abuse, district says
A Clark County School District special education transportation aide has been arrested on child abuse and endangerment charges.
CCSD employee arrested on child abuse charge
A Clark County School District special education transportation aide has been arrested on child abuse and endangerment charges.
Las Vegas man shares story of survival ahead of American Heart Association Heart Walk
A Las Vegas man shared his story of survival ahead of this weekend's American Heart Association Heart Walk in Las Vegas.
Homicide unit responds to man’s death in central Las Vegas Valley neighborhood
Las Vegas police are investigating the death of a man found unresponsive Wednesday morning in a central valley neighborhood.
Waymo adds driverless rides to Las Vegas airport
Waymo has begun offering fully autonomous rides to and from Harry Reid International Airport, officials said today in a new release.
Police investigate death after man found unresponsive in central Las Vegas valley
Las Vegas Metro police are investigating a man's death after he was found unresponsive in the central valley Wednesday morning.
Oncologist says Las Vegas lacks Latino doctors while thyroid cancer among most common cancers for Latina women
When it comes to your health, being able to talk to a healthcare provider in your native language can make a huge difference.
Waymo begins Reid Airport rides in Las Vegas
Waymo's autonomous robotaxi service has been approved to operate at Harry Reid International Airport, marking the second self-driving company authorized for airport pickups and drop-offs.
Confidential settlement reached in Metro detective wrongful death case
Parties involved in a years-long legal battle over the death of Metro police Detective Justin Terry reached a confidential settlement on Monday.
Southwest Gas project closes lanes on Tropicana Avenue near Reid Airport
Roadwork along Tropicana Avenue by the airport right now is being done by Southwest Gas, which said they're relocating some natural gas infrastructure as part of a county flood control project.
Supreme Court rebuffs Trump administration restrictions on medical care for transgender inmates
The Supreme Court has previously allowed other policies for transgender people to move ahead for now, including restrictions on military service and passport sex markers. ...
This Halloween attraction brings scares to Boulder City
Hollywood special makeup effects artist Tom Devlin has spent more than two decades bringing terrifying creatures to life for the big screen. He brings that expertise to Boulder City through Tom Devlin...
Storm clouds, gusty winds and rain chances on the way
A storm system approaching Southern California will bring clouds, gusty winds and increasing rain chances to Southern Nevada through Thursday.
Vegas in 5: Wednesday, Oct. 21
The five Las Vegas stories people are reading this Wednesday.
More October showers coming to Las Vegas Valley
Las Vegas Valley faces another round of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday and Thursday, though far less intense than the record rainfall from Tropical Storm Rachel earlier this month.
Star-studded entertainment announcements feature Frankie Moreno, the Eagles, Alanis Morissette and Jim Gaffigan
Frankie Moreno, Alanis Morissette, Train, the Eagles and other acts announced Las Vegas shows Monday and Tuesday, with dates running from New Year’s Day into November 2027. Most tickets go on sale at ...
Forget the name. Friday is for the public school state football title
Officials will surely dissect this first year in the offseason. That’s their chance to fix the playoffs. They can start by making a bigger deal of the Cup games and giving the finalists extra time to ...
Home inventory in Las Vegas reaching 4-year high
Las Vegas housing inventory has reached its highest level since October 2022, creating a buyer's market as sellers face pressure to price homes realistically amid elevated mortgage rates.
I-11 southbound closed after crash at Craig Road
Two crashes closed all southbound lanes of I-11 at Craig Road Tuesday night, with one person arrested for reckless driving and another arrested after hitting a pedestrian.
Arrest warrant issued for suspects in east Las Vegas fatal robbery
Las Vegas police have issued arrest warrants for two brothers in connection with a fatal robbery at an east Las Vegas business last month.
Pedestrian transported to hospital with critical injuries after crash near downtown Las Vegas
A pedestrian was critically injured in a crash with a car near downtown Las Vegas Tuesday night, blocking eastbound Wyoming Avenue.
CLARENCE PAGE: Beware the charm of our rising chatbots
Columnist Clarence Page warns that AI chatbots' programmed agreeableness poses hidden dangers, particularly to vulnerable users like children.
VICTOR JOECKS: Why home prices are falling in Las Vegas
Las Vegas home prices are declining as inventory rises and sellers offer more concessions, with immigration policy and federal land ownership cited as key factors influencing supply and demand.
Las Vegas police investigate shooting in downtown area
Las Vegas police are investigating a Tuesday evening shooting in downtown that left minor injuries and closed traffic lanes.
Las Vegas mayor proclaims Oct. 20 Denise Valdez Day
Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley proclaimed Oct. 20, 2026, as Denise Valdez Day during a surprise visit to the 8 News Now studio as the anchor prepares to retire.
Southern Nevada firefighters compete for world titles in Las Vegas championship
Southern Nevada firefighters are competing against hundreds of international peers in the 2026 World Firefighter Challenge Championship at the Plaza Hotel & Casino.
Clark County to hire more crossing guards with $715K contract boost
Clark County commissioners approved an additional $715,557 annually to hire more crossing guards for school zones amid rising pedestrian crashes involving students.
Clark County set to begin building supplemental animal resource center
Clark County commissioners approved a contract to build a supplemental animal shelter near Jones Boulevard and Post Road, expected to open in 2028.
CARTOONS: Six Flags tries out a new name
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
LETTER: Lawsuits over the Colorado
Ignoring reality and failing to make real commitments to solve the problem.
LETTER: Live-streaming an execution
Do we want to be a nation that becomes comfortable with this?
EDITORIAL: The ‘abundance agenda’ and permitting reform
Will Democrats walk the walk?
CARTOON: Tapped out
C’est la violence.
LETTER: Water and development in Las Vegas
Why are homeowners asked to conserve?
LETTER: Declining enrollments, more administrators
Are we funding education in Clark County or maintaining bureaucracy?
CARTOONS: What oppression actually looks like
Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
COMMENTARY: A new generation of the same old mistake
Undermining adult freedom and ignoring prohibition’s failures.
EDITORIAL: The wealth tax: Where did all the money go?
California, the breeding ground for progressive folly.
CARTOON: The way California doesn’t want to see coming
Eroding their tax base.





































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