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No bail for First Friday slaying suspect as mayor says event may be paused
A 17-year-old suspect was ordered held without bail in the fatal shooting at the First Friday festival, while Mayor Shelley Berkley said the November event may be paused.
Potential juror out after profane remark about accused flamingo abuser, judge says
A potential juror was excused after making a profane remark about the defendant in a flamingo cruelty case, stating he could not be fair due to extensive media coverage.
Las Vegas sees chilliest day since March as October cold front arrives
Las Vegas experienced its coldest October 13 on record with a high of 64 degrees, about 20 degrees below normal, due to an October cold front.
North Las Vegas Fire Department opens fire training center
North Las Vegas Fire Department will open a new fire training center with classroom space, training grounds, and an ambulance simulator, while Clark County hosts a student farmers market and foster ca...
Clark County offers earthquake safety reminders
In support of the annual Great Nevada ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 15, Clark County emergency management officials are offering some earthquake safety tips.
Harvison House furnishes homes for low-income veterans
Harvison House, a Las Vegas nonprofit founded by Army veteran Adam Harvison, provides free furniture to low-income veterans to help them sustain independent households.
Jury selected in Las Vegas flamingo theft, torturing case
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Jury selection in the trial against a Canadian man accused of stealing and torturing a Las Vegas flamingo concluded Monday as 14 Clark County residents were chosen to possibly deci...
LVMPD hosting ceremony for domestic violence homicide victims
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, victims who have lost their lives due to domestic violence incidents will be remembered at a tree dedication ceremony hosted by the Las Vegas Metropolita...
New “Eyes Open” campaign aims to improve campus safety at UNLV and across Nevada
A new campus safety campaign called Eyes Open is set to roll out across eight Nevada higher education institutions to help students and staff recognize and report potential threats.
Las Vegas man gets 35 years in prison for sexual exploitation of children
A Las Vegas man was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of children and related offenses.
Las Vegas mayor says First Friday 'pause' in November possible
First Friday might be canceled in November as discussions continue between police, city officials and the event leaders in the aftermath of a deadly shooting at the October event.
Child porn conviction puts Las Vegas man in prison for 35 years
A Las Vegas man was sentenced Tuesday to 35 years in prison for sexual exploitation of children, coercion and enticement, and possession of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Restaurant chain with 2 Las Vegas locations settles sexual harassment lawsuit for $3M
Il Fornaio LLC has agreed to pay $3 million to settle a federal sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed by the EEOC, which alleged widespread misconduct at its Las Vegas and California locatio...
Motorcyclist struck, killed during high-speed chase in Pahrump, police say
A 43‑year‑old motorcyclist was killed in Pahrumm after being struck by a suspect fleeing police during a high‑speed chase.
Man who orchestrated killing of Tupac Shakur to learn his sentence
Duane Davis, convicted of orchestrating the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday in Las Vegas.
Duane Davis to be sentenced for orchestrating Las Vegas murder of Tupac Shakur
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis is set to be sentenced in Las Vegas for his role in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur after a jury found him guilty in August following a trial that concluded with less than three ...
Sting, Brett Young, and En Vogue announce new Las Vegas show dates and ticket sales
Three acts are headed to Las Vegas, with tickets for their shows going on sale to the public this week. British rock and pop star Sting will launch a new residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, ...
Raiders team up for cancer screenings at West Las Vegas Library
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month moves on, the Las Vegas Raiders and American Cancer Society are teaming up to help the community make a Crucial Catch through cancer screening, prevention, and early d...
Las Vegas teen accused of deadly First Friday shooting to remain in custody
A 17-year-old accused of fatally shooting a 15-year-old during the First Friday festival will remain in custody without bail.
Cold front brings wind, cooler temps to Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Las Vegas get ready: Here comes the cool, with lots of wind throughout the week. After barely making it to 73 on Monday, Tuesday's high will be stuck in the 60s. As a cold front......
Motorcyclist critical after crash in south Las Vegas Valley
A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a crash with a car in the south Las Vegas Valley early Tuesday morning.
Vegas in 5: Tuesday, Oct. 13
The five Las Vegas stories people are reading this Tuesday.
Roads closed at St. Rose, Spencer after critical crash involving motorcycle
A motorcyclist is in critical condition following a crash in the southeast valley that has caused the closure of some Henderson roads.
UNR nursing school receives $3 million grant to prepare nurses to serve in rural Nevada
UNR’s Orvis School of Nursing has received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to prepare nursing students to serve rural and frontier communities across Neva...
Thousands in damages and no running water for businesses after theft
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- At least eight businesses have been without running water since Oct. 10 as a result of missing backflows, suspected to have been stolen, according to the property manager. The bac...
Residents invited to dispose of waste at 'Henderson Shines' event
The Henderson city government is inviting residents to help keep Henderson shining by disposing of hazardous or unwanted household materials at the annual "Henderson Shines" community cleanup and recy...
Time running out for California family's terrier lost in Yellowstone
A California family's vacation to Yellowstone National Park has turned into a desperate search for their beloved dog, who has spent more than a month alone in the wilderness after reportedly escaping ...
Ex-Metro officer pleads guilty to stalking. Police said he made a hit list.
A former Metro police officer pleaded guilty to aggravated stalking after making repeated death threats and creating a hit list targeting people he blamed for his brother’s suicide.
Clark County School District police seize 13 firearms mostly from students
Clark County School District Police Chief Jeff Clark announced the district will not pursue a contract to access Flock Safety's license plate reader systems following a review and community concerns a...
Storms pound Henderson; big cooldown coming for Las Vegas Valley
Storms from Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants brought heavy rain and cooler temperatures to the Las Vegas Valley, with more rain expected through the week.
Sunday's storm cleanup includes downed trees
Sunday's storm brought flooding and high winds across town.
911 calls obtained from Las Vegas First Friday shooting reveal chaos, panic
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- 8 News Now obtained 911 calls made after the shooting at First Friday in Downtown Las Vegas that left a teenage boy dead and two others hurt. The incident took place on October 2, ...
North Las Vegas launches community survey to shape 2055 master plan
The City of North Las Vegas has launched a community survey to gather resident feedback as it begins drafting its 2055 master plan.
Las Vegas police say person died after found unresponsive near Strip on Sunday
Las Vegas police reported a person was found unresponsive on the Strip on Sunday afternoon and later declared dead at the scene.
State orders Nye County sheriff to address database misuse
State officials ordered the Nye County Sheriff's Office to update policies and retrain staff after finding 102 improperly documented database searches, including by Sheriff Joe McGill, who acknowledge...
Trump Las Vegas overnight stay to lead to air, road traffic impacts
President Trump's planned visit to Las Vegas this week is expected to cause air and road traffic disruptions due to FAA flight restrictions and motorcade movements.
Mother mourns son killed in crash near Boulder City
A mother identified her 28-year-old son, Kevin Andrews, as the man killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash near Boulder City on Thursday, noting he was on his way to rehab and expecting a child.
$38 million in state funds to expand attainable housing, support 891 homes
Sites in Southern Nevada are among 10 affordable housing development projects that will receive an additional $38 million in state funding.
Rare bird, never-before-seen in Nevada, rides out Rachel at Henderson home
A rare yellow grosbeak, never before recorded in Nevada, has drawn birders to a Henderson backyard after being spotted during Tropical Storm Rachel.
Ammon Bundy arrested in traffic stop, ‘right to travel’ dispute
Ammon Bundy was arrested in Utah after refusing to exit his unregistered truck during a traffic stop, leading to charges including failure to obey a peace officer and driving without registration.
President Donald Trump to attend GOP rally in Bullhead City, Arizona
President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend a GOP rally in Bullhead City, Arizona on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Laughlin Bullhead International Airport.
Giant Student Farmers market returning to Las Vegas valley this week
One of the largest student-run farmers markets in the country will return to the Las Vegas valley this week.
Townhomes help address affordable housing
Townhomes made up a record 26.5% of Las Vegas new-home sales in 2025 as builders pursue denser development to address affordability.
Cactus Bloom by Richmond American opens in Summerlin
Cactus Bloom by Richmond American Homes has opened in Summerlin’s La Madre Peaks village, offering luxury single-story homes near parks and amenities.
SNRHA opens affordable community in downtown
The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority and The Michaels Organization opened Gholson Landing, a new affordable housing community in downtown Las Vegas named in honor of former housing leader Th...
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Take a look at some editorial cartoons from across the U.S. and world.
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