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  • Wednesday, May 16 2012 5:06 PM EDT2012-05-16 21:06:32 GMT
    LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas police have identified the officers involved in a shooting that happened on Monday. Police say a K-9 officer's dog was shot by another officer after the dog bit another officer.
    Las Vegas police have identified the officers involved in a shooting that happened on Monday. Police say a K-9 officer's dog was shot by another officer after the dog bit another officer.

More Than 1,000 Teachers to be Laid Off

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The Clark County School District announced Wednesday that 1,015 teachers won't have a job next year because of a $64 million budget hole.
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PREVIEW: Military Men and Women Get Financial Advice

Nevada's attorney general is reaching out to military members with information on how to avoid getting scammed. Reporter Chris Saldana will have stories at 5 and 6. More>>

Teens Find Success in Tough Job Market

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There is some good news on the job front for teens who may be thinking about making some money this summer. It appears young people are having an easier time finding work than the past few years. More>>

2013 Trial Set for Las Vegas Mom in Scissors Slaying

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A judge set a trial next year for a Las Vegas mother who has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in the scissors slaying of her 6-year-old daughter. More>>

PREVIEW: High School Students Mourn Loss of Friend

Students at Liberty High School are mourning the loss of 16-year-old Isaac Sam Polu who was killed in a car crash Monday morning. Reporter Sharie Harvin visited Isaac's school and learned of a special upcoming event. Her stories air at 5 and 6. More>>

PREVIEW: North Las Vegas Employees Facing Layoffs

The City of North Las Vegas says it must slash millions from its budget which will result in layoffs. As reporter Zahid Arab found out, there is a lot of finger pointing going on. His full story airs at 5. More>>

I-TEAM PREVIEW: Home Auction Controversy

A former state lawmaker is at the center of a controversy surrounding the home auctions that take place in Clark County. I-Team reporter Nathan Baca has that special report tonight at 5. More>>

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  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:48 PM EDT2012-05-15 22:48:57 GMT
    LAS VEGAS -- Judges have a new tool designed to stop dangerous drivers from getting repeated breaks in traffic court, after an investigation changed the way they decide cases. In the past, judges either
    Judges have a new tool designed to stop dangerous drivers from getting repeated breaks in traffic court, after an investigation changed the way they decide cases.
  • Friday, May 11 2012 9:46 PM EDT2012-05-12 01:46:28 GMT
    LAS VEGAS --  Could better engineering and road planning save lives? Already, this year the number of people killed on Clark County's roads is double what it was last year. As of May 11, 2012, there had
    Could better engineering and road planning save lives? Already, this year the number of people killed on Clark County's roads is double what it was last year.
  • Thursday, May 10 2012 8:00 PM EDT2012-05-11 00:00:56 GMT
    LAS VEGAS -- Judges and police officers are paid to keep the community safe. But what about the neighbors who fundraise to get crosswalk signs at their intersections? Do grassroots efforts work? There
    Judges and police officers are paid to keep the community safe. But what about the neighbors who fundraise to get crosswalk signs at their intersections? Do grassroots efforts work?
  • Thursday, May 10 2012 2:00 AM EDT2012-05-10 06:00:27 GMT
    LAS VEGAS -- Natalie Dubuisson was arrested last year after being involved in a fatal crash on I-15. Dubuisson fled the scene and two months later, surrendered herself to jail. A judge sentenced her to
    Natalie Dubuisson was arrested last year after being involved in a fatal crash on I-15. Yet she had several previous traffic violations that could have potentially taken her off the road. 8 News NOW spent days in traffic court discovering how easy it is for people to get tickets reduced down to parking fines.
  • Wednesday, May 9 2012 8:00 PM EDT2012-05-10 00:00:39 GMT
    LAS VEGAS --  The I-Team has uncovered some dangerous lapses of judgement in the court system that has allowed repeat traffic offenders to get an easy break. Clark County's traffic court says it's simply
    The I-Team has uncovered some dangerous lapses of judgement in the court system that has allowed repeat traffic offenders to get an easy break.
  • Tuesday, May 8 2012 9:15 PM EDT2012-05-09 01:15:17 GMT
    LAS VEGAS -- The high number of deaths on Clark County roads is perplexing to Nevada leaders who want to fix the problem. Is the answer new laws? Will that make drivers and pedestrians pay more attention? People
    The high number of deaths on Clark County roads is perplexing to Nevada leaders who want to fix the problem. Is the answer new laws? Will that make drivers and pedestrians pay more attention?
  • Tuesday, May 8 2012 2:13 PM EDT2012-05-08 18:13:00 GMT
    LAS VEGAS -- A ban on certain cell phone use while driving highlighted a package of traffic safety reforms that Gov. Brian Sandoval signed into law last year, but many other proposals fell by the wayside
    A ban on certain cell phone use while driving highlighted a package of traffic safety reforms that Gov. Brian Sandoval signed into law last year, but many other proposals fell by the wayside and face an uncertain future.
  • Monday, May 7 2012 8:00 PM EDT2012-05-08 00:00:50 GMT
    LAS VEGAS -- Already this year there have been more than 60 deaths on Clark County roads. Last year, the number was around half that. Nevada's leaders don't know why, let alone what to do to fix it. Why
    Already this year there have been 68 deaths on Clark County roads. Last year, the number was around half that. Nevada's leaders don't know why, let alone what to do to fix it.
  • Thursday, May 3 2012 4:00 PM EDT2012-05-03 20:00:24 GMT
    LAS VEGAS -- There were 173 unlucky motorists who showed up Monday, April 16, at Traffic Court in the basement of the Regional Justice Center, a typical day's parade of individuals cited for speeding,
    There were 173 unlucky motorists who showed up Monday, April 16, at Traffic Court in the basement of the Regional Justice Center, a typical day's parade of individuals cited for speeding and assorted other violations.
  • Thursday, May 3 2012 3:59 PM EDT2012-05-03 19:59:03 GMT
    LAS VEGAS -- Southern Nevada's reputation as a dangerous place for pedestrians earned unflattering attention last year when a transportation safety coalition ranked the Las Vegas metro area among the nation's
    Southern Nevada's reputation as a dangerous place for pedestrians earned unflattering attention last year when a transportation safety coalition ranked the Las Vegas metro area among the nation's deadliest for foot traffic.

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