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Overcrowding Frustrates Wet ‘n’ Wild Customers

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The Wet 'n' Wild Las Vegas opened its doors to the public, but everyone couldn't get in as the park reached capacity even for gold pass members. More>>

Las Vegas Expecting Many Visitors for Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day is known as the unofficial kick off of summer that means kids are out of school and people will be out having fun. More>>

Clark County's Bridges in Good Shape

After a section of a bridge in northwest Washington came down, reporter Aaron Drawhorn took a look at the safety of Clark County's bridges. More>>

Officials Trying to Save Fusion Center

Local leaders are working with federal officials to keep the Fusion Center open. The center allows law enforcement to focus on homeland security needs. 8 News NOW's Sharie Harvin has the story. More>>

ACLU: School Board May Have Violated Open Meetings Law

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The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada says the Clark County school board may have opened itself up to legal problems in appointing a new superintendent late Tuesday. More>>

Funeral Held for Teen Killed in IPad Theft

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The funeral for Marcos Arenas, a 15-year-old boy apparently killed over an iPad was held Friday. More>>

Nearly $1M in Scholarships Awarded to Clark County Students

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The dream of attending college came true for hundreds of Clark County students Thursday as they were awarded nearly $1 million in scholarships. More>>

Cool at School: Students Get Lessons from Frankie Moreno

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The students at Las Vegas Academy of Arts are learning the basics of songwriting from a Las Vegas Strip star: Frankie Moreno. It's What's Cool at School. More>>

8 on Your Side: Bar Narrowly Avoids Costly Scam

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8 on Your Side uncovered a huge scam before it victimized a local bar and cost the business owner thousands of dollars. More>>

Doctors: Know the Warning Signs of Skin Cancer

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Las Vegas oncologist Dr. Paul Michael stopped by 8 News NOW This Morning to discuss the warning signs of skin cancer. More>>

Expert Offers Tips to Save on Gasoline This Weekend

Many people will hit the roads for Memorial Day weekend. Some simple changes can help you save money at the pump. More>>

I-Team: NASA, NLV Aerospace Co. to Explore Space Together

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A North Las Vegas aerospace company is preparing to boldly go where few have gone before -- a public-private partnership with NASA that could be the start of the next space race. More>>

Drowning Prevention As Simple As A-B-C-D

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Drowning is the third leading cause of death among children and officials are urging parents to be on high-alert this summer near swimming pools More>>

Lake Mead Officials Want Fun but Safe Holiday Weekend

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Thousands of people are expected to go to Lake Mead this weekend, to cool off and relax. More>>

  • Paula's Health NotesLas Vegas Health News

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:58 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:58:55 GMT
    Actress Angelina Jolie's decision to have a double mastectomy is sparking strong emotions from women over the questions of whether genetic testing for breast cancer is for everyone,.
    Actress Angelina Jolie's decision to have a double mastectomy is sparking strong emotions from women over the questions of whether genetic testing for breast cancer is for everyone, and whether women should have breast surgery, even if they don't have cancer.
  • Treating breast cancer almost always involves surgery, and for years the choice was just having the lump or the whole breast removed. Now, new approaches are dramatically changing the way these operations are done,...
    One of the world's most glamorous women had an operation that once was terribly disfiguring - removal of both breasts. But new approaches are dramatically changing breast surgeries, whether to treat cancer or to prevent...
  • Thursday, May 2 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-02 22:25:44 GMT
    We usually think of women when we talk about breast cancer, but men are affected as wellin fact about 2-thousand men in this country country are diagnosed with breast cancer everyone, and about 400 die from the disease.
    Most discussions about breast cancer tend to focus on women, but men are also affected by the disease. Every year, nearly 2,000 men in this country are diagnosed with breast cancer.
  • Startup Companies

  • Wednesday, April 10 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-04-11 02:55:49 GMT
    LAS VEGAS -- Another part of the former Las Vegas city hall complex downtown is now converted for use by the growing Vegas tech community. What used to be the city's Channel 2 studios on Las Vegas Boulevard
    Another part of the former Las Vegas city hall complex downtown is now converted for use by the growing Vegas tech community.
  • Monday, March 18 2013 8:04 PM EDT2013-03-19 00:04:43 GMT
    LAS VEGAS -- With one of the Downtown Project's first startup companies leaving the valley for San Francisco, some are left wondering whether Las Vegas has the infrastructure to sustain startups long-term. Romotive
    With one of the Downtown Project's first startup companies leaving the valley for San Francisco, some are left wondering whether Las Vegas has the infrastructure to sustain startups long-term.
  • Friday, March 15 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-03-15 22:40:43 GMT
    LAS VEGAS -- A tech startup that took advantage of the downtown Las Vegas incubator scene at The Ogden residential complex and rapidly grew into a 20-employee company announced Friday that it is moving
    A tech startup that took advantage of the downtown Las Vegas incubator scene at The Ogden residential complex and rapidly grew into a 20-employee company announced Friday that it is moving to the San Francisco Bay Area.

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