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A Metro police officer was injured in an early morning motorcycle accident on Thursday at Warm Springs and Decatur. More>>
If you are planning a trip to the park in Las Vegas, plan to leave the liquor at home. The City of Las Vegas on Wednesday approved a permanent alcohol ban at its city parks. City officials say the ban aims to make parks better and safer for children. More>>
Authorities in North Las Vegas say about 30 people were evacuated, including seven workers who were treated for respiratory irritation after a report of a noxious chemical odor at a thrift store. More>>
The U.S. Senate match-up in Nevada between Harry Reid and Sharron Angle is one many voters don't want. But, one man could have changed the complexion and possible outcome of the race by running as an Independent. More>>
More than four years ago, the I-Team exposed one man's attempt to take-over a house he didn't own. The investigation lead to criminal charges and Wednesday a judge gave that man an ultimatum: make restitution or go to prison. More>>
For the first time in 20 years, illegal immigrants are crossing back over the border, leaving the United States in large numbers. And nowhere else is that more evident than in Nevada, where we are seeing the largest decrease. More>>
The Nevada Highway Patrol says Labor Day is second only to the Fourth of July for being the deadliest day on the nation's roads. But in Clark County, there has not been a single Labor Day traffic fatality for the past three years. More>>
The Clark County District Attorney has formally charged two Metropolitan police officers involved in a fatal crash that happened in May. More>>
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has been getting support from unlikely places lately including Republicans for Reid. Wednesday, Nevada's former First Lady Dawn Gibbons renewed her belief in Reid. More>>
Do school vouchers give parents choice or do they only benefit a select few? That's the debate between the candidates running for governor. Republican candidate Brian Sandoval is for vouchers, Democrat Rory Reid is not. More>>
The famous "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign took a sweet turn Wednesday when it was recreated with M&M's. More>>
Cy Waits, the boyfriend of Paris Hilton, smelled of alcohol and wobbled during a sobriety test, according to the Impaired Driving Report done by Metro Police. Inside, a link to the report. Also, Paris Hilton has been banned from all Wynn properties. More>>
Las Vegas police have closed streets around Bonanza Road and H Street after an accident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. More>>
Americans all over the country watched as President Obama announced an end to the war in Iraq. The speech is welcome news for families of military personnel in Iraq, who know their loved ones will no longer be in the line of fire. More>>
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he is going to try again to pass a national energy bill before the November elections. More>>
McCarran International Airport says there will be more overnight road closures and detours during the next few nights on the airport's connector tunnel roadway. More>>
Getting money down on your favorite sports team is getting a little easier in Nevada with the first-ever legal wagering application for smart phones. More>>
A second round of rebates will be available beginning Wednesday for those buying new energy efficient appliances. More>>
A state investigation of Sunrise Hospital concludes the hospital did nothing wrong with respect to a series of unexplained medical events in its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. More>>
Some Las Vegas parents tried to take their kids to school, but got slapped with a ticket. The NAACP calls it discrimination by Las Vegas police and demands they tickets be dismissed. More>>
BYU says it is leaving the Mountain West Conference and will go independent in football while joining the West Coast Conference in all other sports in the 2011-2012 school year. More>>
A major furniture company that just expanded its operation to Las Vegas could become a magnet to attract other companies to relocate here, bringing new manufacturing jobs with them. More>>
The effort to go green may mean smelly garbage in your garage. A public meeting Tuesday night will bring together local governments with Las Vegas' sole trash collector, Republic Services. More>>
The Las Vegas economy doesn't appear to be improving much and the latest indicators show it likely won't improve before next year. More>>
One Clark County elementary school decided they'll fight back against state budget cuts by entering a contest to win half a million dollars. Inside, find out how you can help. More>>
The gambling industry's marquee conference is moving to the Sands Expo and Convention Center in 2011. More>>
In hopes of improving travel along I-15 north of the Spaghetti Bowl, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada in cooperation with the Nevada Department of Transportation is activating new message signs and freeway ramp meters. More>>
Federal and state officials say $83 million to keep 1,400 Nevada teachers and support staff on the job is on the way, just in time for the new school year. More>>
Firefighters say a teenager was hospitalized with burns and smoke inhalation after fire damaged a home in northwest Las Vegas. More>>
Some states suing to toss out President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law are also lining up to claim a share of its subsidies for the medical costs of retired employees. More>>
Home prices rose in June for a third straight month as now-expired tax credits inspired a burst of home-buying. More>>
Police are investigating a double shooting Monday night that left one man dead and another man wounded. It happened near K and Owens around 10:30 Monday night. More>>
MGM Resorts International was under investigation after the underage son of basketball great Michael Jordan bragged on Twitter about partying at a Las Vegas Strip nightclub, Nevada gambling regulators said Monday. More>>
The Oxford University debate club with past speakers including Sir Winston Churchill, Robert Kennedy and Yasser Arafat has invited Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White to speak to its members. More>>
A group of residents wants to change the way police officer-involved shooting deaths are investigated. The League of Action claims the coroner's inquest process is flawed. Members of the group met Monday evening to discuss that topic and other concerns they have with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. More>>
The first day of school went pretty smoothly, although a lot of parents did not know where their children needed to catch the school bus. The frantic parents flooded school district hotlines. Zahid Arab shows how the district is handling the confusion and how bus drivers are making sure students gets to and from school. More>>
An arrest report says Paris Hilton denied owning the purse in which police say they found less than an ounce of cocaine after a traffic stop. She now has a court date to appear in a Las Vegas courtroom in October. Inside, read the Paris Hilton arrest report. More>>
As Clark County's school year begins, the debate over how to pay for the next year continues. Both men running for Governor defended their plans for education in Sunday night's 8 News NOW Impact Nevada debate. However, they didn't get into specifics on how they'll pay for the reform. More>>
A lot of the education budget plan will hinge on support and concessions by state workers and teachers, who are protected by their individual unions. But union leaders say they aren't thrilled with either candidate for governor. More>>
Desperate job seekers can find on-site interviews at a new restaurant set to open in the next few weeks at the M Resort. Hash House a Go Go is looking for about 100 people to staff it's newest eatery. More>>
Traffic may slow down on Gowan and Durango as emergency repairs are made to a water main that broke Tuesday afternoon. More>>
Members of the FDNY are among firefighters planning to run from Los Angeles to New York in remembrance of the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks. More>>
Thousands of unemployed southern Nevadans may be able to get work if only they had the right skills. A new program through Vegas PBS and Workforce Connection may be able to help. More>>
It's been debated for years, but could legalized and regulated Internet gambling in the United States soon become a reality? U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (Massachusetts-D) is pushing a bill to lift the federal ban on web betting, and the idea is gaining support in Nevada. More>>
A hacker has discovered a way to force ATMs to disgorge their cash by hijacking the computers inside them. More>>
A Henderson non-profit organization is asking for the community's help in providing children with back to school supplies. More>>
Nevada Congressman Dean Heller was one of 31 Republicans who crossed party lines to vote in favor of extending unemployment benefits. More>>
Police and prosecutors, charged with protecting southern Nevada's most vulnerable victims, are accusing the Clark County Department of Family Services of failing its children. The I-Team has obtained lists compiled by the Clark County District Attorney's office and Metro Police that detail specific examples of kids who weren't protected by the system. The lists contain at least 80 cases. More>>
Kenny Guinn will be remembered for his time as Nevada governor. But before his career took him to Carson City, Guinn was a longtime educator. Those who worked with and knew Guinn say his contributions to Nevada education will long be remembered. More>>
Friends and longtime colleagues are stunned about Governor Kenny Guinn's sudden passing. They are sharing their feelings and remembering Guinn's life that began with humble beginnings. More>>
Jimmer Fredette is making the jump from Brigham Young University to the world stage. Fredette is a member of the USA basketball select team which is practicing in Las Vegas this week. More>>
Las Vegas police are investigating a shooting at a Mexican restaurant near Decatur and Lake Mead. Police the man was shot in the parking lot of the El Puerto Mexican Restaurant. The man was transported to University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. More>>
The endoscopy doctor accused of being responsible for patients being infected with hepatitis C was himself the focus of health questions Wednesday. More>>
Courtesy: Reno Gazette JournalNevada's first family is officially no more. A family court judge in Reno signed the divorce decree Wednesday for Gov. Jim Gibbons and his now ex-wife, Dawn. More>>
More than two dozen jobs will soon be available thanks to the opening of two new taverns. More>>
The Las Vegas City Council has revoked the business license of a massage parlor where alleged prostitution was taking place. More>>
Renovation work on a new solar panel production plant will begin this year in North Las Vegas. It will mean millions of dollars for the city, county and state. More>>
Employees of the Southern Nevada Health District are getting pay raises at a time when other county agencies are laying people off. The health district's chief medical officer was called before the Clark County Commission Tuesday to explain how these raises are possible. More>>
Wild horse advocates have accused the Bureau of Land Management of contempt, because the agency went to extraordinary lengths to keep the public from being able to observe a horse roundup over the past few days in which 21 mustangs died. More>>
The identities of the three Metro officers involved in a shooting last week are being released. More>>
Lake Las Vegas management says the struggling Italian-style village surrounding a manmade lake in Henderson is emerging from bankruptcy protection. More>>
Nevada's unemployment rate set a new record high in June. The latest report shows the state's jobless rate jumped to 14.2 percent. Las Vegas' unemployment rate climbed to 14.5 percent. More>>
As many people seek relief from the blazing temperatures outside, people living on the streets of Las Vegas are finding relief in the kindness of strangers. More>>
Fire officials say it's still to early in their investigation to confirm what caused the blaze that destroyed the Opportunity Village thrift store in Downtown Las Vegas. More>>
They're some of the most dangerous calls police go on. In 2010 alone, Las Vegas police have responded to 30,000 domestic violence calls. More>>
Despite a shakey gaming industry, all bets are on when it comes to boosting business at South Point Casino. The casino is taking a new direction with the unveiling of a 55,000 square foot expansion. More>>
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has banked $19.2 million for his re-election campaign but will need to speed up his fundraising to reach his goal of hitting $25 million for the Nevada race. More>>
Organizers say House Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid are scheduled to speak at a political conference for bloggers, politicians and progressive activists in Las Vegas. More>>
It was long billed as the next frontier of Las Vegas Strip redevelopment. But in recent years, the north end of the Strip has struggled. Two casino-hotel developments have stalled. Major projects never left the drawing board, and this week, the Riviera announced it's filing for bankruptcy protection. More>>
Thousands of wild cats roam the Las Vegas valley vulnerable to starvation, disease, injury, and death. Animal groups are working together to combat the valley's feral cat crisis. More>>
President Barack Obama spent the night in Las Vegas. The president campaigned for U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid at Aria on Thursday night. During the speech, Obama praised Reid and criticized the senator's opponent, Republican Senate nominee Sharron Angle. More>>
President Obama is touting his administration's efforts to create jobs. The president spoke about job creation and the economy in front of hundreds of supporters at UNLV on Friday. More>>
Henderson firefighters haven't revealed the cause of a fire that business owners say caused more than $1 million in damage at a commercial building. More>>
Henderson Police have identified the officer involved in a shooting on Saturday. Officer Brian Pollard shot and killed 42-year-old Richard Nolton after a domestic dispute. More>>
For the second year in a row, a government study reveals more families are winding up homeless. It's no surprise that Southern Nevada is also experiencing that trend. More>>
Five Stryker Brigade soldiers, including one from Las Vegas, killed three civilians in separate shootings in Afghanistan's Kandahar Province earlier this year, charging documents released by the Army on Wednesday allege. More>>
Triple digit temperatures arrived in Las Vegas this week. No one feels the Las Vegas heat more than those who work outside. More>>
One person is dead and another injured and under arrest after a standoff with Henderson Police Monday night. It happened in a gated community near McDonald Ranch and Stephanie. More>>
Ten bikers are under arrest regarding a stabbing that occurred at a Las Vegas bar last year. Metro Police say ten members of two different outlaw motorcycle gangs teamed up and nearly killed two bikers, all because the victims were wearing the wrong colors. More>>
We've all heard them dozens of times before: those tired campaign clichés that crop up every election season. The time has come to rid ourselves of these mindless platitudes once and for all. It's time for some new material. More>>
A rainy spring has left the Las Vegas valley vulnerable to raging wildfires. There is literally a carpet of brush and weeds in spots never seen before, and it's just part of the reason firefighters are watching the mountains with fear. More>>
A spokesperson with the Las Vegas Fire Department says two people have been found dead in a house fire near Michael Way and Lake Mead. More>>
A Las Vegas lawyer at the center of the Medical Mafia scheme was sentenced in federal court Thursday morning. As part of a plea deal, Noel Gage pled guilty earlier this year on a charge of obstruction of justice. More>>
The Democrat's main choice, Rory Reid, has been stockpiling millions of dollars. The Republicans, on the other hand, have been going after each other for donations and spending that money to batter each other. More>>
More stimulus money is headed to the state to to fix the roads. So far, more than $200 million has been awarded to Nevada. While it may mean some short term traffic tie ups, in the long run, it equals road improvements, jobs, and a boom for some local businessess. More>>
Nevada's Primary Election is fast approaching and early voting will end on Friday, June 4th. Inside, a link to early voting sites. More>>
In what could be one of the hardest blows to al-Qaida since the U.S. campaign against the terrorist organization began, the group's No. 3, Sheikh Sa'id al-Masri, is believed to be dead, killed by a U.S. Predator drone strike, a U.S. official said Monday. More>>
A shooting ended the life of a 16-year-old high school athlete on Wednesday. While police search for a suspect, the victim's family on Friday held a candlelight vigil in the victim's memory. More>>
This weekend hundreds of people will gather to celebrate Native American history at the 22nd annual Snow Mountain Pow Wow which starts Friday night. More>>
Nevada Senator Harry Reid's seat is in Washington has brought out a lot of contenders. One of those candidates is Sharron Angle, a former state legislator, an artist, and the one Republican candidate with the Tea Party movement's support. More>>
Las Vegas continues to be the poster child for the recession. Some experts say things have gotten so bad, that the city will never recover. Local economists disagree with that outlook. More>>
The Las Vegas City Council approved a local developer's vision for revitalizing the eastern end of Downtown. The proposed project, called the Las Vegas Gateway Center, includes plans for nearly 10 acres of shopping, dining, and entertainment located at Fremont Street and eastern. More>>
Las Vegas continues to hang onto its reign as the number 1 trade show destination by hosting the largest shows in North America for 16 consecutive years. More>>
Homes were evacuated in the area of Owens and Nellis Friday night. Police say a homeowner discovered chemicals in a storage shed in the back yard. Authorities are investigating whether the chemicals are explosive. The homes were evacuated as a precaution. More details as they develop on 8 News NOW and 8NewsNOW.com. More>>
A local architecture firm is getting national accolades, ranking 18th best in the country. But with nearly 60 percent unemployment among local architects, the company says its not just a pat on the back, the honor may keep them in the black. More>>
Seven days a week, a team of highly-trained medical specialists stands ready to provide life-saving treatment. The Trauma Unit at University Medical Center is the only one of its kind in southern Nevada, and thousands of people owe their lives to it's team. More>>
Three-month-old Angel Mendoza died on March 18, 2010, less than one month after he was fatally beaten. Police say the man behind the beating was Angel's father, Andrew Mendoza. Now the baby's mother is speaking out. More>>
Even though a Las Vegas couple was awarded $505 million in the valley's first hepatitis C civil lawsuit, it could be years before they see a penny. They say the case was never about money. More>>
Police and an agent for 25-year-old Erica Blasberg say the LPGA tour golfer has died. Henderson police spokesman Keith Paul said Monday that authorities were investigating Blasberg's Sunday death. It was not immediately clear whether foul play was involved. More>>
In a bold move to save billions of dollars a year, the U.S. Postal Service is proposing to cut back mail delivery to five days a week. Opponents say it's an idea that could leave thousands jobless. More>>
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries says it will appeal a multimillion dollar verdict in a civil case stemming from a hepatitis C outbreak two years ago. More>>
A Nevada judge has granted most of the media's request to ease up on limits he had placed on coverage of the trial for the man accused of killing 19-year-old Brianna Denison and sexually assaulting two other women. More>>
The loan modification process can be a long, painful, and even expensive. Inside, find links to resources that offer free loan modification help. More>>
Struggling homeowners now have another place they can turn to for help. Chase opened its second Homeownership Center in the Las Vegas and Henderson area. More>>
Book lovers will have to plan their check-outs if they use the James Gibson Library in Henderson. More>>
A local magnet school has been designated the top magnet school in the country. More>>
A valley family is devastated after its loved one was brutally murdered this week. Family members of 30-year-old Melissa Brink believe her death was the result of domestic violence. More>>
Senator John Ensign is facing two investigations and says he is just trying to do his job. But can he be effective as a senator with the fallout from the affair hanging over his head? The I-Team's Steve Sebelius takes a look. More>>
One local non-profit is is helping homeowners who need air conditioning repairs. You can get the repair as long as you qualify and there are available funds. More>>
Over the last few months, 8 News NOW has been gathering the salaries for all public agencies in Clark County. With all the talk of layoffs, budget cuts, billion-dollar shortfalls and belt tightening, a look at the salaries of taxpayer-backed agencies seemed in order. More>>
The City of North Las Vegas is working to pump up the local economy. The City kicked off its new "Go Local, Go North" campaign. More>>
A Henderson family is pleading for changes following the death of their 13-year-old relative. Family members of Nathaniel Miller attended the Henderson City Council meeting Tuesday to advocate new safety measures near the intersection where a van struck and killed Miller. More>>
A rash of home invasions in the valley kept homeowners on edge last month. But, many residents kept in touch and kept safe through technology. More>>
The UNLV Faculty Senate is scheduled on Tuesday to consider a list of proposed program eliminations. More>>
If you didn't mail in your census form, you can soon expect someone to show up at your door. Nearly 5,000 census workers are sweeping through Nevada's streets to make sure you are counted. More>>
Las Vegas police say the child who drowned in a pool on Sunday was in the pool for several hours. Police are now investigating who was responsible for the child and have removed two other children from the home. More>>
Could an Arizona- style immigration law come to Nevada? One state lawmaker and U.S. Senate candidate wants the governor to call a special session to do just that. More>>
8 News Now has confirmed that Metro police arrested a man in connection with a woman's body found in the desert over the weekend. Police say the man admitted to the crime. More>>
Two years have passed since 40,000 local patients of an endoscopy clinic were told they were at risk for hepatitis C. Now, the first court case in the crisis came to a close. More>>
Lawyers for a convicted felon found guilty of kidnapping, robbing and beating an NFL player in Las Vegas say his trial "was sort of a circus." More>>
The wife of Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman is due to testify in a trial over whether a drug maker and distributor are responsible for a hepatitis C outbreak linked to Las Vegas endoscopy clinics in 2008. More>>
Arizona's immigration enforcement law is generating interest in Nevada. Not only does Nevada have a large number of illegal immigrants, but some say the Arizona law could drive more illegal immigrants into the Silver State. More>>
About 35,000 people gathered for what was billed as the largest ride-in motorcycle rally in the West. Tourism officials say attendance was about 33,600 last year. More>>
Sunday marked the 20th anniversary of the Las Vegas Aids Walk in Las Vegas. Thousands of people showed up to raise money and to teach awareness for adults and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in Southern Nevada. More>>
There are a lot of free events this weekend being held around the Las Vegas Valley in honor of Earth Day. More>>
Crooks act interested in a room, overpay with fake checks, then ask for your real cash back. It's an online rental scam that rakes in billions each year at your expense. But a Las Vegas man says he didn't fall for it, thanks to a story he saw earlier this week. More>>
The Clark County Commission has voted to allow developer Jim Rhodes to move ahead with his application to develop on 2,400 acres he owns near Red Rock Canyon. The commission vote was four to three. More>>
Tens of thousands of motorcycle riders will be in town for the Laughlin River Run. To try to keep those riders safe, new warning signs are up asking motorists to be alert and look for motorcycles. More>>
A large sinkhole in the middle of a Las Vegas street sent one woman to the hospital and shut down water in nearby neighborhoods for several hours. The sinkhole opened at around 6pm Friday near Nellis and Desert Inn. More>>
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8 News Now Chief Investigative Reporter George Knapp has been following Nevada's wild horse population for years and the BLM works to round up more and more horses. More>>
