Thursday, May 10 2012 2:30 AM EDT2012-05-10 06:30:14 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Many Las Vegas Democrats are praising President Obama's decision to endorse same-sex marriage, but many Republicans were quick to say marriage should be reserved for one man and one woman.More>>
Many Las Vegas Democrats are praising President Obama's decision to endorse same-sex marriage, but many Republicans were quick to say marriage should be reserved for one man and one woman.More>>
Sunday, May 6 2012 2:51 PM EDT2012-05-06 18:51:26 GMT
SPARKS, Nev. (AP) -- Supporters of Ron Paul's long-shot presidential bid trumped presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney in Nevada's delegate count, taking 22 delegates to the GOP national conventionMore>>
Supporters of Ron Paul's long-shot presidential bid trumped presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney in Nevada's delegate count, taking 22 delegates to the GOP national convention in August. Romney got three.More>>
Thursday, May 3 2012 5:20 PM EDT2012-05-03 21:20:38 GMT
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- The Nevada chairman of Ron Paul's president campaign takes exception to a Republican National Committee lawyer who said the state's delegation might not be seated at the nationalMore>>
The Nevada chairman of Ron Paul's president campaign takes exception to a Republican National Committee lawyer who said the state's delegation might not be seated at the national convention if too many Paul supporters are elected as delegates.More>>
Thursday, May 3 2012 7:53 AM EDT2012-05-03 11:53:23 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- After 14 years in Washington, Las Vegas Congresswoman Shelley Berkley is reintroducing herself as a champion for veterans with her first TV ad in Nevada's U.S. Senate campaign. The 30-secondMore>>
After 14 years in Washington, Las Vegas Congresswoman Shelley Berkley is reintroducing herself as a champion for veterans with her first TV ad in Nevada's U.S. Senate campaign.More>>
Wednesday, May 2 2012 4:58 PM EDT2012-05-02 20:58:35 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) -- An independent group backing Republican Mitt Romney's presidential candidacy has placed a $4.3 million advertising buy in nine battleground states. Restore Our Future announced TuesdayMore>>
An independent group backing Republican Mitt Romney's presidential candidacy has placed a $4.3 million advertising buy in nine battleground states.More>>
Wednesday, May 2 2012 2:30 PM EDT2012-05-02 18:30:09 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- First lady Michelle Obama is visiting Nevada as part of a four-state campaign push across the West for her husband. She's scheduled to attend a fundraiser and meet with supporters inMore>>
First Lady Michelle Obama visited Nevada Tuesday as part of a four-state campaign push across the West for her husband.More>>
Wednesday, April 25 2012 4:24 PM EDT2012-04-25 20:24:08 GMT
U.S. Sen. Harry Reid says he will meet with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., to discuss the possibility of moving District Court Judge Elissa Cadish's nomination to the federalMore>>
U.S. Sen. Harry Reid says he will meet with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., to discuss the possibility of moving District Court Judge Elissa Cadish's nomination to the federal bench forward, despite objections from fellow Nevada Sen. Dean Heller.More>>
The I-Team's Steve Sebelius continues his discussion with State Senator John Lee, (D) North Las Vegas, and touches on a number of topics including higher education. This is Part 2 of the interview as seen Sunday morning.More>>
The I-Team's Steve Sebelius interviews State Sen. John Lee, (D) North Las Vegas, on 8 News Now Sunday morning. Part 1 of the interview highlights a number of issues, including Lee's legislation allowing Nevada to withdraw from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. More>>
Friday, April 20 2012 11:08 PM EDT2012-04-21 03:08:11 GMT
Nevada's U.S. Sens. Harry Reid and Dean Heller are in a standoff over the nomination of Clark County District Judge Elissa Cadish to the federal bench.More>>
Thursday, April 12 2012 2:13 AM EDT2012-04-12 06:13:27 GMT
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman delivered her first State of the City address Wednesday night. Goodman focused on improvements in Las Vegas, including downtown development.More>>
Tuesday, April 10 2012 6:14 PM EDT2012-04-10 22:14:07 GMT
A national gay rights advocacy group is suing Nevada's governor in federal court in a bid to win marriage rights for same-sex couples in the state.More>>
Saturday, April 7 2012 1:59 AM EDT2012-04-07 05:59:02 GMT
Acting GOP Chairman James Smack has decided to run as Nevada's next Republican national committeeman and challenge former Gov. Bob List in the latest sign that the party is struggling to come together.More>>
Wednesday, March 28 2012 4:45 PM EDT2012-03-28 20:45:22 GMT
Nevada's U.S. Senate race headlines a crowded ballot that is set for the June 12 statewide primaries now that Tuesday's deadline passed for nonjudicial candidates to withdraw.More>>
Friday, March 23 2012 2:11 PM EDT2012-03-23 18:11:37 GMT
The House Ethics Committee is looking into allegations that Democratic U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley of Las Vegas used her office to help her kidney doctor husband's practice.More>>
Friday, March 16 2012 5:04 PM EDT2012-03-16 21:04:17 GMT
Republican Sen. Dean Heller and Rep. Shelley Berkley, a Democrat seeking to unseat him this fall, are using campaign websites and social media to let readers know what they think about each other.More>>
Thursday, March 15 2012 11:59 AM EDT2012-03-15 15:59:31 GMT
Democratic U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley says third-party spending for television and radio advertising should be banned in the 2012 Nevada Senate race.More>>
Wednesday, March 14 2012 12:20 AM EDT2012-03-14 04:20:39 GMT
A resurgent Rick Santorum swept to victory in primaries in Alabama and Mississippi Tuesday night, upending the race for the Republican presidential nomination yet again and trying to nudge Newt Gingrich toward the sidelines.More>>
Monday, March 5 2012 8:59 PM EST2012-03-06 01:59:08 GMT
Today turned into a busy one for the Clark County Election Department, as 51 candidates took advantage of the first day of filing for non-judicial state and local contests this year.More>>
Wednesday, February 29 2012 1:23 PM EST2012-02-29 18:23:08 GMT
What is shaping up as a close race this year in Nevada between Republican Sen. Dean Heller and Democratic Rep. Shelley Berkley for Heller's seat also is reflected in their virtual dead heat in campaign fundraising.More>>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 2:01 AM EST2012-02-21 07:01:03 GMT
The campaign season is in full swing. U.S. Rep. Joe Heck (Nevada-R) kicked off his re-election campaign with a fundraising event Monday evening. His main opponent, Democrat John Oceguera, turned up at the same venue - trying to upstage the event.More>>
The high rate of unemployment and foreclosures in Nevada are among the topics that Anchor Paula Francis discusses with President Barack Obama. Watch the entire interview.More>>
Saturday, February 11 2012 4:20 PM EST2012-02-11 21:20:53 GMT
In Southern Nevada's two most competitive congressional races, Republican Rep. Joe Heck and Democrat Steven Horsford entered this election year with substantial fundraising advantages over their chief opponents.More>>
Wednesday, February 8 2012 1:47 AM EST2012-02-08 06:47:18 GMT
Rick Santorum has delivered a stinging blow to front-runner Mitt Romney, winning political caucuses in Colorado and Minnesota and a non-binding primary in Missouri in the race for the GOP presidential nomination.More>>
Tuesday, February 7 2012 10:28 PM EST2012-02-08 03:28:16 GMT
State Senator Ruben Kihuen has withdrawn from the race for Congressional District 1. He was vying to become the first Hispanic elected to Congress from Nevada. He was running for the Democratic nomination in a field that includes former Congresswoman Dina Titus.More>>
Tuesday, February 7 2012 10:19 AM EST2012-02-07 15:19:00 GMT
Following the issues with the Nevada GOP caucus, some voters are questioning whether a primary would be better. Saturday's GOP caucus was paid for by the state Republican party. A primary would be paid for by taxpayers, if the Nevada Legislature approved the change.More>>
Monday, February 6 2012 4:57 PM EST2012-02-06 21:57:29 GMT
Long lines, voter fraud complaints and angry Ron Paul supporters are turning a special caucus for religious voters who honor the Saturday Sabbath into a circus.More>>
Sunday, February 5 2012 7:39 AM EST2012-02-05 12:39:02 GMT
Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney has declared victory in Nevada's caucuses. He thanked Nevada voters for their confidence in him and vowed to take it all the way to the White House.More>>
Thursday, February 2 2012 7:24 PM EST2012-02-03 00:24:17 GMT
Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum disappointed a handful of supporters who had waited anxiously at the Omelet House in Henderson, Nevada Thursday morning. Santorum was ill so his daughter took his place. More>>
Thursday, February 2 2012 7:05 PM EST2012-02-03 00:05:29 GMT
An 8 News NOW/Las Vegas Review-Journal poll shows Mitt Romney leading in Nevada with 44.5 percent among registered Republicans. Newt Gingrich trails at 24.2 percent. Rick Santorum and Ron Paul come in third and fourth.More>>
Thursday, February 2 2012 11:28 AM EST2012-02-02 16:28:45 GMT
Nevada is in the campaign spotlight this week. Our Republican caucus is three days away, and all four candidates are in the state stumping for votes, including front-runner Mitt Romney who held a rally Wednesday night.More>>
Wednesday, February 1 2012 8:59 PM EST2012-02-02 01:59:21 GMT
Before Venetian owner Sheldon Adelson and wife Dr. Miriam Adelson donated $10 million in January to a super political action committee supporting Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, three of their family members contributed a combined $1 million to the same PAC.More>>
Wednesday, February 1 2012 6:45 PM EST2012-02-01 23:45:53 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Presidential candidate and Texas Congressman Ron Paul visited the East Las Vegas Community Senior Center Wednesday morning. He chose this location, hoping to reach out to the Latino communityMore>>
Wednesday, February 1 2012 4:53 PM EST2012-02-01 21:53:07 GMT
Republican Mitt Romney raised more money in Nevada last year than any other presidential candidate but President Barack Obama posted the state's strongest fundraising in the final quarter of 2011.More>>
Tuesday, January 31 2012 9:57 PM EST2012-02-01 02:57:32 GMT
Mitt Romney routed Newt Gingrich in the Florida primary Tuesday night, rebounding smartly from an earlier defeat and taking a major step toward the Republican presidential nomination.More>>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 7:17 PM EDT2012-05-16 23:17:48 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- There is a serious car crash on Boulder Highway at Flamingo Road. Metro Police are closing the northbound lanes of Boulder Highway between Harmon Avenue and Flamingo Road. Drivers should avoidMore>>
A motorcyclist is dead following a crash involving a dump truck on Boulder Highway at Flamingo Road. Metro Police have closed the northbound lanes of Boulder Highway between Harmon Avenue and Flamingo Road. More>>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:17 PM EDT2012-05-17 00:17:18 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Investors decide the future of Las Vegas homeownership underneath a downtown carport. They trade millions of dollars and dozens of homes every weekday. But a new lawsuit claims those at theMore>>
Investors decide the future of Las Vegas homeownership underneath a downtown carport, trading millions of dollars and dozens of homes every weekday. But a lawsuit claims those at the top of the group running the auctions may have a conflict of interest that violates state law.More>>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:16 PM EDT2012-05-17 00:16:25 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The Clark County Commission relied on a 2005 state law when it designated Nevada Legal News at 930 S. Fourth St. downtown as the sole location for foreclosed property auctions in the county. TheMore>>
The Clark County Commission relied on a 2005 state law when it designated Nevada Legal News at 930 S. Fourth St. downtown as the sole location for foreclosed property auctions in the county.More>>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:56 PM EDT2012-05-16 22:56:59 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Police know alcohol was involved in a crash early Monday morning that killed 16-year-old Isaac Polu. The crash also sent two other people to the hospital with critical injuries. Polu wasMore>>
Students are Liberty High School are mourning the loss of their classmate after a deadly accident on Monday.More>>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:04 PM EDT2012-05-16 22:04:40 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.More>>
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>>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 5:59 PM EDT2012-05-16 21:59:52 GMT
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- The battle to fill a $33 million budget shortfall in North Las Vegas has turned into a war of words. Police and fire unions say they have offered to make concessions in good faith,More>>
The battle to fill a $33 million budget shortfall in North Las Vegas has turned into a war of words. Police and fire unions say they have offered to make concessions in good faith, yet they feel the city is depicting them as the bad guy.More>>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 4:14 PM EDT2012-05-16 20:14:40 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- 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 fewMore>>
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>>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 4:12 PM EDT2012-05-16 20:12:08 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- 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. Clark County District CourtMore>>
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>>
