Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:13:36 GMT
PAHRUMP, Nev. -- A fight between senators in Washington, D.C., could resurrect the controversial Yucca Mountain nuclear storage project in Nye County. Nye County leaders met Tuesday to support the openingMore>>
A fight between senators in Washington, D.C., could resurrect the controversial Yucca Mountain nuclear storage project in Nye County.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:50:28 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officer has been relieved of duty after pleading guilty to charges of possession of a controlled substance. Officer Ramin Amely was charged with two felonyMore>>
A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officer has been relieved of duty after pleading guilty to charges of possession of a controlled substance.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:44 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:44:08 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Clark County Fire Department is battling a fire at a house near Russell Road and Spencer Street. According to the fire department's website, the fire started at around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.More>>
The Clark County Fire Department battled a fire at a house near Russell Road and Spencer Street Tuesday afternoon.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:14 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:14:30 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Three major resort projects in Las Vegas could be the boost the local economy needs. The construction and hospitality industries have struggled since the recession, but signs of a reboundMore>>
Three major resort projects in Las Vegas could be the boost the local economy needs. The construction and hospitality industries have struggled since the recession, but signs of a rebound are emerging.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:08:21 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Clark County residents could soon be paying nearly 3 cents more a gallon for fuel, depending on a decision by county commissioners. The Nevada Legislature recently approved a bill that allowsMore>>
Clark County residents could soon be paying nearly 3 cents more a gallon for fuel, depending on a decision by county commissioners.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:18:45 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A domestic violence nonprofit organization that helps rescue women from violent relationships, is now itself in need of saving. Safe Faith United might have to shut its doors July 1 becauseMore>>
A domestic violence nonprofit organization that helps rescue women from violent relationships, is now itself in need of saving.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:26 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:26:50 GMT
HENDERSON -- Imagine tens of thousands of children around the world learning to swim all at the same time. That's what happened Tuesday as part of "The World's Largest Swimming Lesson." The swimmingMore>>
Imagine tens of thousands of children around the world learning to swim all at the same time. That's what happened Tuesday as part of "The World's Largest Swimming Lesson."More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:33 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:33:34 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Motorcyclists and local authorities are using "Ride to Work" day to remind everyone to share the road. This year, there has been 16 motorcycle deaths in Nevada. John Cahill is an experiencedMore>>
Motorcyclists and local authorities are using "Ride to Work" day to remind everyone to share the road.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:10 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:10:04 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Nearly 100 people will remain without a permanent place to live following Sunday's three-alarm fire at the Encantada Apartments. Officials with the Red Cross of Southern Nevada estimate theMore>>
Nearly 100 people will remain without a permanent place to live following Sunday's three-alarm fire at the Encantada Apartments.More>>
Former Maxim Hotel-Casino Given Go-Ahead to Open by Gaming Board -- Nevada Regulators Give Go-Ahead To $20 Million Four Queens Sale -- Vegas Oks Slots In Supper Clubs Despite Tavern Concerns More>>
Sahara Reaches Deal With NASCAR Cafe, Plans Room Renovations More>>
The NASCAR Cafe is staying put. That's according to officials with the Sahara Hotel and Casino, who say an agreement has been reached with the owners of the restaurant and bar. In other news, the hotel has announced a $2.5 million-dollar plan to renovate its deluxe rooms beginning in August. The changes are expected to be completed by the middle of December. More>>
A federal judge selected a joint venture involving Planet Hollywood's co-founder and the Starwood hotel chain to buy the bankrupt Aladdin hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip. More>>
UNLV economists say southern Nevada's financial climate continues to improve, and forecast modest growth in gambling revenues and visitor volume the rest of this year and in 2004. The Las Vegas area should have more than 132,000 hotel rooms by the end of next year, by far the most of any city in the United States or the world.More>>
Las Vegas officials have given preliminary approval to a plan allowing the construction of a soundstage and TV recording studio west of the Strip. The $17 million-dollar facility would also provide production support and stage designs for visiting entertainers. More>>
The monorail project isn't set for completion until early next year but construction on the last piece began at midnight last night. According to Todd Walker with the Las Vegas Monorail project, “The significance of it is it’s the beginning of the final portion of the Las Vegas Monorail which will connect from Sahara Avenue to Tropicana Avenue.” More>>
The developer building the Las Vegas Strip monorail now has the go-ahead to draw up plans to extend the project downtown. On the same day promoters showed off the first Strip monorail car in New York City -- the Clark County Regional Transportation Commission voted in Las Vegas to approve the downtown expansion. More>>
NV Senator Mike Schneider has led the fight against powerful homeowners associations that have taken over so many developments in the valley. "When you've created a board in a homeowners association, you've created a government. And sometimes these governments get out of control. They get mad with authority....We need to reign that in," says Schneider.More>>
Anyone who travels along Interstate 215 on the west side of the valley knows how congested it can get at the Charleston exit. That congestion may get even worse with the development of a new mall scheduled to start construction next year. More>>
The Nevada Legislature gave final approval Friday to permanent limits on housing development around the Red Rock Conservation Area. Legislation OK'd by the entire state Assembly locks in boundary lines around the scenic area near Las Vegas. It'll block dense development around Red Rock. The Senate previously approved the bill and it now heads to Governor Guinn for his signature. More>>
We could like to make a clarification to a story we brought you yesterday regarding construction of the Regional Justice Center. We reported AF Construction was being removed from the project and replaced with a new contractor. That is incorrect. According to the bonding company, AF Construction will remain the "Contractor of Record," however a new contractor is being brought in to provide additional expertise and assist with the daily responsibilities. More>>
For years, the Treasure Island hotel-casino, with its pyrotechnic pirate show and skull-and-bones marquee, carried a reputation as a Disney-esque destination for families. More>>
In the past couple of weeks, we've brought you some horrible stories of crime in the valley, but a new study out shows that Las Vegas is ranked as one of the safest places to live in the country. More>>
More sex and less of a "Disneyland"-style attraction--that's the goal for the Treasure Island hotel-casino, which is giving the heave-ho to its trademark pirate show on the Las Vegas Strip and its skull marquee. More>>
It's your chance to tour some of the award-winning homes at the Lake Las Vegas Resort and a local charity will benefit at the same time. Channel 8 Eyewitness News reporter Alyson McCarthy joins us from the exclusive Villa del Lago community at Lake Las Vegas with details. More>>
Journey with us to a master planned community right here in Nevada that some are calling "The Safest Neighborhood in America" -- an entire neighborhood where every homeowner is armed. More>>
Nevada ranks above the national average when it comes to keeping our roads in good shape, according to a new report that you can read here online.More>>
Homeowners say proposed changes in the construction defect law could leave them out in the cold when it comes to getting builders to make repairs. Contractors say reform is needed cause they're paying excessive insurance rates. More>>
During Tuesday's State-of-the-City Address, Mayor Oscar Goodman announced a local developer has agreed to build a $25 Million office tower in downtown Vegas that will be home to about 400 IRS employees. [VIDEO INCLUDED]More>>
The Aladdin hotel-casino, which filed for bankruptcy protection just a year after its August 2000 opening, is now looking for something that has long attracted the broke and broken to Las Vegas: a second chance. More>>
Nevada homeowners are frustrated with construction defects. But with a growing number of lawsuits the companies that insure the builders are leaving the state. That's why the industry is pushing for a new law to reign in construction defect lawsuits.More>>
The Bureau of Land Management put more than 1,000 acres of land up for sale Friday. The revenue derived from the sale will be split between the State of Nevada General Education Fund, the Southern Nevada Water Authority, and a special account available to the Secretary of the Interior for development and conservation efforts. More>>
Station Casinos has agreed to buy the Wildfire, a small 20,000-square-foot casino locals casino on Rancho Drive. The deal would add the Wildfire's 218 slots and six table games to other Station Casinos.More>>
The Las Vegas commercial real estate market slumped in 2002 compared with the previous two years, but industry experts say it remains healthy in comparison to other parts of the nation. More>>
With today's high winds county officials have issued an air quality advisor for blowing dust. Air quality officials have also launched a program aimed at construction sites to keep the dust down. More>>
The nation's $632 billion flood insurance program expires Dec. 31 because Congress failed to re-authorize it before adjourning for the year. That's going to put 400,000 homeowners in a bind. More>>
The Stratosphere is proposing a new ride after plans for a roller coaster failed. Unlike the Stratocoaster, which would have sent people zooming over a neighborhood, so far neighbors have not complained about "Project X-Sky". See a computer animation of the proposed new ride that is described as almost like a free fall over the edge of the stratosphere. More>>
One of the countries fastest growing zip codes belongs to the Las Vegas Valley. Find out where it is and why it is attracting so many new businesses and homeowners. More>>
One Las Vegas hotel is target-marketing to athletes. See how their rooms are specialized to more comfortably accommodate these super-sized athletes. More>>
One of the strip's original mega resorts is celebrating its 45th anniversary. The Stardust opened in 1958. PLUS: The French Flag flies again over the Paris Las Vegas hotel-casino. More>>
(Jan. 16) -- UMC hospital has just opened a new pediatric asthma center. The center brings every area of treatment under one roof from allergists to dieticians. The valley's only two pediatric lung More>>
While the celebrations to ring in 2003 are over, the festivities are just beginning for a brand new casino that's set to open its doors Thursday night. That's when The Cannery casino in North Las Vegas will open for business. More>>
Nevada is taking the lead in targeting online crime. The state is opening a new "cyber crime" facility that hopes to protect consumers who use the Internet. How will the facility work, and how bad is the problem in Southern Nevada? More>>
Habitat for humanity relies on volunteers to build homes for families all over the country. Today, the organization got help they needed, and helped others in return. More>>
Coast Resorts owns the Orleans and says while the resort caters to local residents the extra rooms were built to handle the overflow crowds from out of town. And more expansion is underway. More>>
An area that has already seen a commercial development boom is growing even more. The intersection of Rampart and Charleston is getting a new shopping center with some stores that are new to Las Vegas.More>>
One unique school will be opening its doors for the first time this school year. The Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy will open Thursday with a brand-new building and a new philosophy in learning. More>>
Teachers and students aren't the only ones celebrating the very first day of school at Jack Lund Schofield Middle School. The school's namesake, Jack Schofield is celebrating, too.More>>
In the past few years, five megaresorts have opened, bringing with them thousands of new jobs. No megaresorts will open in 2001 but many financial and casino experts say -- like he did with the Mirage and the Bellagio -- Steve Wynn may spark another Las Vegas boom. More>>
The Desert Inn has been a fixture on the Las Vegas Strip for decades. But Tuesday morning, the South Tower came down to make way for a new hotel-casino owned and operated by Wynn.More>>
