Friday, June 14 2013 12:46 PM EDT2013-06-14 16:46:36 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Summer school begins Monday for Clark County School District students. Summer classes offer an opportunity to make up missed credits through "credit retrieval" or to get ahead. For a listMore>>
Summer classes offer an opportunity to make up missed credits through "credit retrieval" or to get ahead.More>>
Monday, June 3 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-06-03 13:30:11 GMT
LAS VEGAS - The Clark County School District Board of Trustees is revoting Monday on a new superintendent. The new vote comes after allegations the trustees violated Nevada's open meeting law when theyMore>>
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees is revoting Monday on a new superintendent.More>>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:59 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:59:58 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- 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. A private citizenMore>>
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>>
Friday, May 24 2013 12:53 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:53:28 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The dream of attending college came true for more than 400 Clark County students Thursday as they were awarded nearly $1 million in scholarships. Scholarships were given to 440 students thanksMore>>
The dream of attending college came true for hundreds of Clark County students Thursday as they were awarded nearly $1 million in scholarships.More>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:13 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:13:52 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The ratio of students to teachers in the Clark County School District from first through fifth grade and the ratio of students to classes in kindergarten gradually improved toward the endMore>>
The ratio of students to teachers in the Clark County School District from first through fifth grade and the ratio of students to classes in kindergarten gradually improved toward the end of the last decade but worsened after 2009-2010.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:08 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:08:14 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Budget issues, an interim superintendent, and troubling graduation rates are some of the major issues the Clark County School District must tackle.The theme of the second Southern Nevada LeadershipMore>>
Budget issues, an interim superintendent, and troubling graduation rates are some of the major issues the Clark County School District must tackle.More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:05 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:05:57 GMT
LAS VEGAS - At Bishop Gorman High School, some budding journalists are learning the tricks of the news trade. It's What's Cool at School. Every Friday morning, students at Bishop Gorman High School broadcastMore>>
At Bishop Gorman High School, some budding journalists are learning the tricks of the news trade. It's What's Cool at School.More>>
Monday, May 6 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-05-06 23:24:35 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Class sizes in some Clark County schools are bursting at the seams. The district and the teachers union have a proposal how to reduce class sizes, but it comes with a hefty price tag, accordingMore>>
Class sizes in some Clark County schools are bursting at the seams. The district and the teachers union have a proposal how to reduce class sizes, but it comes with a hefty price tag, according to figures released by the Clark County School District.More>>
Monday, April 22 2013 1:43 PM EDT2013-04-22 17:43:43 GMT
LAS VEGAS - A Las Vegas high school senior is a finalist for a prestigious award. All she had to do was paint a life-size model cow. When Northwest Career and Technical Academy senior Hagen Anderson drewMore>>
A Las Vegas high school senior is a finalist for a prestigious award. All she had to do was paint a life-size model cow.More>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:30:29 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Be careful on the roads. Police across the valley are conducting a coordinated effort Wednesday to crack down on driving violations. Police will be looking for drivers who speed, run red lightsMore>>
Be careful on the roads. Police across the valley are conducting a coordinated effort Wednesday to crack down on driving violations.More>>
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>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:31 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:31:15 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Sue Lowden, a former state senator and the former chairwoman of the Nevada Republican Party is considering a run for lieutenant governor in 2014. "I am seriously thinking about it. I willMore>>
Sue Lowden, a former state senator and the former chairwoman of the Nevada Republican Party is considering a run for lieutenant governor in 2014.More>>
The annual Food Fest returns to Laughlin this week. Chef Roy Doyle with The Vineyard at Aquarius Hotel-Casino discusses some of the cuisine featured at this year's event.More>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:30:09 GMT
HENDERSON, Nev. - A garden oasis has sprouted at John C. Vanderburg Elementary School. The garden features everything from arugula to tomatoes to radishes, which some students had never of until now. "It'sMore>>
A Henderson teacher is bringing the importance of healthy food choices into her students' lives with a unique garden club. 8 News NOW is rewarding her efforts in this week's Acts of Kindness.More>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:22 AM EDT2013-06-19 05:22:23 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- US Thrill Rides LLC Incorporated has submitted plans to the FAA to create a 650-foot roller coaster near the Tropicana Hotel. The Florida based company is remaining tight lipped on any ofMore>>
US Thrill Rides LLC Incorporated has submitted plans to the FAA to create a 650-foot roller coaster near the Tropicana Hotel.More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:49 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:49:28 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>>
A grass fire ignited a house in the 5400 block of Escondido Street, near Russell Road and Spencer Street, Tuesday afternoon.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 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>>
LAS VEGAS - Thousands of Las Vegas students are spreading holiday love to soldiers stationed around the world.
Ten thousand kids – ranging from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade - designed cards and wrote letters to soldiers.
CT Sewell Elementary School is hosting a presentation ceremony Tuesday morning that will include a student representative from all 24 Clark County Schools that participated in the effort. State Senator Joe Hardy and a handful of soldiers are also expected to attend.
The letters will be put in a big box and shipped overseas. The program started last year when Darla Pellersels, the mother of a Henderson third-grader, thought to send praise to soldiers overseas.
"Last year, I saw some say, 'Please say hi to my uncle. He's over there fighting.' ‘Please hi to my dad. I miss him very much,'" Pellersels said. "Two kids, they were hilarious. They had one letter that was, 'How to ejector seats work?'"
She says she wants to expand the program next year to all Clark County schools - hoping they get 25,000 letters to send off.
