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,.More>>
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.More>>
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.More>>
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.More>>
Thursday, May 2 2013 3:21 PM EDT2013-05-02 19:21:04 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- New government data show Nevada has the second-highest suicide rate in the country among people aged 35 to 64, although the rise in the rate was much slower than it was nationally. TheMore>>
New government data show Nevada has the second-highest suicide rate in the country among people aged 35 to 64, although the rise in the rate was much slower than it was nationally.More>>
A young single mother learned she had a rare form of breast cancer. After a double mastectomy, she struggled to move on, but the love she had for her son motivated her to survive. She is raising money for her medical expenses.More>>
Wednesday kicks off American Stroke Month, and medical professionals want people to recognize the warning signs of strokes. Two doctors and stroke experts discussed the dangers on 8 News NOW This Morning.
Monday, April 29 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-04-29 22:37:24 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers for women. This weekend, hundreds will gather in Las Vegas to show their support by taking part in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. ManyMore>>
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers for women. This weekend, hundreds will gather in Las Vegas to show their support by taking part in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.More>>
Thursday, April 25 2013 1:54 PM EDT2013-04-25 17:54:38 GMT
WEDNESDAY, April 24 (HealthDay News) -- The number of Americans with heart failure could rise 46 percent, from 5 million in 2012 to 8 million in 2030, new research says. And the direct and indirect costsMore>>
The number of Americans with heart failure could rise 46 percent, from 5 million in 2012 to 8 million in 2030, new research says.More>>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-04-23 23:09:17 GMT
Climate change is reportedly making allergy season worse. A lot of southern nevadans are having a bad allergy season, and some doctors blame climate change. Whatever's causing climate change, it'sMore>>
Scientists and allergists see signs that our warming climate is making allergy season longer and stronger.More>>
Thursday, April 11 2013 1:17 PM EDT2013-04-11 17:17:02 GMT
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- A Senate panel has unanimously approved a bill paving the way for for-profit medical marijuana dispensaries in Nevada. The vote Thursday in the Senate Judiciary Committee meansMore>>
A Senate panel has unanimously approved a bill paving the way for for-profit medical marijuana dispensaries in Nevada.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>>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 2:23 PM EDT2013-04-16 18:23:51 GMT
LAS VEGAS - Parents need to act now to get their children's education started on the right foot. Only a few days remain to sign up for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten. Schools are doing anything theyMore>>
Parents need to act now to get their children's education started on the right foot. Only a few days remain to sign up for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten.More>>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 1:42 PM EDT2013-04-16 17:42:48 GMT
LAS VEGAS --The Clark County School District Board of Trustees is seeking input from the public about the direction the district is taking, the superintendent selection process, and educational reforms.More>>
The Clark County School District Board of Trustees is seeking input from the public about the direction the district is taking, the superintendent selection process, and educational reforms. Inside, find a list of town hall meetings.More>>
Monday, April 8 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-04-08 23:27:19 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Some Las Vegas high school students are showing they have what it takes to be at the head of the class. This group of students Attend Clark High School, a magnet school that offers: The AcademyMore>>
Some Las Vegas high school students are showing they have what it takes to be at the head of the class.More>>
Friday, April 5 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-04-05 13:30:11 GMT
HENDERSON, Nev. - LeRoy Chase has been helping students in Henderson for more than four decades. Chase influenced students for 42 years at two Henderson schools and was named Teacher of the Year threeMore>>
LeRoy Chase has been helping students in Henderson for more than four decades. He is a good example of What's Cool at School.More>>
Friday, March 22 2013 1:02 PM EDT2013-03-22 17:02:53 GMT
LAS VEGAS - A unique program is teaching high school students the basics of firefighting. The Fire Science Academy at Bonanza High School represents What's Cool at School. The academy's first graduatingMore>>
A unique program is teaching high school students the basics of firefighting. The Fire Science Academy at Bonanza High School represents What's Cool at School.More>>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 3:16 PM EDT2013-05-08 19:16:21 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A Las Vegas judge has scheduled a September trial for entertainer Flavor Flav on felony charges he chased and threatened his longtime girlfriend's 17-year-old son with a butcher knife. AMore>>
A Las Vegas judge has scheduled a September trial for entertainer Flavor Flav on felony charges he chased and threatened his longtime girlfriend's 17-year-old son with a butcher knife.More>>
Monday, May 6 2013 10:28 PM EDT2013-05-07 02:28:53 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A 30-year-old man on Monday became the ninth member of the Playboy Bloods street gang in Las Vegas to be convicted of racketeering and conspiracy charges, Nevada's U.S. Attorney Daniel BogdenMore>>
A 30-year-old man on Monday became the ninth member of the Playboy Bloods street gang in Las Vegas to be convicted of racketeering and conspiracy charges, Nevada's U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden said.More>>
Monday, May 6 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-05-07 00:37:37 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Metro Police has identified a second suspect in the April 19 shooting death of Dale Borero in the 2800 block of Fremont Street. Darion Muhammad-Coleman, 18, is wanted by police in connectionMore>>
Metro Police has identified a second suspect in the April 19 shooting death of Dale Borero in the 2800 block of Fremont Street.More>>
Thursday, May 2 2013 9:05 PM EDT2013-05-03 01:05:50 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A jury on Thursday convicted a home builder from Mesquite of stealing from a federal housing grant program intended to assist the Navajo Nation, Nevada's U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden said. WilliamMore>>
A jury on Thursday convicted a home builder from Mesquite of stealing from a federal housing grant program intended to assist the Navajo Nation, Nevada's U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden said.More>>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 2:05 PM EDT2013-04-30 18:05:40 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- More details are being released in the weekend stabbing death of a Las Vegas woman and the man accused of attacking her. The man was shot by police about 24 hours after the stabbing occurred. NathanMore>>
More details are being released in the weekend stabbing death of a Las Vegas woman and the man accused of attacking her. The man was shot by police about 24 hours after the stabbing occurred.More>>
Friday, April 26 2013 8:05 PM EDT2013-04-27 00:05:01 GMT
Dr. David Moon
LAS VEGAS -- A Las Vegas physician is under investigation after being arrested at McCarran International Airport. Metro Police said Dr. David Moon not only had a gun in his carry-on bag, but large amountsMore>>
A Las Vegas physician is under investigation after being arrested at McCarran International Airport.More>>
Thursday, April 25 2013 8:24 PM EDT2013-04-26 00:24:50 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A man who was severely beaten in October 2011 has died of his injuries, Metro Police said Thursday. The man, identified as Nathaniel Young, 57, of Las Vegas, died April 23. The Clark CountyMore>>
A man who was severely beaten in October 2011 has died of his injuries, Metro Police said Thursday.More>>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 7:36 PM EDT2013-04-23 23:36:52 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Three men were indicted Tuesday on federal charges of conspiracy, theft and robbery for allegedly stealing controlled substances and designer goods from delivery vehicles and warehouses inMore>>
Three men were indicted Tuesday on federal charges of conspiracy, theft and robbery for allegedly stealing controlled substances and designer goods from delivery vehicles and warehouses in Las Vegas, Nevada's U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden said.More>>
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval toured BMM Test Labs, an international company that moved its headquarters from Australia to Las Vegas. 8 News NOW's Patranya Bhoolsuwan reports.More>>
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 BoulevardMore>>
Another part of the former Las Vegas city hall complex downtown is now converted for use by the growing Vegas tech community.More>>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 7:49 PM EDT2013-03-20 23:49:13 GMT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Las Vegas' largest union says more than 100 hotel and casino workers plan to block traffic on the Strip to protest stalled contract negotiations with the Cosmopolitan casino. CulinaryMore>>
Las Vegas' largest union says more than 100 hotel and casino workers plan to block traffic on the Strip to protest stalled contract negotiations with the Cosmopolitan casino.More>>
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. RomotiveMore>>
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.More>>
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 movingMore>>
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.More>>
Thursday, March 14 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-03-15 03:21:50 GMT
Shaquille O'Neal at the #VegasTech booth at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival.
AUSTIN, Texas -- The #VegasTech booth got some extra attention at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas, this weekend. Professional basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal stopped byMore>>
The #VegasTech booth got some extra attention at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas, this weekend.More>>
Tuesday, March 12 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-03-12 22:41:37 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Employers in Nevada are getting ready to hire more people, according to a new survey by Manpower, an employment services company. Around 100 local companies took part in the survey, 19 percentMore>>
Employers in Nevada are getting ready to hire more people, according to a new survey by Manpower, an employment services company.More>>
Tuesday, March 12 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-03-12 14:50:53 GMT
AUSTIN, Texas -- The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is preparing to start a program designed to help entrepreneurial students launch a business. The UNLV Business Startup Center is expected to launchMore>>
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is preparing to start a program designed to help entrepreneurial students launch a business.More>>
Monday, March 11 2013 12:15 AM EDT2013-03-11 04:15:40 GMT
Ethan Duggan, 12, launched an app last week for lazy husbands everywhere.
AUSTIN, Texas -- Ethan Duggan is lazy. So lazy, in fact, the sixth grader at Bob Miller Middle School developed an app to make it easier for men to tell the women in their lives that, yes, dear, you lookMore>>
Ethan Duggan is lazy. So lazy, in fact, the sixth grader at Bob Miller Middle School developed an app to make it easier for men to tell the women in their lives that, yes, dear, you look lovely tonight.More>>
Thursday, March 7 2013 8:29 PM EST2013-03-08 01:29:19 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- More than 100 members of the Las Vegas tech scene are descending on Austin, Texas, this weekend to promote the valley's burgeoning startup and entrepreneurial spirit. Gabe Shepherd has spentMore>>
More than 100 members of the Las Vegas tech scene are descending on Austin, Texas, this weekend to promote the valley's burgeoning startup and entrepreneurial spirit.More>>
LAS VEGAS -- Wet 'n' Wild Las Vegas is in the process of hiring for more than 300 positions as it prepares for its upcoming season which starts on Memorial Day weekend.
Applications are being accepted for lifeguards, admissions guest services, emergency medical technicians, maintenance, food and beverage and security. There are also several supervisory positions available. The positions are seasonal and will end in September.
"We're looking for enthusiastic people to join the Wet ‘n' Wild Las Vegas team as we gear up for the first of what will be many fun seasons in Las Vegas," said Takuya Ohki, Wet ‘n' Wild Las Vegas general manager.
Wet 'n' Wild plans to have a hiring fair prior to the Memorial Day weekend. Applicants should begin the process online at www.wetnwildlasvegas.com under the Employment tab.
Wet 'n' Wild is under construction on Ft. Apache Road near I-215 and Sunset Road.
Wet 'n' Wild Begins Hiring Process for 300 PositionsMore>>
An artist drawing of the park. Photo Courtesy: Wet 'n' Wild
Wet 'n' Wild is under construction on Ft. Apache Road near I-215 and Sunset Road. Photo Courtesy: Wet 'n' Wild
