Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:06:17 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Obesity is an epidemic that's plagued our nation for decades. The American Medical Association now labels obesity a disease. There are 78 million obese adults and 12 million obese children. ElectedMore>>
Elected officials are trying to combat the obesity crisis in Las Vegas. On Wednesday, the Las Vegas City Council passed a resolution that increases access to healthy food options in under served areas.More>>
Monday, June 17 2013 3:41 PM EDT2013-06-17 19:41:22 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.More>>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 12:58 PM EDT2013-06-04 16:58:12 GMT
TUESDAY, June 4 (HealthDay News) -- Compared to nonsmoking employees, every staff member who lights up costs their employer nearly $6,000 more each year, according to a new report. The researchers foundMore>>
Compared to nonsmoking employees, every staff member who lights up costs their employer nearly $6,000 more each year, according to a new report.More>>
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Las Vegas oncologist Dr. Paul Michael stopped by 8 News NOW This Morning to discuss the warning signs of skin cancer.
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>>
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 3:08 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:08:06 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Akeem Tripp was sentenced to 20 years for the murder of his girlfriend's former boyfriend. Tripp pleaded guilty to murder in the shooting death of Phillip Hooks, 29, in March 2012 at theMore>>
Akeem Tripp was sentenced to a maximum of 20 years for the murder of his girlfriend's former boyfriend.More>>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:30:30 GMT
HENDERSON, Nev. -- The killing of a woman in 1996 has police asking the public for help in solving the cold case crime. Diane Hietbrink, 58, was found dead in her home at 302 Nebraska Street on Sept.More>>
The killing of a woman in 1996 has police asking the public for help in solving the cold case crime.More>>
Monday, June 17 2013 6:07 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:07:19 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The man accused in setting a church on fire June 14 told police he started the blaze because the pastor tried to "back door" him, according to the arrest report released Monday. Adrian Kincade,More>>
The man accused in setting a church on fire June 14 told police he started the blaze because the pastor tried to "back door" him, according to the arrest report released Monday.More>>
Friday, June 14 2013 8:20 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:20:09 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A man has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and death of a 37-year-old man whose body was found near Pecos Road and Owens Avenue April 10. Police arrested Jonathan Anthony Reyes,More>>
A man has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and death of a 37-year-old man whose body was found near Pecos Road and Owens Avenue April 10.More>>
Friday, June 14 2013 4:33 PM EDT2013-06-14 20:33:29 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A former assistant property manager for the General Services Administration in Las Vegas who oversaw the federal courthouse pleaded guilty Friday to witness tampering and making false statementsMore>>
A former assistant property manager for the General Services Administration in Las Vegas who oversaw the federal courthouse pleaded guilty Friday to witness tampering and making false statements to federal agents.More>>
Friday, June 14 2013 4:15 PM EDT2013-06-14 20:15:40 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The leader of a group of Californians who stole information from bank card readers and ATM's to make counterfeit cards received an 81-month prison sentence Thursday, Nevada's U.S. AttorneyMore>>
The leader of a group of Californians who stole information from bank card readers and ATM's to make counterfeit cards received an 81-month prison sentence Thursday, Nevada's U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden said.More>>
Friday, June 14 2013 3:05 PM EDT2013-06-14 19:05:09 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A Clark County grand jury indicted Ozin Hasaan Henderson on Thursday on charges of first degree kidnapping, burglary while in possession of a deadly weapon and robbery with use of a deadlyMore>>
A Clark County grand jury indicted Ozin Hasaan Henderson on Thursday on charges of first degree kidnapping, burglary while in possession of a deadly weapon and robbery with use of a deadly weapon.More>>
Thursday, June 13 2013 4:19 PM EDT2013-06-13 20:19:23 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- A husband and wife from Henderson who worked in the real estate profession in Southern Nevada were indicted Wednesday on charges of conspiracy and fraud for allegedly making false statementsMore>>
A husband and wife from Henderson who worked in the real estate profession in Southern Nevada were indicted Wednesday on charges of conspiracy and fraud for allegedly making false statements to Wells Fargo Bank to get approval for a short sale on their home, Nevada's U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden said.More>>
Thursday, June 13 2013 3:16 PM EDT2013-06-13 19:16:39 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The two men accused of running over a teen after stealing his iPad are due in court this morning for their arraignment. The teen died after he fell under the wheels of the SUV. Police sayMore>>
The two men accused of running over a teen after stealing his iPad appeared in court Thursday morning for their arraignment and pleaded not guilty.More>>
Thursday, June 13 2013 3:04 PM EDT2013-06-13 19:04:33 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- The parents of the five children who ran away from Child Haven Tuesday afternoon only to be found the following day pleaded guilty to contributing to the neglect of a child in 2011. AccordingMore>>
The parents of the five children who ran away from Child Haven Tuesday afternoon only to be found the following day pleaded guilty to contributing to the neglect of a child in 2011.More>>
Monday, June 10 2013 11:29 AM EDT2013-06-10 15:29:10 GMT
LAS VEGAS -- Among the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas Las Vegas ranks second from the bottom in the percentage of its jobs that require knowledge in science, technology, engineering or math, accordingMore>>
Among the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas Las Vegas ranks second from the bottom in the percentage of its jobs that require knowledge in science, technology, engineering or math, according to a Brookings Institution report released Sunday night.More>>
Thursday, June 6 2013 7:41 PM EDT2013-06-06 23:41:55 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Regulators have closed a small bank in Nevada, bringing the number of U.S. bank failures to 15 this year. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Thursday it seized 1st Commerce Bank,More>>
Regulators have closed a small bank in Nevada, bringing the number of U.S. bank failures to 15 this year.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>>
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
