Las Vegas(KLAS)-What did it take to become the 2023 Life Is Beautiful Rising Stars competition winner? In this month's "So Vegas" segment, Roqui Theus introduces us to a band of native Las Vegans who show us that it took pure punk. As the winners of Rising Stars, Pure Sport will bring their "company" to the Rolling Stone stage on Friday (September 22nd) at 4:40p.m., opening the weekend of music festivities. The three day music, art, and food festival is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year from September 22-24. Follow pure sport @puresportmusic on Instagram for updates.

Residents at a southeast Las Vegas valley apartment complex say they don't feel safe living there, claiming management is not working as hard as they should to fix ongoing issues.

Body camera video shows tense moments for Clark County School District Police as an armed man takes off. The situation highlights a concern for Clark County School District leaders that the majority of guns school police have seized so far this year are coming from adults.

A Red Rock Search and Rescue K-9 team member, 'Recon' is one of several dogs that goes above and beyond to bring people home and give families closure.

Several people have contacted the 8 News Now Investigators saying they do not believe the remains given to them by a Las Vegas pet cremation company are their beloved animals.

A Las Vegas woman was startled to receive photos of her deceased dog months after she was sent what she believed were her beloved pet’s cremated remains.

Former Las Vegas Raider Brandon Parker is going from Offensive Lineman to Chief Gaming Officer! He joined Roqui Theus to introduce the valley to Valhallan Esports Training, an esports franchise that uses competitive gaming to help kids learn teamwork, leadership, communication, and more. Valhallan opened their 1st arena on September 23rd in Henderson, with 3 more slated to open in the future!

For more, head to valhallan.com.

As U2 prepares to launch "Achtung Baby Live at Sphere" fans can experience the band in a special way at "Zoo Station: A U2: UV Experience" at the Venetian. JC Fernandez stopped by to give us a preview of this free experience.

A local high school football coach has resigned just days after his team used the term Nazi while calling plays.

A family ran at least two illegal pharmacies and doctor's offices in the Las Vegas valley, leading at least one "patient" to suffer permanent scarring from a butt injection, according to documents the 8 News Now Investigators obtained.