Mother demands stricter laws after son’s tragic e-scooter death in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A grieving mother is calling for stricter traffic laws in Las Vegas after her son was killed in an e-scooter crash. Cat Velasquez, the mother of Christopher Soto, is speaking out following several recent crashes at the start of the school year. "More families, more...
Retail crime surge threatens Asian-owned businesses in Las Vegas
October is National Crime Prevention Month. It aims to raise awareness about crime prevention and encourage people to take action to keep our communities safe.
Las Vegas police and FBI unveil billboards in new initiative to fight violent crime
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, in collaboration with the FBI, has launched a new initiative to combat violent crime by unveiling billboards across the valley. The campaign, which encourages the public to "HELP CRUSH VIOLENT CRIME," aims to engage the community in reporting criminal...
Nevada Resident Miraculously Turns $3 Bet Into Over One Million Dollars
A Las Vegas, Nevada resident who was recently visiting the Sunset Station Hotel and Casino miraculously turned a $3 bet into more than one million dollars. Some people just have all the luck. “Congratulations to a local guest on hitting an incredible $1,048,675.87 jackpot playing IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Big...
Las Vegas man accused of shooting, chasing motorcyclist in road rage incident
A man faces several charges, including attempted murder, after he allegedly shot a motorcycle rider and chased him during a road rage incident, according to documents 8 News Now obtained.
ACLU of Nevada says Las Vegas police handed client to ICE without notice
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada says Las Vegas Metro Police handed one of their clients to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement without notice. ACLU of Nevada says it has supplemented its petition challenging the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s agreement with ICE....
15 Las Vegas puppies rescued in Operation Pawsitive Change
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The city of Las Vegas reports that its Operation Pawsitive Change initiative to curb backyard breeding is yielding results. During a nearly four-month period, from July 1 through October 20, 15 puppies were rescued, one firearm was recovered, and 37 citations issued involving illegal breeding or...
Las Vegas family searching for answers after man killed in hit-and-run crash
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Las Vegas family is searching for answers after their loved one was killed in a hit-and-run crash in the east valley. “He was a happy go lucky kind of guy,” Kimberley Christian said of her son. Remembering the joy Javan Christian brought to life, Kimberly Christian spoke with 8 News […]
15 puppies recovered, dozens cited in recent illegal dog breeding initiative
Las Vegas (KSNV) — The City of Las Vegas is continuing its efforts to combat illegal dog breeding with a new initiative. During its recent Operation Pawsitive Change, which ran from July 1 through October 20, 2025, 15 puppies were recovered and 37 citations were handed out. The initiative,...
New details in Las Vegas Chinatown stabbing, shooting
A stabbing inside a Las Vegas Chinatown karaoke room and subsequent shooting in a parking garage reveal new questions about an incident three years ago. On Tuesday, community leaders, local organizations, and the family of a man attacked inside the Space BBQ restaurant in 2022, identified by police as Lei Pei,...
