Henderson’s Annual Indigenenous American Heritage Celebration
The third annual Indigenous American Heritage celebration took place in Henderson on Nov. 9, which coincided with Native American Heritage month. People sat in the grass around Water Street Plaza watching traditional music and dance performances from diverse Native cultures of the Las Vegas valley. Nikko Graypaw, a...
High Prices and Tourism Decline: The Economic Impact and a Call for Change
The tourism industry is facing a significant drop, leading to fewer jobs and economic problems. One of the main reasons for this decline is the high pricing of goods and services, particularly in airports. A prime example is a small market in an airport charging $17 plus tax for a cold, turkey sandwich in plastic....
Suspect in custody after homes damaged by vehicle in southwest Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Police have made an arrest in connection with an incident that left homes in southwest Las Vegas damaged by a vehicle. According to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officials, the incident occurred just before 4 a.m. near the 5200 block of South Torrey Pines Drive in southwest Las Vegas.
Guns N’ Roses set to rock Allegiant Stadium and other headliners come to Las...
Guns N' Roses, the legendary rock band that first electrified Allegiant Stadium, is making a triumphant return to the venue as part of their next world tour. The band, known for their high-energy performances and iconic hits, is sure to deliver another unforgettable show in the entertainment capital of the world.
Homeless Las Vegas mother reunites with family 3,000 miles away
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – In a follow-up from our Homeless Among Us special reports, 8 News Now helped reunite a homeless woman with her family 3,000 miles away from Las Vegas. For many at Molasky Family Park near Twain Avenue and Cambridge Street, it’s a refuge. For some, it’s home. It’s where 8 News Now […]
New Orleans Ranked Among America’s Most Thanksgiving-Obsessed Cities
Google Trends data reveals America’s most Thanksgiving-obsessed cities—and how their holiday enthusiasm compares to WalletHub’s “Best Places to Celebrate” rankings.
Murder victim found in desert outside Las Vegas; man charged
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A man is in custody, accused of killing and shooting another man in the desert outside Las Vegas, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned. A grand jury voted to indict Aaron Jackson Jr., 36, on charges including open murder last week, prosecutors announced Friday. Police arrested Jackson on a...
‘Don’t ever talk to me like that again’: Councilwoman ‘reminded’ of policy after run-in...
A Henderson city councilwoman's 41 phone calls to police in a year and police-worn body camera video of an early-morning run-in with uniformed officers help to portray a politician who seems to place as much of an emphasis on her neighborhood watch as she does her elected office, a months-long 8 News Now...
Community groups work to meet Thanksgiving needs as families face SNAP, paycheck delays
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — As Thanksgiving approaches, community groups across Nevada are seeing a sharp rise in demand for food assistance, even after delayed SNAP benefits, and some federal employees began receiving paychecks this month. On Monday, CardinaleWay Acura and Mazda partnered with Three Square to distribute 200...
North Las Vegas Police Department Urges Road Safety After Motorcycle Close Call
A near-miss on North Las Vegas roads has the NLVPD urging both motorcyclists and drivers to practice safer habits behind the wheel—and handlebars. According to a social media post by NLVPD, a motorcycle's abrupt maneuver into the path of an oncoming vehicle could have spelled disaster; fortunately, no one was hurt in...
