‘Show up and fight’: Nevadans share their stories battling against cancer
Local cancer patients find hope through community support and medical advances, with stories of resilience from an Aces dancer battling ovarian cancer and a mother benefiting from biomarker testing.
Woman Arrested for Kidnapping Las Vegas Officer Following Target Theft, Police Say
Las Vegas Police Officer Kidnapped After Alleged Shoplifting at Target. In a startling event in Las Vegas, a woman stands accused of abducting a police officer after reportedly stealing merchandise from a Target store. The confrontation began when the officer attempted to intervene following the theft, escalating...
Las Vegas’ growing mosquito problem is ‘a ticking time bomb’
LAS VEGAS — If at one time it was thought mosquitoes couldn’t survive in desert climates, this city is a case study in how wrong that is. Mosquitoes typically prefer more tropical, humid conditions, but these biting machines have exploded in number throughout the Las Vegas Valley in recent years because of a host of...
Las Vegas housing market cooling fastest in the U.S., report says
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Las Vegas’s housing market is among the slowest in the country, according to a recent report. According to a report from the real estate website Redfin, Las Vegas is the fastest-cooling U.S. housing market. The data comes from an analysis of the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas.
Las Vegas DUI Driver Found Sleeping at Casino After Injuring Trooper
A Las Vegas man who allegedly crashed into a Nevada State Police cruiser while under the influence, injuring the officer inside, was arrested less than half an hour later — asleep at a casino slot machine. The incident has drawn attention to Nevada's ongoing struggles with impaired driving and the unique challenges...
Rescue Teams in Las Vegas Save Distressed Mother Dog from 111-Degree Heat
In Las Vegas, during temperatures reaching 111 degrees Fahrenheit, a new mother dog was found wandering the streets. According to a social media post by the North Las Vegas Police Department (NLVPD), the dog had recently given birth but was alone, with her puppies not present. Authorities are investigating the...
Two Las Vegas Sandwich Shops Make Yelp’s National Top 100
Two local sandwich shops in Las Vegas were named to Yelp's inaugural Top 100 Sandwich Shops list, placing them among notable sandwich destinations nationwide. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the list was released yesterday and included these two Las Vegas establishments. The compilation comes ahead of...
Las Vegas Uber driver accused of running over, killing bystander
Police arrested an Uber driver after they said he twice ran over an innocent bystander during an argument in Downtown Las Vegas, according to documents 8 News Now obtained.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada launch fall programs for youth
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — As Clark County students return to school, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada have launched their fall before-and-after-school programs, available now through December 19. Alena Evans, Director of Clubhouse Operations, said the programs cater to youth aged 5 to 18 and are themed...
Las Vegas summer slump fuels economic worries
Empty streets and casinos in Las Vegas are trending on social media, with some calling the city a “ghost town” and saying “Vegas is dead.” Declines in visitors, convention attendance and hotel occupancy compared to last year are fueling broader economic concerns amid tariff uncertainty.
