Las Vegas police find 27 dead, 21 sick cats inside home
A Las Vegas woman is accused of hoarding at least 48 cats -- both alive and deceased -- with police locating some animal remains stored in her garage, according to documents 8 News Now obtained Tuesday.
Victim of interstate rock attack wants answers from Southern Nevada officials
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A victim of a brutal rock-throwing attack is in disbelief that someone would commit such a heinous crime in the valley. FOX5 spoke to Amy Loafea, who was involved in Sunday night’s incident. She says she has so many unanswered questions. Loafea was taken...
Rising Mortgage Defaults in Southern Nevada Amid Economic Challenges
Southern Nevada is seeing a notable increase in mortgage defaults, with 1,290 notices of default filed in Clark County during the first half of the year, marking a 28% rise compared to the same period last year, as reported by UNLV’s Lied Center for Real Estate. Single-family homes accounted for the majority of these...
Las Vegas valley bus riders trying to stay cool in the heat
With a hot few days in the forecast, bus riders in the Las Vegas valley are doing what they can to stay cool, and the scorching temperatures aren't stopping tourists from having fun.
Tupac murder suspect’s new lawyers: ‘Our client was not involved’
New attorneys for the man accused of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur tell the 8 News Now Investigators their client was not involved and his public statements should not be believed.
City of Henderson seeking artists for 2 major public art projects
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The City of Henderson is inviting artists to apply for two unique public art projects at popular community spots. At the Whitney Mesa BMX Track, the city is looking for sculpture artists or teams to create a large-scale outdoor installation made from more than 40 upcycled bicycles. Finalists will...
Unlicensed driver accused of DUI after crashing into Las Vegas bar at 60 mph
An unlicensed and uninsured driver is accused of driving impaired with an open container of alcohol when she slammed into a Las Vegas bar at 60 mph, according to documents the 8 News Now Investigators obtained Tuesday.
Man killed in high speed crash in east Las Vegas valley parking lot: police
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A man is dead after his SUV hit a retaining wall at an east Las Vegas valley business parking lot, police said. It happened on Monday shortly after 8:30 p.m. near Tropicana Avenue and McLeod Drive near Pecos Road. When officers arrived, they learned that the car had traveled through the […]
Nevada background check flagged New York City gunman as ‘unresolved’ — twice
A state background check was incomplete when a Las Vegas man bought the rifle he would then use to commit a mass shooting in New York City.
Las Vegas Braces for Intense Heat Wave with Temperatures Soaring Above Normal
If you thought the heat was backing off in Las Vegas, think again. The National Weather Service in Las Vegas is forecasting above-normal temperatures through the middle of the week, so expect more of that dry sizzle. According to their latest report, extreme heat warnings and heat advisories are in full effect across...