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Las Vegas healthcare industry leads job growth with 50,000 positions needed over next decade, UNLV economists report amid gaming sector challenges.

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The woman accused of beheading the father of her children told police she hit the victim and he stopped breathing, according to testimony Thursday. Devyn Michaels, 47, is on trial for the 2023 killing of 46-year-old Johnathan Willette. Michaels allegedly beat Willette with a stick and then...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Videos the 8 News Now Investigators obtained Thursday appear to show Henderson Councilwoman Carrie Cox standing behind a curtain as Councilwoman Monica Larson speaks privately with two men — that’s now led to a felony charge. Last week, a Clark County grand jury voted to indict Cox on one charge of...

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A local family is mourning the loss of Andre Santiago, who was shot and killed during a large gathering near Decatur and Patrick last weekend. Santiago was taken to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries days later. No arrests have been made, and...

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — In light of recent road violence, Dr. Timothy Jeider from Nevada Mental Health emphasizes the importance of understanding and preventing road rage incidents. "These situations can sneak up on anyone," Dr. Jeider said, noting that stress and pressure often begin before individuals even get into...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — After two hours of deliberations, a jury found a former adult film actress guilty of killing her ex-husband and decapitating him. Devyn Michaels, 47, killed 46-year-old Johnathan Willette inside his Henderson home on the night of Aug. 6, 2023. Michaels beat Willette with a stick and then...

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The star-studded list of headliners is out for Fremont Street's big New Year's bash. The Fremont Street Experience announced the lineup for the Countdown Under the Canopy, a big celebration to welcome 2026. CeeLo Green, Robin Thicke, Sammy Johnson, Common Kings, Pertinence and Chingy are...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas Metro police are searching for a driver involved in what they described as a road rage shooting in the southwest valley on Wednesday. The shooting took place at 5:25 a.m. near Arville Street and Blue Diamond Road, police said. Officers initially received a report of a hit-and-run crash....

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevadans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) should be receiving money shortly. According to a news release from the Division of Social Services, it transmitted approximately $33 million in SNAP benefits to nearly 216,000 eligible households in the late hours of Thursday,...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Three Square announced Friday morning that a previously planned drive-thru emergency food distribution event has been postponed due to weather. The event was originally scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15, at 9 a.m. at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In a post on Facebook, Three Square announced the...