On This Day in History: Operation Plumbbob tests nuclear weapons in Nevada desert
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — August 7, 1957, was a busy day at the Nevada Test Site. On this day in history, Operation Plumbbob was underway in the desert north of Las Vegas. The operation included 29 explosions — all but two involving nuclear weaponry. A variety of governmental...
STRAT struggles through rough times in Las Vegas; Golden Entertainment looks for positives
Golden Entertainment, parent company of The STRAT, reported lower revenues and earnings in the second quarter as occupancy dipped to 60% in June at the iconic tower resort.
Measles detected in Clark County wastewater
The S. Nevada Health District has detected the presence of measles virus in the wastewater in Clark County. This is the first detection of measles virus in local wastewater, serving as an early indicator that the virus may be present in the community
Las Vegas woman sentenced to more than 2 years for stealing 38 firearms
A federal judge sentenced a woman to more than 2 years in prison for her role in stealing 38 firearms from a Federal Firearms Licensee business and selling at least 20 of them.
Las Vegas mayor disputes Nevada’s sanctuary state designation
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Mayor Shelley Berkley has voiced her concerns following the Department of Homeland Security's designation of Nevada as a sanctuary state. Despite the state's inclusion on the list, no county or city within Nevada, including Las Vegas, was identified as a sanctuary city. "What is the...
Online, She Preached as ‘Super Mom.’ In Real Life, She Allegedly Made Child Do...
Christiann Ault allegedly threatened to break the child's eardrums if they revealed her abuse, per grand jury testimony
5-time DUI offender, 23, could serve 3 years in prison for fatal Las Vegas...
A 23-year-old who killed a veteran in what records show was his fifth DUI has agreed to serve at least three years in prison, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned.
2 injured in mobile home fire in northeast Las Vegas
Two people were injured in a fire in a mobile home in northeast Las Vegas on Thursday morning, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
CCSD urges parents and guardians to register children for school
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — As parents and guardians start getting their child ready for the upcoming school year, they have to ask themselves, 'Did I register them?’. The process for registering your child at the Clark County School District is available online and can be completed in both English and Spanish.
Montecito Pointe residents endure heat as power outage prolongs into fourth day
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Residents of the Montecito Pointe apartment complex in northwest Las Vegas are grappling with sweltering conditions after a power outage left them without electricity and air conditioning. The outage, which began Friday, has left tenants in Building 13 struggling to cope with the heat, with...
