Teen suspect in deadly park shooting to be tried as adult
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — One of the three teenage suspects involved in a deadly shooting at a local park appeared in court on Thursday. Jose Juarez is expected to be tried as an adult following the incident last month. Police say Juarez is among the suspects who attempted to...
Homeless encampment in southeast Las Vegas Valley neighborhood has residents on edge
A growing concern about homeless camps in one Las Vegas valley neighborhood is leaving residents frustrated.
Mother files wrongful death lawsuit against RTC for death of 7-year-old
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A mother has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a transit agency and the alleged driver for the day her 7-year-old daughter was hit and killed by a bus. According to the lawsuit, mother Wideline Derifond claims her daughter, Larissa Lucas, was killed Sept. 21,...
Nevada Gives Green Light to Alcohol Delivery With New Law, Looking to Boost Income...
Starting Oct. 1, Nevada law permits local jurisdictions to authorize the delivery of sealed alcoholic beverages, including cocktails, alongside food takeout. The measure enables counties and city councils to establish their own regulations for alcohol delivery, including mixed drinks, if approved locally. The...
Brightline West high-speed train cost now $21.5 billion, document reveals
The cost of the high-speed electric train connecting Las Vegas to the Los Angeles area just went up, now estimated at $21.5 billion, according to a document obtained by 8 News Now.
VA benefits regional offices close amid shutdown, impacting veterans’ services
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will maintain most services during the federal shutdown, as its employees are deemed essential. However, transition program assistance and career counseling will not be available, and VA benefits regional offices will be closed. The American Federation of...
Uncertainty looms over Nevada as government shutdown could impact federal services
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A potential government shutdown could impact thousands in Southern Nevada. The Entertainment Capital is a hotspot for international and U.S. tourists, but with that popularity can come challenges if there's a shutdown. "Most people that are coming to Las Vegas are coming and leaving via...
Man gets prison sentence for deadly shooting on North Las Vegas freeway
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A man was ordered to serve at least a decade behind bars for a deadly shooting on a North Las Vegas freeway earlier this year. Judge Michelle Leavitt sentenced Joseph De Luna, 28, to 10 to 25 years in prison for a second-degree murder charge, court records indicate.
New law to bring more transparency to Nevada leases
New law goes into effect on Oct. 1 and will automatically have an impact with new payment options and new leases
Police: Armed, man barricaded in home found dead in northwest valley
Police are responding to a barricade situation in a northwest valley neighborhood after a person shot themselves and is still armed, with other people in the home having left the premises.
