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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A vigil was held on Monday for 15-year-old Carth Onasi Jacobs Rodgers, whose family identified him as the victim in a deadly shooting on Oct. 2, during First Friday in the Arts District. The vigil, held near Main Street and Charleston Boulevard, brought together friends and family of the victim. 8
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Days after a triple shooting at a First Friday event in the Art District claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy, 8 News Now has obtained new surveillance video that sheds more light on the chaos that unfolded. The video was recorded from a camera outside a tattoo parlor near the
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- On Monday, the Clark County School District Police Department announced that after reviewing the use of Flock cameras, it will not pursue a new Memorandum of Understanding to access the camera system. The announcement comes months after the school district stated that the newly appointed CCSDPD…
The Nevada Board of Prison Commissioners approved a request from the Department of Corrections to deliver most mail to inmates through a tablet, rather than through traditional paper mail.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- In celebration of the Season 2 premiere of "Marshals" on CBS, the cast joined the Raiders vs. Chiefs tailgate activation at Allegiant Stadium. Luke Grimes, Brecken Merrill, Ash Santos, Arielle Kebbel and showrunner Spencer Hudnut were all in attendance. "[Season 2] picks up right where we left off…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A workshop is giving veterans a chance to express themselves through creative writing while sharing their military experiences. It's all in collaboration with the Neon Museum, Nevada Arts Council, Honor Flight, and the Vegas Veteran Voices nonprofit. Writing has always been a passion for retired…
A man killed in a weekend shootout with Henderson police was previously convicted of killing another person in Hawaii almost 30 years ago, according to records.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Nevada ranks second in the nation for domestic violence incidents, and state leaders said a gap has gone unfilled to assist victims in the aftermath of their cases. Victim care experts said the funds will create jobs, support police, and help those facing the worst day of their lives. Nevada…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- For months, the Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary has wondered when Jackie the wallaby will show off the newborn in her pouch. On Wednesday, the marsupial mother introduced Nevada’s newest joey. Jackie, 2, hopped into her Nevada home in May as part of the newest addition for the Las Vegas nonprofit. Jamie…
The Clark County School District has opened up school choice applications for the 2027-28 school year.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Clark County School District has opened up school choice applications for the 2027-28 school year. The options include Open Enrollment, Magnet programs and the Central Technical Training Academy. "There is truly a CCSD school for every child - wherever his or her interests and talents lie,"…
A male victim died after he was shot in the passenger seat of a parked vehicle at a business on Decatur Boulevard just south of Interstate 11 on Sunday night.
Police around the Las Vegas valley are inviting the community to celebrate National Night Out with them.
Gas prices dropped in 48 states over the past week. Nevada wasn't one of them. The average price for a gallon of unleaded is $5.40 in Nevada, going up 1.7 cents since Sept. 28.
Thousands of eyedrop bottles, sold at popular retailers like Walgreens, are being recalled over concerns the drops may not be sterile, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel hit a huge milestone during the first week of the season, marking 700 career points during the home opener on Tuesday, Sept. 29, against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Las Vegas police were investigating a "vague threat of violence" at a construction site on the Strip Monday morning.
For nearly seven years, Ty’s Place has been a sanctuary for Las Vegas youth. It offers a secure after-school environment, homework help, mental health support, and mentorship.
Las Vegas police are investigating a crash that left an 83-year-old woman dead in the southeast valley Monday morning.
The heat will stick around the Las Vegas valley through the weekend.
PepsiCo, Inc. has recalled more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade nationwide over undeclared food colorings, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now assigned it a risk level.
A 55-year-old man from Oklahoma City was taken to a Las Vegas hospital with life-threatening injuries on Sunday night after he was hit by a vehicle.
The family of 15-year-old Carth Onasi Jacobs-Rodgers said they're grappling with his death 48 hours after he was shot and killed Friday night in the Arts District during First Friday.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Harris II tripled and scored the go-ahead run on reliever Kris Bubic's wild pitch in the fifth inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Sunday night to even the National League Division Series at a game apiece. “Getting the split in this place against these
Marc Gatcomb scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2.
Chase Briscoe held off a last-lap charge from points leader Kyle Larson to win the NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Dress for Success Southern Nevada will host its annual Diamond Dig 2026: The Masquerade on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Las Vegas Country Club.
VIENNA, Ga. (AP) — Law enforcement officials are still working to determine just what happened when a chaotic homecoming party spanning a four-block radius of a southern Georgia town erupted in gunfire early Sunday, leaving two people dead and nearly three dozen others injured. Dooly County Sheriff Craig Peavy…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes said he loves playing in Allegiant Stadium, and it's no wonder, given his perfect record in one of the NFL's newer venues. He's rarely been pushed as much as he was Sunday against a Raiders team out to show its quick start wasn't a fluke. As he has so
This Sunday looks to be a copy-and-paste forecast similar to yesterday's, with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s.
The Golden State Valkyries took a 1-0 lead in their WNBA semifinal series against the Las Vegas Aces with a 71-60 victory led by Gabby Williams' 25 points.
More than 7,000 educators and leaders gathered in Las Vegas for Teach For America’s 35th Anniversary Summit, exploring artificial intelligence, education policy, the future of teaching and new approaches to learning.
Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Las Vegas on Sunday for the Vegas Strong 5K to honor the victims of the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a crash that left 2 hospitalized and 1 dead on Northbound I-15 near Jean early Sunday. According to NHP, the crash happened early Sunday around 6:21 am. The crash involved a single SUV, which rolled over. One juvenile was confirmed deceased on the scene. An adult
It's a much quieter weather pattern as we brace for another round of hot temperatures this week.
The Henderson Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting in the 6000 block of South Eastern Avenue.
Some business owners are looking to see what, if any, changes are coming to First Friday in the Arts District after a deadly shooting on Friday night.
Jackson Arnold passed and ran for 287 yards and five touchdowns to lead UNLV to a 39-31 victory over California on Saturday.
Denny Hamlin seized the pole position for Sunday’s NASCAR South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Grace City Church, Convoy of Hope, Three Square, and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department helped distribute 2,500 free meals to local families on Saturday.
Pilates on the Dock brought movement and community together at Lake Las Vegas on Saturday for a pink-themed fundraiser benefiting Susan G. Komen, the world's largest breast cancer organization.
Sam Hunt Racing announced Saturday that NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series points leader, Sheldon Creed, will take over the team's No. 26 GR Supra entry with a multiyear deal beginning in 2027.
A pedestrian was killed in a crash involving a semi-truck on Interstate 15 early Saturday morning, according to Nevada State Police.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- One person is dead and two others were injured after a shooting near downtown Las Vegas late Friday night, according to police. On Friday, at approximately 10:17 p.m., LVMPD officers were near South Main Street and West Charleston Boulevard when they heard gunshots. Police said officers ran toward…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) --- UNLV held its 35th annual Oozeball Tournament on Friday. Teams spent the day competing in a day-long event that included guaranteed pool play and a single-elimination bracket. "Our main tradition is the oozeball. This is just an absolute ball to kick off homecoming weekend!" UNLV Intramural…
A Netflix documentary called "The Widower" that was released Wednesday details the investigation that led Las Vegas police detectives in Las Vegas to scrutinize the several deadly marriages of convicted murderer Thomas Randolph.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Forever One Memorial broke ground Friday, honoring the 58 lives lost during the 1 October mass shooting in 2017. The groundbreaking ceremony took place one day after the ninth anniversary of the shooting at the site of the festival grounds. The ceremony was hosted by the Vegas Strong Fund and
Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was in Las Vegas in 1961, and Las Vegas News Bureau photographers were on hand for a group shot at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The Las Vegas Rescue Mission is inviting the community to pull up a seat for a 24-hour conversation about homelessness, addiction, poverty and hope.
Despite paying their rent on time, residents at Bay Bridge Apartments on Maryland Parkway near the airport have expressed frustration about being unable to receive mail.
Bill Foley and the Las Vegas Jacks, led by NBA Hall of Famer Jerry Colangelo, are now working as a team in regard to ownership of an NBA expansion team. The NBA is expected to reveal which expansion group will earn the rights to a new franchise in Las Vegas soon
Downtown Las Vegas is constantly changing, but some local businesses have managed to stay part of the neighborhood for years. One of them is Black Spade Tattoo inside Downtown Container Park.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Inside the Creative Life store on the east side of town near Desert Inn and Mojave roads, there's a little bit of everything. Nicci Mangano is the executive director of the nonprofit. She opened up the storefront and said they're more than just an art supply shop. "We have a drawing
A new wildfire is burning west of Reno near the town of Verdi. The Bull Fire is currently at 1,100 acres since it was first spotted late Thursday morning.
Several Southern Nevada colleges and universities responded to the case involving seven former Cornell University fraternity members accused of sexually assaulting an intoxicated student.
UNLV is working to help students who might be taking different paths to earning a degree. "Destination Degree" acknowledges that the path isn't always the same, and offers financial support for eligible students.
A Las Vegas cell phone repair store owner set up a fake armed robbery to cheat his insurance company out of nearly $90,000, according to investigators.
Vegas Golden Knights forwards Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner both landed on the list of the top 10 highest-paid NHL players, earning $18.4 million and $16 million per year, respectively.
A woman who was injured while riding a "defective" mechanical penis on Fremont Street is suing for damages.
A Las Vegas traffic officer was involved in a collision Friday morning. Police said the other driver involved was detained.
A 15-year-old girl who was walking home from school was shot in the face Thursday afternoon, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned. Las Vegas Metro police arrested a 15-year-old girl in connection with the shooting.
A 20-year-old man has died nearly two weeks after he was hit by a vehicle in the southwest Las Vegas valley.
During the monsoon season in 2026, which was between June 15 and Sept. 30, the Las Vegas valley saw a total of 0.5 inches. That number puts this past summer at the 29th driest for the city ever.
Las Vegas will see daily highs reaching 96 degrees and warm nights due to high pressure in the desert southwest.
PWHL Las Vegas unveiled the schedule for its inaugural regular season on Friday. The schedule includes more than 10 home games at T-Mobile Arena.
A pedestrian was critically injured in a vehicle crash at Tropicana Avenue and Duke Ellington Way in Las Vegas on Thursday night.
A pedestrian was hospitalized in critical condition following a vehicle crash at the intersection of Jones Boulevard and Flamingo Road in Las Vegas on Thursday.
A pedestrian was critically injured in a single-vehicle crash Thursday, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
A’ja Wilson made sure her basketball spoke for itself Thursday night, the four-time WNBA MVP scoring 36 points to lead the defending champion Las Vegas Aces to a 94-83 victory and eliminate the Indiana Fever in the deciding Game 3 of the first round.
The Animal Foundation has launched its "Doggy Days Out" initiative, a month-long effort to send shelter dogs on foster field trips during October.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- LVMPD is investigating a report of a suicide at the Hoover Dam. The call came in around 3:52 pm Thursday. No other information has been shared at this time. Metro police is on the scene. EDITOR'S NOTE: If you or someone you know needs support, or if someone is in danger
Wild horse advocates are calling for an investigation, alleging that Nevada agriculture officials might have played a part in sending wild horses to a California auction that put them in the pipeline for slaughter.
The Clark County School District is defending itself against accusations that some staff members mismanaged taxpayer funds.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at the intersection of Mews Lane and Searles Avenue near Eastern Avenue around 3:48 pm Monday.
A 20-year-old Bullhead City man was arrested Wednesday night in connection with a Sept. 24 gunfight that left a Kingman man dead and two others with gunshot wounds.
A Las Vegas man was convicted by a federal jury on Tuesday in two armed robberies committed in April 2025, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Vitalant teamed up with the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation to host the 1 October Memorial Blood Drive, in what is now an annual tradition nine years after the mass shooting in Las Vegas.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, marks nine years since the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
A state document obtained by the 8 News Now Investigators states that mammogram practices at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center posed "a serious risk to human health."
A Las Vegas man was sentenced Wednesday to 4½ years in prison for two methamphetamine deals he was involved in two years ago, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Next year's EDC Las Vegas just got that much better.
Las Vegas Aces player Justine Pissott shared her "vulnerable" sexual assault story in response to the "Cornell 7" case that's making headlines nationwide.
It's officially spooky season, and this year Nevadans are expected to spend $224.4 million on Halloween, according to the Retail Association of Nevada.
A Las Vegas French eatery has made Yelp's list of the best new restaurants in the United States.
A'ja Wilson will be on the court for Las Vegas' decisive Game 3 on Thursday night against the Indiana Fever after the WNBA didn't suspend or fine her following an incident with a fan during Game 2 of the series.
A teen was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a crash in the east Las Vegas valley Thursday morning.
Two people involved in a collision in the southwest valley Thursday morning were taken to a local hospital with unknown injuries, police say.
Officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a shooting near Durango Casino & Resort.
At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Henderson Hospital shuttered its women’s services unit, including labor and delivery, and its NICU is caring for newborns in need of intensive care, due to what leadership called "financial losses."
The Clark County School District is feeling the impact from the high price of diesel as a result of the conflict in the Middle East.
The Clark County School District is planning to present the results of a community survey before the school board, as it sought feedback on a new facility master plan.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A new layer of security is now on patrol at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Two new explosive-detection K9s have joined the LVCVA’s security team. Wednesday they showed off the specialized training that could help keep thousands of convention visitors safe. Their noses are their superpower. Olaf…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A Las Vegas man is accused of running an illegal gambling operation and hiding his money through various businesses. The Clark County District Attorney's office argued for $1 million bail for William West Roberts Wednesday after a grand jury indicted him on multiple charges. However, Clark County…
Las Vegas Motor Speedway will celebrate Kyle Busch's career and connection to his home track during the 2026 Fall NASCAR Chase Weekend.
Lake Mead officials said they are committed to continuing boat ramp operations as the lake's level drops.
The popular Government Wash area at Lake Mead will reopen for tent and RV camping on Oct. 15, park officials announced on Wednesday.
Neon City Festival has dropped its full 2026 lineup for the free three-day celebration in Downtown Las Vegas.
A man facing a charge of murder in connection with a recent deadly shooting said he acted in self-defense.
A man is dead after he was hit while crossing the street on the Las Vegas Strip Tuesday.
A Las Vegas man was sentenced on Wednesday to 23 years in prison in a case involving the production of sexually explicit images and videos of a 3-year-old and a 7-year-old.