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The Clark County Registrar of Voters, Lorena Portillo, said long lines and voter "excitement" were part of the reasons Nevada did not get to immediately see its results on Election Night.
City of Henderson Mayor Michelle Romero has won reelection in the race against former police chief Hollie Chadwick.
Democrat Aaron Ford took down Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo as Nevada voters made him the state's first Black governor, according to the Associated Press.
Democrats will continue to hold the Attorney General seat in Nevada after candidate Nicole Cannizzaro won in the 2026 election.
Nevada voters have elected Democratic Rep. Susie Lee to another two-year term in Congress, defeating Republican challenger Marty O'Donnell in the state's 3rd Congressional District.
Democratic incumbent Congresswoman Dina Titus has won reelection for Nevada's 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican candidate Carrie Buck.
Nevada is an enormous state with challenges that change with every election, but Tuesday was something altogether different.
Democratic incumbent Congressman Steven Horsford beat small business owner Cody Whipple, giving him two more years representing Nevada's 4th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives.
Democratic incumbent Francisco "Cisco" Aguilar has been reelected to his position as Nevada secretary of state, defeating Republican challenger Jim Marchant.
Voters will be required to show government-issued ID before voting after Question 7 passed on Tuesday, creating a constitutional amendment for Voter ID.
Abortion rights are guaranteed in the Nevada Constitution after voters passed Question 6 on Tuesday.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A 33-year-old man from Las Vegas was arrested for a string of burglaries in Fresno, California, according to the Fresno Police Department. During July 2026 and August 2026, detectives with the Fresno Police Department's Northeast District Investigations identified a rise in late-night residential…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump. Tuesday's midterm elections laid bare voters' deep frustrations over high prices, the Iran war and…
The North Las Vegas Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying four persons of interest in connection with a homicide investigation that left one person dead and two others injured.
Polls in Clark County closed Tuesday at 7 p.m., however, due to long lines the final ballots weren't collected for several more hours. The first results in the 2026 midterm elections were released around midnight, with updates coming in through the night.
Polls in Nevada closed Tuesday at 7 p.m., however, due to long lines the final ballots weren't collected for several more hours. The first results in the 2026 midterm elections were released around midnight, with updates coming in through the night.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- An Elko, Nevada, man was sentenced Tuesday to 27 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for assaulting a member of the Te-Moak tribe. The government recommended a sentence of 27 months in prison. According to court documents, on Oct. 30, 2025, Derrick Allison assaulted a…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- With Crash Responder Safety Week being held from Nov. 2 to Nov. 6, the Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada Highway Patrol remind motorists that Nevada law requires drivers to slow down for law enforcement and traffic response vehicles. Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo has proclaimed…
Follow along with live updates as Nevada election results come in Tuesday night, as well as coverage from polling locations, candidate events and more across the Las Vegas area.
Henderson, Nev. -- The Henderson Fire Department is on the scene of a building fire at 8350 Eastgate Road, near I-11. The fire crews responded to the call around 2:03 pm. Please avoid the area at this time. 8 News Now has a photographer heading to the scene. We're working to determine what led up
Firefighters rescued two dogs from a burning home in the southwest valley on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Clark County is warning the public that they may experience longer wait times for voting than in previous years.
Ahead of Election Night, Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar announced a redesigned website to provide a centralized source for statewide, county, and city election results.
The Las Vegas valley will see breezes coming and going throughout Election Day.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A deadly crash shut down traffic on I-15 between 215 Northern Beltway and Lamb Boulevard, according to the RTC of Southern Nevada. The crash took place around 10:45 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, on southbound I-15 before Lamb Boulevard. All lanes were closed between 215 Northern Beltway and Lamb…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Third Street Arts and Media Incubator could receive $4.2 million to transform some of its older cinema rooms into one large performance space. The plan, recommended to the Las Vegas City Council for approval by the Department of Economic and Urban Development, would use the money for construction…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Update: The barricade has ended, according to HPD. One suspect was taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing and no further information was given. The Henderson Police Department is currently on the scene of a barricade on the 3100 block of West Warm Springs Road near Green Valley Parkway…
BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak slipped a shot past Carter Hart to break a shootout stalemate and give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night. Boston’s Jeremy Swayman stopped Vegas’ Trevor Connelly, Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner to set up Pastrnak for the winner in the third round.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Heaven Can Wait Animal Society will host its second annual "Ales for Tails" fundraiser, bringing together animal lovers for an evening of food, drinks, raffles, and a silent auction to support the organization's mission of keeping pets and community cats out of overcrowded shelters. Heaven Can Wait…
As early voting wrapped up on Friday, observers noted that more Democrats had cast early ballots in Nevada — a lot more.
A jury trial is underway for a Las Vegas man accused of being intoxicated and speeding when he killed a motorcyclist in the northwest valley in 2025.
The Las Vegas police held a multi-jurisdictional sex offender verification operation that took place from Oct. 26-30, resulting in almost 20 arrests.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- For Tara Day, life changed in an instant six years ago when her mother suffered a massive stroke. In the years since, Day has taken on the role of full-time caregiver, moving her mother from Maryland to Las Vegas so she could be close to family and receive the care she
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A Reno man pleaded guilty Monday to robbing a bank. According to court documents, on May 7, 2026, Jack Van Eaton Jr. entered a bank and handed a teller a note that stated, "ROBBERY PUT 100'S AND FIFTY'S IN THE BAG AND YOU WON'T GET HURT." Fearing for their safety, the
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nye County Commissioners appointed a special prosecutor to investigate the June death of a Pahrump woman while in custody. Three sheriff deputies face charges in connection to the “inhumane” incident at the jailhouse, according to county records. Frank Coumou, a Las Vegas-based attorney, was named…
Four foreign nationals with lawful permanent resident status have been charged with illegal voting, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Only U.S. citizens are permitted to vote in federal elections.
Henderson, Nev. -- The Henderson Police Department responded to a report of a woman in distress around 12:55 pm Monday on the overpass at I-11 and Horizon Ridge Parkway. The police, alongside the fire department, were able to safely bring the woman down and transported her to the hospital for further evaluation. Lanes…
Adin Hill had some incredible saves this week, reminding everyone exactly who he is: a Stanley Cup-winning goalie.
An Election Day "super site" at Allegiant Stadium will welcome voters on Tuesday when polls open at 7 a.m. Clark County officials said Monday they are expecting a big turnout, and the county is prepared.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — An order to keep the pathway to the Desert Breeze Park polling place free from voter intimidation has been extended through Election Day. Reports of electioneering and voter intimidation at the site last week led to legal action from the ACLU of Nevada, prompting a temporary restraining order issued…
A nightclub on the Las Vegas Strip is closing permanently later this month, according to a release from MGM Resorts International.
Las Vegas police made 25 DUI arrests during a rainy Halloween in the valley.
A man was killed, and two others were shot in North Las Vegas early Monday morning.
After months of waiting, the Vegas Golden Knights "Hometown Remix" jerseys are finally here.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The owner of Omniscience Cards and Games said they're picking up the pieces after an attempted burglary cost them thousands of dollars in damages. Bradley Getsfred estimated at least $3,000 dollars in damages to his store's front door and merchandise after surveillance video captured a man breaking…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on Sunday are searching for a fleeing suspect who was involved in a domestic disturbance situation in the east Las Vegas valley. Around 11:16 a.m. Sunday, Metro officers were called to the 1300 block of North Mount Hood Street between East…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Kirk Cousins got up after his 1-yard touchdown run, crouched near the Raiders' sideline and started flapping his right elbow like a chicken wing. It made for a viral social media moment on a day filled with highlights for the Las Vegas quarterback. Cousins threw three touchdown passes…
A Las Vegas attorney, who has sued the Clark County School District several times, says the district needs to be broken up due to its failure of special needs students.
Fire crews responded to a house fire in the east Las Vegas valley Sunday morning.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Las Vegas Raiders are on the road this week as they face the New York Jets Sunday morning. The last time the Raiders and the Jets saw each other was in 2023 at Allegiant Stadium, when the Raiders beat the Jets 16-12. The Raiders (3-4) are looking to break a
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Heavy rain and lightning strikes interrupted trick-or-treaters Saturday evening in the northwest Las Vegas valley. The storm rolled into the area around 6 p.m. Sunday just as families were trick-or-treating around Lamplight Village. The neighborhood — known as "Lampfright Village" during Halloween…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on Saturday is investigating a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of West Alexander Road and North Rainbow Boulevard in northwest Las Vegas. Around 5:39 p.m. Saturday, Las Vegas Metro officers were dispatched to the intersection of Alexander and…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- City of the World Art Gallery, a local nonprofit organization, will celebrate 30 years of art and community on Saturday, Nov. 31, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. inside Meadows Mall. The nonprofit is "dedicated to enriching the community through visual art, performance, education, cultural programming, and…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Happy Halloween, everyone! Some sunshine is poking through after a gloomy morning. While we have stayed dry so far, we are still looking at slight chances for early Saturday afternoon, which will help prime our atmosphere for more rain as low pressure slides into the region early Sunday. This will…
Carmine Vento, owner of Villa Pizza and Carmine's Pizza Kitchen, has passed away at the age of 78.
Friday's storms also left their mark on Las Vegas businesses. Owners showed 8 News Now the flooding and damage and how they are picking up the pieces.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- UNLV is exploring ways to address our water issues through several projects. Dr. Dale Devitt is a professor in the Life and Sciences Department at UNLV and runs the Center for Urban Water Conservation located on the north side of town. He says they are always trying to address new ways
Henderson, Nev. -- The Henderson Fire Department responded to 3 swift water rescues around 1 pm Friday. One of those rescues left one victim dead. According to HPD, the first swift water rescue occurred near Lake Mead Parkway and Pueblo Boulevard. Fire crews responded to a person in the wash during the rescue; the…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A driver was hospitalized with gunshot wounds after striking a Nevada Highway Patrol vehicle during an officer-involved shooting Friday afternoon in the east Las Vegas valley. According to Nevada State Police, the incident happened shortly after 4 p.m. on Oct. 30 near Boulder Highway and Sandhill…
Unable to look at their reflection, the burglar’s flashlight reflected off a barber’s mirror. In 90 seconds over $30,000 worth of electronics were stolen. But Nevada’s only autism barbershop hopes with a $2,500 award someone might come forward with a break in the case.
A woman identified as a victim in the criminal case against Jon Ponder is now suing the HOPE for Prisoners founder, the organization, and the Nevada Department of Corrections. She alleges that Ponder repeatedly sexually abused her, and that leadership in both the state prison system and HOPE for Prisoners failed to…
A judge is stepping in after reports of voter intimidation at a Las Vegas early voting site. The ACLU of Nevada said voters at Desert Breeze Park were followed, harassed and even physically confronted while trying to cast their ballots.
Police are asking for the public's help in searching for a missing elderly man last seen Wednesday morning in Henderson.
A Las Vegas grand jury indicted a former Henderson detective on four charges after allegedly smuggling a person into the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
A local cat adoption center is asking the public for help to raise $10,000 to provide critical care for more than 26 cats who were taken in from a family facing homelessness.
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory to parts of the Las Vegas valley Friday afternoon.
Las Vegas police were on the scene of a barricade that stemmed from a domestic disturbance on Friday morning.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Early morning rain has already hit the Las Vegas valley this Nevada Day. There could be scattered showers on and off all day around the valley. The latest wave of clouds moving across southern Nevada includes sprinkles and/or widely scattered low-impact showers off and on all day Friday with little…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Election Day is approaching, and one of the most closely watched races will be decided: Henderson City Council, Ward 3. Four candidates faced off in the primary. Incumbent Henderson City Councilwoman Carrie Cox received nearly 31% of the vote in June. Meanwhile, challenger Jennifer Atlas came out…
A new UNLV report reveals how Las Vegas' growing sports industry is creating thousands of jobs, attracting millions of visitors and fueling the local economy.
No stranger to a courtroom, Heidi Fleiss said a lawyer wasn’t necessary to face a Clark County attorney over a $500 animal rights fine. A neighbor argued she just wants the Macaws to stay in their cage. Clark County District Court Judge Anna Albertson heard arguments Thursday for a jury trial motion regarding an animal
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The countdown to Halloween weather-wise is shaping up to be a cooler and possibly soggy adventure for trick-or-treaters. FRIDAY: There are chances for showers and embedded thunderstorms, maybe as early as midday and through the afternoon. Expect temps to cool back to the mid-70s due to clouds and…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The countdown to Halloween weather-wise is shaping up to be a cooler and possibly soggy adventure for trick-or-treaters. FRIDAY: There are chances for showers and embedded thunderstorms, maybe as early as midday and through the afternoon. Expect temps to cool back to the mid-70s due to clouds and…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A special holiday tradition in Las Vegas is headed to the valley, bringing with it cozy winter vibes and all things sparkly. After more than two decades, Las Vegas’ holiday drive-through experience, Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, returns Friday, Nov. 6, bringing millions of…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A special holiday tradition in Las Vegas is headed to the valley, bringing with it cozy winter vibes and all things sparkly. After more than two decades, Las Vegas’ holiday drive-through experience, Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, returns Friday, Nov. 6, bringing millions of…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A new dual-direction bus shelter designed to address passengers' top concerns was unveiled on Thursday in Las Vegas. More shade and safer bus stops are two concerns that passengers who ride with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada have stated. The new bus stop design responds…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A southwest Las Vegas high school mascot is battling to take the title of America's Greatest High School Mascot. Dusty Diamondback is Desert Oasis High School's mascot and was selected from thousands of submissions across the country to compete in the competition. Dusty started in a bracket of 64…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Clark County Animal Protection Services is warning the public about a rabid fox. Animal Protection Services received a call that a victim was bitten by a fox that was suspected of rabies in the 9300 block of Jeremy Blaine Court near the I-15 and Silverado Ranch Boulevard. After testing, the fox
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- It's hard to imagine anybody who has done more research on the UFO topic than Dr. Jacques Vallee. After seeing a UFO (unidentified flying object) as a teenager, Vallee worked as an astronomer, internet engineer, computer scientist and accomplished author. His final book on the UFO topic hit the…
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A 17-year-old faces several charges, including attempted murder after two people, including a security guard, were shot at a bus transit center in Las Vegas, according to an arrest report obtained by 8 News Now. Amari Heath was arrested the night of the shooting and faces several charges, including…
Local police held a multi-agency crosswalk safety enforcement effort in east Las Vegas on Thursday morning, a day after Clark County leaders launched their annual "Dusk2Dawn" campaign.
Local police held a multi-agency crosswalk safety enforcement effort in east Las Vegas on Thursday morning, a day after Clark County leaders launched their annual "Dusk2Dawn" campaign.
A new Clark County audit is raising serious questions about how the Public Administrator’s Office handles the estates and belongings of people when they pass away.
Police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead in North Las Vegas Thursday morning.
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis has been transferred from a downtown Las Vegas jail to Nevada's prison system, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation in Dallas, Texas, arrested a man accused of stabbing another man to death outside an Arts District business in downtown Las Vegas in September.
Months after the "Hometown Remix" jerseys were announced, the Vegas Golden Knights have finally given us a first glance at what they could look like... with a surprising color addition.
As temperatures begin to drop and the winter months approach, the Southern Nevada Water Authority is reminding residents and businesses to change their irrigation clocks for the winter watering restrictions.
Two men captured in connection to a recent deadly robbery in Las Vegas already had a violent criminal history prior to the deadly shooting that claimed the life of a man inside a local business.
Expect cooler temperatures and rain chances in Las Vegas starting Friday evening. And don't forget to set clocks back this Sunday!
Noah Kahan announced Thursday his 31-date stadium tour set for 2027, including a show at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia 's student movement on Thursday demanded the resignations of top officials in the police, intelligence agencies and the judiciary as they prepare to take power after a historic election win last weekend against former strongman leader Aleksandar Vucic. The students at a news conference…
According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, the crash happened shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, on the southbound 1-15 east off-ramp at Flamingo Road.
One year after a 19-year-old Kimora McGinnies was shot and killed at a Halloween party in North Las Vegas, the person responsible is still free. This Halloween, the family is grieving and demanding accountability.
The Las Vegas Historic Preservation Commission received an update from Huntridge Theater developer J Dapper Wednesday about ongoing efforts for a public-private deal.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- More support and funding are coming to prevent breast cancer and assist women battling it. In 2020, Vegas Golden Knights’ star defenseman Shea Theodore launched “Kay’s Power Play,” named in honor of his late grandmother, Kay Darlington, who passed away from breast cancer. "It started with my…
Update: The motorcyclist has upgraded from critical injuries to non-life-threatening injuries, according to Metro police. LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Metro police are investigating a crash at Fort Apache Road and Reno Avenue near Tropicana Avenue around 6:09 pm Wednesday. The crash occurred between a vehicle and a motorcycle…
A spike in fuel prices and pressure on travel budgets ripped a hole in MGM's Las Vegas earnings as summer ended. A 2% drop in revenue translated to a 12% decline in earnings.
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Las Vegas Metro Police Department revealed they don't know whether it was a man or officers who fired the rounds eight months ago that killed a 3-year-old boy. Quinton Baker, 28, died this year Feb. 3 near Wigwam Avenue and Maryland Parkway while holding his 3-year-old son Kentre Baker hostage
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Las Vegas Metro Police Department revealed they don't know whether it was a man or officers who fired the rounds eight months ago that killed a 3-year-old boy. Quinton Baker, 28, died this year Feb. 3 near Wigwam Avenue and Maryland Parkway while holding his 3-year-old son Kentre Baker hostage