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OPINION: Why is this 2017 Las Vegas sexual assault case taking so long to come to trial?
The 2017 case seems to have been reignited thanks in part to an investigative offshoot of Metro's rape test kit scandal.
Tupac Shakur Murder: Keffe D Sentenced to 40 Years to Life in Las Vegas
Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. A Las Vegas judge handed down the sentence on Tuesday, October 13. This ruling marked a landmark event, bringing a major development to a case t…
Body found in barrel at Lake Mead identified as Arkansas man
An Arkansas man last seen in the early 1980s has been identified as the murder victim found inside a barrel at Lake Mead in 2022.
Las Vegas club promoter sentenced in DUI crash that left mom, 2-year-old severely injured
The Las Vegas club promoter who hit a UK family just east of the Las Vegas Strip, severely injuring a woman and a two-year-old child, was sentenced Thursday morning to at least 8 years in prison during an intense, emotional morning inside the Clark County Dis…
Super Cr3w at On the Record, Luke Combs’ Category 10 arrives and more Las Vegas Strip notes
Las Vegas’ Super Cr3w have announced their limited-time residency, Robots vs. Ninjas, at Park MGM’s On the Record through November 7.
Soulful Eatery to Open its First Brick-and-Mortar Spot on Charleston
Soulful Eatery is slated to open in the Campus Commons Food Court.
Soulful Eatery to Open its First Brick-and-Mortar Spot in Canyon Gate
Soulful Eatery is slated to open in the Campus Commons Food Court.
New landlord buys Southern Nevada industrial buildings for $190M
Two big industrial buildings near Las Vegas were sold for $190M combined
Jury selected in Las Vegas flamingo theft, torturing case
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Jury selection in the trial against a Canadian man accused of stealing and torturing a Las Vegas flamingo concluded Monday as 14 Clark County residents were chosen to possibly decide the fate of the tourist. Clark County District Court Jud…
Las Vegas, Area 51 maps released in 'Battlefield 6' video game
If the gamer in your life is MIA today, check "Battlefield 6 Season 5 Las Vegas." They might be shooting down helicopters on the Strip, or maybe raiding Area 51.
Duane Davis to be sentenced for orchestrating Las Vegas murder of Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis is expected to be sentenced on Tuesday morning for orchestrating the murder of iconic rapper Tupac Shakur. He faces life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Las Vegas teen accused of deadly First Friday shooting to remain in custody
The teenager accused of opening fire at First Friday in downtown Las Vegas, killing a 15-year-old and wounding two other teens, appeared in court Tuesday. A judge ordered him to remain in custody.
Nevada lawmakers propose alert system for missing Indigenous people
Nevada lawmakers are aiming to introduce a bill that would help address the ongoing crisis surrounding missing and murdered Indigenous people in the state. Nevada state Assemblymember Shea Backus (D-Las Vegas), a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, on Monday anno…
Family Court incumbent challenged by former Clark County DA candidate
Judge Charles Hoskin has been on the Family Court bench for 17 years and is seeking another term. He faces a challenge from Timothy Treffinger, who ran for Clark County District Attorney in 2022 and lost. Treffinger has little campaign presence and did not re…
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas to Unveil The Corner Store November 9
The Countdown Begins: Reservations Now Available for The Strip’s Definitive New Culinary Addition
Valkyries secure WNBA Finals spot with OT win over the Aces, face the Dream next
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kayla Thornton scored 18 points and the second-year Golden State Valkyries became the quickest expansion team to reach the WNBA Finals, sweeping the defending champion Las Vegas Aces 87-77 in overtime Friday night in Game 3. The second-seeded…
58 lights for 58 lives: Mass shooting memorial breaks ground in Las Vegas
The ground where 58 people were killed during the Route 91 Harvest Festival on Oct. 1, 2017, will soon hold a ring of 58 lights, ...
Attorney passed over by judicial selection panel faces hearing master in election
Attorney Kristine Brewer, who came in first in June in the primary race for Clark County Family Court Department S, is not responding to questions about the Nevada Judicial Selection Commission subsequently passing on appointing her, the sole applicant, to th…
Las Vegas teen accused of attempted murder waiting to learn if case will stay in juvenile court
A 15-year-old Las Vegas girl facing a charge of attempted murder will have to wait to learn if she will be tried as an adult.
District court judge hoping to hold off challenge from attorney in Department 31
Clark County Judge Joanna Kishner is among the roughly one-third of Eighth District incumbents who drew challengers in this year’s election. She’ll face attorney Alexandra Beth McLeod in the contest for Department 31. “Many of us who are experienced and make…
Las Vegas man indicted in Sept. 17 bank robbery where suspect wore Red Sox hat
A man with three bank robbery convictions was indicted Wednesday in the Sept. 17 robbery of a Citibank branch at 3900 Paradise Road.
Son sentenced in fatal Las Vegas shooting of father
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A Nevada man was sentenced to two to five years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting and killing his father back in June. Bishop Deshotel was sentenced two to five years in prison on charges of voluntary manslaughter with use of a d…
‘I love you, mom’: Teen accused in deadly First Friday shooting appears in court
A 17-year-old will be charged as an adult in connection with a deadly shooting at First Friday in Downtown Las Vegas.
National Night Out held after violent weekend
National Night Out events were held across the Las Vegas Valley on Tuesday, including in downtown Las Vegas just four days after the deadly shooting in the Arts District that claimed the life of a 15-year-old.
17-year-old arrested in deadly First Friday shooting in Las Vegas
A 17-year-old juvenile was arrested for murder and attempted murder following a shooting during the First Friday event in Las Vegas that left 15-year-old Carth Onasi Jacobs-Rodgers dead.
Las Vegas Mayor issues statement on First Friday deadly triple shooting
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Days after a gunman killed a teen and injured two others during a First Friday event in the Arts District, Mayor Shelley Berkley issued a statement to 8 News Now expressing her disgust at the deadly act of violence. "I want to extend my de…
Attorney challenging longtime Family Court judge
Judge Bill Henderson, who was first elected in 2008, is seeking a fourth six-year term in Clark County Family Court Department R. Henderson came in second of three candidates in the July primary with 35% of the vote to attorney Marilyn Caston, who had 45%. Th…
Vigil honors 15-year-old killed in Las Vegas Arts District shooting
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 Boul…
New video captures chaos after fatal Las Vegas Arts District shooting
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…
Male victim dies after Las Vegas shooting in parking lot on Decatur Sunday night
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.
Judge up for fifth term on Clark County bench
Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Michelle Leavitt is seeking a fifth term on the bench, as she faces a challenge from Clark County public defender Dan Gillium. Leavitt has retained the Department 12 seat for more than two decades after first being appoint…
'We don't ever want to forget': Hundreds attend Vegas Strong 5K
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 Arts District grappling with future of First Friday
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.
Showgirl Impersonators Brawl with Las Vegas Strip Tourists in Viral Video - Casino.org
Two showgirl impersonators were arrested and charged with battery after attacking a man and woman on the Las Vegas Strip this week. A wild bystander video
Forever One Memorial officially breaks ground in Las Vegas
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 gro…
Las Vegas businessman pleads guilty in fake robbery scheme to cheat insurance company
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.
Annual blood drive honors victims, survivors of 1 October shooting in Las Vegas
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.
'Remembering 1 October' | Las Vegas honors victims 9 years later
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, marks nine years since the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
WNBA says no penalty for A'ja Wilson after fan incident in Game 2 against the Fever
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.
Prosecutor challenges incumbent judge in Clark County District Court Department 29
Clark County District Court Judge Jacob Reynolds faces a challenge from prosecutor Alex Quagge in the race for District Court Department 29. Reynolds says attorneys who think he owes them favors that he failed to deliver are behind the effort to elect his opp…
Las Vegas man involved in murder investigation says he acted in self-defense
A man facing a charge of murder in connection with a recent deadly shooting said he acted in self-defense.
Hope for Prisoners founder accused of sex crimes against 7 women; judge sets bail at $1M
A Clark County grand jury indicted HOPE for Prisoners founder Jon Ponder in connection with sex crimes against seven women over the course of eleven years.
2 Republicans face off in nonpartisan Las Vegas City Council race
Voters narrowed the field of candidates vying to represent Las Vegas City Council Ward 2 during the June primary, now the top two voter-getters will get a rematch in November. Former Clark County firefighter Luke McCarthy and former Las Vegas Municipal Court…
Teen arrested in Five Below killing extradited to Las Vegas
A 19-year-old who fled to California after reportedly killing a Five Below employee is back in Las Vegas.
Carrie Cox's lawyer eyes resolution, asks to postpone trial
The lawyer for Henderson City Councilwoman Carrie Cox have requested to postpone the trial date for a felony charge filed against her for allegedly recording the private conversation of another councilwoman.
Here's where Clark County District F candidates stand on growth, crime and affordability
District F reflects the county's many facets. It covers parts of wealthy Summerlin, fast-growing Chinatown, and rustic Blue Diamond.
Clark County Commission's District F district is up for grabs. Who's looking to take it?
Here's where Clark County District F candidates stand on growth, crime and affordability
Take your shot: Stroll through Downtown Vegas on a photography tour
Walking and shooting enables you to look past the obvious to the peeling facades, painted walls, forgotten objects and tiny visual cues that make a place look and feel lived in.
Motorcyclist killed in North Las Vegas crash on Ann Road
A motorcyclist was killed in an early morning crash Saturday in North Las Vegas, according to police.
Man arrested in Las Vegas sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison for sex trafficking minors
A man was sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison for sex trafficking two minors and bringing the Las Vegas so they could engage in commercial sex work, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Moped rider seriously injured in Henderson crash: police
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A moped rider was seriously injured following a crash in Henderson, according to police. The crash occurred on Friday at 4:30 p.m. near Sunset Road and Annie Oakley Boulevard and involved the moped rider and another vehicle, Henderson poli…
Las Vegas school security worker found incompetent to stand trial on child sex charges
A court has determined a school campus security monitor facing charges involving sexual acts with underage girls is not competent to stand trial.
Police decoy operation in Henderson after child hit in crosswalk: 29 citations in 2 hours
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A man dressed in black from head to toe kept crossing the street at the same crosswalk on Friday morning, sparking curiosity among neighbors of the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood. The pedestrian was a Henderson police sergeant in the depa…
Henderson police officer indicted in conspiracy to sell military night-vision goggles, high-tech items
A Henderson police officer is under federal indictment for his part in a conspiracy to steal and resell Department of Defense equipment including night vision goggles, laser targeting devices and thermal optics.
Las Vegas Police Officer Arrested on Alleged Fraud Scheme, Burglary, and Perjury Charges
A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer accused of participating in a commercial fraud scheme was arrested and booked into the Clark County Detention Center. Antonio Chavez faces theft, burglary, and perjury charges linked to allegations that he an…
Political newcomers vie for Family Court bench
Attorney Patricia Marr and prosecutor Gwynneth Smith are hoping to fill the Clark County Family Court Dept. D vacancy resulting from Judge Bob Teuton’s decision not to seek reelection. Marr moved to Las Vegas from Ohio in 1985. She worked in the hospitality i…
Clark school district police use of force report raises more questions about tactics, racial bias
The Clark County School District Police Department’s first legislatively mandated use of force findings, which showed when pepper spray or stun guns were deployed during the 2025-26 school year it was overwhelmingly against Black people, raises more questions…
Las Vegas Strip Buffet Altercation Ends With Tourist’s Deportation
A Las Vegas Strip buffet altercation involving a tourist and her husband resulted in a domestic battery arrest, months in immigration detention, and her eventual departure from the United States. Arpine Misakyan was arrested at Encore Las Vegas in April after…
OPINION: Amazon's Vegas book guillotine is what peak AI looks like
Just miles from the neon artifice of the Las Vegas Strip — a destination built on the promise of infinite entertainment — lies an industrial purgatory where books go to die.
Henderson Sport & Social complex set to open October 16
The 180,000-square-foot facility on St. Rose Parkway will feature basketball courts, turf fields for indoor soccer and football, gathering and event spaces and more.
Judge denies motion to dismiss felony charge against former Mesquite police chief
A preliminary hearing is scheduled Nov. 4 in the criminal case against former Mesquite Police Chief MaQuade Chesley, who is accused of one felony count of secretly recording a conversation in Mesquite City Hall. Chesley is the second public official prosecute…
Without posing a single question, Stadium Authority approves another $75 million in public funding
Allegiant Stadium, Southern Nevada’s $2 billion partially taxpayer-funded football arena, opened just six years ago but is already poised for a facelift, courtesy of taxpayers. The Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board, without a comment or question from a single…
Prosecutor challenging incumbent in Clark County District Court Dept. 8
Clark County Judge Jessica K. Peterson is hoping to retain her seat in District Court Dept. 8 after a bumpy first term. Earlier this year, the Nevada Supreme Court found Peterson violated the First Amendment when she ordered the removal of reporters from her…
Tupac Shakur Murder Cold Case Ends as Keffe D Found Guilty in Las Vegas
Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was killed in a Las Vegas drive-by shooting, a jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first-degree murder. The 63-year-old former gang leader was convicted Monday after jurors deliberated for less than three hours. T…
Man Wanted for Terrorizing Philadelphia Residents in Chucky Mask Arrested in Las Vegas
A man accused of assaulting and terrorizing Philadelphia residents while wearing a Chucky-style Halloween mask has been arrested in Las Vegas following a multistate search. Zymire Hughes, 22, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals at a southeast Las Vegas ap…
Nearly 30 Years Later, Tupac’s Murder Trial Opens in Las Vegas, Described as “An Act of Revenge”
Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas, the long-unsolved case has reached trial. Prosecutors opened their case against Duane “Keffe D” Davis on Monday, alleging that the 1996 killing stemmed from a confrontation earlier that night and amo…
Hope for Prisoners founder Ponder arrested for sexual assault and more
Jon Ponder, a three-time bank robber who was pardoned by President Donald Trump, was arrested Tuesday by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police on nine felony counts and 11 gross misdemeanors. The charges include sexual assault and sexual abuse of a prisoner by an emp…
Las Vegas Honors Fallen Officer Austin Abdelnabi in Candlelight Vigil
First responders and fellow officers are preparing to gather for a candlelight vigil honoring slain Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Officer Austin Abdelnabi, whose death during an officer-involved shooting has left the community grieving. The…
The 10 Best Las Vegas Criminal Defense Lawyers in 2026
Facing criminal charges in Las Vegas is one of the most serious and frightening situations a person can encounter. Whether accused of DUI, drug offenses, violent crime, sex crime, or any other felony or misdemeanor, having an experienced and aggressive crimin…
Las Vegas Police Respond After BBC Documentary Alleges Jared Leto Assault
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) says it has no sexual assault reports involving Jared Leto within its jurisdiction. This comes following the release of a BBC documentary in which four women allege criminal sexual misconduct by the Oscar-w…
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Remembering Oct. 1, 2017
Remembering the Route 91 Harvest festival shooting in Las Vegas. We look back on the anniversary of the October 1, 2017 shooting on the Las Vegas Strip.