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Every month, Channel 8 and our community pride partners honor one person who's making a difference in our community. Kyle Ethelbah is one of those special people. More>>
Hundreds of struggling families found out about services to help them pay their bills, find work, and get low-cost health care at our 8 on Your Side Resource Fair Tuesday. More>>
Thousands of Las Vegas valley students are debating issues such as random drug testing and whether the use of pennies should be discontinued. It's all part of KidsVention. More>>
Morgan Sawyer's resume is longer than most college graduates and he's only a senior in high school. But when you look at what he's done, you will notice that about 90-percent of his work includes volunteering. More>>
The Channel 8 Community Spirit honoree for September is local business owner Ruben Vasquez.
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Eyewitness News hosted a special program in which Nevada's top leaders answered questions about health care reform. The questions were submitted by viewers over the past few weeks. Inside, watch the entire special. More>>
The Channel 8 Community Spirit honoree for August is Dr. Romauldo Aragon. Dr. Aragon was raised in the Philippines and is the founder and current president of the Filipino-American Heritage Foundation of Nevada. More>>
Three square food bank has reached a huge milestone. So far this year, the food bank has distributed 10 million pounds of food. Find out how you can help. More>>
Like the nation's first African-American president, Las Vegan Linda Branch sees herself as an agent of change. More>>
If you know a hero, here is your chance to let others know what that person has done and why they should be recognized. Maybe they saved a life or helped with a community disaster. Read on for a nomination form. More>>
Camp to Belong is a place where foster kids separated from their parents can leave the hurt behind and just be kids. They can spend time with their brothers and sisters and get the chance to be guided by the gentle hand of guys like Paul DeLorey. More>>
Las Vegas is considered Hawaii's ninth island because of the large population of Hawaiians moving here. This month's Community Spirit recipient broadcasts the aloha spirit over the radio to make all Pacific Islanders feel at home. More>>
Thousands of people showed up for the Channel 8 shredding event on Saturday and the result was more than 50,000 pounds of paper being recycled. More>>
Many Hispanic immigrants come to Las Vegas with the hope of building the American Dream and providing a better life for their children. One woman in town is making her adjustment to a new life much easier. More>>
Dave Dahan may work for a prominent local insurance company but he is best known for the heart and passion he puts into all his community commitments and that is why he is this month's Community Spirit winner. More>>
Thousands of Nevadans are struggling to make ends meet and KLAS-TV, Channel 8 wants to help bridge the gap between community resources and those who need the services. Inside, find details. More>>
Nearly 500 older television sets were collected in a TV recycling event aimed at keeping television sets from making their way to landfills. More>>
Jo Cato publishes a magazine, runs a marketing firm and still has time to reach out to young people. More>>
Otto Merida came to the United States from Cuba when he was a teenager. In the late 1970's, he helped establish the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce. Today it's thriving under his leadership. More>>
With everyone's busy schedule and tight budgets, you might think it's hard to find time to volunteer. But one local woman has made philanthropy work her top priority, helping non-profits all over the valley succeed. More>>
Tracey Trolle is a mother, a wife and a role model who grew up poor on the Choctaw tribe reservation in Mississippi. Today, she's on a crusade to help other natives Americans overcome hardships and embrace their culture. More>>
As one of the most notable elected black leaders in Nevada, former NLV City Councilman Theron Goynes is best known for making a difference in his community. But he says it was the early years he spent as a classroom teacher that gave him his most cherished memories. More>>
KLAS-TV, Channel 8 and its Community Pride partners will highlight a person each month who is giving back to the community. Inside, find a link to the nomination form. More>>
There are thousands of people who live their lives not knowing where their next meal will come from. KLAS-TV and its Community Pride sponsors hosted a half-hour special, Every Meal Matters. More>>
Every month, Eyewitness News and our Community Pride partners honor one person who's making a difference in our community. Alex Bernal may not be a name known to many adults, but to troubled youth, he's the hero they've always wanted. More>>
SLIDESHOW: Tools for Teachers 2008 More>>
Every month we recognize members of community making a difference here valley. This month, we honor a native of Iran who immigrated to the U.S. Anchor Chris Saldana has his story. More>>
Agencies who feed the homeless are getting some much needed help of their own, thanks to some grant money. Three Square made the announcement Wednesday at a food summit. Reporter Chris Saldana looked into how some of these agencies are benefiting from some grants. More>>
This month we are honoring Dr. Carol Suzuki, a woman who shares her passion for education and the acceptance of others with students and adults alike. Anchor Colleen May brings us her story. More>>
KLAS-TV, Channel 8 held a food drive from Monday, April 28 through Friday, May 9 and collected 577 items, and 512 pounds of food for the Letter Carrier's Stamp Out Hunger drive. More>>
Being a good student is one challenge. Being an active community leader is another. We've found one honors student at Valley High School who seems to have mastered both. Eyewitness News reporter Aaron Drawhorn introduces us to May's Community Spirit Award winner -- Leizell Seligbon. More>>
With rising gas prices and the sluggish economy, more and more people in the valley are in need of the basics to survive. Three Square, a food bank supplier for non profit groups, is teaching agencies ways to make food go a long way. Reporter Chris Saldana has more. More>>
A local agency is doing what it can to make sure children eat on the weekend. Three Square launched its weekend backpack program Wednesday. More>>
There is a brand new public charter school in west Las Vegas that is turning a lot of heads. It is the brainchild of a passionate and giving woman, Diane Hughes Pollard, who is the recipient of our Channel 8 Community Spirit Award. Anchor Charlotte Evans has the details. More>>
A house fire can leave victims devastated, in dire need of all the basics including shelter and clothing. The American Red Cross is one organization that always lends a helping hand. Inside, find a link so you can donate online and help others. More>>
With close to 60% of all American households owning pets, what naturally follows is that many of these pets are among the vulnerable victims of family violence. Noah's Animal House was built so that women and children can turn to the warmth and love of their pet while staying at the shelter. More>>
Channel 8 and the Community Pride partners collected more than 8,000 items in the 5th annual "Tools for Teachers" drive during August. More>>
This holiday will be an especially merry one for some pets who found new homes this holiday season. More>>
The final numbers are in and local animals made out very well this holiday season during Santa Paws. More>>
Less fortunate families will have a much nicer Christmas thanks to many generous Southern Nevadans who donated toys for the annual Toys for Tots. More>>
Some of Clark County's brightest and best students were honored Tuesday -- during the 15th Annual Nevada's Pride Luncheon. Reporter Alyson McCarthy takes a look at why these special students are considered the creme of the crop. More>>
There are so many people who give back to our community. One of them is Rino Armeni. And recently, he was one of our Community Spirit award recipients. Anchor Charlotte Evans has the details. More>>
There are a lot of people who do great things in our community. One of those people is david osman. And as Eyewitness News reporter Travell Eiland shows us, Osman has worked to change the world since he was a young boy. More>>
The Christmas season is the perfect time to help those less fortunate in our community and Channel 8 and Smith's are proud sponsors of this year's Toys for Tots program. Inside, find more information on drop off locations. More>>
Eyewitness News This Morning is taking a look at What's Cool at School. See what sets some schools apart and makes them unique. Read on for links to the segments. More>>
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Each month, Channel 8 and our partners celebrate individuals making a difference in our community. All individuals, regardless of ethnicity, are eligible. To nominate an individual, download the nomination form. More>>
