Las Vegas Now1A* Homepage

Construction Revs Up on Summerlin Project Video included

Updated:

The sounds of iron and steel have ceased on many construction sites around the Las Vegas valley because of the poor economy. But one project has restarted its construction. More>>

Holiday Shopping Already in Full Swing

Updated:

The busiest shopping day of the year, Black Friday, is exactly three weeks away. But some stores are giving you a jumpstart on holiday shopping to beat the rush. More>>

Arrest Made in Connection with Body Found in Vegas

Updated:

Las Vegas police say they have arrested a man in connection with the death of a 22-year-old woman whose body was found in a downtown trash can last year. More>>

Nonpartisan Voters in Nevada Continue to Climb

Updated:

The secretary of state's office says more people registered as non-partisan voters in Nevada last month than those who registered for all other political parties combined. More>>

Las Vegas Muslims React to Fort Hood Shooting

Updated:

As more information comes to light about the background of Doctor Nidal Hasan, some are already wondering if his faith played a role in his actions. That's something many in the Muslim community unequivocally deny. They say they are appalled by what he is reportedly responsible for doing. More>>

Doctor Discusses the Stress of Battle Video included

Updated:

Many times we are talking about stress and mental breaks when a solider gets back from war. There's another side of that coin. Psychiatrist Philip Colosimo says stress of a first deployment can be just as great. More>>

Questions Raised of Police Restraint Techniques Video included

Updated:

The coroner has not yet determined the cause of death for two men who died while in Las Vegas police's custody. Weapons were not used in either of those cases. Officers relied only on tactical maneuvers to subdue each man. More>>

Landlord Wants to Sell to His Renters Video included

Updated:

A Las Vegas professor says he is in the same position as many other homeowners, but several times over because he's also a real estate investor. The value of his investment properties has plummeted and he owes more than the houses are worth. More>>

Marine Murder Investigation has Ties to Las Vegas Video included

Updated:

Military authorities have a man with ties to Las Vegas in custody for the murder of another marine. More>>

Shooting Suspect in Orlando Arrested

Updated:

Police in Orlando say a gunman has been apprehended after killing one person and injuring five others at a downtown office building where he was let go two years ago. More>>

Coroner's Inquest: Officer Justified in Shooting Teen Video included

Image taken from police video showing teen holding his mother moments before he was shot. Image taken from police video showing teen holding his mother moments before he was shot.
Updated:

A coroner's inquest has found a Metro officer justified in the shooting death of a 15-year-old who was threatening his mother with a knife. This morning, jurors watched a police video as the chaotic event unfolded. Inside, watch the video. More>>

Thousands of Nevadans Owed IRS Money

Updated:

The IRS owes Nevada taxpayers more than $2 million. The refund checks were returned to the IRS due to mailing address errors. Inside, find a link to see if you are on the list. More>>

CA Fugitive Arrested in Las Vegas

Updated:

Police in Las Vegas say they arrested a fugitive in a 2004 nightclub slaying in Oakland, Calif. More>>

National Jobless Rate Hits Record High Since 1983

Updated:

The unemployment rate has surpassed 10 percent for the first time in more than 25 years. More>>

Sherry's Neighborhood Weekend Weather Forecast

Sherry's Neighborhood Weekend Weather Forecast More>>

Moment of Silence Worldwide for Shooting Victims

Updated:

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has declared a moment of silence for U.S. military forces worldwide as a show of respect for the Fort Hood victims. More>>

I-Team: Investigative Reports

Chief Investigative Reporter George Knapp and Photojournalist Matt Adams

I-Team: Closing in on a Cold Case Video included

Updated:

A half-million dollar grant will allow detectives to run DNA tests on samples dating back many years. One case to benefit from the new funds is that of Jamey Walker, an 18-year-old beauty queen who was kidnapped from her home, held for ransom, and then murdered. Investigators think they are finally closing in on a suspect. More>>

UFO Conference This Weekend Video included

Updated:

UFO researchers are back in Las Vegas this weekend for the 7th annual UFO Crash Retrieval Conference being held at the Tuscany. More>>

Investigative Reporter Jonathan Humbert and Photojournalist Alex Brauer

I-Team: Inside the Nye County Holodeck Video included

Updated:

Crime is on the rise in Pahrump. The sleepy, quirky hamlet just an hour's drive from Las Vegas has seen a hostage situation, a hostile car theft, a convenience store hold-up and a car chase-turned-shootout all in one day. More>>

Investigative Reporter Colleen McCarty & Photojournalist Kyle Zuelke

I-Team: Dental Board Spends Thousands in Travel Video included

Updated:

Financial concerns have many Nevadans foregoing their travel plans, be it for business or pleasure. But the Channel 8 I-Team has learned members of one state regulatory board kept their bags packed this year despite the down economy. More>>

Chief Investigative Reporter George Knapp and Photojournalist Matt Adams

I-Team: Rick Tabish Talks of 10 Years Behind Bars Video included

Updated:

Eleven years have passed since the death of eccentric casino executive Ted Binion, an event that later lead to the so-called Trial of the Century in Las Vegas. For nearly all of the people involved in the Binion saga, it's all a distant memory. But Rick Tabish is still in prison, even though his murder conviction was eventually overturned. Inside, WEB EXTRA videos. More>>

Chief Investigative Reporter George Knapp and Photojournalist Matt Adams

I-Team: The Affair of Rick Tabish and Sandy Murphy Video included

Updated:

One of Nevada's highest profile prison inmates hopes the parole board will set him free early next year. Rick Tabish has served 10 years in connection with the death of casino executive Ted Binion. The case was among the most sensational in Las Vegas history, in part because of the steamy love affair at the center of it all. More>>

Investigative Reporter Jonathan Humbert and Photojournalist Alex Brauer

I-Team: High School Drug Testing Expanding? Video included

Updated:

It has been almost two years since drug testing began in high schools in Las Vegas. Since then, the number of suspensions has dropped significantly. The I-Team uncovers the truth behind the numbers and reveals how changes in the system could make the program bigger than ever. More>>

Investigative Reporter Colleen McCarty & Photojournalist Kyle Zuelke

I-Team: City Councilman Questions More Cops Spending Video included

Updated:

As the I-Team first reported, instead of hiring new officers using the More Cops money, the City of North Las Vegas added police on paper, shifting 32 officers already on the payroll, some for more than year, into the More Cops fund. More>>

I-Team: Lawsuit Alleges School Plays Irreparably Harm Students

Updated:

Can a play cause irreparable harm to high school students? A group of parents want an injunction to stop the musical Rent from being performed at Green Valley High School. The I-Team was first to tell you about the controversy. More>>

Investigative Reporter Jonathan Humbert and Photojournalist Alex Brauer

I-Team: Adoption Backlog Continues to Grow Video included

Updated:

It could be a fingerprint, or a birth certificate, or perhaps a physical. Something is not done; something is missing. The small things are keeping around 500 adoptions from going forward. Some have waited more than a year to finalize. More>>

Sign up for Breaking News Emails

  Always get breaking news from Eyewitness News by signing up for email alerts.

Log InNot you? Log out

Thank you for signing up! You will receive a confirmation email shortly.

Inside LasVegasNow.com

Chris Maathuis and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Take to the Track

Updated:

Sports anchor Chris Maathuis and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. head out for a test drive at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. More>>

Online Poll

What precautions are you taking to avoid get the H1N1 virus?

Thank you for participating in our poll. Here are the results so far:

Frequent Hand Washing
47%
Not Shaking Hands or Hugging
7%
Getting Vaccinated
10%
Doing Nothing Different
36%

Search LasVegasNOW.com

What You Need to Know NOW

FROM THE GASTRIC BAND INSTITUTE

RunnerRead a training blog, connect on Facebook, learn more about the Gastric Band Institute of Las Vegas on YouTube. The Marathon is December 6th! More >>

Las Vegas Businesses

Browse through a list of featured Las Vegas area Eye on Health medical specialists.

Directory of local attorneys in a variety of legal specalities.

Latest Video Reports

Las Vegas Community Events

Las Vegas ONE

In Business Las Vegas - Weekend of November 6

Homebuyers and job seekers get a helping hand from Washington. Plus, is a local topless club stripping dancers of their rights? And, tennis legend Andre Agassi opens up in a new book and to Vegas Magazine editor Kate Bennett. More>>

Face to Face with Jon Ralston - Monday, November 9

Updated:

Monday: Residents in one of the valley's most exclusive, old neighborhoods say they are tired of fences and withering vegetation on a piece of property owned by casino mogul Steve Wynn. Jon talks with More>>

Powered by WorldNow
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2009 WorldNow and KLAS. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.