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Nevada College Students Urged to Fill Out Census Forms

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Nevada leaders want to ensure every Nevada resident is counted in this year's U.S. census. But, experts say counting the state's college students may prove problematic. More>>

Sunday's NCAA Tournament Schedule

Channel 8.1 (Cox 708)

  • 9:00 a.m. Gonzaga vs Syracuse
  • 11:30 a.m. Georgia Tech vs Ohio State
  • 1:45 p.m. California vs Duke

Channel 8.2 (Cox 129)

  • 11:30 p.m. Michigan State vs Maryland
  • 1:45 p.m. Texas A & M vs Purdue

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Students Flock to the Strip for Spring Break

LAS VEGAS BLVD. - March Madness is bringing a lot of college basketball fans to Las Vegas, but the start of spring break also has students coming to the valley. As 8 News Now Reporter Amanda Hernandez reports they are here to spend. More>>

Senator Reid Says He Has Votes For Health Bill

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he has enough votes to push changes in the health care overhaul bill through the Senate. More>>

Woman Shot and Killed at Silver Pines Apartments

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One person is dead after a dispute between several people lead to a shooting at the Silver Pines apartment complex near Russell Road and Boulder Highway late Friday night. More>>

BLM Hiking Fees at Red Rock Canyon

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Federal officials say entry fees will go up May 1 at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area outside Las Vegas, and bicyclists and pedestrians will for the first time have to pay. More>>

Scam Targets Nevada Grandparents

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A new wave of the so-called "grandparent scam" is striking Southern Nevada. The scam targets unsuspecting senior citizens who think they are helping their grandchildren out of a jam. In fact, they are helping con artists gain access to their money. More>>

Garrido Ruled Out as Suspect in Reno Cold Cases

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Police say the man charged with kidnapping Jaycee Dugard and holding her captive for 18 years has been ruled out as a suspect in two unsolved murder cases involving children in Reno. More>>

Nevada Wild Horse Roundup Death Toll Rises

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Activists are questioning the rising death toll from a controversial government roundup of wild horses from the range north of Reno. More>>

Nevada's Mining Industry Loses Bid to Block Petition

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Nevada's mining industry has lost an early legal bid to keep Nevadans from voting on a ballot measure that would dramatically increase mining taxes in the richest gold mining state in the nation. More>>

Highlights from the Rebels NCAA Tournament Trip

The Rebels are back home after playing in the NCAA Tournament. Sports Anchor Chris Maathuis takes a look at their tournament trip and some of the highlights. More>>

Runnin' Rebels Return to Las Vegas Video included

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The Runnin' Rebels are back in Las Vegas after their upset against Northern Iowa in the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament. The team showed up early, so most fans were not able to catch them. But one diehard was on hand. More>>

Report Lists Most Dangerous States for Teen Drivers

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Some states are safer than others when it comes to teen driving. A recently released report shows that Nevada falls right in the middle of the list.

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Southern Nevada Health District gets $14.6M Grant

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The Southern Nevada Health District says it has been awarded a $14.6 million, two-year grant for its Tobacco Control Program. More>>

Health District Gets Millions for Smoking Prevention

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The Southern Nevada Health District has received more than $14 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. It comes from a total of $372.8 million over two years. More>>

Fire Kills Hundreds of Birds at Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary Video included

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Hundreds of rare and exotic birds were killed in an early morning fire at the Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary near Durango and Racel. More>>

Singer Matt Goss on 8 News Now This Morning

Singer/Songwriter Matt Goss joined Anchor Dayna Roselli in studio on 8 News Now This Morning.  Goss is now a headliner at Caesars Palace.  His grand opening weekend was a huge success.  Dayna talked to Goss about the show and more. More>>

Pool Season Starts on the Las Vegas Strip

8 News Now Reporter, Calvert Collins, dips into some of the newest and coolest pools opening up this weekend! More>>

Sherry's Neighborhood Weekend Weather Forecast

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Rebel Fans React to Disappointing Loss

After just one game, the UNLV Runnin Rebels will be heading back home after a loss to Northern Iowa. 8 News Now Reporter Aaron Drawhorn has reaction from fans. More>>

Cloud 9 Balloon Grounded Again

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For the second time this month the Cloud 9 balloon ride, which is across from the Mandalay Bay Hotel, suffered damage from a sudden gust of wind. More>>

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