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The alleged girlfriend of Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons led a secret life on behalf of Gibbons, according to a sworn deposition filed in a divorce case. 8 News Now first revealed the existence of the deposition Sunday night. More>>
Sheriff Doug Gillespie will be holding a series of town hall meetings starting Tuesday to meet with citizens and talk about budget cuts. More>>
One Las Vegas company has already made some energy-saving changes that could dramatically drop their energy costs by thousands. More>>
A judge has ruled that two teens charged with murder in the deaths of two people at a mobile home near Las Vegas will stand trial separately. More>>
Clark County School District elementary schools are undergoing a change in the lunchroom. The district is changing the time lunch is served. More>>
Students at UNLV's Boyd School of Law watched the governor's speech on Monday night and are planning to protest possible cuts to higher education. More>>
Many parents and teachers paid close attention to Gov. Jim Gibbons' State of the State speech Monday night. Several watch parties took place around the valley including one at the Las Vegas headquarters of the state teachers union. More>>
Federal land managers will delay rounding up nearly 500 wild horses from a range in eastern Nevada until after the spring foaling season. More>>
The Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas is closing its doors. Hotel spokeswoman Vivian Deuschl confirmed Monday that Village Hospitality will close the hotel on May 2. More>>
Gov. Jim Gibbons took to the airwaves Monday night to explain the dire straits of Nevada's economy and call for a special session of the Legislature to deal with an $881 million budget shortfall. More>>
Governor Jim Gibbons is warning there will be consequences if 8 News Now goes any further with questions raised in a deposition filed in connection with his divorce case. A flurry of activity Monday appears to be attempted spin control before the bulk of the story has been reported. More>>
Teachers across Las Vegas are bracing for Governor Jim Gibbons' State of the State Address. They wonder how much education will be hit -- from class sizes to salary cuts. More>>
Higher power bills for customers meant a profit for NV Energy in the fourth Quarter. More>>
Federal money may be coming soon to Clark County schools. Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus announced Monday that federal help is on the way. But it may be too little, too late. More>>
Las Vegas police are investigating the accidental shooting of the son of a Metro police officer in Moapa, Nevada. More>>
Michael Jackson's doctor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the pop singer's death. More>>
Some $20 million in stimulus funds from NASA could put a northern Nevada at the forefront of the United States' commercial spacecraft industry. More>>
Reporting about Governor Jim Gibbons' sex life, or lack thereof, isn't a typical topic. But his truthfulness is of interest to the public. Now one witness has come forward claiming she saw the governor's alleged infidelity first hand. More>>
The New Orleans Saints have won Super Bowl XLIV after battling the Indianapolis Colts to a 31-17 victory. The game was a seesaw off action as the Colts held a lead going into half time only to see the Saints win the game in the fourth quarter. More>>
Shortly before 8 p.m. on Saturday night, Las Vegas and Fire was called to a apartment fire near St. Louis and Las Vegas Blvd. More>>
Nearly a decade after Nevada allowed legal medical marijuana, confusion and complication have now become the calling cards for the cannabis community. But a groundswell of support is calling for change and more options for legal dispensaries so those in need have access to vital medicine. More>>
One local family who moved here after Hurricane Katrina say their allegiance for the home team is unwavering. They now call Las Vegas home and have brought a part of New Orleans to a local restaurant. More>>
A popular program will offer Super Bowl revelers safe rides home this weekend. But, Designated Drivers is doing so, thanks to some much-needed financial support. More>>
Las Vegas sports books are counting down to Super Bowl Sunday. The big game means big business for Las Vegas, and casinos expect to cash in on this weekend's game. More>>
A new study ranks Nevada the fourth worst in homicides involving African Americans. Many black leaders in Las Vegas were not shocked by the report, but they say it's heartbreaking. More>>
North Las Vegas detectives have arrested a man in connection with a homicide that took place January 31. More>>
The Clark County School District named 11 new empowerment schools on Friday, bringing the total to 28 in the district. Empowerment schools have the autonomy to create their own curriculum and has to have the financial backing of a community sponsor. More>>
Nevada isn't known as an agricultural state, but we've quietly become one of the nation's leading producers of a lucrative cash crop -- marijuana. Indoor pot farms have replaced meth labs as the top source of homegrown illicit drugs. And because the profits are so huge, the business has grown increasingly violent. More>>
Las Vegas has become a hub of the marijuana trade -- a net exporter of high-grade pot that's being grown inside rented homes. But these aren't just random entrepreneurs trying to make a quick buck. Police say the business is largely dominated by organized crime. More>>
Cleaning up trash and graffiti across Las Vegas is no easy task. But the city's code enforcement program got some help Friday from dozens of volunteers who are adamant about keeping the city clean. More>>
Desert Springs Hospital and the American Heart Association are teaming up to raise awareness for cardiovascular health for women. More>>
Clark County has started hearing from a record number of homeowners appealing the assessments on their property taxes. More>>
Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons was questioned in a federal courtroom Friday. More>>
West Las Vegas community leaders call Mayor Oscar Goodman's remark earlier this week that he'll boot President Barack Obama back to Washington "insensitive." More>>
Federal land managers have concluded a controversial major roundup of wild horses in Northern Nevada. More>>
The man who police say drove his car into a Laughlin casino, killing two women and injuring seven others, is claiming he blacked out and remembers nothing about the crash. Inside, read the Arrest Report. More>>
The daughter of a 70-year-old Washington state man said Thursday she was stunned to hear her father was behind the wheel of a speeding vehicle that crashed into a southern Nevada casino, killing two people. More>>
A Henderson couple say they were surprised when a chunk ice believed to be from a passing aircraft crashed through their roof Tuesday morning. More>>
President Obama has written a letter of apology to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid regarding comments made Tuesday about trips to Las Vegas. More>>
Two Las Vegas parents hope stem cell therapy will give their baby boy the normal life he once had. One-year-old Will Weigel tragically suffered a brain injury more than a year ago. Now, an innovative operation in Europe may give the child a fighting chance. More>>
Market conditions in the apartment industry nationwide have changed very little from November of last year. More>>
The U.S. Marshals Service on Tuesday arrested a man in Las Vegas for an alleged sex offense involving a minor under the age of 10. More>>
A man riding a motorcycle died Monday after crashing into the back of a car. It is the 10th fatal accident this year in Las Vegas. More>>
Toyota's recall of millions of vehicles is now being extended to China and Europe and another 1 million vehicles have been added to the U.S. recall. More>>
Organizers say all 53 Miss America contestants are due to take part in a "meet and greet" event with the public this weekend at the Fashion Show shopping center on the Las Vegas Strip. More>>
A motorcyclist makes his way through the Las Vegas rain soaked streets. More>>
The inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon generated $64.5 million for the local economy. More>>
Metro Police say they have submitted their case against Dr. Dipak Desai to the District Attorney. Police say they have made their findings in the hepatitis C criminal neglect case and are now waiting to see if the DA will charge the doctor. More>>
An Air Force Thunderbird pilot missing in action for more than 40 years in has finally been found and brought back to Nellis Air Force Base. More>>
It took a Federal Court jury only three and a half hours to agree on a guilty verdict in the tax trial of Medical Mafia insider Howard Awand and his wife. But what's next for the Medical Mafia insider? More>>
A young woman who was killed in a double murder over the weekend had struggled to stay in this country after an immigration battle involving herself and her sister. More>>
The State of Nevada has issued Cease & Desist orders against six companies offering to do loan modifications. More>>
Dog and cat owners in Clark County will now be required to have their pets spayed or neutered by the time their animals are four months old. More>>
New Year's is the biggest night on the Las Vegas Strip as 300,000 guest ringing in 2010. Resources: Road Closures | Monorail Information | Free Bus Rides More>>
Metro's Traffic Bureau is switching up their strategy this year. Instead of helping out with pedestrians on the Strip, they'll be camping out on the streets watching for drunk drivers. More>>
Despite being one of the busiest days of the year to travel and a increased security level after the threat aboard a aircraft arriving in Detroit on Christmas day, McCarran passenger traffic has been relatively smooth this holiday weekend. More>>
Citadel Broadcasting Corp., the nation's third-largest radio broadcasting company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday in an effort to restructure its hefty debt load. In documents filed More>>
The first timeshare owners have begun moving into a new tower attached to Planet Hollywood on the Las Vegas Strip. More>>
Gov. Jim Gibbons says his office will hold "office hours" to meet with state lawmakers to discuss budget issues. More>>
Nevada's unemployment rate fell for the second consecutive month, falling six-tenths of a percent to 12.3 percent, from a revised 12.9 percent.
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The biggest piece of the CityCenter project debuted Wednesday night. ARIA Resort & Casino is the central building in the massive project and the opening ribbon has been cut. More>>
Republican members of the Nevada Assembly say they will return 4.6 percent of any legislative pay as of July 1 to match cuts made for state workers. More>>
M Resort will officially kick off their holiday celebration by lighting the nation's tallest Christmas tree on Saturday. More>>
More than 27,000 runners took over the Las Vegas Strip early Sunday morning for the Rock 'n' Rock Las Vegas Marathon. More>>
The end of the CityCenter massive project means the end of steady paychecks for thousands of construction workers. More>>
The six suspects charged in connection with the murder of a Metro police officer plead not guilty Wednesday morning. The suspects are facing a number of charges. More>>
The alleged girlfriend of Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons led a secret life on behalf of Gibbons, according to a sworn deposition filed in a divorce case. 8 News Now first revealed the existence of the deposition Sunday night. More>>
Reporting about Governor Jim Gibbons' sex life, or lack thereof, isn't a typical topic. But his truthfulness is of interest to the public. Now one witness has come forward claiming she saw the governor's alleged infidelity first hand. More>>
Governor Jim Gibbons is warning there will be consequences if 8 News Now goes any further with questions raised in a deposition filed in connection with his divorce case. A flurry of activity Monday appears to be attempted spin control before the bulk of the story has been reported. More>>
Nearly a decade after Nevada allowed legal medical marijuana, confusion and complication have now become the calling cards for the cannabis community. But a groundswell of support is calling for change and more options for legal dispensaries so those in need have access to vital medicine. More>>
Nevada isn't known as an agricultural state, but we've quietly become one of the nation's leading producers of a lucrative cash crop -- marijuana. Indoor pot farms have replaced meth labs as the top source of homegrown illicit drugs. And because the profits are so huge, the business has grown increasingly violent. More>>
Las Vegas has become a hub of the marijuana trade -- a net exporter of high-grade pot that's being grown inside rented homes. But these aren't just random entrepreneurs trying to make a quick buck. Police say the business is largely dominated by organized crime. More>>
Students will see more of their friends in class, while teachers and staff will see fewer of their peers. The Clark County School District presented realistic scenarios for sweeping 10-percent budget cuts during a day-long Interim Finance Committee hearing in Carson City. More>>
The Clark County Commission was told Wednesday they must get out of the hospital business. The man exploring an overhaul of University Medical Center said that's the only way to help the county hospital. More>>
Just three weeks after a gunman opened fire at the Las Vegas Federal Courthouse, marshals a few blocks away at the Regional Justice Center investigated a suspicious package. More>>
With 10 short months left to cement his legacy as a lawmaker, Assemblyman Morse Arberry has found himself isolated and alone on one issue from his peers: he does not pay his taxes and fails to pay his debts, now totaling nearly $500,000. More>>
A judge has ruled that two teens charged with murder in the deaths of two people at a mobile home near Las Vegas will stand trial separately. More>>
Michael Jackson's doctor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the pop singer's death. More>>
A new study ranks Nevada the fourth worst in homicides involving African Americans. Many black leaders in Las Vegas were not shocked by the report, but they say it's heartbreaking. More>>
Nevada isn't known as an agricultural state, but we've quietly become one of the nation's leading producers of a lucrative cash crop -- marijuana. Indoor pot farms have replaced meth labs as the top source of homegrown illicit drugs. And because the profits are so huge, the business has grown increasingly violent. More>>
The man who police say drove his car into a Laughlin casino, killing two women and injuring seven others, is claiming he blacked out and remembers nothing about the crash. Inside, read the Arrest Report. More>>
A 70-year-old Washington state man has been freed on $6,000 bail pending arraignment on felony charges in a deadly Nevada casino crash that killed two people and injured at least seven, authorities said. More>>
The woman found guilty in the murder of her 7-month-old foster son has been sentenced to 20 to 50 years in prison. More>>
A string of robberies near two valley high schools has students fearing for their safety. Victims say a group of teens robbed them near Canyon Springs and Shadow Ridge High Schools. Now, police are stepping up efforts to track down the culprits. More>>
Sheriff Doug Gillespie says a five percent cut in the Metro police budget will not endanger public safety but it could impact area commands and neighborhood substations. More>>
Metro police on Tuesday re-enacted what they believe is a crime scene in hopes of bringing in new leads on a missing person's case. More>>
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