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( The Hill ) -- In one of his first moves at Twitter, Elon Musk is moving to charge users $20 per month to be verified on the social media platform,  The Verge reported . The reported move to charge for blue checkmarks drew widespread criticism among users. Twitter employees have until Nov. 7 to launch the new subscription feature, or they will be fired, Musk reportedly told the staff on Sunday.  Users who are already verified will have 90 days to subscribe or lose their blue checkmarks. Musk  tweeted on Sunday  that “the whole verification process is being revamped right now.” The billionaire mogul  officially took over Twitter  on Thursday night after a contentious legal battle over his $44 billion bid to buy the social media platform. Shortly after taking control of the company, Musk fired Twitter’s top executives, including CEO Parag Agrawal and Chief Financial Officer Ned Segal.  The Washington Post previously reported  that Musk plann...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- It's Halloween and there are numerous songs but one you will likely hear at most Halloween parties is Michael Jackson's Thriller. Good Day Las Vegas Reporter Candese Charles stopped by a local dance studio, Dance Dynamics , to learn some of the moves made famous by Jackson. She's sharing that with viewers this morning. from KLAS https://ift.tt/FUYd6Os

NEW YORK (AP) — Instagram said it was  working on an issue  that left a seemingly large number of users locked out of their accounts Monday morning. Some users reported seeing a message that they were locked out but were still able to scroll through their feeds. Others posting on Twitter said they were completely shut out. Some reported that their number of followers dropped, presumably because those accounts were locked. The number of people complaining of being locked out of their accounts began to spike around 8:30 a.m. Eastern. It was unclear whether the problem was an internal issue or whether the social media site had been hacked. An email to the company, which is owned by Facebook parent Meta, was not immediately returned. from KLAS https://ift.tt/iPLfyFu

DELPHI, Ind. -- It’s a development loved ones of Libby German and Abby Williams have long prayed for: charges filed in connection to the Delphi murder investigation. Indiana State Police announced Richard Allen, 50, of Delphi, was charged with two counts of murder during a news conference Monday. Richard Allen booking photo Investigators provided little details besides the arrest and charges for Allen, insisting the investigation was ongoing and any further details could compromise the case. What we know so far about the Delphi Murders "While I know you are all expecting final details today concerning this arrest -- today is not that day." said ISP Superintendent Doug Carter, before repeating, "Today is not that day." Carter continued, "This investigation is far from complete, and we will not jeopardize its integrity by releasing or discussing documents or information before the appropriate time." "If you choose to be critical of ou...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Nevada State Police Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on the SR160. On Sunday morning, Highway patrol reported a fatal single-vehicle rollover on the SR160 at mile marker 34. According to police, there are no road closures at this time. This is an ongoing investigation, check back for updates. from KLAS https://ift.tt/OMuUGnz

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Las Vegas police are asking for the public's help locating an endangered missing adult last seen near South Jones Boulevard and West Harmon Avenue. Deyvion Robinson, 22, was last seen Saturday around 10:30 p.m. near the 4400 block of Jones Boulevard. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored hoodie and dark-colored pants. He has brown eyes, and brown hair is 145 lbs and is 4'11. According to police, he may possibly be in severe emotional distress and in need of medical assistance. Anyone with information regarding Robinson and his whereabouts is strongly encouraged to contact LVMPD at (702) 828-3111, the Missing Persons Details at (702) 828-2901, or by email at missingpersons@lvmpd.com. from KLAS https://ift.tt/VZN3OxX

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Las Vegas police are investigating the discovery of a body that was found by a property maintenance worker who was conducting a welfare check. On Friday just after 12:20 p.m., police responded to a report of a dead body in the 1100 block of Blankenship Avenue near North MLK Boulevard and West Carey Avenue. When police and medical personnel arrived at the scene, they located the body of an adult male and confirmed that he was deceased. According to police, evidence in the room indicated that foul play was involved and homicide detectives were notified. Upon investigation, police learned that the victim had not been seen for some time. A property maintenance worker was conducting a welfare check at the apartment when he found the body, police said. Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section by phone at 702-828-3521, or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Las Vegas police have made an arrest in a deadly stabbing that occurred on Wednesday evening. Armando Padron, 37, has been identified by detectives as the suspect in a fatal stabbing near the 5700 block of East Charleston Boulevard. According to police, Padron was arrested on Oct. 27 on unrelated charges and was booked into CCDC. Padron has since been rebooked for open murder. Armando Padron (LVMPD) On Wednesday, officers were canvassing the area near East Charleston Boulevard and South Sloan Lane looking for a witness in an unrelated investigation. Police: Man found stabbed to death in Las Vegas encampment, no arrests During their search, they came across a homeless encampment behind the Las Palmas Indoor Swap Meet business building. According to police, the encampment seemed to be the dwelling of one person. When officers went to make contact with that person they were unable to find them. However, they noticed a white male who appeared to have been in ...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Las Vegas police are investigating a deadly shooting that appears to have stemmed from a money dispute late Friday night, according to LVMPD. Around 11:25 p.m., police responded to a report of a shooting outside a residence in the 3600 block of Valley Forge Avenue near North Pecos Road and East Washington Avenue. When police arrived at the scene, they found an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. According to police, the man was transported by medical personnel to UMC where he was pronounced dead. An investigation led by the LVMPD Homicide Section indicated that the victim went to the home to confront a resident about an ongoing money dispute, according to police. During the confrontation, the unidentified suspect arrived in a vehicle, shot the victim, and then left the area, police said. Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section by phone at 702-828-3521, or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com. T...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Aviation Nation is a popular family-friendly event in the Las Vegas valley and it is expected to return next weekend to Nellis Air Force Base. The event features air displays from military pilots in premier fighter aircraft. Installation commander Josh Demotts tells us they are very excited to welcome the community back. "It's our first time since the pandemic to get to open our doors back up and thank our local community, show you what we do out here on base, and it's a lot more than just make loud noise big crowd come out to base here," he said. Aviation Nation returns from Saturday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 6. Gates are expected to open at 8 a.m. and is free to the public. Parking will be available at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Aviation Nation in Las Vegas WHERE: Nellis Air Force Base WHEN: November 5th and 6th; gates open at 8 a.m. NOTE: Free to the public, parking available at Las Vegas Motor Speedway from KLAS https://ift...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Just hours before the hand-counting of ballots would come to a halt on Thursday, Nye County Clerk Mark Kampf insisted that the process was running smoothly. He acknowledged that there were several problems on Wednesday which marked the first day of the hand count. "Our first day was a little rough as you could imagine, but today things are going very smooth much fewer recounts," Kampf said. He told the 8 News Now Investigators that the goal was to hand-count two thousand ballots each day, and on the first day, volunteers counted about half of that. Later that day, the Secretary of State issued a letter to Nye County stating that the hand count must cease immediately after a decision from the Nevada Supreme Court that the process violated orders prohibiting the early release of voting results. The ACLU of Nevada had filed an emergency motion arguing that observers could access voting results. When the 8 News Now Investigators observed the hand-counting p...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The end of Daylight Saving Time is fast approaching and for most people in the Las Vegas area, it's the time of the year when you 'fall back' and gain an hour. But not everyone falls back. People halfway across the Hoover Dam and beyond into Arizona do not observe Daylight Saving Time so their clocks and sleeping schedules never need adjusting. For the rest of us, come 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 the time will suddenly become 1 .am. If you are not a fan of changing time twice a year - there's some hope. According to Reuters, back in March 2022, the U.S. Senate passed legislation "that would make daylight saving time permanent starting in 2023, ending the twice-annual changing of clocks in a move promoted by supporters advocating brighter afternoons and more economic activity. "The Senate approved the measure, called the Sunshine Protection Act, unanimously by voice vote. The House of Representatives, which has held a committee hearing on the...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- It's complicated. Maybe you got fired, or maybe it was your decision to leave. Maybe you've had enough of bosses. Maybe it's time to strike out on your own. Maybe you have new priorities, and it took the Great Resignation for you to recognize them. Maybe you retired. Whatever the reason, you are going into 2023 with the prospect of no health insurance. The working world isn't always everyone's favorite place to be, but a full-time job usually brings benefits that we sometimes take for granted -- until they're not there anymore. Starting Tuesday, you can sign up for 2023 health care coverage through Nevada Health Link. But you don't have to wait until then to start shopping. The "find a plan" link in the upper right-hand corner of nevadahealthlink.com allows you to "anonymously shop" for health coverage before it goes on sale Tuesday. And when you're ready to enroll, you can get plenty of help, according to Ryan...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- What will cannabis lounges look like when they start opening in Las Vegas? "The mystery question," said consultant Christopher LaPorte. "That is pretty fun." And while the players are still tight-lipped about what's in store, the excitement is building as the state cuts off applications. LaPorte heads up Reset Vegas, the group that's working with Thrive Cannabis Marketplace to develop one of the many pot lounges that will be popping up in Las Vegas over the next year or so. The high-stakes application process closed on Thursday, Oct. 27. The state charged non-refundable $10,000 fees for applications for independent lounges and $100,000 fees for dispensaries that want to open a lounge. A spokesperson for the state's Cannabis Compliance Board said the number of applications received will be released on Monday. Christopher LaPorte of Reset Vegas, the team that's working with Thrive Cannabis Marketplace on their cannabis consumpt...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The silver screen has been home to many horror films over the years, a few were set here in Las Vegas. Below is a collection of some of them. All descriptions are from IMDb.com and are listed from the oldest to the newest release date. Highway to Hell (1991) An eloping bride is taken into Hell, and her fiancé must pursue. Leprechaun 3 (1995) An evil leprechaun finds himself in Las Vegas, where he proceeds to cause mischief by killing people, granting twisted wishes, and infecting a young man with his green blood. Dead Man’s Hand 'Casino of the Damned' (2007) After Matthew Dragna inherits a rundown old casino from his deceased uncle, Matthew, his loyal girlfriend JJ, and several other friends decide to check the place out. Alas, the casino turns out to be haunted by the lethal and angry ghosts of vicious Las Vegas mobster Roy "The Word" Donahue and his equally pernicious flunky Gil Wachetta. Will Matthew and any of his friends survive a ni...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A recent poll shows that 55% of shoppers plan to start shopping for Christmas, by the end of October. Retailers are responding by offering sales, with the goal to get you to spend more than you really want. Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch said to shop strategically to avoid overspending and getting into debt. "Because something is on sale, doesn't mean you should buy it, and if you do start shopping early in October, it's kind of easy to lose track of how much you spent, or what you bought," she said. If shoppers do start early, keeping track of a spending budget can be done with an app like Santa's bag. The app allows shoppers to set a budget for different people, and share it with friends and family. Woroch said some of the best things to buy early would be hot holiday toys. "Anything kids are going crazy for, like LOL Surprise dolls, Barbie Dreamhouse, Star Wars, special edition toys, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation five, those...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A woman accused of killing her mother Wednesday morning reportedly called police to confess before officers found her on a freeway covered in blood, documents the 8 News Now Investigators first obtained Thursday said. Las Vegas Metro police said Hend Bustami, 28, killed her mother, Afaf Hussanen, 61, in a south valley neighborhood in the 10000 block of June Flower Drive near Jones Boulevard and Cactus Avenue. Bustami and Hussanen lived in the home together, police said. Dispatchers received a call from a person they believe is Bustami around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. “I think I killed my mommy,” Bustami allegedly told dispatchers, according to the report. Bustami then reportedly hung up the phone. Las Vegas woman who told officers she was under arrest due to good looks now accused of killing mother Officers responded to the home, finding Hussanen in a bedroom with multiple stab wounds. Investigators later determined Bustami had left the area in a car with a Calif...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Loan borrowers are feeling the squeeze with rising interest rates as inflation remains high. However, one real estate agent is offering some ways to offset those higher costs. Yves Ghiai is looking to buy a home in Las Vegas, and a separate property as an investment. The California resident said Nevada is ideal regardless of the high-interest rates and inflation. "I like Las Vegas because it's dry. I like dry weather and I like that tax-wise it's advantageous," Ghiai said. Like many, he said he saw explosive growth across the Las Vegas valley. On Thursday, the average cost of a 30-year fixed-rate home loan was 7.08%, which is up .14% from last week and 3.94% from last year, according to the mortgage firm Freddie Mac, Alex Vazquez with EXP realty believes this means affordability is reduced for all buyers. "However smart buyers are purchasing down the interest rates. They are putting down a certain amount for the property and buying down ...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A man accused of soliciting thousands of dollars from victims in exchange for filing false tax returns, and impersonating an Internal Revenue Service officer faced a judge on Thursday. Francisco Ivan Velazquez, 52, is facing charges of three counts of wire fraud, two counts of impersonation of officer or employee of the United States, and five counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false tax return, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. According to allegations contained in his indictment, from March 2016 through March 2018, Velazquez told the victims that he was an IRS employee and was able to secure large monetary refunds for them from the IRS. Velazquez falsely claimed that such funds were available from a purported IRS program that allowed people who had previously lost a home to foreclosure to recoup money by applying to the IRS and filing certain documents, the indictment said. Velazquez also advised victims that in exchange for a fe...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Nevada is about to turn 158 years old. It's a long time but still relatively young compared to many other states. But in those 158 years, the state has collected some of the wildest stories, many of them ending up as ghost stories. From card players gunned down in a saloon not wanting to give up their hand to the Clown Motel located next to a haunted cemetery, there's enough to keep even the bravest soul up at night. Below we have collected some of the most well-known Nevada haunts and some that have slipped through the cracks of history. By no means is this a complete list. We will cover the haunts of Las Vegas in a different story. Haunted Places in Nevada The Clown Motel & Old Tonopah Cemetery - Tonopah The Mizpah Hotel - Tonopah Pioneer Saloon - Goodsprings Washoe Club & Haunted Museum - Virginia City Old Middlegate Station - near Fallon Goldfield Historic Cemetery Silver Queen Hotel - Virginia City The Overland Hotel & Saloon -...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has been ordered to pay more than $86,000 in attorney's fees and costs as part of a lawsuit over Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo's emails. District Court Judge Maria Gall awarded $86,284.90 to Due Diligence Group, the plaintiff in a lawsuit over campaign emails to political consultants sent by Lombardo using his county-provided phone. The lawsuit centered on releasing the emails to the public. Metro argued that the emails were not related to his job as sheriff and challenged that they were public records. Some of the emails were released, showing correspondence with campaign consultants. Lombardo-Sisolak race for Nevada governor as tight as early predictions The ruling was issued on Oct. 19, days before early voting began in the 2022 general election that pits Lombardo, a Republican, against incumbent Gov. Steve Sisolak in one of the election's tightest races. The judge in the case could have awarded ...

LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) -- A 28-year-old woman who previously told police she was too good-looking to be arrested is now accused of killing her mother. Las Vegas Metro police said Hend Bustami killed her 62-year-old mother in a south valley neighborhood in the 10000 block of June Flower Drive near Jones Boulevard and Cactus Avenue on Wednesday morning. PREVIOUSLY: Las Vegas police: Woman tells officers she was under arrest due to good looks Officers began looking for the daughter after finding the mother’s body, Lt. David Valenta said. California Highway Patrol took Bustami into custody in Barstow, California around 5 a.m. Police said in August they arrested Bustami for reportedly skipping out on a restaurant tab and violating airport rules at Harry Reid International Airport. Bustami told officers at the time that she was under arrest because she was so good-looking, an arrest report said. “Soon after, officers working D gates were notified by TSA that [a] female matching that descr...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A semi-truck flipped on the U.S. 95 southbound outside of Las Vegas just before 1:30 on Wednesday, drivers told 8 News Now. RTC Southern Nevada reported a crash in the area near Cold Creek Road at 1:27 p.m. At approximately 3:30, Nevada State Police Highway Patrol reported that one-lane travel will before 4 p.m. Drivers also said that traffic was being diverted off of the freeway and onto the dirt shoulder where it came to a standstill. Viewer photos and video showed the semi-truck flipped on its side. Source: Fabriana Carmichael Source: Fabriana Carmichael Source: Fabriana Carmichael Source: Fabriana Carmichael Source: Fabriana Carmichael Source: NV State Police Source: NV State Police Source: Fabriana Carmichael As of 3:22 p.m., traffic was still stopped. It was unclear what caused the semi to flip over. This is a developing story. from KLAS https://ift.tt/w3y9AgJ

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The sound of gunfire could be frightening, however, local law enforcement agencies are trained to respond and react. 8 News Now Victoria Saha got an inside look at how the Las Vegas division of the Federal Bureau of Investigations does its firearm training, and how important they said it is to keep up on a regular basis. Spencer Evans is the special agent in charge of the Las Vegas Division of the FBI and had several range instructors walk 8 News Now through their firearms program. "This is serious business it's dangerous and there's not a bunch of cowboys just shooting," Evans said. Though it may look easy from afar, the FBI goes through rigorous training. "Every agent qualifies with their weapon at least four times a year those that run specialty teams including SWAT are going to qualify every week," Evans added. No matter how much preparation goes into training, Evans said there is always a threat. The deadly shooting that invo...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A man accused of stealing a car from Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo's driveway during a crime spree has pleaded not guilty. Jacob Sauls, 26, was indicted on 11 felony counts after he allegedly went on a crime spree in August, according to police. The charges are: Grand larceny of a motor vehicle Attempted grand larceny of a motor vehicle Attemped home invasion Attempted robbery with a deadly weapon Burglary of a motor vehicle Burglary while in possession of a deadly weapon Driver disobeying a peace officer, endangering others’ person/property Trafficking Schedule I, II controlled substance (more than 100 grams, less than 400 grams) Trafficking Schedule I controlled substance (more than 400 grams) Possession/receiving/transfer of a stolen vehicle According to the arrest report, Sauls was involved in a hit-and-run where he did not stop after he "slammed" into another vehicle. I-Team: Lombardo’s stepdaughter among victims of Saturday cr...

WARNING: Some of the details in this story could be alarming to some readers. MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WREG ) – He is a convicted rapist who targeted women and children in Memphis. Why will he soon walk free after police connected him to more violent attacks? "[Police] didn't care when they were there that night. It just took me years to figure that out," said Leila, who was a victim of a rape years ago. Nexstar's WREG doesn't typically identify rape victims, but she wanted to show her face. For her protection, we're only calling her by her first name. Leila speaks to Jessica Gertler about her rape in 1993. (Courtesy: WREG) It happened June 24, 1993, in her Midtown home. She was 22 at the time. She woke up to a man's voice and a knife pressed to her neck. "I was defenseless," she said. "He came through a bathroom window he had pried open. I was told not to move. Do what he said." Her roommate was out of town. There was no one to help ...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- As election day approaches concerns over worker burnout are on the radar for county leaders. How to vote: Early voting opens Oct. 22 in Nevada for the 2022 general election Intimidation and harassment are factors that have made many poll workers step down from their roles during previous elections. Joe Gloria Clark County Registrar of Voters spoke with 8 News Now regarding the concerns over staffing on elections day. Election Day security preparations in Clark County According to Gloria intimidation and harassment are taken very seriously. In the past, he says some workers have left because they've been frustrated with the harassment they get at the polls. With less than 15 days away from this year's midterm elections Clark County's election department said it is making sure it is at full staff and training them for November 8th. "We've lost some workers but we have replaced them. We will be ready to go and fully staffed," he s...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A Las Vegas mother is pleading with the community to be on the lookout for her missing teenage son. She said nobody has seen or heard from 15-year-old Donavan Jimaii since early Thursday afternoon last week. He was last seen near Palo Verde High School. Las Vegas Metro police said they are considering this as a runaway case but are still putting their resources together to bring Donavan home. Four days since his disappearance, flyers with pictures of Donavan are surrounding Palo Verde High School. Several alumni from the school gathered Monday morning to hand out flyers and brainstorm about where Donavan could be. 15-year-old Donavan Jimaii since early Thursday afternoon last week, his mother says. (Goddess Johnson) Donavan's mother, Goddess Johnson, said she knew something was wrong when he didn't come home after school. "He wouldn't just pop up and leave," Johnson told 8 News Now. "No sleep, no eating, I just want to know he...