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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A district court judge has found a Clark County ordinance on short-term rentals "unconstitutional." The court is reviewing it and putting several ordinances on hold in the meantime. However, many are breathing a sigh of relief as the preliminary injunction gives short-term rental hosts hope that they will be able to stay in business. Abbey Payne is a cheer mom visiting Las Vegas for a cheer competition and for several years she and her family have been staying at a short-term rental. "We don't have to worry about the kids running down the hall of a hotel and save money," Payne said. "Just sharing the cost and it is more reasonable." She said not only is it convenient to have all the kids in one place, but it feels safer too. In June, a county ordinance was passed with certain regulations in place preventing several hosts from operating successfully. On Thursday, Clark County Judge Jessica Peterson stated that the current ordin

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Fighting crime is not a one-man job, it takes recourses from all over to keep the street safe in Nevada. Crime Stoppers is an organization that helps stop crime with the community's help. Richard Galvin the vice chair for Crime Stoppers of Nevada said that every bit of information coming from the public helps. "It is a citizen, media, and law enforcement cooperative program intended to include the public in fighting crime," Galvin said."It's a great way for people to feel secure in getting valuable information to law enforcement." Crime Stoppers originated in the 1970s and turned into a national platform with various counties within states having their own Crime Stoppers chapter.  The 2022 numbers from Crime Stoppers of Nevada are proof that the organization is helping combat crime. Last year there were several arrests made from tips coming into Crime Stoppers ranging from homicide suspects, to wanted persons, to narcotics. In total

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- An African American architect who left his mark in the Silver State was honored in Las Vegas on Saturday when Feb. 18 was proclaimed as Paul Revere Williams Day. Nicknamed “the architect of the stars,” Williams was born in Los Angeles in 1894 and designed homes for celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant, and Lucille Ball, and Desi Arnaz. Architect Paul Williams (in a photo thought to be from the 1940s or '50s) developed the ability to sketch buildings upside down to accommodate white clients who might not want to sit next to him. Yet, it was Williams's projects in Nevada that have been impactful in not only extending his legacy beyond Southern California but also in shaping modern-day Las Vegas. “It was not just him being architect to the stars, it was also making sure everyone enjoyed the comfort of a home. All socioeconomic levels. All walks of life,” Carmen Beals, associate curator at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno, said. Williams knew i

UPDATE: Keyshaun Murray has been found, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Las Vegas police are searching for a missing endangered teenager who was last seen in the central valley. Keyshaun Murray, 13, was last seen Saturday around 7 a.m. near the 1200 block of West McWilliams Avenue near Washington Avenue and MLK Boulevard. He is described as 4'11'', 90 pounds, with brown eyes, and bald. Murray was last seen wearing a green puffy jacket, black sweatpants, and black and white Crocs. Keyshaun Murray, 13, last seen Feb. 18 in the central Las Vegas valley (LVMPD/KLAS) Keyshaun Murray, 13, last seen Feb. 18 in the central Las Vegas valley (LVMPD) According to police, Murray may be in severe emotional distress and in need of medical assistance. Anyone with information regarding Murray and his whereabouts is strongly encouraged to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department at (702) 828-3111, the Missing

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A man has sustained serious and life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a train in the central Las Vegas valley, according to police. On Saturday around 2:06 p.m. a Union Pacific train was traveling south near West Wyoming Avenue and Industrial Road when they saw a man standing next to the tracks, police said. According to police, the train blasted the horn multiple times and hit the emergency brake. However, the side of the train hit the unhoused man causing him to sustain serious and life-threatening injuries. The man was brought to University Medical Center. Police said that this incident was an accident according to witness statements. from KLAS https://ift.tt/GbCm37z

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- How long before EVs are part of your life? Carbon-footprint evangelists and people who can afford new electric vehicles are already on board, but another nudge toward the future could be coming as medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks become more common. A bill introduced Thursday at the Nevada Legislature would create an incentive program that offers vouchers to be applied toward the purchase of these trucks. The Clean Trucks and Buses Incentive Program will be funded by the federal government and is expected to be available starting early next year. Assembly Bill 184 (AB184) provides the framework and some rules that will be in place once federal money becomes available. You've already heard about a Clark County School District electric bus . Tesla has delivered the first batch of its Semi truck line to Pepsico. Those trucks are already in use in Sacramento after rolling off the production line in Nevada, and a recent announcement indicated Tesla is ramping

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Chances are pretty good that the Historic Westside will be getting a brand spanking new library. The Las Vegas City Council has approved a site development plan for a new Las Vegas-Clark County Library District facility west of Martin Luther King Boulevard, about 400 feet south of Mount Mariah Drive, with the opening as soon as 2025. KME Architects, a Las Vegas firm, is designing the two-story, 40,420 square foot library, and the council gave its OK Wednesday to waive landscape buffer requirements. Instead of the required 15-foot buffer width in the front of the building, a 13-foot width was approved. The city shared drawings on Twitter of a library planned for the Historic Westside. (KME Architects) The city shared renderings of the proposed facility on its Twitter feed. Melvin Green, principal at KME Architects, said his group was excited to be part of the architectural team for the project and called it a "game changer" for the are

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Police in Las Vegas have arrested a man who was serving a 120-month sentence for an armed bank robbery, escaped federal custody and was on the run for a week, documents said. In May 2015, A judge sentenced Michael Eberle to 120 months in federal prison for armed bank robbery. In June 2014, Eberle robbed a bank in Harlan, Indiana, documents said. Eberle showed the bank employees a gun, demanding money. Eberle later bragged about the armed robbery and said he burned some bills the bank was planning to destroy, documents said. Eberle, 37, was due to be released from federal custody on Aug. 9, 2023. In early December, The Bureau of Prisons transferred Eberle to a resident reentry center in Michigan City, Indiana, documents said. On Jan. 27, Eberle signed out to go to work, documents said. His employer later informed employees at the resident reentry center that he did not report to work. Staff later found Eberle had removed his ankle bracelet. On Feb. 5, Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Legislation introduced Wednesday in Carson City looks to carve up the Clark County School District (CCSD) -- but only for school board positions. Assembly Bill 175 (AB175) would blow up the current methods for choosing school board members in Clark County and Washoe County. The CCSD Board of Trustees would go from seven elected members down to four. In addition to the four elected board members, one board member would be appointed by the Clark County Commission, and two more board members would be appointed by the two biggest cities in the county -- Las Vegas and Henderson. After all is said and done, it's still a seven-member board, but the county and the cities gain a bigger voice over education. Similarly, the Washoe County School District board would be remade. Seven elected positions would be reduced to four. Washoe County would appoint one board member, and the other two would be appointed by the cities of Reno and Sparks. Sponsors of the bill are Asse

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A proposed amendment to the Nevada Constitution would open the door to establishing a state lottery. Citing the need to raise money to fund youth mental health programs, Democratic Assemblyman Cameron "C.H." Miller on Thursday proposed the change. It would repeal the portion of the constitution that prohibits a lottery. Casino and Resort companies have opposed previous efforts to create a state lottery. “The last few years have shown us how critical mental health care is and that our current infrastructure is woefully inadequate,” Miller said in a news release announcing the proposal. “This constitutional amendment authorizing a lottery and dedicating the revenue to funding for youth mental health is a common sense solution that will help the many Nevada youth who are battling mental health challenges, just like I did as a child. Right now, we are sending millions of dollars across the border to neighboring states. It is time to fully invest in Nevadan

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Surveillance cameras will be installed in special education classrooms if a bill introduced Wednesday at the Nevada Legislature wins approval. State Senator Scott Hammond, a Republican who represents District 18 in the northwest Las Vegas valley, introduced Senate Bill 158 (SB158), bringing back legislation that was introduced in 2021 but failed to pass. The lack of video evidence has come up in child abuse cases, but the bill covers only public schools and charter schools -- not daycare businesses. 8 News Now talked to Hammond during an investigation into a teacher who was still licensed despite convictions involving abuse of six children with special needs. At the time, the Clark County School District said it was too expensive to put cameras in classrooms. SB158 requires school districts and the governing body of charter schools to buy the cameras, and specifies that recorded video will be kept for 45 days. The video will be considered confidential, for use o

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Bridging the mental health gap when it comes to people of color was the main topic at the Psychopharmacology Update hosted by the Nevada Psychiatric Association.  "Our resistance is our resilience," said Dr. Mary Roessel. Rossel is a Navajo psychiatrist focusing on the healthcare treatment of Native Americans. She said the economic impact of COVID-19 put a strain on the indigenous community. "It really came to light all of these issues around inequities, poor access to care and poverty rates were over two times higher in indigenous people here in the United States," Roessel said. "It really came to light that all of that was impacting us in our ability to handle the pandemic when it arose." Dr. Francis G. Lu is a psychiatrist affiliated with U.C. Davis, researching Asian American disparities. He spoke on how clinicians can gather information on what cultural issues patients of color face. "Stigma is a major issue, especially i

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada is calling for the Clark County District Attorney to investigate a CCSD police officer who was accused of using excessive force on a student. The incident, which was captured on cell phone video, happened Thursday near Durango High School. The ACLU is representing the two students involved in that confrontation with the Clark County School District Police Department. Athar Haseebullah of the ACLU said the incident is not an isolated one and accuses CCSDPD of a pattern of violence against students. “Do individuals, do people have to die in order for there to be an actual investigation? We don't want to see any of our students’ names at the end of a hashtag. That unfortunately seems like the only way to get a response when it comes to accountability,” Haseebullah said. The officer involved in that confrontation was reassigned. Videos show the officer apparently grabbing a student from the back, placing his hand aro

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- An Indiana man is facing charges of burglary while in possession of a deadly weapon and robbery after threatening workers and snatching cash from a Pahrump business, the Nye County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. Detectives arrested Michael Duren, 47, while he was a patient at a Las Vegas hospital on Tuesday night, according to the department. He is being held on a bail of $12,000, cash or bond. A photograph taken from video surveillance of a man who Nye County detectives say used a crowbar to threaten employees and take cash from a Pahrump business on Sunday. (Nye County Sheriff's Office) Duren, who told detectives he is from Huntertown, Indiana, about 20 miles north of Fort Wayne, went into a business on State Route 160 at about 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, and armed with a crowbar, threatened workers and took an undisclosed amount of cash from a register, the office said on in a release posted on its Facebook page. Duren also is being charged with harassm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Millions of Nevadans shelled out millions of dollars to watch Sunday’s Super Bowl. When it’s in town next year, businesses are expecting an even bigger touchdown in profit. This year, the Retail Association of Nevada (RAN) predicted 1.9 million Nevadans would tune in. Collectively, they predicted that to translate to nearly $160 million worth of spending on food, TVs, furniture, and team merchandise. Per-person spending is up too, as the National Retail Federation found through a recent survey that average national viewer spending reached $85.36 this year, an over 8% increase from the reported $78.92 last year and nearly a dollar short of the reported amount pre-pandemic. These are increasing signs that businesses say positively point to historic profit next year. Standard Restaurant Supply on Russel and Valley View is a few blocks away from Allegiant Stadium, the home of next year’s game. The smallest of valley food trucks, to the biggest of Strip restaurant

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Making furniture safer for families with little kids is one of the many goals of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. 8 News Now takes a look at what has been done to increase safety and what part parents and guardians need to do. Part of the consumer CPSC's "Anchor It!" campaign is showing real footage of children having close calls with falling furniture that could have been fatal. The CPSC began the awareness campaign in 2015 by working with families who experienced such frightening incidents to help others avoid the dangers of falling furniture and televisions. "It can only take a second for a toddler to reach, try to climb something, and tragedy strikes," CPSC Director of Operations Pam Springs said. However, the CPSC's annual tip-over report was released this month, revealing some good news. "The incidents of injury and death from tip overs are going down, that's great," Springs said. Springs added that there

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Quarterback Derek Carr was released by the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday as the club evaluates its future at the position. The move was expected after Carr was benched with two games remaining this season because the Raiders would have owed him $40.4 million in guaranteed money over the next two years if he remained on the roster beyond Tuesday. By releasing Carr, the Raiders' salary dead cap hit will be $5.6 million next season. “We wish the @Raiders the best of luck,” Carr's agent, Tim Younger, posted on Twitter. “This is the tough part of this business. That’s the point; it’s just business. Time now to reset for both sides. Derek chooses to hold on to many good memories and friendships, without any ill will. That’s who he is. Onward and upward.” Las Vegas tried to work out a trade with the New Orleans Saints, and Carr  visited the team  last week. He exercised his no-trade clause and turned down the deal Sunday because Carr  didn't want to take

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Jennifer Best is living another day of agony without her 26-year-old son, Collin Best.  "I am not going to give up until I find my son," Jennifer said. "We have no idea where Collin is, we have no idea if he is safe, we have nothing to go off of." Collin Best seen in this picture around the Downtown Las Vegas area. (LVMPD) Collin Best (LVMPD) She also told 8 News Now she reported Collin missing on Saturday, January 28th, and made it clear to officers that he was off his medications. Jennifer also claims she also told officers that she is his legal guardian due to him being bipolar and autistic.  That night, court records show Collin was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting a public officer. He was released alone around 1:30 am the next day but Jennifer claims no one called her.  8 News Now's Victoria Saha: "Who do you think is to blame here?" Jennifer Best: " I think I would blame them all beca

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A gas pipeline leak impacting fuel shipment from California to Las Vegas led many drivers to panic buy fuel over the weekend. Now drivers are on the hunt for cheaper gas prices. We talked to a driver named William at a gas station near Flamingo Road and Paradise Road. He said, "I think $4.10 is what I put in yesterday morning or $4.05. This should get me almost home." According to John Treanor with AAA, the average price of gas in Nevada is more than $4.00. "Last week we were at $4.03 now we're at $4.14 so we saw an 11-cent jump from last week to today," Treanor said. "Yesterday we were at $4.13 so we jumped a penny overnight. Now that is completely opposite from what we've seen in most parts of the country where we've seen prices really ease up and drop about 3 cents for over the weekend. So you could really see what impact that gas leak had on your wallet," Treanor said. Pipeline leak an example of Nevada tourism’s v

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A warrant has been issued in Montana for Nathan Chasing Horse, the former "Dances with Wolves" actor accused in a sexual predator investigation. The charge -- aggravated sexual assault of a child -- was filed in Fort Peck Tribal Court. The warrant was signed by a judge on Feb. 10, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned. This is the latest in a series of charges against the actor after his Jan. 31 arrest in North Las Vegas made international headlines. Chasing Horse, 46, is accused of sexually assaulting indigenous women and children for at least two decades in various locations in the United States and Canada, using his position as a "Medicine Man" to target alleged victims. Chasing Horse is the leader of a cult known as "The Circle," according to Las Vegas Metro Police. Former actor Nathan Chasing Horse appears in North Las Vegas Justice Court Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in North Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye /Las Vegas Review-Journ

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- U2 gave a sneak peek into the band's next project titled, "U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At The Sphere" during a Super Bowl commercial. The new project will see the band launch the all-new state-of-the-art MSG Sphere at The Venetian in the fall. The special run of shows marks the band's first live outing in four years. Fans around the world can register here to receive information regarding show dates, and on-sale details once they are announced. The full-length trailer announcement can be viewed by clicking this link. The announcement came with confirmation that drummer, Larry Mullen Jr., will take time out to undergo and recover from surgery in 2023. Drummer, Bram van den Berg, will be sitting in, according to the band. “It's going to take all we've got to approach the Sphere without our bandmate in the drum seat, but Larry has joined us in welcoming Bram van den Berg who is a force in his own right," Bono, The Edge, and Adam said. &

GLENDALE, Ariz. ( WDAF ) — The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions once again. The Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 to win Super Bowl LVII. The Eagles began the game with an 11-play, 75-yard drive to strike first with a 7-0 lead. The Chiefs responded back quickly with a Patrick Mahomes touchdown pass to Travis Kelce on a six-play drive to tie the game. Rihanna is pregnant with second child, reps confirm After a quick three-and-out by the Eagles, Kansas City drove to the 24-yard line and Harrison Butker missed a 42-yard field goal. Philadelphia capitalized and scored on a 45-yard pass from Jalen Hurts to AJ Brown to take a 14-7 to open the second quarter. After a Chiefs punt, linebacker Nick Bolton forced a Hurts fumble and ran the ball back for a 36-yard TD to tie the game at 14. On the next drive, the Eagles went on a 12-play, 75-yard drive to take a 21-14 lead. Will Andy Reid retire after the Super Bowl? Mahomes reaggravated his right ankle injury

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Love is in the air as Valentine's Day is around the corner. 8 News Now spoke to a local couple who wrote a newly released book that explains how to maintain a healthy relationship. Lisa and Jessie Ferrell came up with the idea for "How you Leave Them Feeling" during the COVID-19 pandemic when socializing was limited. "There are people that don't even know how to be together, the anxiety, the depression, the feelings of angst," Lisa explained. In the book, the Ferrells offer tips and advice to couples that they felt were game changers in their own relationship when it came to communication. "If there is too much emotion built around something you are really upset about, maybe take a bit of a stand down so you can remove the emotion from what you were feeling before you share it," Lisa said. Another important tip is to make sure you take time for yourself. "There are three absolutes that I live by and there are three ab

LAS VEGAS — That stumble before the All-Star break -- one victory in eight games -- is fading fast for the Golden Knights. Sunday's 7-2 rout of the Anaheim Ducks at T-Mobile Arena was their third straight since the NHL pause, all coming on blowouts. "I think you're kind of limping into the break a little bit," Knights coach Bruce Cassidy said. "Everyone knows it's coming. You're on the road and things aren't happening for you, so mentally you're a little bit challenged. "Coming out of the break, you're refreshed. That mental sort of weight is gone. You're starting over. The history of scoring in our room is there, so we knew it wasn't going to go on forever." Defenseman Brayden McNabb gives goaltender Adin Hill a congratulatory head tap after Sunday's 7-2 victory over Anaheim at T-Mobile Arena. (AP Photo/John Locher) Seven players had two points as the Knights scored five times in the third period to break open a

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A man walked into a Pahrump business Sunday and threatened workers before snatching cash from the register, the Nye County Sheriff's Office said. The office released photos of the suspect, a white male possibly in his 40s, taken from video surveillance at the business near State Route 160 and Basin Avenue. Detectives said he threatened employees with a crowbar shortly after entering at about 11:15 a.m. He then snatched the cash and fled on foot. The man appeared to be white and in his 40s. The man's hoodie had a "California" emblem. A man wearing black clothing, including a dark hoodie, threatened employees and snatched cash from the register, the Nye County Sheriff's Office said. (Nye County Sheriff's Office) Anyone who can provide more information can call the Nye County Sheriff’s Office, 775-751-7000, leave confidential tips on social media or email sheriff@co.nye.nv.us .  from KLAS https://ift.tt/7BzAtS0

(NEXSTAR) - The stage is set for Super Bowl LVII - the Kansas City Chiefs will battle the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at State Farm Stadium. The competitors will also be joined by Rihanna who will perform during the halftime show. Selection of performers is always a big decision for the year's biggest audience and the public is rarely privy to what factors go into the final choice. While the National Football League doesn't go into details or generally confirm or deny artists who are considered, it hasn't stopped musicians from revealing when they've been offered a headlining gig. These are the performers who reportedly had the chance to take the stage and chose not to. Adele Vocal powerhouse Adele claims she did but the NFL says she didn't. "First of all, I'm not doing the Super Bowl," Adele said at a Los Angeles concert. "I mean, come on, that show is not about music. And I don't really - I can't dance or anything like that. Th