Denise Valdez

2 weeks ago | 8newsnow.com | Denise Valdez |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — When there are major events in Las Vegas, Metro will use that time to prevent sex trafficking and locate victims. But it happens whether there is a special event or not. In fact, Las Vegas lands on a list for its staggering sex trafficking numbers. Many victims, often between the ages of 12 to 16, answer ads for modeling jobs or meet strangers online. One Las Vegas-based nonprofit was built by a woman who escaped the nightmare and now helps light the way for those still trapped.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Denise Valdez

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — When there are major events in Las Vegas, Metro will use that time to prevent sex trafficking and locate victims. But it happens whether there is a special event or not. In fact, Las Vegas lands on a list for its staggering sex trafficking numbers. Many victims, often between the ages of 12 to 16, answer ads for modeling jobs or meet strangers online. One Las Vegas-based nonprofit was built by a woman who escaped the nightmare and now helps light the way for those still trapped.

2 months ago | 8newsnow.com | Denise Valdez

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Las Vegas valley woman is a driving force in saving the lives of those who do not have a voice. Kenni Burdette is a tenacious and dedicated animal lover and after years of helping out the Henderson Animal Shelter, she realized that great dogs needed to get out in front of families. “I kept pushing. What do we do? What do we do? What do we do? We’re not doing enough. And that’s kind of what pushed open our doors of our foundation,” Burdette said.

Feb 25, 2025 | 8newsnow.com | Denise Valdez

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Nevada homeowners association discovered a lack of funds to repair its water system, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the HOA system and the need for homeowners to monitor community finances. Gordon Rossi described the pools of water around his Somerset Park home as similar to an asphalt swamp bog, adding that stepping on the wrong spot would trigger air bubbles from the ground.

Oct 17, 2024 | newsnationnow.com | Justin Walker |Denise Valdez |John Langeler |Joshua Peguero

As the seconds tick away until Election Day on Nov. 5, Democratic incumbent Sen. Jacky Rosen and Republican challenger Sam Brown are set to debate the issues Nevadans are most concerned about heading into 2025 and beyond. “Your Local Election Headquarters: Nevada U.S. Senate Debate” is set to begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday. It will be the only time voters will be able to see Brown and Rosen discuss and challenge each other’s platforms in a debate setting.