Julia Romero

Las Vegas, United States

Digital Content Creator at KLAS-TV (Las Vegas, NV)

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Downtown Las Vegas bar owner hunts for new venue before closure

2 days ago | 8newsnow.com | Ryan Tisminezky |Julia Romero

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – After nearly 20 years, the owner of a well-known downtown Las Vegas bar is searching for a new location. Hogs & Heifers Saloon Owner Michelle Dell said the bar’s lease will not be renewed, and it may need to close on July 6 while it searches for its next location. The bar, popular among bikers and first responders, came to Las Vegas from New York City nearly 20 years ago.
Police shooting leaves armed suspect dead in Arizona

6 days ago | 8newsnow.com | Julia Romero

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A man is dead following a police shooting in Arizona after officers said he pointed a weapon at them. The shooting took place on Friday shortly before 2 p.m. in the 4700 block of Ty Street in Kingman. Officers with the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home after reports that an armed man was pouring gasoline inside. Officers located the man but said he refused to leave the home. A SWAT team and Bullhead City police officers were called in to assist with the matter.
Las Vegas Strip restaurant set to close in weeks

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Julia Romero

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip known for its Mediterranean cuisine is set to close at the end of May. Cathedrale at Aria will close permanently after business on Saturday, May 31, according to MGM Resorts International. Cathedrale Las Vegas was envisioned by Executive Chef Jason Hall and featured a bar area, lounge, main dining room, and semi-private dining room, according to the restaurant’s website.
Las Vegas family demands justice after man hit, killed in suspected DUI crash

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Sasha Loftis |Julia Romero

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A family is demanding justice after a 23-year-old Las Vegas man was hit and killed by what police described as a suspected DUI driver in the southwest valley. “He was a big guy,” Valerie Odabi said of her son. “But he wouldn’t bust a grape.”Joree Odabi’s family, speaking with 8 News Now on Thursday, described him as always there for anyone. “He was the most lovable,” Valerie Odabi said.
1 injured in shooting near downtown Las Vegas

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Julia Romero

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A person is in critical condition after a shooting near downtown Las Vegas. It happened on Thursday after an unknown suspect fired several rounds and hit one person, Las Vegas Metro police said. The person who was shot was taken to a hospital in critical condition, police told 8 News Now. All eastbound and westbound lanes are blocked from Bruce Street to 21st Street due to police activity, according to the RTC of Southern Nevada.
1 injured in shooting near downtown Las Vegas

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Julia Romero

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5 injured, hospitalized in south Las Vegas valley crash

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Julia Romero

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Five people were injured after a crash shut down all eastbound lanes at an intersection in the south Las Vegas valley. It happened on Thursday shortly before 3:30 p.m. along St. Rose Parkway near Eastern Avenue. Five people were taken to a hospital for minor injuries, according to Henderson police. All eastbound lanes on St. Rose Parkway between Seven Hills Drive and Jeffreys Street are temporarily closed due to the crash, according to the RTC of Southern Nevada.
5 injured, hospitalized in south Las Vegas valley crash

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Julia Romero

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Five people were injured after a crash shut down all eastbound lanes at an intersection in the south Las Vegas valley. It happened on Thursday shortly before 3:30 p.m. along St. Rose Parkway near Eastern Avenue. Five people were taken to a hospital for minor injuries, according to Henderson police. All eastbound lanes on St. Rose Parkway between Seven Hills Drive and Jeffreys Street are temporarily closed due to the crash, according to the RTC of Southern Nevada.
Mojave Max arrives late breaking previous record, signaling spring in Nevada

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Julia Romero

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Southern Nevada’s most famous desert tortoise officially emerged from his burrow on Thursday, according to Clark County. Mojave Max emerged shortly after 2 p.m., breaking his previous record for his latest emergence, which was April 24, 2023. The earliest date the tortoise has ever emerged was on Feb. 14, 2005. Mojave Max is the mascot for the Clark County Desert Conservation Program and calls the Las Vegas Springs Preserve his home.
1 dead after motorcycle crash in North Las Vegas

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Julia Romero

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A motorcyclist is dead following a crash in the North Las Vegas valley. It happened on Wednesday around 2:30 p.m. near Losee Road and Centennial Parkway. The crash involved the motorcyclist and another vehicle. The motorcyclist was traveling southbound on Losee Road, and a Dodge Caravan was traveling northbound in the left turn lane on Losee Road.