Madina Ansary

5 days ago | 8newsnow.com | Jezzamine Wolk |Madina Ansary

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The UNLV School of Engineering has officially launched its 7th annual “GenCyber” camp. This year’s camp has drawn its largest group yet, with 70 students registered for the week-long experience. For the first time, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is introducing VR activities, and this year’s theme is inspired by the hit TV show “Squid Game.”“It’s fun, it’s really engaging, really hands-on, interactive,” Benjamin Guerrera said.

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Sherry Swensk |Madina Ansary

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Parts of Southern Nevada can expect extreme heat this weekend, with temperatures reaching record levels. HEADLINES:Back to sunshine & warm upper 90sHotter 100s show up on ThursdayRecords broken this week: HEAT WATCHSunday rain, thunderstorms, wind & cooler tempsHighs will pass normal by about five degrees Thursday afternoon, rising to the upper 90s.

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Kirsten Joyce |Madina Ansary

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — An expert weighed in on how Las Vegas concert tickets may be overpriced on the secondary market. Tom Galvin, Executive Director of the Digital Citizens Alliance, a group dedicated to consumer protection and internet safety, raised concerns about digital secondary markets for concert tickets, sporting events, and other services. “We think there should be an investigation into how brokers are getting access to those tickets,” Galvin said.

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | JC Fernandez |Madina Ansary

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City is honoring those who serve by offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families. Blue Star Museums provide free admission to active-duty military personnel, including members of the National Guard and Reserves, and their families. This nationwide initiative runs from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day.

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Kamari Esquerra |Madina Ansary

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Las Vegas student is showing that hard work, discipline, and dedication truly pay off. Jackson Bentham, a standout athlete and student leader, is now taking the next bold step in his journey, heading to one of the nation’s most prestigious military academies. “To be blessed enough to be one of the few that got into the academy has been a huge accomplishment,” Bentham said. Bentham exemplifies what it means to be a high achiever.