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5 days ago | 
8newsnow.com | Kamari Esquerra |Madina Ansary
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas Fire & Rescue opened its training grounds to the public Sunday morning, not just to showcase what it takes to be a firefighter, but to actively recruit future members of the department. Over 130 aspiring firefighters attended the department’s Community Boot Camp, united by a single goal: joining the fire service. From an intense hour-long circuit workout to hands-on classroom sessions, participants got an authentic glimpse into the demands of a firefighter’s life.
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1 week ago | 
8newsnow.com | Kamari Esquerra |Madina Ansary
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — When a medical crisis strikes or life comes to an end in the Las Vegas valley, knowing a loved one’s wishes can make all the differenceThe Southern Nevada Senior Law Program teamed up with the Clark County Bar Association to help local seniors take the burden off their families by offering a free Health Care Power of Attorney workshop.
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1 week ago | 
8newsnow.com | JC Fernandez |Madina Ansary
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — From TikTok to backpacks, Labubu is everywhere in the Las Vegas valley. Steve Johnson, known from Pawn Stars, showcased the world of Labubu collectibles at One of Us Comics in Henderson. He broke down the origins of Labubu, which was created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung in 2015 and gained global attention after being launched by Pop Mart in 2019.
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1 week ago | 
8newsnow.com | Kamari Esquerra |Madina Ansary
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — With heat warnings going into effect, many Las Vegas locals set their alarms early to beat the triple-digit temperatures. By 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sunset Park was already warming up and nearly deserted — except for a few determined locals squeezing in their workouts before the 10 a.m. heat warning took effect. Runner Hank Melton said early mornings are the only way he can get his miles in safely. “I’m here getting my early morning run in before it gets too hot,” Melton said.
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2 weeks ago | 
8newsnow.com | Kamari Esquerra |Madina Ansary
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — An important deadline is quickly approaching for Las Vegas valley students heading to college this fall. The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, must be submitted by the end of the month. The application is the first step to accessing billions of dollars in financial aid.
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3 weeks ago | 
8newsnow.com | Sherry Swensk |Madina Ansary
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Tuesday morning is calm and clear following Monday night’s thunderstorms that swept through eastern Clark County. HEADLINES:Sunny & humid, chance of afternoon and evening thunderstormsStorm chances linger into Wednesday, slight chances ThursdayTrading humidity for hot 100s by Saturday through next weekMonday night’s thunderstorms swept through eastern Clark County with wind gusts over 50 mph, vivid lightning, and heavy rain. Most of the valley only caught the edge of the storm.
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3 weeks 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.
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1 month 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.
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1 month 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.
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1 month 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.
