Nicholas Sommer

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Nicholas Sommer |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — With the arrival of scorching summer temperatures and bone-dry conditions across Southern Nevada, strict Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in place throughout the Mount Charleston and wider Mojave region. These measures, effective June 13, aim to prevent human-caused wildfires during what is shaping up to be one of the state’s most extreme fire seasons.

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Nicholas Sommer |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A quiet suburban neighborhood in Las Vegas is now at the center of a major legal battle. Residents have filed a lawsuit against the State of Nevada over the planned construction of the $200 million “Campus of Hope,” a large-scale shelter and service hub for homeless individuals that’s slated to be built in the heart of their long-established community. The proposed site would be in the 6100 block of West Charleston Boulevard near Jones Boulevard.

2 weeks ago | 8newsnow.com | Nicholas Sommer |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — With summer temperatures already climbing into the triple digits, Henderson city leaders and first responders are sending a strong message to the community: Check your seats before you lock your car.

3 weeks ago | 8newsnow.com | Nicholas Sommer |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A new partnership between The Brett Torino Foundation and the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation is bringing hope, healing, and homework to young patients at the Children’s Medical Center at Summerlin Hospital. Launched this week, the Education Services Bedside Program delivers one-on-one tutoring and academic support directly to children undergoing treatment for life-threatening illnesses, including cancer and other critical conditions.

1 month ago | 8newsnow.com | Nicholas Sommer |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — As the country kicks off summer with Memorial Day weekend, road safety experts are sounding the alarm about a deadly seasonal trend that takes thousands of lives each year. Spanning from Memorial Day to Labor Day, this period marks the most dangerous time of year on U.S. roads, with a sharp increase in traffic fatalities, especially among teen drivers.