Stephanie Overton

Las Vegas

Digital Producer at KLAS-TV (Las Vegas, NV)

She/her - journalist - Digital producer at @8newsnow - Director of Comm. at @CCComics4kids - Entertainment enthusiast. All views on my account are my own!

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Las Vegas ticketing company weighs in on junk fee ban

3 days ago | 8newsnow.com | Jezzamine Wolk |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Biden Administration’s “junk fee” ban went into effect this week. Ticket sellers, hotels, and vacation rentals are now required to disclose all costs upfront. According to Toby Baptist, Vice President of Operations for LasVegastickets.com, the new rule benefits both businesses and customers.
Wanted suspect arrested on I-15 near Jean

3 days ago | 8newsnow.com | Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A wanted suspect was arrested on I-15 near Jean, Nevada, on Tuesday afternoon, police said. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the department was notified of a “wanted individual” near mile marker 7 on Interstate 15. Police did not say what the individual was wanted for. At around 12:30 p.m., officers took the person into custody without incident. Mile marker 7 is near Jean, Nevada, which is approximately 30 miles away from Las Vegas.
Wanted suspect arrested on I-15 near Jean

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A wanted suspect was arrested on I-15 near Jean, Nevada, on Tuesday afternoon, police said. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the department was notified of a “wanted individual” near mile marker 7 on Interstate 15. Police did not say what the individual was wanted for. At around 12:30 p.m., officers took the person into custody without incident. Mile marker 7 is near Jean, Nevada, which is approximately 30 miles away from Las Vegas.
Body found in Henderson wash near search area for missing person

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Stephanie Overton

Stephanie OvertonTue, May 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM UTC1 min readBody found in Henderson wash near search area for missing personLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A man was found dead in a Henderson wash area a week after officials began searching for a missing person who was swept away by floodwater. On May 13 at around 7:50 a.m., officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the wash area near Via De Pellegrini and Via Della Fortuna after Red Rock Search and Rescue located a deceased man.
2 Las Vegas Strip hotels sued over bed bugs after hotel guests were allegedly bitten

4 days ago | 8newsnow.com | Joshua Peguero |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Two Las Vegas Strip hotels now face lawsuits after guests were reportedly bitten by bed bugs. In the three lawsuits filed on Apr. 21, the Luxor Hotel and Casino and Treasure Island are facing lawsuits for incidents that happened last summer. Three people are suing Luxor, and one person is suing Treasure Island. “The hotel operator has a responsibility to make sure that that room is bed bug-free,” Brian Virag, an attorney representing the guests, said.
An inside look at Las Vegas Strip’s newest shopping center

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Ryan Tisminezky |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — BLVD mall’s flagship stores offer experiences that can’t be found in many others. Among them — hidden rooms, massive slot machines, and 3D printed shoes. BLVD takes the place of the Hawaiian Marketplace, a vendor-stand hosting area. The shopping center won’t be finished for at least another year, but it’s already welcoming customers. “As everyone’s construction has completed, they’ve been able to open,” Sara Ure, sales and marketing with BLVD, said.
Clark County officials warn of heat-related illnesses, deaths ahead of summer

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Kirsten Joyce |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Clark County is on track to surpass last summer’s record as the hottest. “This summer, the Climate Prediction Center has predicted an above average chance for above normal temperatures once again,” Meteorologist Dan Berc with the National Weather Service said. Tragically, last summer, more than five hundred heat-related deaths occurred, the highest ever recorded here. Dr. Cassius Lockett with the Southern Nevada Health District said these deaths are preventable.
Las Vegas valley to heat up for Mother's Day weekend

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Sherry Swensk |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Las Vegas valley will see temperatures close to 100 degrees this weekend. HEADLINES:Sunny skies, warmer, and drier80s today, jumping to 90s Friday, near 100 Saturday!Gusty winds kick up for Mother’s Day into next weekTemps slide back to normal and belowThere were beautiful blue skies and light winds this Thursday morning. Normal lows in the 60s will warm to the average mid-to-upper 80s by the afternoon as the air dries out more today.
Las Vegas condo complex with history of constant fires begins demolition

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Ryan Tisminezky |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A condo complex from the golden age of Las Vegas is finally under demolition after a history of constant fires. For years, buildings at Paradise Spa, located near Silverado Ranch Boulevard and I-15, were reduced to rubble due to fires plaguing the complex. Now, they’re falling apart on purpose. Homebuilder Taylor Morrison is under contract to buy the property and turn it into housing, with a planned closing date of September 5.
Las Vegas seniors receive free legal help with this monthly program

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Kamari Esquerra |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Southern Nevada Senior Law Program is offering free legal services to seniors across the valley through its monthly Ask-A-Lawyer Program. Attorneys will meet with seniors and answer legal questions or assess a legal problem. The program aims to protect the rights, dignity, and independence of our most vulnerable through advocacy, education, and legal support.