Stephanie Overton

3 days ago | 8newsnow.com | Kamari Esquerra |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A terrifying crash in Idaho has shaken a tight-knit youth soccer team from Nevada. What was supposed to be a weekend full of competition and dreams suddenly turned into a nightmare for one family. Last Thursday, the Nevada Rush Soccer Club hit the road, chasing championship dreams at the Far West Regionals in Idaho. But those dreams were suddenly shattered on Interstate 84. The team’s passenger van suffered a rear tire blowout, causing it to veer out of control and roll over.

4 days ago | 8newsnow.com | Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A man shot and killed his girlfriend in a northwest valley apartment before later dying by suicide, police said Monday. On Sunday, June 22, at around 11:20 p.m., officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department received a call about a possible shooting in an apartment complex in the 9200 block of West Charleston Boulevard, near South Rampart Boulevard. Officers found a dead woman with a gunshot wound inside an apartment.

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

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — For many, Juneteenth is a time to reflect on freedom, but also to hold on to hope for the future. At Mater Academy in Las Vegas, a powerful celebration brought together faith, culture, and community. “Seeing it being acted as a federal holiday, seeing it be put on the calendar, even now, I’m a state employee, but having today off meant so much to me,” parent and dance instructor Jennece Black said.

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

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas businesses in need of a marketing boost and Koala Coupons is stepping in with free marketing help to get your business noticed. Zackary Ceballes and his business partner, Estela Hurtado, opened Appetizers on the corner of Rainbow and Oakey Boulevards, a dream that began three years ago with a humble food truck. Blending her rich Mexican heritage with bold American traditions, their menu serves up a flavorful fusion of culture and comfort.

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — NV Energy announced Thursday it may cut power in the Mount Charleston area starting on Friday due to elevated fire weather conditions. The company issued a Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) WATCH for customers in Kyle Canyon and Angel Peak, according to a release. PSOMs are preventive actions taken by the company in order to prevent wildfires based on extreme weather criteria.