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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Top designers shine at Couture jewelry event in Vegas

1 day ago | 8newsnow.com | JC Fernandez |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The most exclusive jewelry event in the country is happening right here in Las Vegas. 8 News Now visited the Couture Jewelry Show, held inside Wynn Las Vegas, for an exclusive preview. At Couture, the world’s top designers, retailers, and trendsetters get together for a dazzling display of fine jewelry and luxury timepieces.
Rise in Las Vegas homebuyers backing out; realtor cites financial concerns, more market choices

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Sasha Loftis |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — More homebuyers are backing out of contracts in Las Vegas, according to a recent study, so 8 News Now spoke with a real estate agent about what the trend means for the housing market. Jillian Batchelor, Southern Nevada realtor and owner of the Batchelor Hanna Group, walked 8 News Now through one of her latest listings in the northwest valley Thursday. It is one of thousands on the market in Las Vegas, a city where real estate is ever-changing.
Nevada businesses hit by tourism drop from tariffs

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Madison Kimbro |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto said it is currently crunch time for the National Park Service, small businesses, and the travel industry in Nevada. Cortez Masto held a press conference Thursday at Wetlands Park to discuss the decline in tourism and funding, which she attributes to the Trump Administration’s tariffs. “We are seeing a negative impact on families across the state. From food to energy, healthcare costs, clothing, you name it,” Senator Cortez Masto added.
Lane closures in place for southern I-15 expansion in Las Vegas valley

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

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A southern portion of the I-15 is experiencing lane closures as part of a project to widen the interstate from Warm Springs Road to Sloan Road. Nevada Department of Transportation Public Information Officer Kelsey McFarland says up to 5,000 drivers make their way through the corridor each hour. The list of closures can be found at this link.
Former Las Vegas police officer denied parole in woman's 1997 killing

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Vanessa Murphy |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevada’s parole board denied parole for a former police officer who is in prison in connection with the murder of a woman in 1997, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned. Arthur Sewell, 58, will continue to serve time in prison for Nadia Iverson’s death. Sewell began serving a six-to-15-year prison sentence in 2023 after entering a plea deal for voluntary manslaughter with use of a deadly weapon enhancement. Sewell also received credit for time already served in jail.
Las Vegas police officer honored for saving baby's life at Aviators game

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

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — On Wednesday afternoon, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department gathered to honor heroes who don’t just wear the badge, but embody its promise to protect and serve in extraordinary ways. Applause filled the room as Officer Jason Rich stood among his peers, humbled and smiling alongside his six daughters. “For his quick actions, the lifesaving award goes to Officer Jason Rich,” the announcer said. It was a moment of recognition for a night Officer Rich will never forget.
Las Vegas doctor warns of gun violence uptick during summer months

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Jezzamine Wolk |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Temperatures are heating up in the valley, and experts warn of a possible spike in gun violence during the summer months. “I know with summer, the rates are going to go higher,” UNLV Pediatric Resident Anjali Agrawal told 8 News Now, regarding accidental shootings among juveniles. “Kids aren’t at school.
Red Cross highlights pool safety, lifeguard training tips as summer heats up

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | JC Fernandez |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The arrival of summer heat means more time out by the pool, and the Red Cross of Southern Nevada is putting the spotlight on swimming safety and lifeguard training. At the Silver Mesa Activity Pool in North Las Vegas, Rachel Flanigan from the Red Cross shared important reminders for parents hosting pool parties. One key tip: Always assign one adult to supervise the pool, no distractions.
Las Vegas AutoZone shooting victim's family navigates grief

1 week ago | 8newsnow.com | Jezzamine Wolk |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The family of 21-year-old David Carcamo told 8 News Now they are working on how to move forward following his shooting death at an AutoZone in downtown Las Vegas. “We’re going to do whatever it takes to focus on what’s important right now, which is his daughter and getting justice for what happened to him,” Carcamo’s aunt Reina Urriola said. Carcamo was a single father to a two-year-old daughter. His parents are now taking care of her.
ICE detains asylum seekers, UNLV immigration clinic says

2 weeks ago | 8newsnow.com | Ryan Tisminezky |Stephanie Overton

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — UNLV’s Immigration Clinic said ICE arrested six asylum seekers looking for ways to legally stay in the United States. Attorneys with the clinic said the federal government may be seeking ways to rapidly deport the men. “We are concerned that the government will try to use something called expedited removal to deport them without ever going back before a judge,” UNLV Immigration Clinic Director Michael Kagan said.