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• I-Team Exclusive: Parents accused of child abuse while under CPS monitoring

  07-11-2019 23:38
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Two Las Vegas parents are accused of child abuse, and the allegations include neglect of a sick child. The I-Team discovered there were warning signs, even while Child Protective Services was supposed to be monitoring the family.WARNING: The details in this report are of sensitive nature.If you look on Semiah Red and Chanse Campbell’s Facebook pages, they appear to be proud...
  
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• U.S. Vets recognizes local heroes who’ve changed their lives for the better

  07-11-2019 23:13
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — U.S. Vets is giving homeless veterans a second chance at life. On Thursday night, many local heroes were honored at the Mirage in a special celebration ahead of Veteran’s Day.
  The organization held its 11th Annual Honoring Those Who Serve benefit dinner.
  U.S. Vets has documented a significant decrease in the number of homeless veterans living on the streets in Las Vegas: A 50%...
  
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• Local shelters speak out after City of Las Vegas approves homeless ordinance

  07-11-2019 22:39
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — During a long and heated meeting, the City of Las Vegas created fines and possible jail time for sleeping on the streets. Local shelters spoke out on how they’re dealing with the ordinance starting Saturday.Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada stays busy trying to accommodate as many people who need a shelter bed.“We had 500 plus men in our shelter last night. We are near...
  
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• OJ Simpson sues Cosmopolitan for defamation

  07-11-2019 22:24
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — OJ Simpson is taking the Cosmopolitan to court. Simpson says the hotel has painted him in a false light and subjected him to defamation.
  The lawsuit stems from an incident in 2017, where Simpson was issued a notice for trespassing at the Cosmopolitan.In court documents obtained by 8 News Now, Simpson’s attorney Malcolm LaVergne paints the night as a normal night out between...
  
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• Crews respond to fully-involved structure fire in Searchlight

  07-11-2019 21:30
  SEARCHLIGHT, Nev. (KLAS) — On Thursday night, the Clark County Fire Department responded to the call of a structure fire in the town of Searchlight. The call came in for the fire at 201 Griffen Pk just before 8 pm.Crews got to the scene over half an hour later, and found a fully involved building. Crews were still on the scene as of 9:30 pm.Officials say communication is limited in the area...
  
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• Raiders rally to beat Chargers 26-24

  07-11-2019 20:51
  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) —  Josh Jacobs scored on an 18-yard run with 1:02 remaining and the Oakland Raiders had a late winning touchdown drive for the second time in five weeks, beating the Los Angeles Chargers 26-24 on Thursday night.
  Derek Carr led the Raiders (5-4) down the field methodically 75 yards after Philip Rivers threw a 6-yard pass to Austin Ekeler that gave the Chargers (4-6) a 24-20...
  
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• Celebrating the Decades: The 70s and the end of the King’s reign

  07-11-2019 20:41
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — During the 70s, the MGM Hotel was the grandest of them all, but there was a popular novel that would change the way people think of our growing city. However, it’s the end of the King’s reign that many people will never forget.
  It’s the disco era and Las Vegas is one
  of the epicenters with gambling, tourism and high-end shows drawing in huge
  crowds from around the world.
  High...
  
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• Celebrating the Decades: The seventies and the Mob

  07-11-2019 19:42
  LAS VEGAS
  (KLAS) — Every decade in Las Vegas brings so many changes. As we approach
  the end of the 2010s and get ready for the 2020s, 8 News Now is celebrating the
  decades that have gone before.Nate Tannenbaum has a look back at the 1970s, beyond bell bottoms
  and disco in what was then a much smaller community with some big city issues.
  There were two huge cultural shifts that we take for...
  
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• John Tavares scores in OT, Maple Leafs top Golden Knights

  07-11-2019 19:24
  TORONTO (AP) — John Tavares scored at 2:33 of overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 2-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night.
  Playing his second game after missing seven with a broken finger, Tavares took a pass from Mitch Marner on a 2-on-1 and scored his fourth goal of the season, beating goalie Malcolm Subban with a high shot.
  Auston Matthews also scored and Frederik...
  
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• Police release body cam video of officer-involved shooting; mother stabbed child, grabbed officer’s gun before death

  07-11-2019 18:15
  HENDERSON, Nev. (KLAS) — Police have released video from a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened on October 21.The incident happened on S. Eastern Avenue last month. Police responded to a 911 disconnected call, and found a 7-year-old boy who had stab wounds. Police say 37-year-old Claudia Rodriguez stabbed her son multiple times before an officer shot and killed her.
  WARNING: The video...
  
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• Limited Edition VGK Patches flying off Smith’s shelves

  07-11-2019 17:26
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) —For more than five weeks now, residents have been searching for those hard to come by Vegas Golden Knights NHL patches.Valley residents first learned about the commemorative item on Sept. 24 when Vegas Golden Knights President Kerry Bubolz announced a partnership with Smith’s Food & Drug stores to be the official grocery store of the Vegas Golden Knights.The team...
  
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• Authorities stress security at local places of worship

  07-11-2019 17:26
  LAS VEGAS
  (KLAS) — Protecting those in prayer — that was the goal of a gathering Thursday
  involving religious leaders and police. Now, houses of worship here in the
  valley are stepping up security to keep their congregations safe.
  Rabbi Mendy Harlig is serious
  about security. Following synagogue shootings in Pittsburgh and Poway, California,
  he’s not taking any chances in his house of worship.
  “I...
  
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• Congress approves bill expanding animal cruelty law

  07-11-2019 17:03
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has passed a bill making certain types of animal cruelty a federal felony.
  The bill would expand a 2010 law that made creation or distribution of “animal crushing” videos illegal. The new bill would make the underlying acts of cruelty a federal crime.
  The Senate unanimously passed the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act on Tuesday, two weeks after the House passed...
  
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• Prosecution, defense at odds over validity of evidence in Scott Gragson case

  07-11-2019 16:46
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Police body camera video is a crucial piece of evidence against a Las Vegas businessman accused in a deadly drunk driving crash. The I-Team has closely followed the Scott Gragson case, and it may come down to how much of that evidence can be used in court.Gragson’s defense team has pointed out what his lawyers believe are flaws in the criminal case against him, and...
  
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• Michael Jackson’s “Moonwalk socks” up for auction

  07-11-2019 16:40
  FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ (CNN) — You
  could walk away with Michael Jackson’s socks from his first on-stage moonwalk. But
  it will cost you a pretty penny.
  The socks are going up for auction and the auction house, called
  “Gotta Have Rock and Roll,” estimates the pair will go for upwards of $2
  million. That’s $1 million per sock!
  The self-proclaimed “King of Pop” wore the
  custom-made, crystal-covered socks...
  
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• UNLV Rebels give back with an annual fundraising drive

  07-11-2019 16:16
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) —While UNLV’s homecoming is next week, there was an unofficial kick-off today with the 2nd Annual #RebelsGive fundraising drive Nov. 7 and 8.Rebels Give challenges the community to raise as much money as possible in 1,957-minutes. The fundraising challenge uses that specific number to honor the year UNLV was founded in 1957.
  These Rebels showed they have the spirit as they...
  
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• McDonald’s releases limited-edition ‘Surprise Happy Meal’ with iconic throwback toys from past 40 years

  07-11-2019 15:52
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Happy birthday, Happy Meal! The McDonald’s happy meal is celebrating 40 years of existence. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first-ever Happy Meal,’ the fast-food chain launched the ‘Surprise Happy Meal with some of its most popular Happy Meal toys from the last four decades. 
  “Since the Happy Meal was introduced on the menu, it quickly became synonymous with our brand...
  
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• Prosecutors charge man with hate crime in acid attack

  07-11-2019 15:44
  MILWAUKEE (AP) — A 61-year-old white Milwaukee man accused of throwing acid on a Hispanic man’s face will be charged with a hate crime, increasing the possible sentence he may receive if convicted, prosecutors announced Wednesday.
  Prosecutors filed one charge against Clifton Blackwell — first-degree reckless injury — but added the sentencing enhancers of hate crime and use of a dangerous weapon....
  
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• Homeless ordinance bill passed and the community is speaking up about it

  07-11-2019 15:38
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas moved forward with a controversial plan to keep the homeless from sleeping on city streets. Last night’s vote came after hours of heated debate from supporters and opposers of the bill.
  This new law bans sleeping and camping in public areas across the city.
  In addition to the criticism at the public hearing, the city is likely to face lawsuits almost immediately....
  
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• 1st D-I scholarship player with autism debuts with Kent State

  07-11-2019 15:18
  KENT, Ohio (AP) — Anthony Roberts scored a career-high 18 points and teammate Kalin Bennett, the first player diagnosed with autism to receive a Division I basketball scholarship, made his debut as Kent State defeated Division III opponent Hiram 97-58 on Wednesday night.
  Bennett, a 6-foot-11, 300-pound freshman from Little Rock, Arkansas, entered with game in the final six minutes and scored his...
  
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• Soldier return surpises kindergarten daughter at school

  07-11-2019 14:49
  OSCEOLA MILLS, CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Thursday’s assembly at Osceola Mills Elementary School started like any other.
  With plenty of excitement as kids were let out of class and funneled into the gym.
  Among them, kindergartener Sophie Zeigler who’s dad as far as she knew, was abroad serving in Afghanistan.
  The last time she saw him was five months ago a long time, especially for a...
  
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• 3 more people arrested for allegedly abusing the elderly in unlicensed group home

  07-11-2019 14:36
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Three people were arrested Thursday for their alleged part in abusing elderly people, including some who were mentally disabled, at an unlicensed group home.
  Calvin Leslie, Mary Jefferson, and Devon Floyd were arrested for multiple felonies involving elderly abuse. In September, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Nevada Attorney General’s Office received...
  
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• Boulder City Police arrest alleged meth drug dealer and president of outlaw Brotherhood Motorcycle Club

  07-11-2019 14:18
  BOULDER CITY (KLAS) —After a 10-month methamphetamine traffickinginvestigation, the Boulder City Police Department (BCPD) in conjunction with Metro Police’s Criminal Intelligence Section, arrested Robert Fielder, Las Vegas chapter president, as well as, other members of the Brotherhood Motorcycle Club (MC) and his drug dealing organization.According to police, the drug bust revealed that...
  
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• Are You ‘Tough As Nails?’ Nationwide casting call for new show to stop in Las Vegas

  07-11-2019 13:43
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Attention Vegas valley residents: A new competition series is coming to TV, and the producers are looking for contestants right here in our area.“Tough as Nails” is hosting one of its nationwide open casting calls on Nov. 9 from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Toshiba Plaza outside T-Mobile Arena.
  “Tough As Nails” is about hardworking people who consider the calluses on their hands a...
  
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• Giovanni Ruiz pleads not guilty in the murder of Paula Davis

  07-11-2019 12:49
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) –– Giovanni Ruiz, 21, accused in the death ofPaula Davis, appeared at the Regional Justice Center Thursday and pleaded not guilty to all charges.The father of Paula Davis found her body inside the family’s van parked near Desert Horizons Park on Simmons Street and Gowan Road on September 6.Ruiz is accused of raping and killing the 19-year-old UNLV student. Thecharges...
  
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• Several cats rescued, revived after northwest valley house fire

  07-11-2019 12:06
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas Fire and Rescue rescued several cats from a house fire in northwest Las Vegas Thursday.It happened around 6:42 a.m. at a home located in the 7100 block of Junction Village Avenue near Tenaya Way and Craig Road.
  When firefighters arrived at the scene, flames could be seen shooting out the front window of the one-story, wood-frame/stucco house. A couple of older...
  
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• Former KAOS employee files class-action lawsuit day after club announces closure

  07-11-2019 11:21
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — On the heels of closing its doors, a former employee of KAOS Dayclub and Nightclub filed a class-action lawsuit against the club, Red Rock Resorts, and Station Casinos.
  According to court documents, the suit brought by Alyssa Faulstick and other employees was filed by workers at KAOS, claiming they were fired without proper notice or payment.The lawsuit was brought under the...
  
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• Are you tired of these sunny, warm November days yet?

  07-11-2019 08:02
  The pattern of sunny skies and above-normal temps will stick around for the rest of the week and right through the Veterans Day weekend. There is a hint of some cooler changes blowing in next week in Sherry’s #WeatherNOW forecast. Let’s see if you will need the heavy sweaters and raincoats like they’re wearing back east?
  
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• Looking back at the 1970s in Las Vegas

  07-11-2019 06:04
  LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) – Every decade in Las Vegas brings change. For all the bell-bottoms and disco that rocked our growing community back then, there were two significant cultural changes that we take for granted today.
  You’ll hear from a man who not only was an eyewitness to the history that happened in the 70s – he helped write it! Former Nevada Governor and US Senator Richard Bryan offers his...
  
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