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• Are people getting the message? Community reacts to District Attorney’s harsher DUI penalties

  13-11-2019 23:16
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Two men involved in two deadly crashes while driving under the influence are facing second degree murder charges. 8 News Now spoke with members of the community Wednesday to see if this emotional message from Clark County’s District Attorney is making an impact. 
  “I want you to
  listen to my words carefully,” District Attorney Steve Wolfson said during
  a press conference. “You...
  
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• Crawford, Blackhawks win 5-3 for 1st victory over Vegas

  13-11-2019 22:44
  LAS VEGAS (AP) – Erik Gustafsson scored his first goal of the season, Corey Crawford made 39 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Vegas 5-3 on Wednesday night for their first victory over the Golden Knights.
  Patrick Kane,
  Calvin de Haan, Kirby Dach and Dylan Strome also scored for the Blackhawks.
  Crawford, who improved to 2-0-2 in his last four games, entered 0-3-0 versus
  Vegas with a 5.38 goals...
  
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• Healing Garden caretaker’s dog disappears, help needed finding her

  13-11-2019 22:00
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Andre King and his service dog are fixtures at the downtown Healing Garden. He’s one of the caretakers, and the pair often give tours together.Last night, 2-year-old Honey Bun disappeared from King’s backyard near H Street along Owens and Washington avenues. She’s a certified service animal, so King relies on her help.“She’s my little hero. She’s been there for all my ups...
  
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• Elon Musk’s Boring Company to begin tunneling under convention center Friday

  13-11-2019 21:29
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Elon Musk’s Boring Company will start to tunnel under the Las Vegas Convention Center Friday. The tunnel will be for his underground people mover.The project is expected to cost about $52 million. The people mover will have three passenger stations to get people from one side to the other side in about one minute.It is slated to be finished in January 2021. The system will...
  
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• 49ers George Kittle ruled out for battle against Cardinals

  13-11-2019 21:13
  SANTA CLARA (KRON) – The San Francisco 49ers announced on Wednesday the team is headed into Week 11 without tight end, George Kittle.
  49ers’ HC Kyle Shanahan said TE George Kittle will not play Sunday against Arizona.
  — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 14, 2019
  Kittle suffered a knee/ankle injury that kept him out of Monday night’s show down against the Seattle Seahawks.Kittle has grown...
  
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• Raiders: Carr not looking ahead, focused on Bengals

  13-11-2019 21:12
  OAKLAND (KRON) – The Oakland Raiders (5-4) are scheduled to face the Cincinnati Bengals (0-9) this Sunday and despite the Bengals losing record, Raiders’ quarterback Derek Carr isn’t counting them out.Following practice Wednesday afternoon Carr explains how he studies each team the same.
  “You know I never look at stats or records, I just turn the film on. This team that we’re playing is...
  
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• I-Team: Massive settlement reached in family’s lawsuit against Cowabunga Bay water park

  13-11-2019 20:32
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A massive settlement for $49 million was reached in a lawsuit against Cowabunga Bay water park.
  The suit was filed by the family of Leland Gardner, who suffered a permanent brain injury and will require lifelong care after his seemingly lifeless body was pulled out of the park’s wave pool in 2015. He was 6-years-old at the time.He now requires 24-hour care for dressing,...
  
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• Clark County DA reveals why Scott Gragson does not face murder charge like other DUI crash defendants

  13-11-2019 19:18
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — As a result of two recent DUI cases where suspects were charged with murder, questions have arisen as to why Scott Gragson is not facing similar charges after having been arrested for a deadly DUI.The wealthy businessman faces felony DUI counts after a deadly crash in May that left a mother dead and three others injured. Video the I-Team first showed you of his failed...
  
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• Clark County District Attorney talks reasoning behind murder charges against men accused in deadly DUI crashes

  13-11-2019 19:14
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Two men involved in two different crashes while under the influence are now being charged with murder. Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson made the announcement this afternoon, and he is hoping this will send a clear message against impaired driving.Wolfson is fed up with deadly DUI crashes, and in what he calls an unprecedented move, Kevin Raspperry and Aaron Kruse...
  
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• Family of DUI crash victim Norma Ortiz speaks out, shares her memory, their message for man accused in crash

  13-11-2019 19:11
  LAS VEGAS(KLAS) — Norma Rosario Ortiz, 45, her dog and her friend were killed in a fiery DUI crash when 24-year-old Aaron Kruse slammed into the back of the Toyota they were in.Ortiz leaves behind three children, two of whom spoke with 8 News Now about their loss. Her daughters said she could brighten up any room.“Everybody loved her, everybody here. Everywhere she went she would make friends...
  
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• NTSB preliminary report: Helicopter involved in deadly crash at Red Rock Canyon was under maintenance hours before it was taken out

  13-11-2019 17:53
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The preliminary report has been released for a helicopter that crashed near the Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area Visitor Center last month. Two people were killed in the accident.
  The report said as Robinson R44 II Raven went down when it crash on Oct. 23. The helicopter, owned by Binner Enterprises LLC, and operated by Airwork Las Vegas took off from North Las Vegas Airport...
  
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• Arrest Report: Murder victim Esmeralda Gonzalez held on, fought for her life; suspect was combative with police

  13-11-2019 16:46
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The arrest report for Casandra Garrett, 39, reveals new details about the death of 24-year-old Esmeralda Gonzalez.According to police, Garrett told an ex-boyfriend “you wouldn’t believe how hard the human life will hold on to life, ” this after she and Christopher Prestipino, 45, beat Gonzalez.Gonzalez was first reported missing in May 2019, and her body was discovered by...
  
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• Family of victim in fiery DUI crash mourns, reflects on her life and memory in emotional interview

  13-11-2019 16:37
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Norma Rosario Ortiz, 45, was killed in a fiery crash when 24-year-old Aaron Kruse slammed into the back of the Toyota she wasin. Her mourning family sat with 8 News Now and reflected on her life and the memory she leaves behind.Her daughters told Sally Jaramillo she was bright and always lit up the room she entered. They revealed she loved hiking and loved to laugh.“The...
  
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• Rescue: ‘Unicorn’ puppy doesn’t notice ‘tail’ growth on head

  13-11-2019 15:51
  JACKSON, Mo. (AP) — A rescued puppy is attracting a lot of attention because of his cute resemblance to a unicorn.
  The nearly 10-week-old puppy, named Narwhal, has a tail-like appendage growing from his forehead.
  Narwhal was rescued over the weekend and sent to Mac’s Mission in Jackson, which specializes in fostering animals with special needs.
  Mac’s Mission founder Rochelle Steffen says Narwhal...
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with Golden Knights ‘Flag Guy’

  13-11-2019 15:46
  “My favorite part of the team is how friendly the players are with the fans… how they show the love back to the fans that we show to them.” – VGK Flag Guy
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Since their inaugural season, the Vegas Golden Knights romanced their way into valley residents’ hearts. It was a time when the city needed unity, teamwork and someone to cheer for together.
  The VGK fan base fell in love...
  
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• First ever ‘Donut Fest’ in Las Vegas this weekend

  13-11-2019 15:27
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Donut lovers have the opportunity to celebrate their favorite sweet treat at Las Vegas’ first-ever “Donut Fest” this Sunday, Nov. 17. Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas and Eatertainmint Events are teaming up to host the festival.
  Guests are invited to sample donuts, enjoy beer, coffee and more at the fun-filled and tasty event. There will be a donut eating contest sweetened by Pinkbox...
  
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• Woman extradited, charged in the murder of Esmeralda Gonzalez

  13-11-2019 13:28
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) —A third suspect in the killing of a Esmeralda Gonzalez is now in Las Vegas after being extradited from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  Cassandra Garret, 39, is facing charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder and first degree kidnapping the death of 24-year-old Gonzalez who was first reported missing in May 31, 2019. Her decomposing body was found by police on Oct. 8 in a structure...
  
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• Las Vegas man sentenced 16 – 45 years in boy’s killing

  13-11-2019 12:53
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Joshua Oxford was sentencedWednesday from 16 to 45 years in prison for the death of 3-year-old Daniel Theriot. Oxford, 42, took a plea deal which reduced his charge to second-degree murder.
  Joshua Oxford was sentenced to prison for the death of his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son.
  Oxford’s girlfriend, Cassie Smith, reported the boy missing at Sunset Park in Sept. 2018. Police...
  
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• Mother arrested after teacher finds gun in 8-year-old’s backpack

  13-11-2019 12:03
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A local Las Vegas mother was arrested after her child showed up to school with a gun.According to Clark County School District Police, everything unfolded when a third-grade teacher at Bracken Elementary School saw the gun after the child opened his backpack.
  CCSD Police say he immediately reported it to his teacher and said he had no idea how a gun got into his backpack. The...
  
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• I-Team: Man accused of killing Esmeralda Gonzalez to be released on house arrest

  13-11-2019 11:41
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A man accused of murdering a local model and stuffing her body into an enclosure in the desert will soon be released from jail.Christopher Prestipino posted a $500,000 bond last week, but jail records earlier this week showed he was still at the Clark County Detention Center.
  The 46-year-old is accused of killing 24-year old Esemeralda Gonzalez. Metro Police said he injected...
  
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• LIVE: Murder charges filed for suspects in two recent deadly DUI crashes

  13-11-2019 11:40
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — On Wednesday, the Clark County District Attorney filed 2nd degree murder charges for the suspects involved in two of the recent DUI death crashes that killed three people.
  Kevin Raspperry, 34, is accused of causing a deadly multi-vehicle crash on Oct. 27 that resulted in the death of Marcial Escobia, 65, and critically injured the passenger, Nimfa Escobia. According to the...
  
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• Bishop who investigated sex abuse accused of sex abuse

  13-11-2019 11:07
  NEW YORK (AP) — A Roman Catholic bishop named by Pope Francis to investigate the church’s response to clergy sexual abuse in Buffalo, New York, has himself been accused of sexual abuse of a child, an attorney for the alleged victim notified the church this week.
  The attorney informed Catholic officials in New Jersey that he is preparing a lawsuit on behalf of a client who says he was molested by...
  
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• Some horses just horsing around in the snow

  13-11-2019 10:57
  A group of horses had some fun in the snow outside their stables on Wednesday after a big snowfall in Austria. Here’s a look at the animals enjoying the winter wonderland.
  
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• Local nonprofit works to combat homeless youth in the valley

  13-11-2019 10:44
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — November is “National Homeless Youth Awareness Month” and a local nonprofit is working to combat the high rate of homeless youth in Clark County.‘Help of Southern Nevada’ has programs and services at its ‘Shannon West Homeless Youth Center’ to help these teenagers get back on their feet. Shannon West has three floors and can assist 166 younger adults, at capacity. Each young...
  
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• LIVE: Las Vegas Blvd. closed near Apex due to a hazardous materials situation

  13-11-2019 10:14
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas Boulevard, also known as SR 604, is closed near Apex, north of Las Vegas due to a situation involving hazardous materials, according to the city of North Las Vegas Fire Department. The I-15 on and off ramps to Las Vegas Blvd. are also closed.
  A hazardous materials crew is checking a leak from a tractor-trailer that was reported around 8:30 a.m. It is unknown, at this...
  
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• Sword and Shield: Raiders gear up to play Bengals on Sunday

  13-11-2019 09:56
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Raiders are gearing up to play a winless Cincinnati team on Sunday, Nov. 17. The Silver and Black will be playing their third straight game at home, in Oakland.The Raiders are filling holes after they just picked up safety D.J. Swearinger from Washington.
  “I’m a physical leader, giving 110% every time I step on the field. I’m a fiery and passionate guy,” Raiders’ safety D...
  
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• Woman killed in double-fatal crash involving alleged drunk driver identified

  13-11-2019 09:55
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — One of the two people killed in a fiery car crash over the weekend has been identified as 45-year-old Norma Rosario Ortiz of Las Vegas.Ortiz and another person, who has yet to be identified, were killed in a early Saturday morning crash on Boulder Highway near Flamingo Road.Aaron Kruse, 24, who is facing charges of DUI and second-degree murder, made an appearance in Las...
  
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• $75 Costco coupon is a scam

  13-11-2019 09:23
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — If sounds too good to be true and it is. Costco is warning customers about a scam coupon making its way across social media.
  Costco has a post on its Facebook page about the scam and thanked fans for letting them know about it.
  “While we love our fans and our members, this offer is a SCAM,” the company wrote. “Thanks to our fans for letting us know about this recurring hoax!”...
  
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• Guilty plea set for man in Vegas massacre illegal ammo case

  13-11-2019 09:02
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — An Arizona man plans to plead guilty in a federal court in Nevada to illegally manufacturing ammunition sold to the gunman who carried out the Las Vegas Strip massacre in October 2017.
  A court notice posted Tuesday set a change-of-plea hearing next week for Douglas Haig in Las Vegas, ahead of a trial scheduled next month.
  Haig’s attorney, Marc Victor, and a spokeswoman for U.S....
  
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• Lawsuit: California festival didn’t plan for active shooter

  13-11-2019 08:05
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Organizers of a Northern California food festival where a gunman killed three people and wounded 13 others didn’t consider the risk of an active shooter, according to a lawsuit from five injured victims.
  Santino William Legan cut through a fence at the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival on July 28 and opened fire with a rifle, authorities said. The FBI has not determined a motive,...
  
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• Venice ‘on its knees’ after second-worst flood ever recorded

  13-11-2019 07:55
  VENICE, Italy (AP) — The worst flooding in Venice in more than 50 years prompted calls Wednesday to better protect the historic city from rising sea levels as officials calculated hundreds of millions of euros in damage.
  The water reached 1.87 meters (6.14 feet) above sea level Tuesday, the second-highest level ever recorded in the city and just 7 centimeters (2½ inches) lower than the historic...
  
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• LVCVA attracts travelers to the valley with holidays ads

  13-11-2019 07:46
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has a new ad campaign aiming to attract tourists the Las Vegas for the holidays.The latest commercials play on the stress of the holidays. The first ad gives a sense of familiarity when chaos erupts after the family sees the Thanksgiving turkey is burnt.In a second ad, the family starts asking a family member’s new...
  
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• What’s Driving You Crazy? – One traffic solution leads to another problem.

  13-11-2019 06:58
  LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) –The prospect of traffic infrastructure not keeping up with growth in the far southwest valley is driving one viewer crazy.
  This is in the Rhodes Ranch neighborhood, where we hope drivers are noticing the county’s work to alleviate a separate long-standing problem with speed limits and lane availability. Durango is undergoing work to make sure there are at least two lanes...
  
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• LIVE Impeachment hearings: Watch testimony while getting breakdown of process

  13-11-2019 06:41
  It’s an historic day on Capitol Hill Wednesday. Congress holds its first public impeachment hearing in the ongoing investigation into President Donald Trump.
  (Mobile users click here for live stream)
  And to keep you informed, Host J.B. Biunno and political reporter Evan Donovan will be joined by political analysts and politicians throughout the day to answer your questions and discuss what’s...
  
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• Anti-smoking, vaping campaign rolls out at UNLV

  13-11-2019 06:16
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The recent rise of vaping-related illnesses has health advocates rolling out an anti-smoking campaign at UNLV. They’re encouraging students to kick the tobacco addiction.November is Lung Cancer Awareness month.
  E-cigarettes have become quite popular but 39 people have died nationwide from lung injuries associated with vaping.
  CDC records show more than 2,000 people across the...
  
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• Las Vegas National Horse Show at South Point Casino

  13-11-2019 06:05
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — There’s an opportunity to see some of the best jumping horses in the world. It’s time for the 13th annual Las Vegas National Horse Show.
  The best of the best in equestrian events will be taking strides and leaps at South Point all week. Riders, from all over the country, will be taking part in the Jumping World Cup North American Series.
  Guests will watch Olympic-level jumpers...
  
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• Karen Pence to attend ‘Latinos for Trump’ event in Las Vegas

  13-11-2019 05:45
  LAS VEGAS (AP) – Karen Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence, will be in Las Vegas on Thursday to help President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign as it works to court Latino voters.
  Pence will join local members of the “Latinos for Trump” coalition that’s working to reach out to Hispanic voters. The second lady will also participate in an event to train and mobilize supporters to knock doors...
  
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• SPECIAL REPORT: Why can’t we look away?

  13-11-2019 00:15
  NORTHWEST ARKANSAS (KNWA) — Social media: It’s the resource we hate to love and love to hate. But, research shows we can’t stop scrolling.
  In 2013, the average internet user had about four social media accounts. Fast forward to now, and we’re looking at an average of seven per person.
  That’s according to a study by Global Web Index.
  But, more than 80 percent of people say social media does more...
  
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• Paramount shows off new Sonic with new trailer

  13-11-2019 00:02
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) –– Earlier this year, Paramount Pictures debuted the official trailer for Sonic The Hedgehog, and fans were excited… until they watched it.
  Paramount took a lot of flak and got negative feedback from just about every single fan. Not for the movie, not for Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik, not even for the special effects… but for Sonic himself.
  The original incarnation of Sonic left a...
  
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