Posted: Apr 21, 2021 / 06:57 PM PDTUpdated: Apr 21, 2021 / 06:57 PM PDTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — State health officials say they want more people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. During Wednesday’s virtual mitigation meeting, they explained a plan going forward to get more people protected.For months, the Las Vegas Convention Center has been busy, with thousands getting their vaccine every day. The number of cars dwindling at the mega-site has indicated, though, that far less are coming.As more of Nevada opens, state health officials expected a slight uptick in cases but say it is nothing to...…Posted: Apr 21, 2021 / 06:57 PM PDTUpdated: Apr 21, 2021 / 06:57 PM PDTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — State health officials say they want more people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. During Wednesday’s virtual mitigation meeting, they explained a plan going forward to get more people protected.For months, the Las Vegas Convention Center has been busy, with thousands getting their vaccine every day. The number of cars dwindling at the mega-site has indicated, though, that far less are coming.As more of Nevada opens, state health officials expected a slight uptick in cases but say it is nothing to...WW…

Posted: Feb 26, 2021 / 06:43 PM PSTUpdated: Mar 3, 2021 / 03:38 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas is known for so many things, and while we have seen live entertainment take a backseat, another big aspect to the Vegas lifestyle has, too: buffets. However, gaming historian David Schwartz doesn’t see them going away forever. “I think when it is safe, it will comeback in some form. It’s hard to say when that will be, but I think because there is such an association with Vegas and buffets, that someone is going to want to keep it alive,” said Schwartz.Several properties moved away from...…Posted: Feb 26, 2021 / 06:43 PM PSTUpdated: Mar 3, 2021 / 03:38 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas is known for so many things, and while we have seen live entertainment take a backseat, another big aspect to the Vegas lifestyle has, too: buffets. However, gaming historian David Schwartz doesn’t see them going away forever. “I think when it is safe, it will comeback in some form. It’s hard to say when that will be, but I think because there is such an association with Vegas and buffets, that someone is going to want to keep it alive,” said Schwartz.Several properties moved away from...WW…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas is known for so many things, and while we have seen live entertainment take a backseat, another big aspect to the Vegas lifestyle has, too: buffets. However, gaming historian David Schwartz doesn’t see them going away forever. “I think when it is safe, it will comeback in some form. It’s hard to say when that will be, but I think because there is such an association with Vegas and buffets, that someone is going to want to keep it alive,” said Schwartz.Several properties moved away from buffet services, including Wynn and Circus Circus, which are...…LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas is known for so many things, and while we have seen live entertainment take a backseat, another big aspect to the Vegas lifestyle has, too: buffets. However, gaming historian David Schwartz doesn’t see them going away forever. “I think when it is safe, it will comeback in some form. It’s hard to say when that will be, but I think because there is such an association with Vegas and buffets, that someone is going to want to keep it alive,” said Schwartz.Several properties moved away from buffet services, including Wynn and Circus Circus, which are...WW…

Posted: Feb 10, 2021 / 03:48 PM PSTUpdated: Feb 10, 2021 / 03:48 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Metro Police completed a formal cleanup of several homeless camps in southwest Las Vegas’ Charlie Frias Park Wednesday.“We respect both sides of the homeless debate but this is a public park and the amount of trash/human waste was unreasonable,” Metro’s Spring Valley Area Command wrote in a Facebook post.Clark County partnered with Metro on the cleanup, which was the second of this week.Police say they offer resources before starting enforcement.They urge anyone who knows of illegal camps on public...…Posted: Feb 10, 2021 / 03:48 PM PSTUpdated: Feb 10, 2021 / 03:48 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Metro Police completed a formal cleanup of several homeless camps in southwest Las Vegas’ Charlie Frias Park Wednesday.“We respect both sides of the homeless debate but this is a public park and the amount of trash/human waste was unreasonable,” Metro’s Spring Valley Area Command wrote in a Facebook post.Clark County partnered with Metro on the cleanup, which was the second of this week.Police say they offer resources before starting enforcement.They urge anyone who knows of illegal camps on public...WW…

Posted: Feb 8, 2021 / 04:53 PM PSTUpdated: Feb 9, 2021 / 10:11 AM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Metro Police are thanking the public for helping identify a suspect in an indecent exposure case.Police released the suspect’s photo Monday and made an arrest later in the day. The man is now facing three counts of open and gross lewdness.According to police, the suspect allegedly “willfully exposed his genitals” to female employees at a southwest valley business. The incident occurred on Jan. 19 near Warm Springs and Rainbow.The following images were posted to the Spring Valley Area Command’s...…Posted: Feb 8, 2021 / 04:53 PM PSTUpdated: Feb 9, 2021 / 10:11 AM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Metro Police are thanking the public for helping identify a suspect in an indecent exposure case.Police released the suspect’s photo Monday and made an arrest later in the day. The man is now facing three counts of open and gross lewdness.According to police, the suspect allegedly “willfully exposed his genitals” to female employees at a southwest valley business. The incident occurred on Jan. 19 near Warm Springs and Rainbow.The following images were posted to the Spring Valley Area Command’s...WW…

Posted: Jan 7, 2021 / 03:07 PM PSTUpdated: Jan 7, 2021 / 05:11 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — MGM Resorts International confirmed furloughs of 140 managers at its Las Vegas properties to 8 News Now Thursday. Company spokesman Brian Ahern cited the projection of continuous low business volumes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Ahern noted those employees affected with MGM health plans will have continuous access to the MGM Employee Grant Fund and remain eligible for benefits.“Business volumes are projected to remain low for the beginning of the year due to the pandemic, unfortunately requiring...…Posted: Jan 7, 2021 / 03:07 PM PSTUpdated: Jan 7, 2021 / 05:11 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — MGM Resorts International confirmed furloughs of 140 managers at its Las Vegas properties to 8 News Now Thursday. Company spokesman Brian Ahern cited the projection of continuous low business volumes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Ahern noted those employees affected with MGM health plans will have continuous access to the MGM Employee Grant Fund and remain eligible for benefits.“Business volumes are projected to remain low for the beginning of the year due to the pandemic, unfortunately requiring...WW…

Posted: Dec 14, 2020 / 10:44 PM PSTUpdated: Dec 14, 2020 / 11:42 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas will host a “Winter Giving Pop-Up” Dec. 18 and 19 to help those in Clark County impacted by COVID-19. The event is slated for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sam Boyd Stadium both days.Baskets will be filled with a variety of winter-themed food items, including:During the event, 15,000 baskets will be handed out, and participants will collect them via drive-thru lanes.The academy says supplies are limited. You must reserve your basket, which you can do by or calling 702-227-8842....…Posted: Dec 14, 2020 / 10:44 PM PSTUpdated: Dec 14, 2020 / 11:42 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas will host a “Winter Giving Pop-Up” Dec. 18 and 19 to help those in Clark County impacted by COVID-19. The event is slated for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sam Boyd Stadium both days.Baskets will be filled with a variety of winter-themed food items, including:During the event, 15,000 baskets will be handed out, and participants will collect them via drive-thru lanes.The academy says supplies are limited. You must reserve your basket, which you can do by or calling 702-227-8842....WW…

Posted: Sep 11, 2020 / 06:22 PM PDTUpdated: Sep 11, 2020 / 11:14 PM PDTCARSON CITY, Nev. (KLAS) — Nevada has been approved for Federal Lost Wages Assistance benefits. Gov. Steve Sisolak Tweeted just after the approval, saying:According to the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, the State requested nearly $224 million, which is the max allowed. It was approved for three weeks of LWA benefits and plans to request additional funds for three more.Through the grant program, claimants who were eligible the first three weeks of August will receive a supplemental $300/week in...…Posted: Sep 11, 2020 / 06:22 PM PDTUpdated: Sep 11, 2020 / 11:14 PM PDTCARSON CITY, Nev. (KLAS) — Nevada has been approved for Federal Lost Wages Assistance benefits. Gov. Steve Sisolak Tweeted just after the approval, saying:According to the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, the State requested nearly $224 million, which is the max allowed. It was approved for three weeks of LWA benefits and plans to request additional funds for three more.Through the grant program, claimants who were eligible the first three weeks of August will receive a supplemental $300/week in...WW…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A noose was found at one of Resorts World Las Vegas’ construction sites on June 24, the resort confirmed to 8 News Now. W.A. Richardson Builders, LLC, the primary contractor, was informed it was located in one of the towers.A statement from Resorts World reads:On June 24, W.A. Richardson was notified that a noose was found on the Resorts World Las Vegas construction site in one of the towers. An investigation commenced immediately and the authorities were notified. Additionally, subcontractors and union partners were notified and advised that every person on the site is...…LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A noose was found at one of Resorts World Las Vegas’ construction sites on June 24, the resort confirmed to 8 News Now. W.A. Richardson Builders, LLC, the primary contractor, was informed it was located in one of the towers.A statement from Resorts World reads:On June 24, W.A. Richardson was notified that a noose was found on the Resorts World Las Vegas construction site in one of the towers. An investigation commenced immediately and the authorities were notified. Additionally, subcontractors and union partners were notified and advised that every person on the site is...WW…