LM Otero/APT.J. with the Bandan Koro African Dance Ensemble leads children dancing during a Juneteenth celebration at Fair Park in Dallas, Monday, June 19, 2017. Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)9:33 PM, Jun 16, 2020LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Juneteenth is an American holiday celebrated annually on June 19, also known as Freedom Day and Jubilee Day.The holiday celebrates June 19, 1865, the day that Union General Gordon Granger read federal orders in Galveston, Texas, that all previously enslaved people in Texas were free.Here are a few celebrations...…LM Otero/APT.J. with the Bandan Koro African Dance Ensemble leads children dancing during a Juneteenth celebration at Fair Park in Dallas, Monday, June 19, 2017. Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)9:33 PM, Jun 16, 2020LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Juneteenth is an American holiday celebrated annually on June 19, also known as Freedom Day and Jubilee Day.The holiday celebrates June 19, 1865, the day that Union General Gordon Granger read federal orders in Galveston, Texas, that all previously enslaved people in Texas were free.Here are a few celebrations...WW…

A local educator is being celebrated for her hard work. And she's being recognized as the Teacher of the Year for legacy traditional schools. Ms. Olimpia Paredes is a 6th-grade teacher at the North Valley campus.5:40 PM, Oct 05, 2020LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A local educator is being celebrated for her hard work.Ms. Olimpia Paredes, a 6th-grade teacher at the North Valley campus, is being recognized as the "Teacher of the Year" for Legacy Traditional Schools.She was surprised today with the honor after being nominated by colleagues.It's her second year at the school and she has made a...…A local educator is being celebrated for her hard work. And she's being recognized as the Teacher of the Year for legacy traditional schools. Ms. Olimpia Paredes is a 6th-grade teacher at the North Valley campus.5:40 PM, Oct 05, 2020LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A local educator is being celebrated for her hard work.Ms. Olimpia Paredes, a 6th-grade teacher at the North Valley campus, is being recognized as the "Teacher of the Year" for Legacy Traditional Schools.She was surprised today with the honor after being nominated by colleagues.It's her second year at the school and she has made a...WW…

Nevada has the 8th highest rate of homelessness, New York ranks 1st.2:27 PM, Dec 27, 2020LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A new study by Porch Research shows that Nevada has the 8th highest rate of homelessness in the country.The report finds the state has 23 homeless people for every 10,000 residents.For reference, the national average is 17 homeless people per 10,000 residents.The state with the highest rate of homelessness is New York, followed by Hawaii and California.Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or...…Nevada has the 8th highest rate of homelessness, New York ranks 1st.2:27 PM, Dec 27, 2020LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A new study by Porch Research shows that Nevada has the 8th highest rate of homelessness in the country.The report finds the state has 23 homeless people for every 10,000 residents.For reference, the national average is 17 homeless people per 10,000 residents.The state with the highest rate of homelessness is New York, followed by Hawaii and California.Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or...WW…

What's lurking in the lake at Sunset Park in Las Vegas? One fisherman says he saw something.6:56 PM, Dec 30, 2020LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Is there a giant fish, an alligator, or some other kind of monster lurking below the water at Sunset Park?Someone on social media who went fishing at the park recently says they saw something large pop up and eat a duck!WARNING: Video contains cursing/graphic language. Wednesday, 13 Action News went out there to see what we could find.In a video captured by our photojournailist, everything seemed pretty normal. Lots of ducks floating on the water and...…What's lurking in the lake at Sunset Park in Las Vegas? One fisherman says he saw something.6:56 PM, Dec 30, 2020LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Is there a giant fish, an alligator, or some other kind of monster lurking below the water at Sunset Park?Someone on social media who went fishing at the park recently says they saw something large pop up and eat a duck!WARNING: Video contains cursing/graphic language. Wednesday, 13 Action News went out there to see what we could find.In a video captured by our photojournailist, everything seemed pretty normal. Lots of ducks floating on the water and...WW…

A spokesperson for the company told 13 Action News: "The company confirmed very early discussions have taken place, but nothing has been finalized."4:03 PM, Oct 26, 2020LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A report in says Sheldon Adelson's Las Vegas Sands Corp. is in talks to sell off its Las Vegas casinos.A spokesperson for the company told 13 Action News:"The company confirmed very early discussions have taken place, but nothing has been finalized."This potential sale would be a triple property whammy that would include the Sands Expo Convention Center, The Venetian and The Palazzo.13 Action...…A spokesperson for the company told 13 Action News: "The company confirmed very early discussions have taken place, but nothing has been finalized."4:03 PM, Oct 26, 2020LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A report in says Sheldon Adelson's Las Vegas Sands Corp. is in talks to sell off its Las Vegas casinos.A spokesperson for the company told 13 Action News:"The company confirmed very early discussions have taken place, but nothing has been finalized."This potential sale would be a triple property whammy that would include the Sands Expo Convention Center, The Venetian and The Palazzo.13 Action...WW…

Breaking overnight, a shooting outside the MGM Grand hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip.2:12 PM, Nov 14, 2020LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Breaking overnight, a shooting outside the MGM Grand hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department says one person was shot during an altercation between two people.Police say the shooter is in custody.The condition of the victim is unknown.OTHER CRIME HEADLINES:Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.…Breaking overnight, a shooting outside the MGM Grand hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip.2:12 PM, Nov 14, 2020LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Breaking overnight, a shooting outside the MGM Grand hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department says one person was shot during an altercation between two people.Police say the shooter is in custody.The condition of the victim is unknown.OTHER CRIME HEADLINES:Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.WW…

The City of Henderson has confirmed to 13 Action News they have issued a compliance letter and verbal warning to organizers of the event in regards to the state's COVID-19 emergency directives. The city says these warnings were issued directly to Xtreme Manufacturing. More: https://www.ktnv.com/news/coronavirus/city-of-henderson-warns-trump-campaign-ahead-of-event4:38 PM, Sep 13, 2020HENDERSON (KTNV) — President Trump is in Southern Nevada today for several campaign events including one scheduled for 7 p.m. at Xtreme Manufacturing in Henderson.Photos from inside the building show...…The City of Henderson has confirmed to 13 Action News they have issued a compliance letter and verbal warning to organizers of the event in regards to the state's COVID-19 emergency directives. The city says these warnings were issued directly to Xtreme Manufacturing. More: https://www.ktnv.com/news/coronavirus/city-of-henderson-warns-trump-campaign-ahead-of-event4:38 PM, Sep 13, 2020HENDERSON (KTNV) — President Trump is in Southern Nevada today for several campaign events including one scheduled for 7 p.m. at Xtreme Manufacturing in Henderson.Photos from inside the building show...WW…

Rodeo expected to return to Vegas in 2021The National Finals Rodeo in 2020 is moving to Texas and away from Las Vegas amid the pandemic.7:52 PM, Sep 08, 2020LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has confirmed via his Twitter account that the 2020 National Finals Rodeo, which is held in early December, will not be taking place in Las Vegas."This year’s National Finals Rodeo will move from Las Vegas to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. This event belongs in Texas!" his tweet read.The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss the...…Rodeo expected to return to Vegas in 2021The National Finals Rodeo in 2020 is moving to Texas and away from Las Vegas amid the pandemic.7:52 PM, Sep 08, 2020LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has confirmed via his Twitter account that the 2020 National Finals Rodeo, which is held in early December, will not be taking place in Las Vegas."This year’s National Finals Rodeo will move from Las Vegas to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. This event belongs in Texas!" his tweet read.The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss the...WW…

NHP12:08 PM, Mar 14, 2021LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — In a post to its Twitter account, Nevada Highway Patrol says, "The ghosts were out last night for the DUI Strike Team Blitz Operation."Police say members of the DUI Strike Team were out in force in the Enterprise area and took 25 suspected DUI drivers off the streetsEnterprise is the location of the Mountain's Edge planned community and Southern Highlands. NHP added, "The ghosts see you before you see them."The ghosts were out last night for the DUI Strike Team Blitz Operation. Strike Team Members saturated the Enterprise area and took...…NHP12:08 PM, Mar 14, 2021LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — In a post to its Twitter account, Nevada Highway Patrol says, "The ghosts were out last night for the DUI Strike Team Blitz Operation."Police say members of the DUI Strike Team were out in force in the Enterprise area and took 25 suspected DUI drivers off the streetsEnterprise is the location of the Mountain's Edge planned community and Southern Highlands. NHP added, "The ghosts see you before you see them."The ghosts were out last night for the DUI Strike Team Blitz Operation. Strike Team Members saturated the Enterprise area and took...WW…