Posted: Sep 23, 2020 / 05:54 PM PDTUpdated: Sep 24, 2020 / 05:01 AM PDTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — People vacationing in Las Vegas say their visits are not the same as they used to be. With more than 1,100 recent arrests, many say they aren’t comfortable going out at night.And it’s not only people visiting who are concerned, it is also employees who work in the tourist corridor. They say it is different, and they hope something is done before it gets worse.“It is scary, you know,” said Joe Won, visiting from Texas. “After 9’clock, a different type of crowd comes out, and it is just uncomfortable...…Posted: Sep 23, 2020 / 05:54 PM PDTUpdated: Sep 24, 2020 / 05:01 AM PDTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — People vacationing in Las Vegas say their visits are not the same as they used to be. With more than 1,100 recent arrests, many say they aren’t comfortable going out at night.And it’s not only people visiting who are concerned, it is also employees who work in the tourist corridor. They say it is different, and they hope something is done before it gets worse.“It is scary, you know,” said Joe Won, visiting from Texas. “After 9’clock, a different type of crowd comes out, and it is just uncomfortable...WW…

Posted: Sep 16, 2020 / 06:05 PM PDTUpdated: Sep 16, 2020 / 06:05 PM PDTLAS VEGAS — Authorities say a 32-year-old man arrested after a on a Las Vegas-area freeway had a blood-alcohol content three times the legal limit.Benjamin Ames appeared Tuesday before a judge in Henderson, where he wasn’t asked to enter a plea.Prosecutors say the Hummer that Ames was driving was going about 100 mph when it slammed head-on into a Nissan Sentra little before 2 a.m. last Friday on U.S. 95 near Russell Road.The driver of the Sentra, 58-year-old Susan Teves of Las Vegas died in the crash.✕× Close Ad…Posted: Sep 16, 2020 / 06:05 PM PDTUpdated: Sep 16, 2020 / 06:05 PM PDTLAS VEGAS — Authorities say a 32-year-old man arrested after a on a Las Vegas-area freeway had a blood-alcohol content three times the legal limit.Benjamin Ames appeared Tuesday before a judge in Henderson, where he wasn’t asked to enter a plea.Prosecutors say the Hummer that Ames was driving was going about 100 mph when it slammed head-on into a Nissan Sentra little before 2 a.m. last Friday on U.S. 95 near Russell Road.The driver of the Sentra, 58-year-old Susan Teves of Las Vegas died in the crash.✕× Close AdWW…

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…

Posted: Aug 10, 2020 / 06:24 AM PDTUpdated: Aug 11, 2020 / 08:54 AM PDTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The woman accused of drinking and doing drugs before hitting and killing two Las Vegas teenagers one week ago was denied bail in court Monday.Ebone Whitaker, 38, made her first court appearance today, where her lawyer shared she is a mother of five children, ages 7 to 22, and has lived in Las Vegas for the past 15 years.Whitaker has 41 misdemeanor convictions and 18 failures to appear in court dating back to 2005.She missed two court dates last week because she was in the hospital with injuries from...…Posted: Aug 10, 2020 / 06:24 AM PDTUpdated: Aug 11, 2020 / 08:54 AM PDTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The woman accused of drinking and doing drugs before hitting and killing two Las Vegas teenagers one week ago was denied bail in court Monday.Ebone Whitaker, 38, made her first court appearance today, where her lawyer shared she is a mother of five children, ages 7 to 22, and has lived in Las Vegas for the past 15 years.Whitaker has 41 misdemeanor convictions and 18 failures to appear in court dating back to 2005.She missed two court dates last week because she was in the hospital with injuries from...WW…

Secretary of State's Office reports few instances of suspected fraudPosted: Dec 21, 2020 / 05:03 PM PSTUpdated: Dec 21, 2020 / 05:39 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — In response to unfounded allegations of widespread fraud in Nevada, the Secretary of State’s Office issued a fact sheet Friday, saying it was aware of a few instances of voter fraud, but nothing widespread.The comment is in line with the I-Team’s reporting of few cases of fraud, including two deceased people having ballots cast in their names and five people voting twice. All of the cases were forwarded to the secretary of state. No...…Secretary of State's Office reports few instances of suspected fraudPosted: Dec 21, 2020 / 05:03 PM PSTUpdated: Dec 21, 2020 / 05:39 PM PSTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — In response to unfounded allegations of widespread fraud in Nevada, the Secretary of State’s Office issued a fact sheet Friday, saying it was aware of a few instances of voter fraud, but nothing widespread.The comment is in line with the I-Team’s reporting of few cases of fraud, including two deceased people having ballots cast in their names and five people voting twice. All of the cases were forwarded to the secretary of state. No...WW…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — In honor of National Good Neighbor Day, which is Monday, Sept. 28, “OfferUp” released its annual. Here’s some good news: The report found that despite social distancing and stay-at-home orders, Americans are more generous, friendlier, and reliable.  The states within the highest rating for friendliness are as follow:According to the Good Neighbor report, Nevada ranked number three in 2019.Friendliness isn’t the only way the state of Nevada is standing out.And when it comes to cities in the state, Las Vegas ranks number 1 for reliability and number 5 for...…LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — In honor of National Good Neighbor Day, which is Monday, Sept. 28, “OfferUp” released its annual. Here’s some good news: The report found that despite social distancing and stay-at-home orders, Americans are more generous, friendlier, and reliable.  The states within the highest rating for friendliness are as follow:According to the Good Neighbor report, Nevada ranked number three in 2019.Friendliness isn’t the only way the state of Nevada is standing out.And when it comes to cities in the state, Las Vegas ranks number 1 for reliability and number 5 for...WW…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — One group is taking its support to The Strip for a “Back the Blue” protest parade. Organizers say they are coming together to show their support for the president and all local first responders. The leaders of Wednesday afternoon’s event say their goal is to show their support for local law enforcement and President Trump. The event kicked off at about 3 p.m. with a protest and a parade down the Las Vegas Strip. This was all put together by conservative radio host Wayne Allen Root and former New York City Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik.Organizers say...…LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — One group is taking its support to The Strip for a “Back the Blue” protest parade. Organizers say they are coming together to show their support for the president and all local first responders. The leaders of Wednesday afternoon’s event say their goal is to show their support for local law enforcement and President Trump. The event kicked off at about 3 p.m. with a protest and a parade down the Las Vegas Strip. This was all put together by conservative radio host Wayne Allen Root and former New York City Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik.Organizers say...WW…

Posted: Jun 25, 2020 / 09:25 AM PDTUpdated: Jun 25, 2020 / 03:14 PM PDTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Wednesday was a record-breaking day when it came to the number of new COVID-19 cases reported in a 24-hour period since the state and Clark County began reporting data in March.Nevada is nearing 15,000 total cases after 497 new cases were reported, according to the state’s . This is the biggest increase in COVID-19 cases in a single day statewide. There was one death reported.The second largest daily increase was reported Monday, June 22 when there were 462 cases, according to data released...…Posted: Jun 25, 2020 / 09:25 AM PDTUpdated: Jun 25, 2020 / 03:14 PM PDTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Wednesday was a record-breaking day when it came to the number of new COVID-19 cases reported in a 24-hour period since the state and Clark County began reporting data in March.Nevada is nearing 15,000 total cases after 497 new cases were reported, according to the state’s . This is the biggest increase in COVID-19 cases in a single day statewide. There was one death reported.The second largest daily increase was reported Monday, June 22 when there were 462 cases, according to data released...WW…

Posted: Jun 26, 2020 / 08:19 PM PDTUpdated: Jun 26, 2020 / 08:19 PM PDTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability has issued a dust advisory for Sunday, June 28. All Clark County residents should be careful because of elevated levels of blowing dust due to the forecast of high winds in our area.Those near or working on construction sites should especially aware of the advisory.People with heart or lung disease, older adults and children may feel better staying indoors as much as possible, because they could be at greater risk from particulates,...…Posted: Jun 26, 2020 / 08:19 PM PDTUpdated: Jun 26, 2020 / 08:19 PM PDTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability has issued a dust advisory for Sunday, June 28. All Clark County residents should be careful because of elevated levels of blowing dust due to the forecast of high winds in our area.Those near or working on construction sites should especially aware of the advisory.People with heart or lung disease, older adults and children may feel better staying indoors as much as possible, because they could be at greater risk from particulates,...WW…

Posted: Aug 9, 2020 / 02:08 PM PDTUpdated: Aug 9, 2020 / 02:11 PM PDT(CNN NEWSOURCE) — Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores are now requiring, once again, that customers wear face masks.The two chains have the same owner. They both say on their websites that the mask requirement is to comply with CDC guidelines.The chains had enacted such a mandate in early July, but then they relaxed it about two weeks later.✕× Close Ad…Posted: Aug 9, 2020 / 02:08 PM PDTUpdated: Aug 9, 2020 / 02:11 PM PDT(CNN NEWSOURCE) — Family Dollar and Dollar Tree stores are now requiring, once again, that customers wear face masks.The two chains have the same owner. They both say on their websites that the mask requirement is to comply with CDC guidelines.The chains had enacted such a mandate in early July, but then they relaxed it about two weeks later.✕× Close AdWW…