LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- President-elect Donald Trump is the first Republican presidential candidate to win Nevada's six electoral votes in 20 years. While the Associated Press had not called the race in Nevada for Trump as of Wednesday night, 8 News Now and its sister cable network, NewsNation, projected Trump would win the state. As of Wednesday at 6 p.m., Trump led Vice President Harris by about 5 percentage points statewide. With about 90% of the expected votes counted, Mr. Trump had garnered more than 680,000 votes and was one point behind in Clark County. Harris significantly underperformed in Nevada's urban counties compared to Democrats who have won statewide races.  Harris conceded the race to Trump on Wednesday and promised a smooth transition. President Joe Biden invited Trump to the White House, an invitation which Trump accepted. In 2004, in what would be the last time a Republican won Nevada, former President George W. Bush won the state's then-five electoral votes by about 3%. The final total gave Bush 418,690 votes to Democratic Sen. John Kerry's 397,190. Kerry later became Secretary of State under former President Barack Obama.  In 2008, Obama, a Democrat, won Nevada by more than 12 percentage points to Republican Arizona Sen. John McCain. Obama won with 533,736 votes. In 2012, Obama won re-election by a smaller margin to former Republican Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Obama won almost the same amount of votes he did in 2008: 531,373. Romney later become a U.S. senator from Utah. In 2016, Trump lost Nevada to former first lady and New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, a Democrat, by about 2 points. Clinton won with 539,260 votes to Trump's 512,058.  In 2020, Trump again lost Nevada, this time to President Joe Biden. Biden won by about 2 points -- or 33,000 votes. Nevada's top offices often switch political parties. Since 2004, Nevada has had both Democratic and Republican governors, U.S. senators and representatives. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Have you seen this dog? 10 feet tall and 700 pounds, Mr. Deeds is hard to miss, but is now missing from his home at The Good Deed Project a non-profit located near Eastern Avenue and Sunset Road. Surveillance video captured the crooks hauling off the stuffed mascot Tuesday morning around 4 a.m. The non-profit helps families in need with home renovations, furnishings, and home starter kits. Staff had just rolled Mr. Deeds outside on Friday to rearrange things in the warehouse.
Executive Director Mandy Telleria said Mr. Deeds was bolted down to a pooch pad and tied to a tree. "They had to unstrap the whole situation and so they came by three times. The first time was 10 am Monday morning," Telleria said. "They brought two styles of trailers. The first one didn't work." Telleria said Mr. Deeds was a donation to the organization about three years ago. "Our dog is always here to kind of brighten up the spirit," she said. "We would just like him back, no questions asked." The Good Deed Project can't afford to replace him, so they're hoping someone will return him. They filed a police report and said they're hoping a tip will lead them back to their beloved mascot. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The state of the economy and the inability for many to afford items like groceries played a key role in this year’s election. With the strains of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global supply chain, supply went down and demand went up drastically. UNLV Economics Professor Nicholas Irwin said that led to “very high inflation rates we haven't seen since the eighties.” In 2022, those inflation rates were an average of 11.4% for groceries, according to the USDA's Consumer Price Index Forecast. Now, they're down to 1% from the start of the year to September. Breaking it down by certain groceries meat went from 8.2% to 2.5% from 2022-2024. Poultry from 14.2% down to half a percentage point. Dairy dove so much that it was deflating as of September. There are outliers like eggs, at 39.6% as of September. Bird flu led to chickens being plucked from the supply chain, so inflation rates shot up for them. Consumer Price Index data shows that most grocery inflation rates are down, but that doesn't mean it's going to be cheaper to bring groceries to your home. Irwin said it is not price gouging. The recent high costs from the pandemic are the foundation that price tags are now built on and them going down is unlikely. “Deflation can be very dangerous. What would happen if you think prices are going to fall tomorrow? Are you going to delay your purchasing?” Irwin said. “So, you delay your purchasing. But if everyone else does that and people just keep delaying, delaying, delaying until they think prices are going to fall, that can create a really dangerous cycle that's really hard for an economy come out of.” Irwin said the best thing to hope for are for wages to catch up and for inflation rates to remain stable. Irwin also said more affordable housing can contribute to countering high prices. Less rent money means more for groceries. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A rural Nevada county omitted the area's U.S. House district from some of its ballots, a spokesperson for the state secretary of office said Wednesday. A "proofing error" impacted the race in Nevada's 4th Congressional District for one Esmeralda County precinct, officials said. As of Wednesday, the precinct had 70 registered voters and had processed 45 ballots. Democrat Rep. Steven Horsford led his Republican opponent, former North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee, by more than 21,000 votes -- or 7% as of Wednesday afternoon. In the county, Lee won 312 votes to Horsford's 66. Should a dispute arise, the issue would go before the U.S. House, according to a clause in the U.S. Constitution provided by the secretary of state's office. The office advised any voter with questions to call 775-485-6309. The county, northwest of Las Vegas, is Nevada's least populous with about 700 residents. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A woman is dead after she was hit by a semi-truck in North Las Vegas Wednesday morning, according to police. Just before 8:45 a.m., North Las Vegas police responded to a report of a deadly crash involving a semi-truck and a pedestrian in the area of Cheyenne Avenue and Pecos Road. Police said the woman was walking southbound on Pecos Road crossing Cheyenne Avenue. As she reached the second travel lane, she dropped some of her belongings in front of a semi-truck. As she was picking up her belongings, the traffic light turned green and the semi-truck hit her. The woman, believed to be in her 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the semi-truck remained on the scene and did not show any signs of impairment, according to NLVPD. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III has been transferred to a Las Vegas transitional housing center as he continues to serve his prison sentence, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned. Ruggs was transferred to Casa Grande Transitional Center on Oct. 2, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections. Ruggs, 25, was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison on Aug. 9, 2023. He pleaded guilty to driving drunk at 156 mph and crashing into a car killing 23-year-old Tina Tintor and her dog. The crash happened in November 2021. Prosecutors said Ruggs' blood-alcohol level was 0.16, which is twice the legal limit. Ruggs is up for parole in August 2026. He is eligible for credit for time served as part of a work program, a department spokesperson previously told the 8 News Now Investigators. Casa Grande Transitional Center is a dormitory-style facility for inmates who are not considered violent, are not serving time for a sex crime, and are within 18 months of their parole eligibility date, according to the department. "The main purpose of Casa Grande was, and still is, to allow these 'residents' the opportunity to seek work and secure permanent housing prior to reintegrating into society," the department's website states. "Since its inception, Casa Grande has expanded its programs to include parolees, probation violators, and ex-offenders." Ruggs is considered a "community trusty," a spokesperson told the 8 News Now Investigators. These inmates are considered to be low risk to escape and have limited potential to break rules. They are also "allowed movement for the purpose of a work assignment outside of a secured perimeter without direct supervision," according to prison regulations. Earlier this year, as first reported by the 8 News Now Investigators, Ruggs worked in the Governor's Mansion for $2.50 an hour while he was housed at Stewart Conservation Camp in northern Nevada, a facility which houses minimum custody and community trusty inmates. An inmate who is considered to be a community trusty may be assigned to jobs in buildings and grounds work, parks and recreation, and the Governor's Mansion which includes cleaning, groundwork and help with events. Ruggs began serving his sentence at the High Desert State Prison northwest of Las Vegas, records showed. The prison, the largest in the department, is a 45-minute drive northwest of Las Vegas. Ruggs was transferred to Stewart Conservation Camp in September 2023, according to the department. Ruggs was initially charged with DUI resulting in death, DUI resulting in bodily harm, two counts of reckless driving resulting in death or substantial bodily harm, and possession of a firearm while under the influence. Note: While an administrative regulation document specifies the term as “trusty,” Ruggs’ custody status lists him as a “trustee. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS) -- A person was found dead by police in a home in the east side of the valley Wednesday morning. At around 11:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department conducted a welfare check at home in the 5500 block of Tres Piedras Road, near Nellis Boulevard and Vegas Valley Drive. During the welfare check, officers found person who was dead. Additional details were not released at the time of publication. This is a developing story. Stay with 8 News Now for updates. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS) -- Now that the dust has settled, Bally's is in the "significant planning" stages of building a resort that will share the Tropicana Las Vegas site with the A's stadium on the Strip. The company still isn't saying much about the project, especially as a pending merger with The Queen Casino & Entertainment plays out. As Bally's published its third-quarter earnings on Wednesday, the company sidestepped a routine Q&A session with investors, citing an upcoming Nov. 19 meeting with shareholders regarding the merger. In its place, Bally's released this statement: "In Las Vegas, we are moving forward with the planning for a Bally's casino on the Las Vegas Strip adjacent to the A's stadium which will begin to rise next year following the recent implosion of the Tropicana hotel towers." The company said it is "very optimistic regarding the long-term prospects of our C&R (Casinos & resorts) business." Bally's CEO Robeson Reeves added, "Significant planning efforts are underway which will put Bally's in a position to begin our own development efforts concurrently with the A's stadium construction efforts. "Given our planning and preparation, our current pursuit is to have initial portions of the casino, hotel and retail offerings ready to go once the A's begin playing in their new stadium in 2028," Reeves said. A rendering filed with Clark County in mid-October showed possible positioning of retail, casino and hotel structures. The company has since said that it wants to avoid obstructing views of the stadium and the Strip, calling designs "initial massing diagrams." "We anticipate that the designs will evolve as we advance the project," a Bally's spokesperson said.  In an October interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Bally's Corp. Chairman Soo Kim told the newspaper Phase 1 of the new project would include a casino and a hotel tower along with some food and beverage options. At least part of the project would open at the same time the A's begin playing at their new stadium in 2028, he said. Kim said plans include a 90,000-square-foot casino with 1,500 slot machines, 75 table games, a poker room and a 12,000-square-foot sportsbook. But he added that the plans aren't done yet. In fact, he discounted drawings that surfaced showing the resort and the stadium. "The renderings are not really renderings," he said. "I do think that the hotel towers will be located where they were depicted, but what shape and exact size that they'll have, that depends on a lot of factors that have not been determined yet." The Tropicana site isn't quite at the top of the company's to-do list yet. The company has secured $940 million to build its flagship casino in Chicago, an important step for Bally's. Demolition and site prep have started at the Tribune site in Chicago, with construction scheduled to begin in 2025. The third quarter produced $166.3 million in earnings on $629.9 million in revenue for Bally's, numbers that were slightly lower than the third quarter of 2023. Reeves briefly mentioned the Tropicana implosion: "In early October we hosted a memorable event in Las Vegas to celebrate the legacy of the Tropicana Las Vegas and mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter for this historical site." Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS) -- The votes are in and it's official: the kids of Henderson have declared one ice cream flavor to be the best of the best in the valley's sweetest election. “Kids Vote,” an initiative aimed at helping kids to learn about the election process by casting their own votes, began with eight different flavors earlier in the year. The initiative began with the Presidential preference primary in February which narrowed the starting 8 flavors down to four: cookies and cream, vanilla, chocolate, and bubble gum. The primary election in June knocked out chocolate and bubble gum, leaving cookies and cream and vanilla to go head to head in November. During the "Kids Vote" initiative, kids under the age of 18 were able to join a registered voter at Henderson City Hall to vote for their favorite ice cream flavors. A total of 1,474 young voters turned out for during the general election to cast their votes between the two flavors. "We could not be more thrilled with the turnout for our inaugural Kids Vote, and we are grateful to each Henderson kid who came out and made their voice heard,” City Clerk Jose Luis Valdez said. The City of Henderson partnered with Purple Penguin Snowcone Shack, who provided a free scoop of ice cream to all kids who participate. After careful counting, it's official: Cookies and cream is the top favorite. The flavor received 900 votes, defeating vanilla which received 546 votes. A third option, none of these candidates, received 28 votes. “As much fun as kids had voting for their favorite ice cream, we hope this helped them understand the importance of registering to vote and participating in elections,” Valdez added. Across the three elections, Kids Vote collected a total of 1,950 votes from Henderson youth. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Clark County election officials provided an update on the process of tabulating thousands of ballots that have come in from Election Day. According to Clark County Registrar of Voters Lorena Portillo, 12,000 ballots as of 1 p.m. Wednesday need to be cured, which means a signature on a ballot doesn't match the voter's driver's license. "It's a fluid number, keep that in mind. Every day, every minute as we speak now - it changes," Portillo said. The changes can swing election results one way as a few races in Nevada are tight, separating opponents by hundreds of votes. Data from the Nevada Secretary of State showed most ballots in need of a signature verification aren't from registered democrats or republicans but from those listed as other. "It's important that folks are aware, when you go to the DMV please sign as you would like to see and verify in your voter record," Portillo said. Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar on News Nation said that the majority of ballots in need of curing were coming from younger, first-time voters. Portillo noted that it's a quick, simple fix. She added they didn't experience any significant problems across the county's 135 polling locations and stressed these vote totals are unofficial. "Nothing is official until Nov. 15, 1 p.m. when [Clark County] Commissioners approve the results of the election," she said. A further update is expected at 10 p.m., including an estimated 55,000 ballots. That update will consist of ballots from drop boxes, yesterday's mail, and those that have been successfully cured. Officials say it's important to note that the number of those 55,000 ballots that will pass verification by the end of the day is unknown. Mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day will continue to be tabulated until Saturday, Nov. 9. Clark County voters can see if the county has counted their mail-in ballot under the “ Registered Voter Services” section of the election department’s website. The county can also be reached at 702-455-VOTE (8683). Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Residents in the southeast Las Vegas Valley, who have been facing issues with non-functioning streetlights, will soon see a change as the City of Henderson takes action to address the problem and save money. In a news release, the City of Henderson said it's preparing to upgrade around 31,000 public streetlights to energy-efficient, cost-effective LED lights. This switch to LED lighting is expected to improve safety for nighttime commuters and reduce electricity consumption by 35%, according to the City of Henderson. Additionally, the city anticipates that the new lights will have a lifespan of 15 years or more. The total of 30,829 LED upgrades includes:
Residents who want to learn more are invited to attend a public meeting on Nov. 7, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Henderson Multigenerational Center. For additional details, visit this link. No date has been announced yet for when the installations will begin. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A judge increased bail to $150,000 for a Las Vegas Metro police sergeant Wednesday after prosecutors said detectives found additional child pornography on his devices. This comes one day after a grand jury indicted Kevin Menon, 42, for two counts of possession of visual presentation depicting sexual conduct of a child Tuesday. Menon also faces an additional two child pornography-related charges after prosecutors filed an amended complaint Monday. Clark County District Court Judge Ron Israel allowed Menon to remain out of custody for 24 hours when his attorney Dominic Gentile said arrangements were already made with a bail company to post bond. Prosecutors had asked Israel to revoke the bail. Clark County Chief Deputy District Attorney said Menon chose to keep child pornography even after his first arrest. “He’s not throwing it in the trash,” Hamner said. “He retains possession because he wants it.” Prosecutors also pointed to a character letter Menon submitted to the judge falsely stating he attended Harvard College. Gentile confirmed Menon did not attend Harvard College but insisted he had been guaranteed admission. “The problem is the only witness that I have who made the guarantee is dead,” Gentile told Israel. Menon pleaded not guilty in connection with the first case and invoked his right to a speedy trial. Israel set a trial date of March 31. Menon already faced two previous child pornography-related charges in his second criminal case. In his first case, a grand jury indicted Menon for 13 charges related to an alleged scheme that resulted in individuals, mostly Black men, being detained on the Las Vegas Strip as Menon worked in plain clothes along with uniformed officers. Menon posted a $27,000 bond to remain out of custody after his Aug. 30 arrest. On the day of his first arrest, Las Vegas Metro police executed a search warrant at Menon’s North Las Vegas home. Detectives found approximately 200 images of child sexual abuse material on two laptops, according to prosecutors. On Oct. 23 as Menon headed to a court appearance for his first case, police took him into custody at the Regional Justice Center in connection with the new charges. Detectives executed a second search warrant at Menon’s home. Las Vegas Justice Court Judge Nadia Wood set bail at $100,000 cash with a condition of high-level electronic monitoring. Menon posted bail and was released from jail on Oct. 26. In court documents filed Monday, prosecutors said detectives found a flash drive inside a backpack in Menon’s garage on Oct. 23. The device contained 19 child sexual abuse material images, nine images considered ‘age difficult,’ meaning the individuals in the images may or may not be underage, and 166 child erotica images, according to prosecutors. Detectives also found a laptop that contained 54 child sexual abuse material images, 90 age difficult images, and 54 child erotica images, prosecutors wrote. In a character letter submitted in a previous court document by Menon’s defense team, Menon pointed out he is a 42-year-old bi-racial first-generation American, has a history of volunteerism starting at the age of 14, and had been selected by Sheriff Kevin McMahill to participate in a law enforcement program overseas. Menon claimed he was the only recruit in history to teach while also in the academy, he later became an instructor teaching search warrant preparation and execution classes, and a quote of his, ‘with the will of a warrior, but the heart of a guardian,’ was placed on banners. “I served in specialized units, including the gang unit, central intelligence, and counterterrorism sections,” Menon wrote. “On 1 October, I was assigned the acting sergeant of my squad in the gang unit, and was awarded a medal of honor for my actions.” Menon was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 2023, is fluent in four languages, has a working knowledge of three more, and had previously converted to Judaism, he wrote. Menon stated he has been married to his wife for 10 years and hopes to be the father of at least two children. Menon also claimed he attended Harvard College in his character letter. Prosecutors said they found a fake Harvard transcript on Menon’s device and that according to a representative from Harvard University, they found no records to indicate Menon was admitted to Harvard College or Harvard Medical School. After his arrest, the department placed Menon on leave with pay and his police powers were suspended pending an investigation. The department has since stopped paying him This is a developing story. To reach investigative reporter Vanessa Murphy, email vmurphy@8newsnow.com. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Nevada Barbecue Association invites Las Vegas valley residents to its second annual Las Vegas BBQ Festival & Car Show. On Saturday, Nov. 16, 13 barbecue teams will gather outside Red Rock Harley-Davidson, near Rainbow Boulevard and Sahara Avenue, to compete in a cooking showdown. The teams will battle it out to be crowned the best barbecue in Las Vegas, with a "People's Choice" category which allows attendees to taste and vote for their favorite. The winning team will receive a $6,000 prize. In addition to the barbecue competition, attendees can enjoy live cooking demonstrations, participate in raffles, and free face painting for kids. The event also features a display of vehicles. Proceeds from the Las Vegas BBQ Festival will benefit two local nonprofits: The Foundation Assisting Seniors and The Buck Bedard Outdoor Foundation. While admission to the event is free, those who want to sample the tasty barbecue and vote for their favorite team can purchase sample ticket packs through this link. The event starts at noon and ends at 4 p.m. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A motorcyclist was killed on Wednesday in a crash in the southwest Las Vegas valley, according to police. Around 6 a.m., the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle near South Valley View Boulevard and West Desert Inn Road. Police said evidence at the scene indicated that a 2011 Hyundai Elantra, heading west on Meade Avenue and preparing to turn left, crossed into the path of an oncoming 2019 Honda traveling east. The crash resulted in significant damage to both vehicles, police said. LVMPD said the rider of the motorcycle identified as a 33-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Impairment was not suspected, police said. No further details were provided and the investigation is still ongoing. Commuters are advised to avoid the area. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Nevada voters overwhelmingly gave a nod of approval to enshrine the state's abortion rights into Nevada's constitution. That was just one of the seven statewide ballot questions put before voters. Associated Press called the races late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. Question 1: Would have removed the Board of Regents from the constitution allowing the Nevada Legislature to determine governance of higher education. (DIDN'T PASS) Question 2: Revise language in the Nevada Constitution about people who receive state support. Should it pass, it would become law. (PASSED) Question 3: Would have required open primaries and ranked-choice voting. (DIDN'T PASS) Question 4: Removes language from the Nevada Constitution about slavery and involuntary servitude. (PASSED) Question 5: Exempts diapers from sales taxes. (PASSED) Question 6: Creates a constitutional right for a woman to have an abortion. It will again appear on the November 2026 ballot. (PASSED) Question 7: Requires voters to show photo identification to vote. (PASSED) Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Democrats are poised to keep their three Las Vegas-area seats in the U.S. House, though no race was officially called as of 6 a.m. Wednesday. Democrats Reps. Steven Horsford, Susie Lee and Dina Titus all appeared likely to win their races. The Associated Press calls races once the news service determines a candidate has a clear path to victory. Most West Coast House races remained uncalled as of early Wednesday. As of 6 a.m. Wednesday, Horsford led his Republican opponent, former North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee, by 9%. Titus led her Republican opponent, Mark Robertson, by 5 points. Lee was in a tighter race to keep her seat against Republican Drew Johnson. About 3,000 votes separated the two candidates as of Wednesday morning. Results post-Election Day will likely skew toward Democrats as late mail-in votes have tended to favor Democrats 2-1. Republican Rep. Mark Amodei easily won his race in northern Nevada's sole congressional district. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS) -- Prices for condominiums and townhomes shattered last month's mark, jumping more than $15,000 to a record $315,000 in October, according to figures released Wednesday morning by Las Vegas Realtors (LVR). The record price for condos has climbed from $292,000 in August, an astonishing $23,000 increase while single-family homes have fluctuated within a $5,000 range since June. The median price for single-family homes in October came in at $475,531, down about $4,400 from September. The median price is the price in the middle -- half the homes sold for more and half sold for less. Statistics provided by LVR do not include new construction or homes sold by their owners. Prices are taken only from LVR's Multiple Listing Service. "It will be interesting to see what happens to the housing market now that the election is ending, since many national reports have suggested that uncertainty surrounding the election has made many would-be buyers pause their plans," LVR President Merri Perry said. "As this month's report shows, recent trends are showing steady increases in inventory and sales surpassing last year's levels," Perry said. On Monday, online broker Redfin released a report that showed 38% of people who had already cast their ballot said housing affordability played a part in who they supported for president. LVR said home sales are up compared to levels in October 2023. A total of 2,458 existing local homes, condos and townhomes sold in October -- up 12.9% for single-family homes and up 13.9% for condos and townhomes. Inventories have grown from a two-month supply of houses for sale last October to a three-month supply this year. According to Bankrate, a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is currently going for 5.875%, with adjustable rate mortgages at 7.50%. At $315,000, October's median price for condos was up 14.3% from $275,500 in October 2023. The previous high of $299,500 was set in September. Single-family homes were up 5.9% from $449,000 in October of 2023, but still below the all-time record of $482,000 set in May of 2022. For most of 2024, home sales have been ahead of the pace set in 2023, which was the slowest year for existing local home sales since 2008. In October, 79.8% of all existing local homes and 80.0% of all existing local condos and townhomes sold within 60 days. LVR reports 23.3% of all sales were cash transactions, down from 26.6% one year ago and well below the October 2013 cash buyer peak of 59.5%. Медиа: | ↑ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency. He won Michigan on Wednesday afternoon, sweeping the “blue wall” along with Pennsylvania — the one-time Democrat-leaning, swing states that all went for Trump in 2016 before flipping to President Joe Biden in 2020. His Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, called Trump on Wednesday afternoon to concede the race and congratulate him. A short time later, Biden also called Trump to congratulate him and to invite the president-elect to the White House, formally kicking off the transition ahead of Inauguration Day, the White House said. Biden also called Harris. Foreign leaders called Trump too, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and French President Emmanuel Macron. The victory validates Trump's bare-knuckles approach to politics. He had attacked Harris in deeply personal – often misogynistic and racist – terms as he pushed an apocalyptic picture of a country overrun by violent migrants. The coarse rhetoric, paired with an image of hypermasculinity, resonated with angry voters – particularly men – in a deeply polarized nation. “I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th president and your 45th president," Trump told throngs of cheering supporters in Florida even before his victory was confirmed. In state after state, Trump outperformed what he did in the 2020 election while Harris failed to do as well as Joe Biden did in winning the presidency four years ago. Upon taking office again, Trump will work with a Senate that will now be in Republican hands, while control of the House hadn’t been determined. “We’ve been through so much together, and today you showed up in record numbers to deliver a victory,” Trump said. “This was something special and we’re going to pay you back," he said. The U.S. stock market, Elon Musk’s Tesla, banks and bitcoin all stormed higher Wednesday, as investors looked favorably on a smooth election and Trump returning to the White House. In his second term, Trump has vowed to pursue an agenda centered on dramatically reshaping the federal government and pursuing retribution against his perceived enemies. The results cap a historically tumultuous and competitive election season that included two assassination attempts targeting Trump and a shift to a new Democratic nominee just a month before the party’s convention. Trump will inherit a range of challenges when he assumes office on Jan. 20, including heightened political polarization and global crises that are testing America’s influence abroad. His win against Harris, the first woman of color to lead a major party ticket, marks the second time he has defeated a female rival in a general election. Harris, the current vice president, rose to the top of the ticket after Biden exited the race amid alarm about his advanced age. Despite an initial surge of energy around her campaign, she struggled during a compressed timeline to convince disillusioned voters that she represented a break from an unpopular administration. The vice president, who has not appeared publicly since the race was called, was set to speak Wednesday afternoon at Howard University, where her supporters gathered Tuesday night for a watch party while the results were still in doubt. Trump is the first former president to return to power since Grover Cleveland regained the White House in the 1892 election. He is the first person convicted of a felony to be elected president and, at 78, is the oldest person elected to the office. His vice president, 40-year-old Ohio Sen. JD Vance, will become the highest-ranking member of the millennial generation in the U.S. government. There will be far fewer checks on Trump when he returns to the White House. He has plans to swiftly enact a sweeping agenda that would transform nearly every aspect of American government. His GOP critics in Congress have largely been defeated or retired. Federal courts are now filled with judges he appointed. The U.S. Supreme Court, which includes three Trump-appointed justices, issued a ruling this year affording presidents broad immunity from prosecution. Trump’s language and behavior during the campaign sparked growing warnings from Democrats and some Republicans about shocks to democracy that his return to power would bring. He repeatedly praised strongman leaders, warned that he would deploy the military to target political opponents he labeled the “enemy from within,” threatened to take action against news organizations for unfavorable coverage and suggested suspending the Constitution. Some who served in his White House, including Vice President Mike Pence and John Kelly, Trump’s longest-serving chief of staff, either declined to endorse him or issued dire public warnings about his return. While Harris focused much of her initial message around themes of joy, Trump channeled a powerful sense of anger and resentment among voters. He seized on frustrations over high prices and fears about crime and migrants who illegally entered the country on Biden’s watch. He also highlighted wars in the Middle East and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to cast Democrats as presiding over – and encouraging – a world in chaos. It was a formula Trump perfected in 2016, when he cast himself as the only person who could fix the country’s problems, often borrowing language from dictators. “In 2016, I declared I am your voice. Today I add: I am your warrior. I am your justice. And for those who have been wronged and betrayed, I am your retribution,” he said in March 2023. This campaign often veered into the absurd, with Trump amplifying bizarre and disproven rumors that migrants were stealing and eating pet cats and dogs in an Ohio town. At one point, he kicked off a rally with a detailed story about the legendary golfer Arnold Palmer in which he praised his genitalia. One defining moment came in July when a gunman opened fire at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A bullet grazed Trump’s ear and killed a supporter. His face streaked with blood, Trump stood and raised his fist in the air, shouting “Fight! Fight! Fight!” Weeks later, a second assassination attempt was thwarted after a Secret Service agent spotted the barrel of a gun poking through the greenery while Trump was playing golf. Trump’s return to the White House seemed unlikely when he left Washington in early 2021 as a diminished figure whose lies about his defeat sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. He was so isolated then that few outside of his family bothered to attend the send-off he organized for himself at Andrews Air Force Base, complete with a 21-gun salute. Democrats who controlled the U.S. House quickly impeached him for his role in the insurrection, making him the only president to be impeached twice. He was acquitted by the Senate, where many Republicans argued that he no longer posed a threat because he had left office. But from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Trump – aided by some elected Republicans – worked to maintain his political relevance. Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the California Republican who then led his party in the U.S. House, visited Trump soon after he left office, essentially validating his continued role in the party. As the 2022 midterm election approached, Trump used the power of his endorsement to assert himself as the unquestioned leader of the party. His preferred candidates almost always won their primaries, but some went on to defeat in elections that Republicans viewed as within their grasp. Those disappointing results were driven in part by a backlash to the Supreme Court ruling that revoked a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion, a decision aided by Trump-appointed justices. The midterm election prompted questions within the GOP about whether Trump should remain the party’s leader. But if Trump’s future was in doubt, that changed in 2023 when he faced a wave of state and federal indictments for his role in the insurrection, his handling of classified information and election interference. He used the charges to portray himself as the victim of an overreaching government, an argument that resonated with a GOP base that was increasingly skeptical – if not outright hostile – to institutions and established power structures. Special counsel Jack Smith was evaluating Wednesday how to wind down the two federal criminal cases against Trump. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who challenged Trump for the Republican nomination, lamented that the indictments “sucked out all the oxygen” from the GOP primary. Trump easily captured his party’s nomination without participating in a debate against DeSantis or other GOP candidates. With Trump dominating the Republican contest, a New York jury found him guilty in May of 34 felony charges in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn actor who said the two had sex. He faces sentencing this month, though his victory poses serious questions about whether he will ever face punishment. He also has been found liable in two other New York civil cases: one for inflating his assets and another for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996. Trump is subject to additional criminal charges in an election-interference case in Georgia that has become bogged down. On the federal level, he’s been indicted for his role in trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election and improperly handling classified material. When he becomes president, Trump could appoint an attorney general who would erase the federal charges. As he prepares to return to the White House, Trump has vowed to swiftly enact a radical agenda that would transform nearly every aspect of American government. That includes plans to launch the largest deportation effort in the nation’s history, to use the Justice Department to punish his enemies, to dramatically expand the use of tariffs and to again pursue a zero-sum approach to foreign policy that threatens to upend longstanding foreign alliances, including the NATO pact. When he arrived in Washington 2017, Trump knew little about the levers of federal power. His agenda was stymied by Congress and the courts, as well as senior staff members who took it upon themselves to serve as guardrails. This time, Trump has said he would surround himself with loyalists who will enact his agenda, no questions asked, and who will arrive with hundreds of draft executive orders, legislative proposals and in-depth policy papers in hand. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen trailed Republican Sam Brown by about 2,000 votes as Nevada counties continued to report election results Wednesday. As of Wednesday at 5 p.m., Brown led Rosen by 2,188 votes -- or 0.2%. Rosen gained votes as Washoe County released updated totals. Clark County was expected to release a batch of 55,000 mail-in votes at 10 p.m. During speeches Tuesday night, neither Brown nor Rosen claimed victory. The race echoes the 2022 Senate race between Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto and former attorney general and Republican Adam Laxalt. Laxalt led Cortez Masto in the days after the election, but late-arriving mail-in votes swung the race in Cortez Masto's favor. The Associated Press called the 2022 race the Saturday after Election Day. The race received much national attention as the Senate's control hinged on Cortez Masto. This year, Republicans have already won control of the Senate. Nevada accepts mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted until Nov. 9. Медиа: | ↑ |
Editor's note: These numbers represent the latest available for our 11 p.m. Tuesday report. For the latest totals, visit the Election Results page on 8newsnow.com. LAS VEGAS ( KLAS) — The Clark County School District Board of Trustees may look different in January as four seats were up for grabs in Tuesday's general election. Late Tuesday night, Emily Stevens held an approximately 17,000 vote lead over Karl Catarata in their race for the District A seat. At the same time, Lydia Dominguez led Eileen Eady by just less than 10,000 votes for the District B seat. Just over 5,000 votes separated leader Tameka Henry and Evelyn Garcia Morales, who are vying for the District C seat on the school board. In the race for District E, Lorena Biassotti and Kamilah Bywaters are separated by nearly 16,000 votes, with Biassotti taking the lead as Election Day ended. On the state level, Danielle Ford led Rene Cantu by nearly 5,000 votes in the race for the State Board of Education seat for District 3. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A 55-year-old woman was critically injured after a hit-and-run crash near the Historic Westside of Las Vegas, according to police. It happened on Tuesday shortly before 1 p.m. near the intersection of Washington Avenue and Tonopah Drive near M.L.K. Boulevard. According to Las Vegas Metro police, evidence at the scene indicated that the driver of a blue Mercedes Benz was traveling eastbound on Washington Avenue and failed to obey the red traffic signal, entered the intersection, and collided with the passenger side of a Chevrolet. The Chevrolet then redirected and hit a curb and a cinder block wall, causing it to overturn onto its roof. The Mercedes Benz continued east while rotating and hit a fire hydrant. The occupants of the Mercedes Benz then exited the vehicle and left the scene of the crash, police said. All three occupants in the Chevrolet were taken to the hospital. A female passenger in that car sustained critical injuries, according to police. Anyone with information is urged to call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Collision Investigation Section at 702-828-3595 or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555. Медиа: | ↑ |
As votes are counted in Southern Nevada, the latest results flow in on high-profile races for U.S. Senate, Congress, Las Vegas mayor, and more. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS) -- The race to replace Clark County Commissioner Ross Miller in District C promises to be a close contest. When Miller announced he would not seek re-election, Democrat Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod gave up her seat in the Nevada Assembly to run. Republican April Becker, who narrowly lost races for Nevada Senate (2020) and the U.S. House of Representatives (2022) is her opponent. District C covers the western Las Vegas valley, including the fast-growing Centennial Hills area and extending up Kyle Canyon.  Bilbray-Axelrod, 50, is a business consultant with a record of community service that dates back two decades. Her father, James Bilbray, was a well-known figure in Nevada politics, serving in federal, state and local offices. "My family's roots run deep in this city, and no one is more devoted to the people of District C than me," Bilbray-Axelrod said when she announced her candidacy in February. "I will stand up for the residents and I have and a real plan to protect neighborhoods and improve lives." She has served in the Nevada Legislature since 2017, "But I’ve seen first-hand that the old adage is true; all politics is local," she said. In Nevada, the Clark County Commission is among the most prestigious positions in government. There's no shortage of money and big ideas as commissioners benefit from the engine that fuels the state economy: the Las Vegas Strip, which is in unincorporated Clark County. Bilbray-Axelrod discussed her priorities for the district -- managing rapid growth, water issues, affordable housing and traffic -- when she appeared on the 8 News Now Daily Voting Guide in October. Becker did not participate. Becker, a business litigator, was a strong Republican challenger for U.S. Rep. Susie Lee's seat in Congress two years ago, and she nearly took down Nicole Cannizzaro in the Nevada Senate in 2020. But the strong showings haven't resulted in a win yet. She was seen as a likely challenger in Congressional District 4 against U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford. Instead, she set her sights on the Clark County seat. In a campaign announcement on Twitter, Becker criticized Miller and District F Commissioner Justin Jones, saying she was "running to bring accountable leadership to Clark County." The District C race hasn't been in the news much as national politics has drowned out talk about local election races. Negative campaigning typical of other campaigns has been remarkably absent since Bilbray-Axelrod and Becker advanced from the primary. Leading up to that, a campaign ad supporting Becker had criticized Bilbray-Axelrod as a political insider "who would leverage her access to power," saying, "We can't trust her to represent our needs, when she sold out America for a Saudi pay day." Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS) -- She led the Nevada Senate during the 2023 Legislative session, carrying her newborn son as she fought Republicans in the final days before adjournment. But Democrat Nicole Cannizzaro was dangerously close to losing the senate seat in the 2020 election, and Republicans are hoping Jill Douglass can take District 6 on Tuesday.  Douglass, a retired vice president of a financial company, emerged with a lopsided win in the Republican primary, defeating Joshua Stacy with 72% of the vote. Brad Barnhill (Independent American Party) is also on the ballot. Cannizzaro defeated Republican April Becker in 2020 by a mere 631 votes. If Baker had won that race, Cannizzaro wouldn't have been in the Nevada Senate leading the majority party. Now, Republicans are in danger of seeing Democrats establish a supermajority. On Tuesday, 10 of the 21 seats in the Nevada Senate are at stake. A supermajority would allow Democrats to override Gov. Joe Lombardo's vetoes, and Lombardo vetoed a record 75 bills as Republicans' last defense in 2023. District 6 covers Summerlin and nearby parts of the northwest Las Vegas valley. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS) -- In the weeks leading up to Election Day, Republican challenger Sam Brown has chopped the lead in half, closing rapidly on U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) in their U.S. Senate race. An Oct. 10 poll by Emerson College Polling/The Hill/8 News Now showed Rosen with more than half the vote -- 50.4% -- while Brown trailed at 41.7%. But three weeks later, a poll released on Nov. 1 shows that has changed dramatically, making the race one of the most interesting contests to watch as results come in Tuesday night. The contest between Brown and Rosen could decide which party holds the majority in the U.S. Senate. The margin has tightened, with Rosen holding onto 48.6% to 44.9% lead over Republican challenger Sam Brown. Another 4.2% remain undecided. The new Emerson/RealClearWorld poll surveyed 700 Nevada voters who said they were likely to vote. The earlier poll surveyed 900 voters. The poll's margin of error was plus-or-minus 3.2 percentage points. Independent voters are split, with 47% for Rosen and 46% for Brown. Hispanic voters favor Rosen, 58% to 35%, while white voters support Brown, 51% to 44%, according to the poll.  At an Oct. 17 debate on 8 News Now, the candidates went head-to-head over the most contentious issue in the campaign: Brown's position on a national abortion ban. Rosen's campaign has worked relentlessly to pin Brown's record on abortion to his Senate candidacy, but Brown has changed his position. Rosen will not acknowledge that change. When they were on stage in our studios, here's how the exchange played out after Brown was asked if he would support a national abortion ban: BROWN: Look, I've been clear, and let me just state this up front: I would not vote for any national ban. However, this is a very, very personal issue for so many people, for so many women and families and I come at this as someone who is informed by my wife's experience. Unfortunately, she had a unexpected pregnancy and a traumatic situation that ended with an abortion and it was very traumatic for her. And what she told me as she was recovering from that was that she wishes that she had more support. I think this partisan issue needs to be, we need to refocus on supporting women. I also stand by Nevada's law that allows for abortion up to 24 weeks. I stand by and allow, that we should allow for women to have exceptions for rape, incest and threat to the life of the mother. Nevadans have made our law clear 34 years ago. I stand by that law and I would not vote for a national abortion ban. 8 NEWS NOW: Ms. Rosen, with one minute here, are there any limits on abortion you would support? ROSEN: I support restoring Roe v. Wade and I support Question 6, which my opponent says he will not support. He says he's a no, he says his positions are not negotiable for him. He has a decade-long record of saying that he's against any exceptions on abortion, even in the case of rape or incest. Not negotiable. Women are dying. One-third of American women don't have access to care and you can see in city after city in this country, women are being turned away from emergency rooms or dying in hospitals. This is fundamentally about freedom and I will tell you that complications late in pregnancy, they are tragic, they are horrific, and they are rare. And I will also tell you that a doctor's office and a hospital room or an emergency room is too small a place for a woman, her family and her doctor to have a politician like Sam Brown, Mitch McConnell or anyone else sitting in there telling them what they can and can't do. Watching them potentially die like they did in Georgia. BROWN: I would not do that. ROSEN: Too crowded, and if you don't believe that he would support a nationwide abortion ban, then I've got some oceanfront property to sell you on the Las Vegas Strip. 8 NEWS NOW: Mr. Brown, let's give you 15 seconds to go on the record here to respond to what she's saying. BROWN: Thank you, it's sad that I have to go on the record again and again because of the deceptions of Senator Rosen. ROSEN: This is his decade-long issue. 8 NEWS NOW: Ms. Rosen this is his time. BROWN: This is a serious issue. This should not be a hyper-partisan issue. We are talking about the lives of women. I have been clear that I would not support a national abortion ban. I don't appreciate -- and I don't think the voters of Nevada appreciate -- when people lead with deception on this issue. We need to lead with empathy and care. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS) -- Will it be the business and federal experience of Shelley Berkley or the City Hall know-how of Victoria Seaman? One of them will be the next Las Vegas mayor, taking the torch after an impressive 24-year run by Oscar and Carolyn G. Goodman, who served three terms each. More than 13 hours after the polls closed, the mayoral race was still too close to call. Just over 12,000 votes separate the two candidates with Berkley leading. She said she felt great. "I know all the numbers aren't in yet and let's say I'm still cautiously optimistic." Throughout the campaign leading up to Election Day, both candidates have acknowledged their common ground, often agreeing on important issues. But they have different sets of experiences, and each has a style that's distinct. They don't agree on everything. At the top of the list is a solution to the Badlands case, which threatens to overshadow other issues by straining revenue and forcing the city to cut services. A $48 million court judgment has already come down in favor of a developer who bought the closed golf course with plans to build on the land. The city stood in his way. But another $189 million -- plus interest in the case that's nearly a decade old -- is still hanging over the city. In all, the city is at risk of a $450 million to $650 million burden. During an October debate, Berkley said, "On Day 1, what I will do is start working on a solution to the Badlands debacle." Seaman won her City Council Ward 2 seat in 2019, campaigning on settling the Badlands case to get it off the city's books and move on. But a settlement was never reached. "Everybody's on board to settle now, now that we lost. And so, now we have to navigate in how we're going to try to settle this, which we have been," she said during the debate. The candidates also disagreed about public safety issues, arguing over whether Las Vegas was a safe place to live. Seaman finds no comfort in crime rates that are dropping, asking how officials should explain that to the families of homicide victims. Both support a priority for police funding. Another issue where they disagree is the animal shelter. Seaman wants to end the city's ties with the Animal Foundation when the contract expires next year. Berkley argues that the organization can succeed with proper funding. Berkley's experience goes back decades, topped by her seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, serving from 1999 to 2013. She counts securing the North Las Vegas VA Hospital among her biggest accomplishments. Since then, she has led the Touro University system. "I am ready on Day 1 to take the reins of the city and take us to the next level," Berkley said. Seaman served a term in the Nevada Assembly before getting into city politics. "I'm not a good politician, but I'm a great public servant," she said. "I like to get out in the community and make sure that I know what I'm talking about, make sure I know what is happening in our city." Seaman said no matter the results, she is proud of her campaign's work. "I'm so grateful to even be here in this position. I'm grateful for my teams we were out at the polls until almost 7 p.m." Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS) -- U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (D-Nev.) survived tough Republican challenges in 2020 and 2022, and if she's going to win a fourth term representing Nevada's Congressional District 3, she'll have to beat Republican Drew Johnson. Lee was first elected to the U.S. House seat in 2018, defeating Republican Danny Tarkanian. Johnson hasn't won a general election in Nevada, losing an extremely close race in 2022 as he tried to unseat Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones. He only lost by 336 votes -- 0.31% of the total vote. He won the right to go up against Lee by advancing in the Republican primary, getting 29.7% of the vote in a contest that saw four candidates with more than 20% of the vote. Johnson's appeal to voters comes from his background exposing wasteful government spending. He is a senior fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research. Johnson said he believes he has a better chance The fund-raising advantages for incumbents have helped Lee, with Federal Election Commission reports showing she has outspent Johnson by more than 4-1. Johnson spoke to 8 News Now in early October, criticizing Lee on foreign policy and border issues. "CD3 is a community of immigrants. It's 30% first- and second-generation legal immigrants. The people who are most upset about the border are these legal immigrants who waited in line, who got an attorney, who waited three years to come and we've got to make it easier for people like that to come and live the American Dream." He traces a lot of economic problems back to energy, saying the U.S. needs to increase domestic production of natural gas. Republicans and Democrats alike are spending too much money, Johnson said. He doesn't shy away from saying former President Donald Trump is wrong on some issues, and pledges to vote against him if it comes to that. He suggested that his experience in finding government waste could be part of the solution to funding Social Security. In a poll by Emerson College Polling/The Hill/8 News Now released on Aug. 29, Lee had a 47.4% to 34.6% lead over Johnson, with 14.3% undecided. In an 8 News Now interview from late October, Lee counted her accomplishments in dollars and jobs. She helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act, the largest-ever investment to combat climate change. It has brought $4 billion to Nevada along with 140,000 jobs, Lee said. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is helping to fund Brightline West's high-speed electric train between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. She also points to water recycling efforts. Lee responded to Johnson's criticism on several fronts, including what's happening at the U.S.-Mexico border. "I think the best border security we could have in this country is a bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill," she said. She accused Trump of orchestrating the defeat of a bipartisan effort that would have helped at the border. "Let's quit playing politics with people's lives and let's actually solve the problem," she said. "He had an opportunity to do that and he squashed it for political gain." Johnson has accused Lee of profiting from the PPP program that she helped to pass, and Lee counters that the program saved 40,000 businesses in Southern Nevada. "I find it a little rich that Drew Johnson is attacking me on supporting a program that saves small businesses across this community -- saved hundreds of thousands of jobs -- when he himself took and got the loan forgiven for $32,000 for a business that he runs out of his house that he is the only employee for." She said Johnson really wants to be on the fringe in the Republican Party and has pledged to join the Freedom Caucus. Lee turned down an opportunity to debate Johnson, labeling him as unstable and an "unhinged election denier who is peddling in lies in a desperate attempt to cover up his history of dangerous statements." Johnson's response echoed Lee's tone: "It's no surprise to me that Susie Lee refuses to debate. She has no way of defending her horrific record as the most corrupt member of Congress. Shady Susie voted to give her family $5.6 million in entirely forgiven, taxpayer-funded PPP loans, was caught making more than $3.3 million in stock trades she illegally neglected to disclose, and even refused to pay her property taxes and utility bills." Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS) -- Republican challenger Mark Robertson is making his second attempt to defeat Democratic U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, who has represented Congressional District 1 since 2013. Redistricting has added some Republican voters to CD1, but does Robertson have a chance to win the seat this year? An Emerson Poll released on Aug. 29 indicated Robertson still had a steep hill to climb, trailing Titus by 15 percentage points with 13.3% of voters undecided. But that poll was a head-to-head matchup, and on Nov. 5 there will be four other candidates who could take support away from either candidate. Even so, it's not clear that Robertson will do any better than the 2022 election, when he lost to Titus, 51.6% to 46.0%. The other candidates in the race are Bill Hoge (Independent American Party), David Havlicek (Libertarian Party), David Goossen (no political party) and Ron Quince (no political party). In a late October interview with 8 News Now, Robertson emphasized economic issues. He said the Inflation Reduction Act was a mistake -- and misnamed, too. He blamed the Biden administration's spending for runaway inflation, saddling the nation's future with trillions in debt. "We have got to stop borrowing, printing and spending money we don't have. That's the biggest driver of inflation," Robertson said. "When you talk about benefits, you've got to talk about costs, too," Robertson said. "I have confidence in the free market. You know, it didn't take government funds to build gas stations all over America. I don't think we need government funds -- billions of government funds -- to build charging stations across America. It doesn't make sense." He also disputed claims in campaign ads from Titus, calling them outright lies. Titus spoke to 8 News Now before the Democratic National Convention. Among the topics: no taxes on tips, wild horses On the tips issue, "Well, I do support it but I think it's fairer if you put some other provisions with it," Titus said. "You've got to raise the minimum wage because there are a lot of service people who don't get tips," she said. Democrats eventually introduced the Tipped Income Protection and Standards (TIPS) Act which incorporated some of those ideas. U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) introduced the bill in September. We asked her longtime fight with the Bureau of Land Management over wild horse roundups. "I'll keep fighting this with the BLM," she said. "There's been more and more attention to it outside of Nevada. It's become an international issue. We got a call from somebody in Italy saying 'save the wild horses.' You have to manage the wild horses just like you have to manage cows that are out there on public lands," Titus said. "This is an environmental issue but you can do it in a much more humane ways. You don't have to chase horses down with helicopters, she said. She has advocated more use of birth control drugs to control the herds. Titus and Robertson are at odds on Social Security and Medicare. "Well, Robertson can deny it all he wants to, but he wants to have a commission, a commission is just another word for 'Let's meet behind closed doors and figure out how to cut it,' has supported cuts to Medicare, wants to raise the age to 69, supports a balanced budget, which, how you going to balance it but cut entitlements," Titus said. "I don't support any of those things. I think you want to make it solvent," Titus said. She said by negotiating drug prices and raising the cap so high-end earners pay more into the system, the situation is improving. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS) -- U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) faces Republican challenger John Lee in Congressional District 4, which covers the northern part of the Las Vegas valley extending north to the center of the state. Horsford initially won election to CD4 a dozen years ago, but he lost after a single two-year term. He retook the seat in 2019, and has held it since, running now for his fifth term in Congress. Lee, who was the mayor of North Las Vegas from 2013 to 2022, defeated David Filippo in the Republican primary, 48.2% to 45.3%, to earn the right to go up against Horsford. Before 2021, Lee was a Democrat, but changed affiliations and said, “It’s not the party that I grew up with 25 years ago in this environment and it’s not the party that I can stand with anymore.” During Lee’s tenure in North Las Vegas, he led the city out of a deep financial hole. The city was on the verge of bankruptcy. Horsford has gained influence in Congress, now serving as the leader of the Black Caucus. It’s a platform he has used to call out Republicans including Louisiana Rep. Clay Higgins who repeated debunked allegations that Haitian immigrants in Ohio were “eating pets.” His campaign has recently echoed Kamala Harris’s lead, citing a need to “turn the page” from politics of the past. In an interview with 8 News Now, Lee focused on Horsford’s leadership of the Black Caucus as a distraction, accusing him of “disappearing” into Washington politics instead of paying more attention to issues at home. He went farther, calling the Black Caucus racist and accusing the organization of excluding Black Republican lawmakers. Horsford has been the executive director of the Culinary Training Academy of Las Vegas since 2001. He served in the Nevada State Senate from 2004 to 2012, rising to the position of majority leader (2009-2012). He was the first black U.S. House member to represent Nevada and the first black leader of the state senate. Lee owns Vegas Plumbing Service and Champion Tile and Marble. He serves as director of Nevada First Bank and holds a number of positions with civic organizations, boards and committees. A poll in late August showed Horsford with a comfortable lead. Horsford led Lee 45.7%. To 36.1% with 10.5% of voters undecided. Russell Best (Independent American Party) and Timothy Ferreira (Libertarian Party) also appear on the ballot in CD4. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS) -- Question 3 went down to defeat in Nevada, ending the hopes of non-partisan voters for a bigger say in the candidates they choose from on Election Day. Ranked-choice voting was a part of the ballot question's grand plan. The Associated Press declared Question 3 a loser with 77% of the vote counted. Question 3 passed in 2022, setting up the final vote this year. Additional explanations and opinions on both sides of Question 3 are available in previous 8 News Now coverage: Many non-partisan voters hoped to end a system that sidelines them until only the top candidates are left. Non-partisans -- or independents -- outnumber Democrats and Republicans in Nevada, and they are currently shut out of the primaries, which are controlled by the political parties. Question 3 would have moved Nevada to an open primary system in two years, allowing all voters to have a voice in who moves on to the general election. A new voting method -- ranked choice -- was set to take effect for the 2026 general election. The video below explains how ranked-choice voting works: The text of Question 3: "Shall the Nevada Constitution be amended to allow all Nevada voters the right to participate in open primary elections to choose candidates for the general election in which all voters may then rank the remaining candidates by preference for the offices of U.S. Senators, U.S. Representatives, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Controller, Attorney General, and State Legislators?" Political parties opposed the change. Leading up to the election, opponents cited statistics showing that the ranked-choice method confuses voters, resulting in many more ballots being disqualified. Ads opposing Question 3 told voters they would have to do much more research so they know all the candidates in all the races before the election. But proponents disputed that point. As of Oct. 1, 663,613 Nevada voters were registered non-partisans -- 33.5% of all registered voters. There were 593,223 registered Democrats and 574,270 registered Republicans, according to the Nevada Secretary of State's Office. About 144,000 voters were divided between the Independent American Party, the Libertarian Party and "other." Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS) -- What would Question 6 really mean for abortion rights in Nevada? There are strong opinions on both sides of the issue. State law already guards the right to abortion, but Question 6 advocates want to strengthen that right by putting it into the Nevada Constitution. That will require passage in two consecutive elections. This is the first time this initiative will be voted on. Opponents argue that Question 6 doesn't substantively change state protections for abortion rights -- only the steps necessary to change the law. They also point to the possibility that the state would be on the hook to pay for abortions to avoid violating an individual's constitutional rights. WHAT'S NEXT: If Question 6 passes, it will be on the ballot again in 2026. If it passes there, it will be included in the Nevada Constitution. If Question 6 fails in 2024, advocates will likely try again in future elections. The text of Question 6 on ballots: "Should the Nevada Constitution be amended to create an individual's fundamental right to abortion, without interference by state or local governments, whenever the abortion is performed by a qualified healthcare professional until fetal viabililty or when necessary to protect the health or life of the pregnant individual at any point during the pregnancy?" Abortion rights is an issue that brings people out to vote. Political parties use the topic to encourage voters to participate in the election, and candidates often use negative campaign ads targeting their opponent's position on the issue. According to the election website Ballotpedia:
Nevada is one of 10 states with abortion-related measures on the 2024 ballot designed to strengthen abortion rights after the June 2022 Supreme Court ruling that threw out the Roe v. Wade decision from 1973. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS) -- Nevada voters passed Question 7 requiring voters to show ID at the polls with a resounding 72% of the vote. The Associated Press called the election with 74% of the vote reported. Question 7 is a proposed amendment to the Nevada Constitution, requiring passage in two consecutive elections. This is the first time it has been on the ballot. WHAT'S NEXT: Question 7 will be on the ballot again in 2026. If it passes there, it will be included in Article 2 of the Nevada Constitution. If Question 7 fails in 2026, it would have to start the process over in future elections. A large segment of the population -- 74%, according to one poll -- saw Question 7 as a "common sense" ballot question. Question 7 reads: "Should the Nevada Constitution be amended to require voters to either present photo identification to verify their identity when voting in-person or to provide certain personal information to verify their identity when voting by mail ballot?" Question 7 wants to know who you are when you vote. Proponents say they are concerned about election security and ID theft. Opponents argue there's no proof it would make a difference because voter fraud is virtually nonexistent -- and it would discourage some people who are eligible to vote from going to the polls. "When it comes to voting rights, we shouldn't be leaving anyone behind. The ID requirements in Question 7 will mean fewer eligible people will cast ballots, while the new law would do nothing to prevent voter fraud," according to one argument against passage. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 36 states have laws requesting or requiring voters to show some form of ID at the polls. The list of accepted IDs would be:
Voters who vote by mail ballot would need to include certain information so that election officials can use it to verify the voter's identity. That information includes:
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LAS VEGAS ( KLAS) — As votes are counted nationwide, Southern Nevada awaits the results on who will become the next president, along with races for U.S. Senate, Congress, Las Vegas mayor and more. Watch this live blog for breaking news and reports from the polls. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- More than 13,000 people across Nevada who voted by mail need to verify their identities or their vote will not count, according to the latest data from the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office. As of 3 p.m. Tuesday, the number of mail-in ballots needing signature cures was 13,317 – 2.5% of all mail-in ballots returned, data said. Nearly 15,000 voters successfully verified their identities so far this election, data showed. About 1 in every 20 mail-in ballots has required a cure this election. Democratic Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar said the majority of the cures were coming from younger votes in Clark and Washoe counties. “Young voters don’t have a long history of voting, right?” Aguilar told 8 News Now’s sister cable network NewsNation. “The signature that they have is the signature on their voter registration form and sometimes it’s in a digital form at the DMV. Or also it’s their paper registration or just their driver’s license. Those are their signatures and without a long history, it’s hard to compare their signatures.” Voters can check the status of their ballot at their county election office or at vote.nv.gov. Voters needing to cure their signature can visit cure.nv.gov for more information. “Youth voter engagement is something that I’ve been passionate about for my entire time in office, but the need for signature cure goes beyond youth,” Aguilar said in a statement. “Older voters who may sign their names differently throughout the course of their lives, voters who have recently gotten married but haven’t updated their name on their voter registration, and yes, young people who may not have a set signature developed yet. And since the passage of Automatic Voter Registration, more Nevadans than ever sign their names on digital screens that may look different than their pen-to-paper signatures.” The Clark County Election Department will notify voters if there is an issue with their signature, however, a voter must have a phone number or email on file to be notified. Voters have until 5 p.m. on the sixth day after Election Day to provide a signature confirmation, Nevada law states — with the Veterans Day holiday, that date this year is Tuesday, Nov. 12. Mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day will continue to be tabulated until Saturday, Nov. 9. Clark County voters can see if the county has counted their mail-in ballot under the “Registered Voter Services” section of the election department’s website. The county can also be reached at 702-455-VOTE (8683). Nye County voters can call 775-482-8134. Close margins often decide Nevada elections: In 2022, Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo won by about 15,000 votes; Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto won by about 8,000 votes. In 2020, President Joe Biden won by about 33,000 votes. Медиа: | ↑ |
(NEXSTAR) – While the final tally has not yet been completed, former President Donald Trump has earned enough Electoral College votes to send him back to the White House, Decision Desk HQ has projected on The Hill. When Pennsylvania was called for Trump just before 1:30 a.m. Eastern Time Wednesday morning, he scored the necessary 270 Electoral College votes to win. He was also favored to win the popular vote, which he lost in both 2016 and 2020, according to Decision Desk projections. But the votes were still pouring in, and may take several more days to be fully counted. 2024 Election ResultsThe interactive map below shows the results in the 2024 presidential election as they are reported to the Associated Press. To see results for any U.S. county, first click on the state, then search for the county by name. It remains to be seen how many people have turned out to vote this year – though early voting numbers were high. Leading into Tuesday, more than 82 million Americans had already cast their ballots. In the 2020 presidential election, 66% of eligible voters cast a ballot. That's the highest percentage in a national election since 1900, according to Pew Research. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A man is in custody and facing open murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old who was found in a car, according to police. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported that they were able to identify Keyun Watts, 25, as the suspect who allegedly shot a man near South Decatur Boulevard and Sobb Avenue, south of Patrick Lane. On Oct. 5, LVMPD officers responded to the reports of the shooting and found a vehicle crashed into a “fixed object” with a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds inside. The man was identified as Elvin Sejdinovic, 22. Police said he was taken to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead. On Monday, Nov. 4, officials located Watts and arrested him. LVMPD said he was booked into the Clark County Detention Center on charges of open murder with a deadly weapon. Under a plea deal in 2022, Watts pleaded guilty to felony robbery and conspiracy to commit a crime. The robbery charge was dropped after he completed two years of probation in July 2024, according to court records. He is due to make an initial appearance in court on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Медиа: | ↑ |
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WSPA) - Krispy Kreme is sweetening Election Day by offering all guests a free original glazed doughnut at participating stores. According to its website, Krispy Kreme's 'Doughmocracy' celebration is the desire to help share in the pride that comes with participating in the federal election by offering one of its popular doughnuts for free. Find the participating Las Vegas location. As Americans vote and volunteer at the polls, Krispy Kreme will offer an extra treat on Tuesday, Nov. 5, by handing out “I Voted” stickers at participating shops across the U.S., while supplies last. Representatives said both the stickers and doughnuts are limited to one per guest. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Calls from a Las Vegas church auditorium were answered Monday evening as volunteers from a political organization reached out to voters over the phone, hoping to sway undecided residents who lacked certain faith in their choices. Volunteers from the American Christian Caucus, a conservative political group based in Nevada, gathered at Fervent, a Calvery Chapel, to review canvasing plans, place phone calls, and cure ballots. Jesus Marquez, executive director of American Christian Caucus, pointed to the volunteers as an example of the work left to be done—with only a few hours left before election day.  “We are organizing churches across the state to be mobilized and not just to get Christians out to vote,” he said. “That's a huge part of our operation, given the fact that only 35% of Christians voted in 2022, but also to recruit volunteers from within the church to then go out and door knock, do canvassing, and phone banking.” The organization has seen up to 60 volunteers show up at their events, according to Marquez, with up to 200 volunteers recruited from different churches across the valley. He told 8 News Now he still has faith that voters will show up and back not just the candidates they are endorsing but more so the reasons they are running. “We're focusing more on policy,” Marquez said. “One of the two issues that Latinos and other groups have been finding important is the economy, the cost of living, and the border. The border issue has actually become an incentive for Latinos to vote the way we are persuading them to vote.” Marquez said even when the door knocking and phone calls are over Monday night, he expects the work won’t be over yet.
“I think we will see a better fruit after the election, hopefully on election night,” he said. “But if not, we're ready to stay a few days after the election, counting and making sure that ballots are being counted.” This story is meant to report how Republican leaning candidates and organizations took action in Southern Nevada before the election. Read here how Democratic groups gathered while in Las Vegas. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Harris-Walz campaign hosted its final Get Out the Vote rally on Monday as they made their last push to reach voters. It was the grand finale of sorts at the MGM Grand Garden Arena as the Democratic Party made their final push to Nevadans to vote on Election Day. The Harris-Walz campaign hosted the rally with performers such as Sofi Tukker and Christina Aguilera. "I'm really happy to see the people showing their interest and going out there and giving support," Larry Edwards Las Vegas resident told 8 News Now. Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus shared how vital it is for the people of Nevada to step up and vote. "Since I've been in politics Nevada has always been close as we are a purple state. You win elections by two or three votes sometimes. Every year I say it's the most important of your life but this is the most consequential as democracy is on the ballot so much can be undone," Titus said. Nevada Congressman Steven Horsford and Congresswoman Susie Lee also spoke to the crowd. Monday's rally was one of seven rallies held around the country in key battleground states Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Election Day 2024 is here -- voters in Nevada have from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to vote. 8 News Now will bring you election results on air and online on Channel 8 and 8newsnow.com as soon as they are available Nevadans are voting on their choices for president, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and several local races, including 10 Nevada Senate seats, all 42 Nevada Assembly seats and a new mayor of Las Vegas. The ballot also features seven questions. In-person Election Day votingClark County is running 135 Election Day voting centers, which are also mail ballot drop-off locations. Locations include Allegiant Stadium, the Galleria at Sunset, Henderson City Hall, Las Vegas City Hall, the Meadows Mall, North Las Vegas City Hall and the UNLV Lied Library. Wait times at voting centersA web page shows the wait times at voting centers around Clark County. To view the locations and times, click here. As of 10:45 a.m., many sites have either no wait time or less than 5 minutes while a handful of others show waiting times at an hour or more. All polls across Nevada close at 7 p.m. or until the last person in line votes. Anyone in line by 7 p.m. can vote. LINK: Clark County voting locations Nevada offers same-day voter registration. New voters can register and vote at any polling location with a valid Nevada driver’s license or Nevada ID card. Any other form of identification, including a military ID or passport, cannot be used for same-day registration to prove your identity. An ID is not required to vote if a voter is already registered. Mail-in ballots Mail-in ballots can be dropped off at any voting location or any post office or mailbox. There is one location where late ballots can be dropped off until 8:59 p.m. It's at the post office at 1001 E. Sunset Road in Las Vegas. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day to be counted. Signatures on mail-in ballots must match the one on file. The Clark County Election Department will notify voters if there is an issue with their signature, however, a voter must have a phone number or email on file to be notified. Voters have until 5 p.m. on the sixth day after Election Day to provide a signature confirmation, Nevada law states -- with the Veterans Day holiday, that date this year is Tuesday, Nov. 12. Voters can track their mail-in ballots on BallotTrax or the Clark County Election Department's website. Clark County voters can see if the county has counted their mail-in ballot under the “Registered Voter Services” section of the election department’s website. The county can also be reached at 702-455-VOTE (8683). Nye County voters can call 775-482-8134. What are the big races?Nevadans are voting on their choices for president, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and several local races, including 10 Nevada Senate seats, all 42 Nevada Assembly seats and a new mayor of Las Vegas. The ballot also features seven questions. Nevada's six electoral votes are at stake in the presidential race. One of two Nevada U.S. Senate seats and all four of Nevada's U.S. House seats are up for grabs. Clark County voters will also vote for seats on the Clark County Board of Trustees. Question 1 proposes amendments to the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education. Should it pass, it would become law. Question 2 revises language in the Nevada Constitution about people who receive state support. Should it pass, it would become law. Question 3 proposes amending the Nevada Constitution to allow for open primaries and ranked-choice voting. Should it pass, it would become law. Question 4 removes language from the Nevada Constitution about slavery and involuntary servitude. Should it pass, it would become law. Question 5 exempts diapers from certain taxes. Should it pass, it would become law. Question 6 enshrines Nevada's existing abortion access law, which allows a woman to have an abortion until fetal viability or after if a mother's life is at risk, into the state constitution. If it passes, it will again appear on the November 2026 ballot. Question 7 would require a voter to show ID in order to vote. If it passes, it will again appear on the November 2026 ballot. When can we expect results?Clark County will post early voting and mail-in ballot totals in its first Election Night totals with Election Day results coming later in the night. The county and the state will not release totals until the last polling place closes. Democratic Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar said during the June primary, there was a 10-minute wait time from when the last polling location closed to the first results going online at 8:04 p.m. On Election Night, the county will first release early voting and mail-in ballot totals. The mail-in ballot totals will be for ballots received through Monday. The county expects to release a second batch of data later in the evening with in-person Election Day results. In the days after, the county will release results in the afternoon and evening as mail-in ballots are tabulated and as voters who need to verify their identities do so. Nevada state law requires all mail-in ballots to be mailed and postmarked by Election Day. There is then a four-day period after Election Day when county clerks can accept the postmarked ballots and process them. If the ballot does not have a postmark, county clerks can process ballots up to three days after Election Day. A law passed after the 2020 election allows Nevada county clerks and registrars to process mail-in ballots in the two weeks before an election. This change, and new equipment, will likely make the tabulation process faster than it was in 2020. Because of close margins, the Associated Press, which calls races based on vote totals and their analysis, did not call the 2020 presidential nor the 2022 U.S. Senate race until the Saturday after Election Day. The AP called the race for Lombardo the Friday after that election. State law prohibits "electioneering" -- the soliciting of a candidate or the wearing of political insignia -- anywhere on private property serving as a voting location and from within 100 feet of a polling location on public property. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - The Clark County School District is the nation's fifth-largest school district with a budget of nearly $4 billion, and trustees control the purse strings. Four out of the seven seats on CCSD’s Board of Trustees are up for grabs. The newly elected board members will have a big job ahead of them, including hiring a new superintendent and managing a budget deficit. Garcia Morales represents District C, and she is the only incumbent running for re-election. She is also the board president and for months has refused to do an on-camera interview with 8 News Now. Back in April, Garcia Morales appeared on 8 News Now's Politics Now show where she responded to criticism that she isn't transparent. Tameka Henry is her opponent, marking the second time they will face each other. Henry lost to Garcia Morales in 2020, but Henry received 37% of the vote in the June primary in a four-person race. Garcia Morales received 29%. For the other three trustee races, Lola Brooks and Lisa Guzman are not running. Katie Williams, who represented District B, resigned in September after an 8 News Now report into her residency sparked an investigation. The Clark County District Attorney’s Office determined she lives in Nebraska. Williams wasn't running for re-election. Lydia Dominguez and Eileen Eady are the two seeking her seat. “Ultimately what I do and the decisions I make on the board are based on what the families need and what they're looking for,” Eady said. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A planned outage may impact some plans for those driving along the I-15 near Baker, California. The Nevada Department of Transportation and Southern California Edison (SCE) will be conducting reliability upgrades on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8 which will impact a 90-mile stretch along the I-15 near Baker.  During the outage services including food establishments, gas stations, and electric vehicle charging ports around Baker will not be available. Travelers are strongly urged to plan ahead. For more information regarding the SCE project click HERE. Motorists should use caution while traveling through work zones, and take alternate detour Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A Las Vegas election worker claimed she was attacked at a bus stop. The 8 News Now Investigators have learned Metro Police are investigating her claims, and both Clark County and the Nevada Secretary of State's office are looking into the matter. "We can confirm that an incident did occur regarding a temporary election worker at a bus stop," a county spokesperson wrote in an email to the 8 News Now Investigators Monday. "We are still looking into this isolated incident." Brandi Lapriore said she was waiting at a bus stop on Eastern Avenue near Bonanza on the evening of Oct. 26 when a man initially asked her when the bus was expected to arrive and then tried talking about politics. "He was like, 'So did you see the podcast with Joe Rogan and Donald Trump?' I was like, 'Nope, I'm not interested,'" Lapriore told the 8 News Now Investigators. "I said, 'I don't even talk about politics at work. It's not something that we discuss.'" Lapriore said the man then asked her questions about the Constitution. After Lapriore repeatedly asked him to leave her alone, she said he attacked her. "He, like, walked towards me and chest bumped me, and then he started just punching me, just punched me in the face twice and then I hit the ground and he stepped on my knee," Lapriore told the 8 News Now Investigators. The man then boarded a bus and Lapriore called 911, she said. Metro Police responded and Lapriore later learned the man called 911 to report that she had attacked him which she insisted is a lie. "I've never seen him before. I haven't seen him since," Lapriore told the 8 News Now Investigators. Lapriore said she believed the man began talking to her because she was wearing her bright orange election t-shirt which reads, "Don't lose your voice. Vote!" A law which went into effect in 2023 made it a felony to attack, threaten or intimidate an election worker. The law specified the crime does not need to take place at a polling place. "I hope he does have some consequences that he will have to face," Lapriore said. Lapriore purchased an electric bike to avoid riding the bus. She also said she hopes her story is a reminder that election workers are just trying to do their jobs. "I hope that people realize that you don't need to target people just because of what they do," she said. The 8 News Now Investigators reached out to Las Vegas Metro police about Lapriore's claims. To reach investigative reporter Vanessa Murphy, email vmurphy@8newsnow.com. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Programs in the Las Vegas valley hope to fill the trade gap while giving veterans a good career path after leaving the military. After sacrificing their lives for their country many veterans return home and are not sure what to do next. Former Marine Corps Corporal David Wyke is transitioning to a new set of skills, learning plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work at the National Technical Institute's Las Vegas campus. "My dad was always good at fixing things, so I wanted to fix things," Wyke said. His classmate, Navy veteran Evan Wolford, is also training for a career in the trades. "I've actually been surprised by the plumbing program and how much I like it," Wolford said. According to the National Center for Construction Education & Research, 41% of the current construction workforce plans to retire by 2031, while only 3% of young adults are expressing interest in trade careers. Programs like the electrical, HVAC, and plumbing at NTI play an important role in helping fill the gaps. For more than a dozen veterans in the programs, their tuition is covered by their GI Bill benefits. Allowing them to earn their credentials and then enter the workforce right after schooling. Kody Wilson, a former plumber and now campus director at NTI in Las Vegas, knows how important the trade jobs are to the valley, and he said these veterans can help. "In their transition time or even some come in years after they've been out of the military, but they are still trying to find what it is they want to do after that. To be able to give them one, a skillset, and even a direction or hope to what they want to be in the future is really cool," Wilson said. For Wyke and Wolford they will be graduating from the plumbing program in December. Last year more than 600 people graduated from NTI in Las Vegas with skills that allowed them to enter trade jobs right away. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS) -- All this talk about plunging F1 ticket prices might be concerning -- unless you're Wynn Las Vegas, where room rates are $1,700 a night during the Nov. 21-23 event. After all, Wynn is about luxury and there's just really not much of an economic pinch on that crowd, executives indicated as the company reported its third-quarter earnings on Monday. "In Vegas, the high-end consumer -- our consumer -- continues to hold up," Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings said. He looked ahead to what Wynn Resorts is expecting around race weekend. "Q4 and F1 is actually shaping up quite nicely for us. You can look at our room rates -- our posted, published room rates relative to our competitors -- and you can see that we're pricing at a very significant premium to the rest of the Strip," he said. If $1,700 isn't out of your price range, you can think about the $7,500 Grand Fan Package (starting price), which includes a three-night stay and two Grandstand tickets. Still listening? How about the F1 Paddock Club package, starting at $45,000? Wynn's properties, including Las Vegas, Wynn Macau and Encore Boston Harbor, posted third-quarter earnings of $527.7 million on $1.69 billion in revenue, according to the company's news release. That's down about $2.7 million from the third quarter of 2023. There was no mention of the $130 million settlement that Wynn Resorts agreed to pay related to money transfers to gamblers at Wynn Las Vegas -- a decade-long case that officials said didn't amount to money laundering. The case was described as foreign customers evading U.S. laws. It is believed to be the largest forfeiture by a casino “based on admissions of criminal wrongdoing,” according to U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath in San Diego. The company continues to build its resort in the United Arab Emirates on Al Marjan Island. Billings sees that as a gambling market valued at $3 billion to $5 billion when it's up and running -- expected in early 2027. Construction on a tower there has reached the 24th floor. The tower will be nearly 1,000 feet tall when it's complete. Chief Financial Officer Julie Mireille Cameron-Doe said Wynn Las Vegas is working to finish renovations at the villas at Wynn Las Vegas, with plans to spend more in 2025 as it renovates rooms in the Encore tower. Those renovations will eliminate about 50,000 room nights next year. Renovations at the villas exceeded $100 million in costs, and the company anticipates spending $300 million at Encore, as well as new restaurant offerings Zero Bond and Fiola Mare, expected to debut in early 2025. Fiola Mare, which replaces Lakeside at the Wynn Las Vegas, is a seafood restaurant from James Beard and Michelin-awarded chef and restaurateur Fabio Trabocchi. Brian Gullbrants, chief operating officer, said Wynn Resorts is pacing for a room night record in 2024 with "fairly strong" average daily hotel rates. Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts, which reported their Q3 earnings last week, had indicated that baccarat players had taken a toll in the quarter -- about $80 million at MGM. Some of that was because top players had stayed away from Las Vegas. But Wynn appeared to be taking the damage in stride. "No significant shifts of note," Billings told investors. "Let's put it in historical perspective. If you rewound the clock, 6, 7, 8 years ago in Las Vegas, you had a business that was subject to a lot of volatility from very, very high-end table play. And we've done a lot of very deliberate things over the course of the past several years to really grow and diversify our casino business." Higher hotel rates, which have grown 7% year over year, help offset what happens at the tables. "We've stolen a lot of casino market share, and we've dampened the exposure to extreme high-end volatility and I think it shows in the numbers. But as it relates to any given quarter? Sure, you could have one or two people that could impact table drop overall. But that's the beauty of the Las Vegas model, right? It's got diversification. So, hotel revenue up, slot handle up, table drop steady to down a couple points. It's not a broader trend," Billings said. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Prosecutors are asking a judge to revoke a Las Vegas Metro police sergeant’s bail after detectives found additional child pornography in his possession while he was released from custody, according to documents obtained by the 8 News Now Investigators. Prosecutors also filed two new child pornography-related charges against Kevin Menon, 42, Monday. “While out on bail in this case, defendant has been found – yet again – to be in possession of over 300 additional images of children being sexually violated, exploited and put on display for defendant’s prurient sexual interests,” prosecutors wrote in a document filed Monday. Some images included children under the age of five, according to prosecutors. “It is incredibly difficult to look at the images he kept on all of these devices showing children – little girls – being sexually assaulted and exploited,” prosecutors wrote. Menon already faced two previous child pornography-related charges in his second criminal case. A grand jury indicted Menon for 13 charges related to an alleged scheme that resulted in individuals, mostly Black men, being detained on the Las Vegas Strip as Menon worked in plain clothes along with uniformed officers. Menon posted a $27,000 bond to remain out of custody after his Aug. 30 arrest. On the day of his first arrest, Las Vegas Metro police executed a search warrant at Menon’s North Las Vegas home. Detectives found approximately 200 images of child sexual abuse material on two laptops, according to prosecutors. On Oct. 23 as Menon headed to a court appearance for his first case, police took him into custody at the Regional Justice Center in connection with the new charges. Detectives executed a second search warrant at Menon’s home. Las Vegas Justice Court Judge Nadia Wood set bail at $100,000 cash with a condition of high-level electronic monitoring. Menon posted bail and was released from jail on Oct. 26. In court documents filed Monday, prosecutors said detectives found a flash drive inside a backpack in Menon’s garage on Oct. 23. The device contained 19 child sexual abuse material images, nine images considered ‘age difficult,’ meaning the individuals in the images may or may not be underage, and 166 child erotica images, according to prosecutors. Detectives also found a laptop which contained 54 child sexual abuse material images, 90 age difficult images, and 54 child erotica images, prosecutors wrote.
“Defendant was feloniously in possession of these images he saved on these devices while out on bail during the pendency of this case,” prosecutors stated. Prosecutors filed the motion to revoke Menon’s bail in the first case. “The facts underlying the instant case – in which defendant used his badge and position of authority while at work to illegally arrest or otherwise violate the rights of a dozen or so individuals (virtually all of whom were African American males) and directed officers to falsify arrest reports – shows a complete disregard for the safety of the community defendant was once entrusted to protect,” prosecutors wrote. In a character letter submitted in a previous court document by Menon’s defense team, Menon pointed out he is a 42-year-old bi-racial first generation American, has a history of volunteerism starting at the age of 14, and had been selected by Sheriff Kevin McMahill to participate in a law enforcement program overseas. Menon claimed he was the only recruit in history to also teach while in the academy, he later became an instructor teaching search warrant preparation and execution classes, and a quote of his, ‘with the will of a warrior, but the heart of a guardian,’ was placed on banners. “I served in specialized units, including the gang unit, central intelligence, and counterterrorism sections,” Menon wrote. “On 1 October, I was assigned the acting-sergeant of my squad in the gang unit, and was awarded a medal of honor for my actions.” Menon was promoted to rank of sergeant in 2023, is fluent in four languages and has working knowledge of three more, and had previously converted to Judaism, he wrote. Menon stated he has been married to his wife for 10 years and hopes to be father of at least two kids with her. Prosecutors addressed Menon’s character letter. “What he conveniently overlooks is the fact that he currently stands charged for crimes he committed while wearing the badge,” prosecutors wrote. “Clearly, defendant’s definition of making Las Vegas a ‘safe community’ by introducing child pornography onto devices in his possession is a far cry from state’s definition.” Menon saved child pornography on a laptop he used for work, according to prosecutors. Menon also claimed he attended Harvard College in his character letter. Prosecutors said they found a fake Harvard transcript on Menon’s device and that according to a representative from Harvard University, they found no records to indicate Menon was admitted to Harvard College or Harvard Medical School.  “This (Un)Talented Mr. Ripley schtick that he has put on for the court, officers at LVMPD and others, is exactly that – a con,” prosecutors wrote. A hearing in the first case is scheduled for Nov. 6. A preliminary hearing in the second case is scheduled for Nov. 7. After his arrest, the department placed Menon on leave with pay and his police powers were suspended pending an investigation. The department has since stopped paying him. To reach investigative reporter Vanessa Murphy, email vmurphy@8newsnow.com. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Clark County Coroner's Office reported that a 34-year-old man died after being hit by a vehicle in the southwest Las Vegas valley two weeks ago. On Oct. 24, around 11:30 p.m., the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to a crash at the intersection of west Flamingo Road and Cameron Street. Evidence at the scene showed that a Ford Maverick was traveling west on Flamingo and a man was crossing north near a marked crosswalk. According to police, the front of the Ford struck the right side of the man, causing him to be propelled forward onto the roadway. The driver, identified as 60-year-old Jonas Villaverde, exhibited signs of impairment and was arrested and charged with DUI-related offenses, police said. Police reported that the man, who was crossing near a marked crosswalk, was taken to a nearby hospital. He was pronounced dead several days later, on Oct. 27. The man's death marked the 131st traffic-related fatality for the LVMPD in 2024. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) - Add two more names to the bandwagon supporting red light cameras. Danny writes: “I drive around town for my job and I see about 50 red light violations a day (in some cases with police officers there watching). Sometimes 3 or 4 cars one after the other running the same red light. Action is needed.” And retired bus driver Brian: “I say, bring on cameras at major intersections. The money from these tickets should fund driver re-training for the violators include learning how to fully stop at signs and signals.” Danny and Brian - and everyone who's weighed in on this hot button issue - we'll be following any red light camera law introduced at next year's session of the State Legislature, although it should be noted that previous attempts have all failed. Thanks for writing. Buckle up, drive carefully - and, please put down that phone! You're welcome to join the “Driving You Crazy” conversation at: traffic8@8newsnow.com. Медиа: | ↑ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- On Tuesday, Americans will vote on the next President of the United States. If you’re planning to head to the polls on Tuesday, here are some things to know before you go. Polls are open across Nevada from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until the last person in line votes. Clark County has 135 voting locations for Election Day. Mail-in ballots can also be dropped off at any voting center. To cast your ballot, you must be registered to vote and there is still time to do so. The state of Nevada offers same-day voter registration. You can register for the first time or update your existing registration either online or in person on election day. If you wish to utilize the same-day registration process, you must have a valid Nevada driver’s license or Nevada ID card and vote in person at a polling location. There are no exceptions to this rule. Any other form of identification, including a military ID or passport, cannot be used for same-day registration to prove your identity. Any person who registered to vote online on or after Oct. 22, may only vote in person at a polling location and must show their valid Nevada driver’s license, Nevada ID card, or tribal ID to vote in that election. To register to vote online or to check your registration status, visit this link. Once a person provides the required identification and completes the registration process, they are given a ballot. This ballot may be a provisional ballot which is a full ballot that contains all the same contests and measures available for that person's precinct. However, it will only be counted if certain provisions are met and a person's eligibility is verified. All voters can check the status of their ballot at this link. Медиа: | ↑ |
As Election Day approaches, voters in Nevada will decide on a significant issue: whether the state should adopt voter ID requirements. Question 7 on the ballot proposes that voters either present identification when voting in person or provide the last four digits of their driver's license or Social Security number for mail-in ballots. Republican Assemblyman Gregory Hafen and ACLU of Nevada Executive Director Athar Haseebullah joined the 8 News Now Daily Voting Guide to discuss the proposal. Hafen argued that voter ID is essential to ensuring election integrity. "A lot of people have fears that our elections are not safe," he said. "This is probably the easiest and simplest way for us to show the people that our elections are safe. We're all showing our IDs for just about everything in the state." Hafen said, making the argument that implementing voter ID would give people confidence that their vote is secure. Haseebullah disagreed, saying that there is no need for such a measure. “Nobody, including Assemblyman Hafen... can [name] somebody who’s committed voter impersonation here in Nevada," he said. "It’s a solution in search of a problem," Haseebullah said, adding that voter impersonation is extremely rare. He argued that changing the state constitution based on misinformation could disenfranchise certain groups. "Not everybody has access to an ID," he said, noting that some young voters or those in vulnerable populations might struggle to obtain one. Regarding why voter ID should be opposed when it is already required in other areas of life, such as making financial purchases or buying alcohol, Haseebullah said the difference between those activities and voting was constitutional right, stressing that voting is a fundamental right that should not be restricted. The debate also touched on whether voter ID laws would affect turnout. Haseebullah warned that it could reduce participation among marginalized groups, such as the unhoused or those who have recently turned 18. He also raised concerns about how transgender individuals might face challenges at polling places. "You have a poll worker there... and they’re not clear on what that might end up looking like in terms of a mismatch," he explained, suggesting that some voters could be unfairly rejected. Hafen, on the other hand, said he believes that voter ID could boost turnout by reassuring those skeptical about election security. "I know a number of individuals that don’t feel the election is secure, and therefore they will not go and vote," he said. By implementing voter ID, Hafen argued, these voters would feel more confident in participating. Nevadans will have the final say on November 7. Медиа: | ↑ |
