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Trump's order reinstates ban on transgender troops in military, leaves many confused: 'I know they are scared'

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – On Monday, President Donald Trump signed several executive orders focused on the military including an order titled “Prioritizing Military Excellence and

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Nevada will provide U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree for the first time

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevada will be front and center this year as it provides the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree for the first time ever.

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Las Vegas man charged with murdering his mother, 87

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A 68-year-old man faces a murder charge in the death of his 87-year-old mother, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned.

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Lunar New Year parade returns to Downtown Summerlin

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Downtown Summerlin is marking the Lunar New Year with festivities celebrating Las Vegas’ Asian heritage. “This is our eighth year celebrating Lunar

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Residents want change after increase in homeless encampments in east Las Vegas valley community

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — 8 News Now has previously covered the influx of homeless encampments in an east Las Vegas valley community. Two years later

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2 motorcyclists hit by several vehicles in deadly southwest Las Vegas valley crash

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A motorcyclist is dead after they were hit by several vehicles in the southwest Las Vegas valley. On Monday evening, Metro

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Holocaust Remembrance Day observed at UNLV by community leaders

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Monday, January 27th, 2025 was International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp.

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Las Vegas offering free lead-hazard assessments for older homes with small children

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The city of Las Vegas is offering lead-hazard assessment and remediation in older homes with small children within city limits. The

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Las Vegas organization fosters independence with braille for those visually impaired

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — January is National Braille Literacy Month, in Nevada alone, over 870,000 people report blindness or significant difficulty seeing, even with glasses.

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Southern Nevada nonprofit works to help off-roaders who are stranded

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Becoming stranded can happen to anyone at any time. With the current winter weather conditions, one local group is advising travelers