SNOWY WEATHER: Snow falls around the Las Vegas Valley!

Thursday, February 21st, 2019, 2:07am

Snow started falling around the Las Vegas valley Wednesday night around 6 p.m. According to numerous viewer tweets and photos 8 News NOW received, many areas around the valley were seeing 1-3 inches of snow.

At 9.p.m. Summerlin had 4-5 inches of snow. And at 10 p.m. Echo Canyon Subdivision on Mount Charleston was showing 11-inches.

SLIDESHOW: Snow blankets parts of the Las Vegas Valley

Nevada Highway Patrol warned drivers on Twitter that roads could be a little tricky. Especially, for drivers traveling on I-15 southbound near Jean. The roadways in that area are expected to freeze with ice causing the roads be very slippery... Read More

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Thursday, February 21st, 2019, 2:01am

Snow started falling around the Las Vegas valley Wednesday night around 6 p.m., but it lasted for a little over three hours. Some areas accumulated as much as 1-3-inches. Take a look at the photos below to see how valley residents captured the moment in photos!

PHOTOS: Snow blankets parts of Las Vegas Valley... Read More

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Tuesday, February 12th, 2019, 12:05am

Clark County Superintendent Dr. Jesus Jara announced Monday the creation of Teaching and Learning Teams that will be in charge of overseeing three regions within the Clark County School District.

Each of the regions has three leaders: A region superintendent and two associate superintendents. Their main responsibility is to fulfill doctor Jara's 5-year strategic plan that focuses on improving student achievement at all 360 CCSD schools.

"Today really is a great day for the children in the Clark County School District," Dr. Jara said.

Watch the news conference below:

Dr. Jara is putting into motion his Focus: 2024 Strategic Plan. He admits it's an ambitious agenda over the next 5-years to improve all one and two-star schools, along with increasing the graduation rate to 90-percent, among other goals, but he's up for the challenge.

"Everybody here, as we have regions, will be all aligned to the strategic plan," Dr. Jara said... Read More

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Friday, December 28th, 2018, 2:08pm

Sears plans to close 80 more stores around the country in March, including one at the Boulevard Mall on Maryland Parkway.

The bankrupt retailer is facing possible liquidation. The 80 properties also include Kmart stores. The stores were notified on Friday of the upcoming March closure.

This is the third round of closures for Sears in recent months. Only one store is closing in Nevada during this round.

READ: Complete list of Sears and Kmart closures in March 2018... Read More

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Monday, June 18th, 2018, 8:08am

A manhunt is underway after police say one man killed another near Sahara Avenue and Maryland Parkway.

Details are very limited but police say two men were walking towards a shopping center when some sort of argument broke out shortly after midnight and one of them stabbed the other multiple times.

The incident started out as a very large crime scene.

Police say, when they first arrived, the victim was on the sidewalk and several people were trying to help him.

He was taken to a hospital where doctors and pronounced dead.

The suspect was last seen running north on Maryland Parkway.

Police found a suitcase nearby which belonged to the victim who may be homeless... Read More

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Monday, December 18th, 2017, 4:26pm

The driver accused of killing three pedestrians in a crash last week was denied a request for bail of $250,000. Daniel Becker, 31, will remain behind bars without bail for at least five days.

One of the victim's sisters was outraged after learning about Becker's driving record and drug use.

According to his arrest report, Becker told police he smoke marijuana daily and had smoked it on the day of the crash. He was also driving without a license. He had surrendered it in Sept. 2017 following a crash. Becker suffers from seizures and takes medication.

"A part of me is gone," said Williene Oatis, who lost her twin sister in the crash at Flamingo Road and Eastern Avenue.

Charlene Emerson, 69, was killed instantly along with Carrie Smith, 49, and her daughter Jazzy Smith,19.

Oatis is heartbroken after losing her sister who was on her way to a doctor's appointment... Read More

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