Parents, school leaders oppose Dotty's northwest gaming establishment location approved by city

Friday, May 13th, 2022, 10:18pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Several school leaders in the northwest valley are voicing their concerns over a Dotty's gambling establishment being built too close to the area.

On Tuesday, the City of Las Vegas Planning Commission voted 4 to 3 to override a mandate to keep a gaming establishment at least 1500 feet from a school.

The Dotty's is set to go in along Rainbow Boulevard, near Ann Road and US 95, just over 400 feet away from several elementary schools.

Those who spoke to 8 News Now say they were already against the matter, but after the robbery and murder that took place at the Dotty's location near Jones Boulevard and Flamingo Road this week, they are even more upset.

Stephanie Ryne owns Dawn Education Preschool, across the street from the proposed location. She said the situation is beyond frustrating to parents and students... Read More

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Friday, May 13th, 2022, 7:37pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – In a detailed and lengthy article Friday night, the New York Times lays out a pattern of dysfunction within the organization after talking with "more than a dozen former employees" who described problems ranging from a hostile work environment to underpaying employees.

The New York Times points out the firing and or resignation of several of eight of the team's top executives since the organization's move to Las Vegas, including the most recent departure of former Raiders President Dan Ventrelle, who echoed the volatility within the organization. "I firmly stand by my decision to elevate these issues to protect the organization and its female employees," said Ventrelle last week... Read More

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Friday, May 13th, 2022, 7:16pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Warmer weather is here and if you're headed out on the trails this weekend -- there are ten things you should carry in your pack.

"It's not that you're going to use them every time, but when an emergency happens, it's good to be prepared,” Red Rock Search and Rescue member Donald Moore told 8 News Now. “It doesn't take a lot of weight, even on a day hike, 2 or 3 or 4 essentials. I've set some things out here -- a hiking guide or a map book, a compass, your GPS will get you around, you'll also want to get sun protection, wearing a hat, having sun protection and insect repellent. You need to have enough water for your hike to go up and back and have a little extra if you spill. Three layers of clothing - if you sweat you can take something off, have a hat, a jacket. First aid is the last thing, take care of a sprain, a break, all of this fits into a small daypack.”... Read More

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Friday, May 13th, 2022, 6:48pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Las Vegas Metro Police are asking for the public's help in identifying three men accused of setting a fire in downtown Las Vegas.

LVMPD searches for 3 men accused in arson fire (LVMPD)
LVMPD searches for 3 men accused in arson fire (LVMPD)
LVMPD searches for 3 men accused in arson fire (LVMPD)

Police say the incident took place on March 26 and released photos of the men on Friday. ... Read More

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Friday, May 13th, 2022, 5:52pm

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. (KLAS) -- About an hour and a half drive from Las Vegas, stretching 4.5 miles into the Mojave Desert from Interstate 15 (I-15), might be one of the best-known mystery roads in the west. Many who have traveled on I-15 between Las Vegas and Los Angeles have seen the signs with the eye-grabbing spelling of Zzyzx Road (pronounced Zye-Zix). However, not many know why it's called this and what's at the end of this road.

San Bernardino, Zzyzx, California, USA - On the long road to death valley, the intersection with Zzyzx road.

Zzyzx Road was named for the unincorporated community at the end of the road, also called Zzyzx, and was formerly known as Soda Springs. The highway and community are on federal land and are part of the Mojave National Preserve, managed by the National Park Service (NPS)... Read More

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Friday, May 13th, 2022, 5:38pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A three-count indictment filed on Friday, May 13, accuses Donald Green and Erica Stacy in the death of Brian Ramey, a Las Vegas man in downtown Las Vegas on Feb. 28.

The charges include conspiracy to commit murder, murder with the use of a deadly weapon, and robbery with the use of a deadly weapon.

Police describe Green as the man suspected of shooting Ramey in the back multiple times as he tried to run away near Bonanza Road and 1st Street on Feb. 28.

The indictment states that Green and Stacy committed the crimes willfully, and deliberately and that the killing was premeditated.

Stacy is described by police as Ramey's girlfriend but had also been meeting with Green at a friend's home "behind Ramey's back," according to a police interview. ... Read More

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Friday, May 13th, 2022, 5:16pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- People in the Las Vegas valley will see the full moon turn blood red (or burnt red) Sunday night as the earth transits between the moon and the sun. And if luck is on your side, there will not be any clouds covering this celestial sight.

It's one thing to see it in person, and it's another to be able to take a good photo of it happening.

BEST TIME AND WHAT DIRECTION TO LOOK TO PHOTOGRAPH SUNDAY'S LUNAR ECLIPSE

If you are a spectator in Pacific Standard Time, the eclipse will begin at 8:29 p.m. and continue until 9:53. It is recommended you find a place to see the horizon in the eastern sky where the moon will rise... Read More

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