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The President is coming to Las Vegas next month in hopes of swinging votes before the November General Election. More>>
A Lion attack happened at the MGM Grand last week. Those against exotic animals being on display say it shows how quickly an animal can turn. But those who work with exotic animals feel exhibits like the one at the MGM serve educational purposes. More>>
In one of the tightest races, in one of the most populous districts in the country, a spot in Congress comes down to the professor versus the doctor. More>>
The U.S. Senate match-up in Nevada between Harry Reid and Sharron Angle is one many voters don't want. But, one man could have changed the complexion and possible outcome of the race by running as an Independent. More>>
A lot of the education budget plan will hinge on support and concessions by state workers and teachers, who are protected by their individual unions. But union leaders say they aren't thrilled with either candidate for governor. More>>
In a poll commissioned by 8 News NOW and the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Nevadans were asked several questions about the economy. Most Nevadans do not see the economy recovering anytime soon. More>>
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rory Reid this week released his budget plan for Nevada. The I-Team's Jonathan Humbert talks with Reid about his plan. More>>
That's one conclusion from a new 8NewsNOW Review Journal poll of voters. The other is that -- while people polled plan to vote -- they wish they could go back and choose their candidates again. More>>
8 News NOW and the Las Vegas Review Journal commissioned a poll of Nevada voters, and it yielded some surprising results. More>>
Nevada's candidates for governor are finalizing their plans for Nevada. On Thursday, Democrat Rory Reid released his plan to slash the state budget. The plan includes layoffs and the possibility of closing the Department of Motor Vehicles on Fridays or Saturdays. More>>
Most parents evaluate the educational system based on their own child's experience. Moms and dads, who are already active in their schools, tell the I-Team they have confidence in their classrooms. So why do they all insist Nevada needs education reform? I-Team Reporter Colleen McCarty spoke with them as the leading candidates for governor prepare to debate on Sunday. More>>
Gubernatorial candidate Rory Reid and Brian Sandoval are preparing for a debate on education. I-Team Political Analyst Steve Sebelius looks at each candidate's plan. More>>
Why are President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid weighing in on the dispute over the construction of a mosque near Ground Zero, when they've chosen to ignore or downplay other battles much more worthy of a fight? More>>
A defeated Republican candidate has returned to the Nevada Senate race, but he won't be on the ballot in November. More>>
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and the Nevada Republican who wants to unseat him in November have finally found something they agree on. More>>
A local Hispanic movement is hoping to get 10,000 people registered to vote in the November election. More>>
A new poll in Nevada finds the key U.S. Senate race between Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid and Republican candidate and tea party favorite Sharron Angle remains a dead heat. More>>
A new poll commissioned by 8 News NOW and the Las Vegas Review-Journal shows a dead heat in the Third Congressional District. More>>
A new poll commissioned by 8 News NOW and the Las Vegas Review-Journal shows Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Sandoval beating Democrat Rory Reid. The poll of 625 registered Nevada voters was conducted by Mason-Dixon Research from August 9 to August 11. More>>
The debate over same sex marriage heated up across the country after a judge ruled California's Proposition 8 is unconstitutional. To gauge Nevadan's attitudes about the issue, and 8 News NOW and Las Vegas Review-Journal poll asked registered voters how they feel. More>>
The latest 8 News NOW and Las Vegas Review-Journal poll shows a virtual dead heat in the battle for a United States Senate seat. Senator Harry Reid and Sharron Angle's campaigns saw their numbers improve as more Nevadans moved from the undecided column. More>>
As Senator Harry Reid held a rally touting his role with Social Security at Silverado High School, Sharron Angle opened up her North Las Vegas campaign office and spoke about the retirement program and pulling the U.S. out of the United Nations. More>>
Three questions. One debate down. That's what Nevada Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Sandoval says after his Democratic rival prompted him to take questions from the audience at a Las Vegas luncheon. More>>
Event organizers say Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle canceled attending a weekend tea party rally near the Mexican border in Arizona, but is pledged to attend a GOP picnic in northeast Nevada. More>>
Digital video recording pioneer TiVo Inc. and cable television provider Cox Communications Inc. are making it easier for Cox subscribers who use TiVo's DVR boxes to watch Cox's on-demand video content. More>>
In their first appearance together since before the Primary Election in June, gubernatorial candidates Brian Sandoval and Rory Reid were on the same stage in an impromptu debate. More>>
Comments from Democratic Senator Harry Reid about Hispanic Republicans has some of his opponents claiming the majority leader is "race-baiting." More>>
While Democrat Harry Reid's campaign actively pursues Hispanic media interviews, Spanish language broadcasters and newspapers say they're getting shut out by Republican Sharron Angle's campaign. More>>
Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid is public enemy number one for the Clark County firefighters union. The question is why? More>>
The campaign staffs for Brian Sandoval and Rory Reid have confirmed their participation in the first gubernatorial debate since the primary. The debate is scheduled for Sunday, August 29 at 6 p.m. More>>
Nevada U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle sees her campaign as a battle to stop Democrats in Washington who want to expand entitlement programs and "make government our God." More>>
He captured nearly 70-percent of the primary vote, now nearly two months later, Clark County Sheriff Doug Gillespie is facing questions and criticism like never before, especially from one of his own officers challenging him for his job. More>>
The Las Vegas Review Journal and 8 News NOW commissioned a statewide poll of Nevada voters looking ahead to the November mid-term election. Inside, see the full poll results. More>>
Voters in Nevada overwhelmingly believe police agencies should recuse themselves when investigating officer involved shootings. More>>
The Las Vegas Review Journal and 8 News NOW commissioned a statewide poll of Nevada voters looking for their opinions on various issues. Inside, respondents answer whether they favor offshore drilling and the repeal of a Nevada energy policy. More>>
The legalization of marijuana remains a hotly contested issue. Nevada's remain split on the matter, with those opposed to legalization still on top. More>>
The Las Vegas Review Journal and 8 News NOW commissioned a poll asking state residents their opinions on the candidates and issues. Inside, see the results of the Sandoval vs. Reid race. More>>
In one of the country's most hotly contested U.S. Senate races, the two top candidates are in a dead heat. A poll by 8 News NOW and the Review Journal shows Senator Harry Reid leading Sharron Angle 43 to 42 percent. More>>
Kenny Guinn was loved, respected and admired by many Nevadans. Public figures, 8 News NOW staff and Nevada citizens offer their stories and condolences in the wake of Guinn's death. More>>
Nevada has been eliminated from consideration for "Race to the Top" education federal funding. More>>
Former Nevada Gov. Kenny Guinn will be remembered at a viewing and a public funeral at a Las Vegas church. 8NewsNOW.com will carry live coverage of the Guinn's viewing Monday and funeral Tuesday. More>>
Two candidates fighting for Nevada's Senate seat this fall, were in town over the weekend hoping the new wave of political blogging, will carry them all the way to Washington. More>>
Sen. Tom Coburn is providing information to the Justice Department for its investigation into whether Nevada Sen. John Ensign broke the law in an attempt to keep an affair with a staff member secret, Coburn's office said Saturday.
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Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman endorsed Senator Harry Reid for Reelection Saturday afternoon in Downtown Las Vegas. More>>
Friends and longtime colleagues are stunned about Governor Kenny Guinn's sudden passing. They are sharing their feelings and remembering Guinn's life that began with humble beginnings. More>>
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle campaigned in Las Vegas Thursday. She attended an event where she signed a pledge to try and repeal the death tax if elected. That's a tax on inheritances passed down through the generations. More>>
The two men looking to win the Nevada governor's race in November are courting Hispanic voters. In the 2008 general election, Hispanics voted in record numbers in Clark County. More>>
Both Nevada Senate campaigns reacted Friday to new numbers from a 8 News NOW -- Las Vegas Review Journal poll. Senator Harry Reid now has his largest polling lead against Republican Sharron Angle, 44-percent to 37-percent. More>>
An exclusive 8 News NOW and Las Vegas Review Journal poll shows some changes in the race for Nevada governor. The front runner is losing support, marking the tightest this race has ever been. Inside, see the poll results. More>>
8 News NOW and the Las Vegas Review Journal commissioned a poll of Nevada voters, and it yielded some surprising results. More>>
Nevada Republicans held their state party convention in Henderson over the weekend. Highlights included national Republican Chairman Michael Steele's explanation of his recent controversial comments about the president and the war in Afghanistan. I-Team Political Analyst Steve Sebelius has more on the meeting. More>>
The public feud between Nye County's top lawmen has left some wondering who wears the white hat. The district attorney and a sheriff's deputy both face criminal charges. As the I-Team discovered, at least one political candidate counts himself among the casualties. More>>
