COVID-19 case reported at Centennial High School

Thursday, April 15th, 2021, 8:13pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Parents of students at one CCSD school received a notice Thursday night of a positive COVID-19 case.

Centennial High School Principal Keith Wipperman sent out the following letter to parents Thursday night:

This is Keith Wipperman, Principal at Centennial High School.

Today we learned an individual at our school tested positive for COVID-19.

CCSD is prohibited by federal law from revealing the identity of the individual; however, the District is working in collaboration with the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) to perform the necessary contact tracing. A close contact is someone within six feet for a collective 15 minutes. Any individual in close contact needs to quarantine for 10 days... Read More

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Thursday, April 15th, 2021, 8:05pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) says I-15 southbound near the stateline has reopened. A stolen vehicle found near Jean, Nevada, prompted the earlier closure Thursday night.

This occurred just before 7:30 p.m. at mile marker 5.

California Highway Patrol has taken over the search and investigation, as it is believed the suspect crossed the stateline. ... Read More

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Thursday, April 15th, 2021, 6:53pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS-TV) - The Golden Knights are on the road in the middle of their four-game series in southern California.

The Knights came away with a win over the Kings, but the game was significant for another reason. In the latest edition of ‘Striking Gold’ Marc-Andre Fleury is currently carving his legacy in Vegas pro sports history. The man nicknamed ‘flower’ is now number four all-time with 485 career wins.

8 News Now Ron Futrell has the story... Read More

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Thursday, April 15th, 2021, 6:13pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The West Las Vegas Arts Center has an incredible new addition.

The “Queen of the Arts” sculptures were unveiled in a special ceremony Thursday.

The 15-feet tall structures celebrate African American culture and were created by renowned international artists, Gus and Lina Ocampolsilva.

The works of art were selected by West Las Vegas community members in 2016 to grace the entrance of the arts center.

"Finally seeing the product of their labor go up today and seeing the communities reaction to it and how much the love it is just really, it's what public art is all about,” said Ally Haymes-Hamblem, Director of Cultural Affairs for Las Vegas.

Completion of the project was made possible by a $40,000 donation from the Hughes Corporation to the Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas Life... Read More

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Thursday, April 15th, 2021, 5:59pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A Las Vegas man who reportedly consumed marijuana before visiting the United Arab Emirates has been detained for nearly two months, his lawyer and officials confirmed to the I-Team.

Peter Clark, 51, flew to Dubai in late February for a business trip, his lawyer, Radha Stirling shared. Clark became ill with pancreatitis and was hospitalized. After a urine test found traces of marijuana in his system, Clark was detained and put in jail, Stirling said.

Recreational marijuana use is legal in Nevada, but not in the UAE. Even so, Clark faces a prison sentence of several years, Stirling said.

Clark is now awaiting the next steps from a hotel room. He is working with federal officials and the American embassy, officials confirmed... Read More

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Thursday, April 15th, 2021, 5:52pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- It's an off day for the Vegas Golden Knights. They face the Anaheim Ducks Friday and Sunday during their chase after first place Colorado.

That is currently the challenge right now, but Vegas can't seem to make up any ground as the Avs also keep winning.

They don't have much time to catch up, with only 14 more games left in the regular season. Vegas is done with the Kings, winning six out of eight games against Lost Angeles.

Now, they've got the Ducks twice over the next four days.

The Golden Knights are 4-1 against Anaheim this season. They've scored 15 against the team but given up 10.

Here's an interesting number: Vegas has had 18 different players who have registered at least one point against Anaheim. Wednesday night's win over the Kings was big, as they take momentum into the pair in Anaheim. ... Read More

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Thursday, April 15th, 2021, 5:39pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - 4-wide racing is coming to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend, and nobody knows this sport better than the legendary John Force. He's a 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion and 21-time champ as an owner. Ron Futrell of 8 News Now has this exclusive interview with Force.

The Force family continues to dominate the sports with John's daughters racing and winning their way to the top. Force talks about what it's like to see his daughters compete and win. ... Read More

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