Events

B-29 Superfortress Lands in Henderson

Submitted by Natalie Cullen, Online Editor

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013, 3:17pm

A flying fortress landed in Henderson Wednesday for the first of a four-day stay.

The famous B-29 Superfortress landed at the Henderson Executive Airport. It was accompanied by other World War II aircraft, including a P-51 Mustang, British Spitfire, and Japanese Zero.

The bomber is known as FiFi, and it is the only B-29 Superfortress in the world that is still able to fly. The aircraft was introduced in 1942. It started active duty in 1944. It is best known for being the aircraft from which the first atomic bomb was dropped.

The B-29 was used by the U.S. Air Force in the Pacific Theatre of World War II and during the Korean War. It was used extensively until the late 1950s.

The public can see the aircraft staring at 2 p.m. The bomber will be on static display and will be available for rides. To book a ride, go to airpowertour.org.

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BMX Star Laguna to Appear at Bike Swap Event

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Thursday, March 21st, 2013, 9:53am

Henderson’s bike swap event will feature a special guest this year: local professional BMX rider Ricardo Laguna.

Laguna will appear at the city’s inaugural Bicycle Swap & Rally, set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Parkway. Admission is free.

Laguna will make an appearance at 12:30 p.m. to meet and greet participants and to discuss bike safety, including the importance of wearing a helmet. He also will talk about becoming a BMX rider and discuss his best tricks.

On the BMX circuit since 2003, Laguna has won many international BMX events around the world. He also has an MTV reality show “The Ricardo Laguna Project.”

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Grand Marshals for Heritage Parade Unveiled

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Monday, March 18th, 2013, 1:10pm

As the city of Henderson readies to honor its 60th anniversary, officials named five people with ties to the city’s history as grand marshals for its upcoming Heritage Parade.

The choices range from one of the town’s first beauty queens, a family of lifelong teachers and a former Henderson fire chief, among others. The grand marshals will lead the parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 6.

The honorees are:

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St. Patrick's Day Events Span Four Days

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 1:15pm

The city of Henderson hosts the 47th annual Southern Nevada Sons of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival this weekend, with activities beginning Thursday.

The schedule is as follows:

Thursday, March 14

5 p.m.-10 p.m.: Carnival

Friday, March 15

6 p.m.-8 p.m.: Entertainment
5 p.m.-10 p.m.: Carnival & Festival

Saturday, March 16

10 a.m.: ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
10 a.m.-10 p.m.: Carnival & Festival
Noon-5 p.m.: Car Show
Noon-9 p.m.: Entertainment
5 p.m.-6 p.m.: St. Baldrick’s Head-Shaving Fundraiser

Sunday, March 17

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Henderson Police Plan Saturation Patrols for Super Bowl

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013, 1:10pm

Henderson Police Plan Saturation Patrols for Super Bowl

Henderson Police will join up with other local law enforcement to employ saturation patrols to catch drunk drivers on Super Bowl Sunday.

Last year, there were three fatal accidents in Nevada during Super Bowl weekend, including one on Super Bowl Sunday. The fatal accident on Super Bowl Sunday occurred in Lander County; the other two took place in Clark County with one of those being a DUI-related crash.

Alcohol factored in 42 of Nevada’s 258 roadway deaths in 2012, according to the Nevada Department of Public Safety – Office of Traffic Safety.

The Henderson Police Traffic Unit received funding from the Department of Public Safety - Office of Traffic Safety, as part of the Joining Forces Grant.

If you’re attending a Super Bowl party or watching the game at a sports bar or restaurant, police offer the following tips:

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Charity Wants Help if You Were Dumped by a Chump

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Monday, January 28th, 2013, 2:32pm

If it’s time to forget about that lost love once and for all, Goodwill wants to help.

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Big Game Between Gorman and Findlay to be Televised

Submitted by Adam Candee, 8 News NOW

Monday, January 7th, 2013, 1:31pm

The annual showdown between local high school basketball powers Findlay Prep and Bishop Gorman will be rebroadcast multiple times over the next 10 days.

The Big City Showdown Challenge takes place at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7 at the South Point arena. Cox Communications, Las Vegas will rebroadcast the game on Cox Channel 96, in high definition on Channel 1096 and online on its website at www.cox96.net.

The four rebroadcasts are scheduled as follows: