“Color of Blindness” auction paints a picture of life without sight

Thursday, October 17th, 2019, 11:10pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A southwest valley event allowed Las Vegas to see colors through the eyes of the blind Thursday, as a special auction showcased the artistic skills of our community’s visually impaired.

“It’s just an explosion of colors,” Skye Dunfield said, speaking about her painting. “I was just having fun and going with it.”

Dunfield described the story she told with every sense but sight, calling it an artistic expression unlike any other.

“Since I can’t see color,” Dunfield explained. “I wanted to make my painting as colorful as possible.”

Her painting was just one of many up for auction at “The Color of Blindness” event held at The Regional Transportation Mobility Center near Sunset Road and Decatur Boulevard.

It featured works of art up for auction; all crafted by people who are visually impaired. ... Read More

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Thursday, October 17th, 2019, 11:04pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Authorities are working a barricade situation near Sahara and Hualapai. People are being evacuated from the area.

This is happening in the 2800 block of Willow Wind. Investigators were on the scene to arrest a suspect for felony warrants, and that is when the suspect barricaded themselves inside a home.

Officers are trying to negotiate with the suspect, who is believed to be armed.

This is a developing story. We will update with more information as it becomes available. ... Read More

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Thursday, October 17th, 2019, 10:21pm

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault scored his first career shootout game-winning goal and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Thursday night.

Vegas fired a franchise-record 54 shots on goal, but needed the extra period to earn the two points.

Golden Knights wing Mark Stone, who played 366 games for Ottawa, faced his former team for the first time. Stone was acquired from the Senators at the trade deadline in February for Oscar Lindberg, prospect Erik Brannstrom and a 2020 second-round pick.

Reilly Smith and Nick Holden scored for Vegas.

Marc-Andre Fleury made 37 saves. Fleury had a career 3.44 goals-against average against Ottawa, the highest of any other opponent, entering the game.

Thomas Chabot and Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored for Ottawa.

Anders Nilsson, who lost his only previous start against Vegas by allowing five goals, made 52 saves... Read More

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Thursday, October 17th, 2019, 10:14pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Southern Nevada Health District and the Clark County School District are working hand-in-hand to investigate a possible case of Norovirus at Rex Bell Elementary School.

“When I went to take some paperwork to the office, there was about 35 or so parents sitting outside trying to get into the door to get to their kids,” said Christie Sexton. “I saw a kid falling on the ground because they fainted. It was just a big whole thing.”

Sexton is one of many parents who rushed their children to the hospital after they got sick.

“Valley did some evaluations and stuff and then that’s when they told us my kids have food poisoning,” she said.

The following statement was sent by CCSD:... Read More

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Thursday, October 17th, 2019, 10:10pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — It is National Pasta Day, so Lindsey and Chef Angelo from Sixth & Mill Pizzeria at the Venetian want to show you how to create some pasta sensations in your own kitchen... Read More

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Thursday, October 17th, 2019, 9:04pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) —Fire crews spent the night Thursday fighting a house fire in the 5700 block of East Cheyenne Boulevard. When they got to the scene, crews found a single-story home with heavy fire coming out of several windows and doors.

Officials say they went on the defensive soon after arrival, fighting gusty winds and trying to keep the fire from reaching nearby vehicles and buildings. Firefighters were able to knock the majority of the fire down in about 20 minutes.

They were then able to enter the home and put out the remaining fire. From there, they searched the home and found no one that had been trapped. No one was hurt in the fire.

More than 40 personnel responded to the fire in total. The cause is still under investigation and there is no estimate yet of how much damage was caused... Read More

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Thursday, October 17th, 2019, 8:23pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – With nightlife a popular happening in Las Vegas, 8 News Now are talking beers and breweries this week with Brock Radke of the Las Vegas Weekly.

The Arts District
and Main Street Downtown are developing into a brewing district. There were a handful
of breweries around 20 years ago with some big names. Fast forward to 2019 and
some of the best bars to sample local and seasonal beers are right here in
southern Nevada.

8 News Now Anchor
Kirsten Joyce has the story. ... Read More

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