T-minus 30 minutes to an hour of special BTS displays on the strip including special shows at the
@Bellagio
fountains.
The fans are already packing the sidewalk.
@KTNV
#NEW
: The
@NFL
temporarily scrapped plans for a drone show over the
@Bellagio
fountains due to “safety concerns” (wind), and replaced it with this projection display.
Not too bad of a substitute, TBH.
For anyone stressed tonight, Doogus is trending, and it’s just a bunch of dogs in pajamas supporting each other.
It’s the most wholesome thing ever.
You’re welcome.
#NEW
: A wrap of Thursday's wild police chase and shootout with a man accused of several carjackings in Las Vegas.
@LVMPD
said Justin Venegas was under surveillance from a police chopper, when he successfully carjacked a man and bolted.
FULL STORY
@KTNV
:
Just a gross reporter, working in a gross ballpark, in a gross city, talking to gross Aviators fans.
Hear their reaction to Oakland’s mayor calling our humble little town gross in reference to A’s threats to move here coming up live at 5 and 6.
#Election2020
: If Michigan goes to Biden tonight (it appears that will happen), then Nevada’s 6 Electoral College votes could be the ones to hand
@JoeBiden
the presidency at exactly 270 votes.
We may know when Nevada updates their total numbers at 9am who the next president is.
Personal news!
Today is my last day
@KTNV
13.
Telling people's stories over the last four years here in Las Vegas has been such an honor, and Nevada will always be my second home.
I'll be moving closer to my first home, West Virginia, and report
@WCPO
in Cincinnati.
I'll miss ya!
Pro tip:
Sequoia National Forest is just about 6 hours from Las Vegas.
It’s got this, General Sherman, the largest tree in the world.
The video does it, or the other trees, absolutely no justice.
UPDATE: The line forming outside of the KAG rally at the Las Vegas Convention Center with
@realDonaldTrump
continues to grow.
If you haven’t gotten in line yet, it may be too late to get inside.
Check out this line:
I finally broke down crying tonight after fighting it for hours.
This has been a wildly bloody weekend in Las Vegas, and it’s been preventable.
Mother/son murder suicide at Red Rock and 9 dead in one crash.
Five dead kids total.
It’s not OK.
#NEW
: 9 dead, 7 in one car including four juveniles, and tonight we learn more about the victims.
Friends of one victim have spent most of the day at the crash scene setting up a small memorial and remembering their Rancho High classmate.
FULL STORY
@KTNV
:
I think it’s easy to say 2020 was a terrible year for a LAUNDRY LIST of reasons, but I at least got to end it on a high note engaged to the love of my life.
Here’s to
#Hello2021
.🍾🥂
I hope it treats us all well.
I started working in Las Vegas
@KTNV
13 Action News one year ago today.
Never would have guessed how this city and its people would get infused into my soul. It's an honor to cover Southern NV, and I hope, in the years to come, that I can help make it a little better each day.
BREAKING: City of Las Vegas Council
@CityOfLasVegas
just passed an ordinance banning items like bags, carts, strollers, and powered vehicles like bikes from protests through July 31.
The Clark County Commission is considering a similar ordinance now.
Details
@KTNV
13 Action News
BREAKING: Fire at 3 floor Alpine Apts. downtown.
Reports that people have jumped from the second floor to escape heavy smoke and high heat.
Heading there now.
F3H TOC; 4:13AM 213 N 9th St. Alpine Apts. 2-Alarm requested on arrival, smoke showing from 3-story apt bldg. multiple people hanging from windows on 2nd floor, some have jumped, 5 additional rescues requested, crews reported heavy smoke/high heat interior.
#PIO1NEWS
HAPPENING NOW: Police are investigating after a large amount of racist graffiti was painted on a bike path in Las Vegas.
Neighbors are appalled by the blatant display of hatred.
We have the latest on the investigation, and reacting live at 11
@KTNV
13 Action News.
HAPPENING NOW: Doors open to rage and yelling at the West Flamingo DMV as a worker comes out to announce only people with appointments would be let inside.
Many had waited from 2:30 am without knowing.
Nevada GOP continue calls for
#AB4
, the bill expanding access to mail-in ballots in response to the coronavirus pandemic, to be killed by the Senate in advance of consideration this morning.
HAPPENING TODAY: A controversial law banning sitting, sleeping, or camping on public sidewalks during designated cleaning hours in Las Vegas city limits takes effect.
Details:
BREAKING: Police have taken a suspect into custody in connection with an overnight shooting on The Strip.
Police say the man was stopped by California Highway Patrol heading into California, and is being held in jail there awaiting extradition back to NV.
@KTNV
UPDATE: Massive response to Alpine Apartment Fire.
LV Fire says this is potentially a deadly fire, and they’re still working it.
Live with the latest at 5AM
HE DID IT: Peter Makredes has finished a 100 miles 24+ hour run for to raise money and awareness for veterans struggling with suicidal thoughts!
This is the last awesome moment of the run.
Hear from the man himself at 11
@KTNV
13 Action News.
GOOD MORNING LAS VEGAS!
I’m trying to bring you the latest on the
#COVID
ー19 spread, but someone keeps interrupting my work-from-home workflow...
I’ll push through and have everything you need to know on the business shutdown live at 5
@KTNV
13 Action News.
!!BREAKING!!: The NFL has cancelled all public events in connection with next month's NFL Draft in Las Vegas.
The selections will be televised instead.
Shout out to the dude who pulled up to Allegiant Stadium at 4am, illegally parked on Polaris, and hopped out of the car in just his undies for a photo op apparently just flipping off the building.
#Vegas
#OddTown
HAPPENING NOW: A food drive at the LGBTQ Center has opened early due to demand.
They were supposed to open at 11, but they're handing out food now.
Equality NV Director Chris Davin says they have enough for 3-400 people, and will distribute until supplies run out.
@KTNV
HAPPENING NOW: Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg is moments from hosting an intimate “fireside chat” with Planned Parenthood representatives in an affluent Henderson neighborhood.
HAPPENING NOW: A mini dust storm is cutting visibility BADLY on the south side of Las Vegas Blvd.
I’m at South Point Casino, and you can’t see The Strip or the mountains!
@KTNV
Sooooooo, I just found this poor little thing screaming her (his?) little head off in the station parking lot…
Why am I always the one who finds the cats in need?
It's a sad day for the
@KTNV
weekend crew, but a bright day for
@NinaReports
future!
We're sending her off to
@KSBY
in style after a lot of dedicated work on her part.
HAPPENING NOW: A young man, Peter Makredes (on the left), is coming to the end of a Herculean journey.
He’s running 100 miles to raise money for veteran’s suicide prevention.
He’s been at it for just over 24 hours!
He’s almost done!
#NEW
: Viewer video shows the immediate aftermath of the end of a police chase near the Las Vegas Strip.
Smoke is bellowing from the suspect and a police officer’s car catching fire as more officers rush to the scene.
CREDIT: Shannon Law
@KTNV
Check out the wildfire smoke settling in over Las Vegas from the roof of the
@KTNV
station!
Wow, you can barely see the
@stratvegas
when I zoom in at the end of the video!
@KelseyMarie_TV
when are we going to clear up?
#NEW
: This is an odd one.
An Eastern Las Vegas neighborhood is getting coated in mystery droplets falling from the sky, and no one knows where the liquid is coming from.
One man says it's been happening heavily for three or four weeks.
FULL STORY
@KTNV
:
HAPPENING TODAY: Park MGM is opening as a completely Smoke FREE hotel and casino.
We’re getting a sneak peak before they welcome back guests
@KTNV
13 Action News!
UPDATE: A powerful Las Vegas police union
@LVPPA
has sent a scathing letter to the
@GoldenKnights
over their response to the police shooting of
#JacobBlake
in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
FULL STORY
@KTNV
:
If you missed it, here's the new slogan for Las Vegas that premiered during last night's Grammy Awards.
All other celebrations were delayed because of the death of Kobe Bryant.
We're working to get details on when that will resume now.
#NOW
: Multiple groups are protesting
@ClarkCountySch
headquarters demanding CCSDPD reform after video of an officer slamming a black student to the ground emerged.
@KTNV
#NOW
: SWAT is on scene near Matt Kelly Elementary School around 900 Doolittle.
Huge police presence in response to a shooting.
Medical personnel are responding as well.
Police say avoid the area.
@KTNV
BREAKING: Las Vegas City Council officially hires Bryan Scott as city attorney.
He is the 23rd city attorney, and the first African American to hold the position.
He replaces Brad Jerbic who held the position for nearly 28 years.
@KTNV
@BREAKING
: This is the convoy we believe to be carrying Robert Telles, the suspect arrested in connection with
@reviewjournal
investigative reporter Jeff German’s murder.
It just arrived to UMC Trauma around 7:00.
@KTNV
HAPPENING NOW: UNLV Medicine has begun taking calls to bring in COVID-19 testing patients.
Metro is here to control traffic and access to the tests.
YOU CANNOT JUST DRIVE UP!
You must call and be part of the CDC group recommended for testing.
It’s impossible to describe the feeling of serenity that comes with standing in the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden memorializing and honoring the victims of the 1 October shooting.
It’s changed a lot since my first visit last year, but the feeling remains the same.
Not sure if anyone in Middle Tennessee still follows me, but welcome to the club! (People who complain that In-N-Out fries aren't good don't know about Animal Style.)
#BREAKING
: The President of the United States,
@realDonaldTrump
, has been locked out of Twitter for 12 hours.
Twitter has increased checks on the president consistently, but has never taken such a move before today’s insurrection.
Just talked with NHP.
The strike team is back out in force today, fresh off their 900th suspected DUI arrest.
There’s plenty of other options out there, Uber, Lyft, sober buddy, etc.
Absolutely no excuse to drive drunk.
The
#DUIStrikeTeam
continues to save lives by removing impaired drivers from our roadways. This team has now arrested 900 suspected impaired drivers. Please drive safe and sober this holiday weekend.
HAPPY
#MothersDay
to the absolute GREATEST mother in the world!
(and all the other moms of course)
I wouldn't be the man I am today without the wonderful Carol DeLancey, or as I call her: Mother C!
@KTNV
UPDATE: The Alpine Motel Apartments fire is the deadliest fire in Las Vegas Fire and Rescue's department history at four deaths per PIO Tim Szymanski.
Previously, it was three.
The department responded as a "mass casualty" event bringing 10 ambulances, police, fire...
THREAD:
Folks, no matter what happens today there is no reason to resort to violence or intimidation.
The peaceful transfer of power is the number on thing that makes America a shining beacon of democracy in the world, so let’s keep it that way.
#ElectionDay
#Election2020
Quitting smoking on the patches day 8 feels like the flu hit me repeatedly with a baseball bat.
Also, it's weird actually being able to feel my lungs, and it turns out they hate me after abusing them for a decade and a half.
Hey,
@ClarkCountyNV
, if the
@LVAces
pull this chip off, are we doing a day parade or a night parade down The Strip?
The parade on the strip is non-negotiable. It’s just a matter of when.
#NEW
: Conventions, Las Vegas's life blood, continue to struggle to attract people to travel and do business as COVID disrupts just about everything
A new report expects the trend to continue, and local businesses are understandably bummed
FULL STORY
@KTNV
: