Colonial Pipeline says 'normal operations' have resumed following ransomware attack

Saturday, May 15th, 2021, 12:38pm

The operator of the nation's largest gasoline pipeline — hit earlier this week by a ransomware attack — announced Saturday it has resumed “normal operations," delivering fuel to its markets, including a large swath of the East Coast.

Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline had begun the process of restarting the pipeline's operations on Wednesday evening, warning it could take several days for the supply chain to return to normal.

“Since that time, we have returned the system to normal operations, delivering millions of gallons per hour to the markets we serve,” Colonial Pipeline said in a tweet Saturday. Those markets include Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, South and North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey... Read More

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Vegas Golden Knights to host pop-up vaccine clinic before Sunday's game

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Saturday, May 15th, 2021, 10:59am

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Go to a hockey game and get a vaccine! The Vegas Golden Knights are partnering with Immunize Nevada and Smith's Food and Drug to host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic before the team's first playoff game on Sunday.

The pop-up clinic will be held at Toshiba Plaza, in front of T-Mobile Arena, on Sunday, May 16 before the 12 p.m. PT game against the Minnesota Wild.

Vaccines will be available from 9:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. PT.

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This year, we'll have VGK COVID-19 Vaccines in partnership with @ImmunizeNV and @MySmithsGrocery!!

Click below for info on how you can participate in our vaccine clinic!https://t.co/2JdEka2dQD... Read More

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Saturday, May 15th, 2021, 8:56am

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Looking to keep the kids busy this summer? The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will launch its free Summer Challenge educational program with a kickoff event on Saturday at the East Las Vegas Library.

Summer Challenge is the Library District’s annual reading and learning program, which helps local youth stay active over the summer by sharpening their academic skills.

It starts Saturday, May 15, with a kickoff event that will run from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ... Read More

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Friday, May 14th, 2021, 10:46pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Scuba divers on Friday completed the first dive of a massive, six-month effort to rid the popular Lake Tahoe of fishing rods, tires, aluminum cans, beer bottles and other trash accumulating underwater.

The team of between five and 10 divers plans to look for trash along the entire 72 miles (115 kilometers) of shoreline and dig it out in an effort that could be the largest trash cleanup in Lake Tahoe’s history.

They plan to dive three days a week down to 25 feet (7 meters) in depth.

The clean-up effort will cost $250,000 and will last through November... Read More

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Teachers, parents split on CCSD decision to keep mask requirement

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Friday, May 14th, 2021, 10:25pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Clark County School District (CCSD) is continuing to make masks mandatory for students and staff, but teachers and parents are split on that decision.

CCSD wrote in a message to parents Friday, "At this time, out of an abundance of caution, we must ensure that masks continue to be worn to protect our students and staff. Therefore, we will continue to require masks to be worn at all schools and work locations."

Some CCSD teachers, like Kristan Nigro, say the school district's decision to keep its mask requirement is ridiculous. She says that is especially because she has already gotten the COVID-19 vaccine... Read More

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Friday, May 14th, 2021, 10:20pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- We are hearing from the mother of 2-year-old Amari Nicholson for the first time since her boyfriend was arrested for Amari's murder. Tayler Nicholson has stayed out of the public eye after her son's body was found this week.

"He was an innocent soul," she said during an interview with the I-Team. "...He was always a happy baby."

Metro Police say Terrell Rhodes admitted to beating Amari to death on May 5.

Amari Nicholson, Terrell Rhodes

Nicholson tells us she showed up in court Friday to follow her now ex-boyfriend's criminal case. Rhodes faces charges, including murder.

"Because this man betrayed me. He hurt me," she lamented.

On May 5, Rhodes lied to police and said a woman took Amari from their place at the Emerald Suites near Paradise and Twain while Nicholson was out of town.

The couple then talked to 8 News Now, sharing a similar story. ... Read More

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Friday, May 14th, 2021, 10:09pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Las Vegas couple got a startling surprise Friday, when the found an injured coyote stuck in their southwest valley backyard.

"I came out to let my dog out and I noticed a big other dog," Steven Smith recalled. "And it was a coyote."

Steven and Mary Smith weren't sure what to do for the animal and got nowhere after making several calls. That's when they contacted 8 News Now for help.

"We didn't know what to do," Mary Smith said. "I don't know anything about coyotes."

"I was like someone has to help us," she added. "Because this is crazy!"

8 News Now got ahold of several rescue organizations, which wrangled the animal and safely got him into a crate for a trip to the wildlife veterinarian.

We then asked what others should do if they run into a similar situation as our city expands?... Read More

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