We are very close to finding out the name of our new nhl hockey franchise. Anchor Christianne Klein has earlier today we talked with the Senior Vice President and marketing officer for our new nhl team here in las vegas about why potential names are getting so much attention. Nehme Abouzeid senior vp and marketing officer hockey is a very unique sport and the name connotes the personality of a team. Mr foley has said all along he wants our team to be tough and dependable and fight to the end and thats really what hockeys all about its a very fast paced sport you know they dont take time outs every few minutes its fast and now were able to brand a Brand New Team in vegas that symbolizes the aspirations of the city and this name speaks to that so i think that everyones gonna like the name and logo tonight. The long awaited name and logo Christianne Klein long awaited is right. Weve heard that knights will be in the title. Chris mentioned a few options. And we wanted to know how you deser
Underwent surgery. However, investigators still have a lot of unanswered questions. If you have any information youre asked to call crime stoppers. Reporting live, karen castro, 8 news now. And karen, police are also looking at Surveillance Video . Thats right. The shooting happened in front of arizona charlies. Police hope the Surveillance Video from the casino hotel will provide them with some answers. Police are also investigating a deadly shooting at a party in central las vegas. This one happened last night around 8 30. Near owens and j street. Police say two people were shot and taken to umc. Where one of the victims died. Investigators believe the shootings stemmed from an argument between a suspect whos now on the run. Police are asking anyone with any information to call crimestoppers. two major fires in less than two months at the same apartment complex building. The latest fire broke out just before ten this morning. 8 news nows Mauricio Marin and has more on what some resid
But to make the magic happen. Theres been a whole lot of work going on. At Mccarran International airportcrews have been working to get flights in and out with much delay. Theres alot of people rushing into town to ring in the new yearvegas style. And on the strip where tens of thousands of people are expected. Work ers have put in portapotties where crowds are night. Additionallyg ates are starting to go up along the strip where roads will be closing down in about an hour. Folks visiting for new years eve say vegas has really been welcoming to them. Mitch Siegal Nye visitor you cant get better food and entertainment. The west, were from the east coast. Happy. West coast theyre laid back and happy they want to be your friend especially on nye. in terms of security. Metro police arent taking any chances. Theyve got about 14 hundred and downtown. Crowds. And are asking people. If you see something that doesnt look right. Report it right away. Mauricio Marin authorities are asking people
Being stopped from going to their homes . Countdown to 2016 is officially on as revelers start to make their way to spots all over the valley. 8 news now is bringing you all of the action starting at ten oclock tonight. Paula Francis well have Live Team Coverage from up and down the strip, downtown and even out at red rock casino. First lets start with reporter Demetria Obilor who is live at caesars. Early revelers out and about. Performers have even started to claim their spots on the famous this is the time where streets will close ahead of tonights celebration. First off will be the i15 interchanges at Spring Mountain flamingo and tropicana. Metro should begin clearing the strip in the next half hour to 45 minutes. Out and about. Performers have even started to claim their spots on the famous las vegas strip. This is the time where streets will close ahead of tonights celebration. First off will be the i15 interchanges at Spring Mountain flamingo and tropicana. Metro should begin cl
Sharie. The other big story of the day of course. Its new years eve. In dubai. Things got off to a rough start. When a fire consumed a 63 story luxury hotel. One person died of a heart attack during evacuations. 14 others were injured. No word on what caused the fire. Paula Francis despite the flames. New years celebrations went on, with fireworks shot off nearby the fire, from the worlds tallest building. Which is just blocks away from the burning hotel. The clock struck midnight. Dave Courvoisier people in Sydney Australia saw a beautiful display. With the iconic Sydney Harbour bridge lit up in fireworks. Dave Courvoisier back here at home. Were about six hours away from the stroke of midnight. We already have crews all over town getting ready for the big celebration. Paula Francis we have Live Team Coverage tonight with tedd florendo out at red rock. Demetria obilor and Mauricio Marin are both on the Las Vegas Strip. Lets start with demetria who is at caesars palace. Is it a Party A