A new Henderson hospital will open its doors at the end of October. 8 News NOW got a inside look at the state-of-the-art technology that will be using to provide quality healthcare to valley patients.

The Henderson Hospital will open to the public on Oct. 31 and there will be 130 beds for patients. It will be located at Galleria Drive and Gibson Road, just off of U.S. 95. The construction of the hospital is part of a much bigger plan. More construction is in the works surrounding the hospital including other healthcare facilities and new entertainment and retail space.

It's been about 15 months since ground broke for the Henderson hospital.

"There's been a tremendous amount of effort," said Sam Kaufman, CEO, Henderson Hospital. "Almost 1,500 people have gone in to build this hospital." ... Read More

The Clark County Coroner's Office released the name of the woman stabbed and killed in a Henderson home.

Amanda Kaplan, 30, has been identified as the victim.

According to the coroner, her cause of death is stab wounds to the chest. The manner in which she died is said to be homicide.

Michael Kaplan was arrested and booked Saturday on one count of open murder for Amanda's death.

The 48-year-old is currently being held at the Henderson Detention Center. Authorities say they received a 911 call earlier in the day reporting that someone at the home needed emergency medical attention.

Responding officers found a Amanda dead and with a possible stab wound. Kaplan was taken into custody at the scene.

Three children ages 7, 3 and 3 months, were in the home. They are now in the care of Child Protective Services.

Police did not disclose how Kaplan and the victim were related... Read More

Henderson Police are investigating the death of a 30-year-old woman early Saturday morning.

Investigators responded to a domestic violence situation on the 500 block of Kristin Lane around 5 a.m., near Boulder Highway and Sunset Road.

Police found the woman suffering from apparent stab wounds in a town home.. A 48-year-old man was arrested on scene.

The female victim died at the scene.

"The kids were always in front of my house messing with my little things," neighbor Jewel Price said. "They were some beautiful kids. She had a little girl and a little boy, and it's just sad that a life had to be gone like that."

Jail records show 48-year old Michael Kaplan was taken into custody for open murder. Police say it's still unclear the relationship between the suspect and female victim.

Neighbors say there was a history of domestic violence and wish they could have done more to have stopped the violence... Read More