Storms interrupt ‘Lampfright Village’ in northwest Las Vegas valley

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Heavy rain and lightning strikes interrupted trick-or-treaters Saturday evening in the northwest Las Vegas valley. The storm rolled into the area around 6 p.m. Sunday just as families were trick-or-treating around Lamplight Village. The neighborhood — known as “Lampfright Village” during Halloween for the large amount of effort homeowners put into […]

Henderson Tow Firm Loses Metro Contract, Says 98 Jobs Now at Risk

A Henderson towing company that has hauled vehicles for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department since 2016 says it was dropped from its contract without warning, putting close to 100 jobs in jeopardy. SNAP Towing's removal, which the company says happened in September, has drawn community members, labor unions and a state lawmaker into a fight over how the new deal was awarded.

Arts District businesses clean up after flash flooding sends water rushing into streets

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Business owners in the Las Vegas Arts District are cleaning up after flash flooding sent water rushing through streets and into businesses Friday. The flooding hit the area near Commerce Street and Imperial Avenue on Oct. 30, leaving business owners scrambling to protect their shops and merchandise.

North Las Vegas mayor, Ward 1 seats at stake in Tuesday’s election

North Las Vegas is getting new leadership as Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown steps aside and two candidates face off to take the job.

DOJ Observers Headed to Four Clark County Polling Sites on Election Day

Nevada Secretary of State’s Office — Office Receiving DOJ Letter. Federal election observers are set to show up at four Clark County polling sites on Tuesday, after the U.S. Department of Justice notified Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar's office that monitors would be present at election sites in Clark County on Nov. 3. The confirmation came by letter, and it puts Clark County among the jurisdictions nationwide the DOJ has flagged for Election Day scrutiny.

May Pang Brings Rare John Lennon Photos to Tivoli Village for Free Weekend Show

Desert Valley Gallery is set to host a free three-day exhibition of rare, limited-edition John Lennon photographs taken by May Pang, the woman who was Lennon's companion during his famously chaotic Lost Weekend. The show opens next Friday and runs through the following Sunday at Tivoli Village, and Pang herself is expected to be on hand throughout the weekend to meet visitors and talk about the images.

Indigenous traditions thrive from Alaska salmonberry picking to Las Vegas art

Six short stories highlight joy, resilience, and cultural preservation across Native American and Alaska Native communities, from berry picking to traditional tattooing.

AMPLIFIED: County clears large homeless encampment near Sunset and Decatur following complaints

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Following complaints from neighboring business owners over mounting piles of debris and safety concerns near Sunset Road and Decatur Boulevard, Clark County crews stepped in to clear out a large homeless encampment on Union Pacific Railroad property just one day after FOX5 reporter Joe Vigil investigated the site.

Henderson approves nearly 400 affordable apartments for its west side

The City Council approved nearly 400 new apartments to be built by 2028, thanks to a partnership between the city and the Bureau of Land Management for the sale of the land to get the project done.

Bird’s-eye view: Heidi Fleiss case against county over Macaw violation

No stranger to a courtroom, Heidi Fleiss said a lawyer wasn’t necessary to face a Clark County attorney over a $500 animal rights fine. A neighbor argued she just wants the Macaws to stay in their cage. Clark County District Court Judge Anna Albertson heard arguments Thursday for a jury trial motion regarding an animal […]

Rant & React: Homeless encampments, trash building up near Nellis, Mojave

FOX5 received a rant, and our Victoria Saha went out to the area to get some answers.

El Cortez Hotel & Casino Marks 85 Years in Downtown Las Vegas With Proclamation and Celebration

One of downtown Las Vegas' most storied addresses is turning 85. El Cortez Hotel & Casino will commemorate the milestone with a city proclamation ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 5, followed by a public anniversary celebration on Saturday, Nov. 7, the same date the Fremont Street landmark first welcomed guests in 1941.

Las Vegas school closes months into school year as parents and teachers seek answers

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Growing Minds Preschool and Academy, a preschool and K-8 program, is closing months into the school year, leaving parents who paid thousands of dollars in tuition and fees looking for answers. Parents said they learned of the school’s final decision Monday. Students were dropped off...

Clark County audit finds $623K in unsent fees, years-long backlog in Public Administrator’s Office

A new Clark County audit is raising serious questions about how the Public Administrator’s Office handles the estates and belongings of people when they pass away.

Spooky fun takes over neighborhood

Argentine national charged with illegally voting in 2024 election in Clark County

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Federal prosecutors in Nevada have charged an Argentine national with illegally voting in the 2024 general election in Clark County, marking the fifth federal illegal voting case brought in the state this month. According to the criminal information, on or about Nov. 5, 2024, Mariela...

Nellis Air Force Base medical staff continue gaining experience at UMC to treat combat injuries

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Gunshot wound patients in Southern Nevada could be helping save the lives of U.S. service members shot in a combat zone through a partnership between University Medical Center and Nellis Air Force Base. The Air Force wanted more experience to treat people with injuries similar...

190 affordable senior apartments now open in southwest Las Vegas

The Heirloom at Torrey Pines brings 190 affordable senior apartments to southwest Las Vegas, with $15 million invested by Clark County.

How Las Vegas homelessness outreach helps people find jobs, housing, stability

The City of Las Vegas and its nonprofit partners say their outreach efforts are aimed not only at helping people find immediate assistance, but also at creating pathways toward longer-term stability.