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.

New dual-direction bus shelters unveiled in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A new dual-direction bus shelter designed to address passengers’ top concerns was unveiled on Thursday in Las Vegas. More shade and safer bus stops are two concerns that passengers who ride with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada have stated. The new bus stop design responds directly to rider feedback […]

Clark County says a person was bitten by a rabid fox in south Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Clark County officials say a victim was bitten by a rabid fox in south Las Vegas. Clark County says the fox was confirmed to have rabies Thursday evening. The victim was bitten in the 9300 block of Jeremy Blaine Court, near I-15 and Silverado Ranch Boulevard.

‘This is my place,’ Ty’s Place closing, leaving some North Las Vegas teens without a safe space

For some teenagers in North Las Vegas, Ty’s Place is more than just somewhere to go after school.

Lombardo, Ford locked in close race for Nevada governor’s job

Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Democratic challenger Aaron Ford are in a close battle as Election Day nears.

City of the World Art Gallery celebrates 30 years

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — City of the World Art Gallery, a local nonprofit organization, will celebrate 30 years of art and community on Saturday, Nov. 31, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. inside Meadows Mall. The nonprofit is “dedicated to enriching the community through visual art, performance, education, cultural programming, and opportunities for local artists,” […]

Las Vegas children's hospital groundbreaking brings hope to southern Utah family

ST. GEORGE — For families in southern Utah, getting specialized care for their kids can mean hours on the road and time away from home. But a new children's hospital coming to Las Vegas could help make those trips a little easier. At just 2 1/2 years old, Nash...

OPINION: Of bullets and ballots: Joey Cusumano exits the Las Vegas stage

David Groover first saw Joey Cusumano at a distance back in the early 1980s. It was his job. Groover had him under surveillance. As a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Intelligence Bureau detective assigned to the Chicago squad, Groover and partner Gene Smith kept an eye on Cusumano and a mug book of others as part of the department's bruising investigation of Anthony Spilotro's criminal crew. In those dangerous days, Spilotro was mentioned in the newspapers more than the mayor.

Red Cross Asks Las Vegas Drivers and Families to Put Safety First This Halloween

Costumes, candy, and crowded sidewalks are about to take over Las Vegas neighborhoods, and the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada wants road safety near the top of everyone's weekend checklist. With Oct. 31 falling on a Saturday and Nevada Day extending the festivities, more people than usual will be walking after dark.