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Beloved Las Vegas racecar driver passes away after battle with cancer
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A beloved Las Vegas racecar driver has died after battling cancer. The Las Vegas Motor Speedway confirmed the news that Scott Gafforini died on Thursday. He was 57 years old. Gafforini was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but moved to Las Vegas when he was two...
Veterans honor fallen soldiers in the Las Vegas Valley next to 400 flags
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The City of Henderson’s ceremony to honor the men and women who died serving the United States took place in Cornerstone Park next to 400 American flags. Many in attendance were veterans who remembered the people they lost. “I lost a lot of friends...
His Mother's Son
In the summer of 1946, twin four-year-old brothers from the outskirts of Washington, D.C., went on their first cross-country camping trip with their mother in her station wagon. For more than 5,000 miles, she did all the driving, setup, cooking, and cleanup, stopping every night to camp on public lands in state and national parks.
Student files federal lawsuit against UNLV over alleged antisemitism, Gaza protests
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A Jewish student at UNLV is suing the university and several student groups that support Palestine, alleging he experienced antisemitism on campus this month that led to pain and suffering. Corey Gerwaski's lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in Nevada on Sunday. It...
New lane restrictions for I-15 South Widening Project to be in affect starting this week
Las Vegas (KSNV) — The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is advising valley motorists of some upcoming lane restrictions as the I-15 South Widening Project continues. Restrictions will be in effect as crews work on resurfacing roads along the eastbound Blue Diamond Road to the northbound I-15 flyover ramp...
Mental Health Matters: #NotAloneChallenge, a social media answer to mental health woes
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — "Hey, what's up? Kelly Clarkson here..." The introduction is part of a movement created of celebrities, artists, songwriters, and business leaders putting their star power behind the #NotAloneChallenge. Its heart is at the Inspiring Children Foundation in Las Vegas. The singer Jewel helping to make...
Fall in love again: Artists, comedians set to dazzle at new music jam event
Las Vegas (KSNV) — Local fans of the Lovers and Friends festival will have the chance to make up for the experience thanks to a new event. The 'Fall Back in Love Comedy Music Jam' is coming to the Thomas & Mack Center on June 14, 2024, with artists like Brandy, Bryson Tiller, Kelly Price, and more set to take the stage.
Roller skating boy in critical condition after hit by vehicle on Desert Inn
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A boy is fighting critical injuries after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the street Sunday morning, police said. Officers responded to a pedestrian crash on East Desert Inn Road at the intersection with La Canada Street around 8:06 a.m. Las Vegas police said...
Red Cross of Southern Nevada staffer deploying to Florida to help with flood relief
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The south and parts of the east were struck by a series of severe and devastating weather storms this month. Crews in Southern Nevada are teaming up with state officials to offer some relief. According to the American Red Cross, Lowell Smith, Red Cross of...
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