Dog saved by firefighters in Las Vegas apartment fire
Firefighters saved a dog from a northeast valley apartment fire Thursday morning.
Halloween safety initiative targets traffic violators in Henderson
Las Vegas (KSNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the Clark County School District, and the City of Henderson have launched a Halloween-themed traffic safety initiative. As part of the effort, officers dressed in costumes, including a big octopus, to catch drivers who failed to stop. Motorists who...
Woman killed in downtown Las Vegas shooting, police say
A woman was killed in a shooting late Wednesday night in downtown Las Vegas, resulting in the closure of Fremont Street and an ongoing investigation.
Las Vegas Sheriff renews push for red light, speed cameras
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The Sheriff of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is working to renew his call for action on red light and speed cameras across the Las Vegas Valley in the form of a pilot program. The effort and legislation failed to move past the first...
Scam alert: Police warn of scam impersonating LVMPD
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is warning the public about a scam circulating across the area posing as the department itself. First, the caller receives a phone call from the scammer, which appears to be coming from the LVMPD’s non-emergency number 702-828-3111; however, it is not...
Crime down within LVMPD’s jurisdiction, but human trafficking offenses rise
Sheriff Kevin McMahill addressed the rise in human trafficking crime during a recent interview with FOX5.
Las Vegas Rescue Mission offers hope and shelter for the homeless
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Hundreds of people are seeking refuge at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission, where the intake process is providing a lifeline for those looking to start anew. Ashley Remaley, who oversees the shelter's intact families program, explained the procedure: "This is one of the gates they come through, so they...
Missing Oregon teen possibly traveled to Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Authorities believe a 17-year-old girl reported missing from Oregon may have traveled to Las Vegas, according to a news release from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Abigail Prewitt, 17, was last seen in Eagle Point, Oregon, on Sept. 1, 2025. She is described as 5 feet 6 inches...
Clark County School District to consider firing support employees due to low enrollment
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Clark County School District is facing the consequences of lower enrollment and is possibly looking to get rid of some support staff members. According to an email 8 News Now obtained, CCSD’s Chief Human Resources Officer RoAnn Triana stated on Oct. 23, there would be a “reduction in force”...
Funeral home recovers 300+ piles of human remains outside Las Vegas; investigation deepens
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The federal investigation into who dumped more than 300 piles of human remains in the desert outside Las Vegas continues as a funeral home stepped up Wednesday to recover them. The 8 News Now Investigators first reported the discovery of more than 100 piles of cremated remains in August. The person...
