Las Vegas Wins Its First James Beard Best Chef Award in 15 Years
On June 15, 2026, Las Vegas was recognized with its first James Beard Foundation Best Chef award in almost two decades. Casa Playa chef Sarah Thompson took home the 2026 James Beard Awards Best Chef: Southwest. It’s a massive win for the celebrated chef, her restaurant, and for the City of Las Vegas; the last time Las
Henderson Cuts Cat Adoption Fees in Half for June
Henderson Animal Protection Services is marking Adopt a Shelter Cat Month with a promotion designed to move more cats into permanent homes — and ease growing pressure on Clark County's shelter system. From June 15 through June 30, prospective adopters can bring home a cat 6 months or older for half the standard adoptio
Cellphone sparks fire on British Airways flight at Harry Reid airport, spokesperson says
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A cellphone sparked a fire on a British Airways aircraft at Harry Reid International Airport, prompting the crew to call an alert, according to an airport spokesperson. Clark County Fire Department responded to the fire call at 2:14 p.m. on Monday afternoon. The spokesperson said...
Flag returned to holiday display at Hoover Dam after repairs
The flag hoisted over Hoover Dam as part of a summer celebration leading up to America’s 250th birthday has been returned following repairs needed after an “unexpected tear.”
Chinatown Macy’s Home Store Snapped Up In $14.7 Million Power Play
The Macy’s furniture-and-home outpost in Las Vegas Chinatown has a new landlord. Property records show the single-tenant building that houses Macy’s Home and Furniture sold in May for $14.7 million, with buyers Huan “Jeff” Mai and Qing Zhong also picking up a nearby cluster of restaurants in the same sweep. Macy’s says
Henderson Police share top violations from e-device riders
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Henderson Police explain the top violations they see on the roads and across the city from e-device riders and users, as officers plan more enforcement blitzes through summer break. HPD recently shared details of its latest enforcement efforts ending early June, impounding 13 illegal dirt...
Homeowner warns neighbors after thieves caught on camera going through cars
A Southwest Las Vegas homeowner shares surveillance video as neighbors report ongoing overnight vehicle break-ins across multiple communities.
Woman accused of marrying multiple men in Las Vegas marriage fraud scheme
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A Chinese woman is facing multiple felony charges related to an alleged marriage fraud scheme where she would marry multiple men to obtain money from them. According to an arrest report obtained by FOX5, Jiaying Chen was taken into custody inside a southwest valley restaurant...
Plane makes safe landing at Las Vegas airport after cellphone fire
A British Airways plane landed safely at the Las Vegas airport after a fire broke out on board on Monday afternoon, an airport spokesperson confirmed to Channel 13.
Man charged in execution-style murders of attorney, ex-employee in Southern California
A man believed to be the mastermind behind the execution-style killings of an attorney outside his Los Angeles County home in 2009 and an ex-employee who filed a class action lawsuit against him in 2011 has been charged with the murders, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said Monday. Richard Wall Sr.
