Nevada researchers seek to curb speeding as car crashes leave lasting impacts
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A push is underway by a top medical professional at a Las Vegas hospital for drivers to slow down, as researchers learn more about traumatic injuries from car crashes in Nevada while trying to improve prevention efforts. Dr. Deborah Kuhls, chief of trauma at University...
Man set to go on trial for Las Vegas killing arrested in Texas for...
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A suspect in the 2023 killing of a Las Vegas woman was arrested in Texas on Thursday for the alleged murder of a man in a Louisiana convenience store. Virgil Mack, 31, led police on a midnight chase across Louisiana into Texas, where he was taken into custody after the car […]
Las Vegas teacher honored as Nevada Teacher of the Year
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Ali Jun, a dedicated music teacher at Tyrone Thompson Elementary School, has been named Nevada Teacher of the Year. The announcement was met with excitement from her students, who have been inspired by her passion and dedication. Jun, who teaches kindergarten through fifth grade, was...
Lombardo defends Nevada from ‘sanctuary’ label
It's been one month since the federal government placed the state on a list of sanctuary jurisdictions, but we're no closer to learning the answer than when the list was first published.
‘Drastic’ traffic enforcement underway in Las Vegas as police aim to bring down road...
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Saving lives by preventing traffic deaths. Metro Sheriff Kevin McMahill is making it a top priority. LVMPD recently launched an aggressive new traffic safety plan targeting the 12 most dangerous intersections in Metro Las Vegas. Thursday, FOX5 rode along with Metro officers to see their...
Drug overdoses up in Nevada, despite national declines
August 31 marked International Overdose Awareness Day, as Las Vegas locals gathered to commemorate their late loved ones and look for paths forward. According to CDC data, from March of 2024 to March of this year, Nevada’s drug overdose death toll rose to 1,600 people, an 8% jump. That...
Felony Suspect Found Deceased After Standoff Leads to Central Las Vegas Road Closure
Central Las Vegas faced disruptions early this morning as a standoff between police and a felony suspect culminated in a road closure. According to a FOX5 report, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police were engaged in a barricade situation near the intersection of Paradise and Flamingo Roads after detectives located a man...
Overnight police standoff leads to road closure in central Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Las Vegas police are involved in a barricade situation in the central valley early Thursday morning. Just after 11 p.m. Wednesday, detectives located a man wanted on felony charges in the area of Paradise and Flamingo Roads, a Metro lieutenant told FOX5. The apprehension turned into a standoff with...
Las Vegas police search for missing 14-year-old boy
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas Metro police are searching for a teenage boy last seen near the downtown area. 14-year-old Zhaleil Andrews was last seen on Aug. 31 at around 4:30 p.m. near the 2900 block of East Charleston Boulevard near Mojave Road. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, blue and white […]
Residents living near Las Vegas venue concerned over late night noise
Las Vegas (KLAS) — When the Sphere opened, the promise was bigger shows, brighter visuals, and sometimes louder sound. Last September, Clark County gave the venue permission to host outdoor events at higher noise levels. However, the approval came with conditions: no more than 12 days a year and no louder than 85...
