Las Vegas Metro police prepare to deploy Tesla Cybertrucks
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has released a promotional video showcasing its new fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks that will soon patrol city streets. The video was posted to the LVMPD social media page Friday morning, showing the electric vehicles during training exercises. Metro says the...
Las Vegas man gets life sentence for ex-wife’s murder, no parole
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The man convicted of killing his ex-wife, Marillorky Tamayo, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Roidan Mendoza, who shot and killed Tamayo and injured several of her family members in 2023, also cleared out the family's bank account before the shooting, leaving...
Bittersweet end: Las Vegas cupcake shop closing after 20 years, citing tariffs, fewer customers
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A Las Vegas cupcake shop that has served customers for two decades will close permanently on Jan. 31. Pamela Jenkins, owner of The Cupcakery, said economic pressures have made it impossible for her small business to continue operating. She said tariffs have increased her costs while reducing...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Wins $1.4 Million Playing Blackjack in Las Vegas
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker had a lucrative 2024, earning more than $10 million — with a notable $1.4 million coming from a lucky streak at a Las Vegas casino. According to tax filings released by his campaign on Oct. 14, Pritzker and his wife, MK, reported roughly $10.7 million in adjusted gross income for the […]
Mom outraged after 4-year-old son walks out of North Las Vegas daycare alone
A North Las Vegas mother says she’s living every parent’s nightmare after her son slipped out of his daycare and made it all the way toward a busy intersection before anyone realized he was gone.
You Won’t Believe Which Colorado Town Leads in Burglaries
SafeWise finds Colorado’s burglary capital, and it’s not where you’d expect. This small mountain town tops the list.
Illinois governor says he won $1.4M playing blackjack in Las Vegas: ‘Incredibly lucky’
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he was "incredibly lucky" during a trip to Las Vegas last year. Pritzker's gubernatorial campaign this week released his partial tax returns from 2024, which showed he reported $1.4 million in earnings from gambling. In a press conference, the governor...
‘Purple Thursday’ marks push to end domestic violence in Nevada
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Advocates across Nevada are wearing purple Thursday to show support for survivors of domestic violence and raise awareness about the resources available to help them. “Purple Thursday,” observed nationwide on the third Thursday in October, is part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, aimed at...
ACLU Sues Las Vegas Police over ICE Cooperation
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The ACLU of Nevada has filed a lawsuit against the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), challenging its 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The organization argues the arrangement, which allows local officers to perform certain federal immigration...
Police: Gunman at large after shooting leaves victim with ‘substantial injuries’
Las Vegas police are working to track down a gunman after a shooting near Sahara Avenue and Maryland Parkway early Friday morning.
