Commission opens public comment regarding NV Energy overcharging investigation
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Public comment is open for an upcoming meeting set to discuss accusations against NV Energy for overcharging. In May, FOX5 learned that the public utility company faces allegations of overcharging 80,000 customers, totaling at least $17 million. The Public Utilities Commission of Southern Nevada...
Earthquake safety efforts renewed for Great Nevada ShakeOut
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Southern Nevada officials are once again reminding residents to prepare for earthquakes. Clark County shared safety tips in advance of Thursday's Great Nevada ShakeOut, an annual exercise that encourages students, businesses and government agencies to hold an earthquake safety drill. Nevada is one...
Las Vegas small businesses struggle as tourism decline hurts foot traffic
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Small businesses across Las Vegas are grappling with a significant drop in foot traffic, with some owners warning they may be forced to close if conditions don’t improve soon. Trisha Baker, owner of Bellies to Babies Boutique, has witnessed a dramatic shift in her...
Southern Nevada Jewish community to celebrate release of hostages
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — For the past two years, the Southern Nevada Jewish community has honored the hostages Hamas held captive through candlelight vigils, prayers, and speaking engagements. There were mixed feelings of joy and sadness on Monday. Joy that the hostages were released and finally back home with their...
Elon Musk Firm Accused of Environmental Breaches in Las Vegas Tunnel Project
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection issued a cease-and-desist letter detailing the alleged violations that occurred over a two-year period
Education Department layoffs spark concern over special education funding in Nevada
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The U.S. Department of Education has laid off nearly all of its special education staff. According to sources, the cuts were mainly within the office of special education and rehabilitative services. That department supports special education programs that serve millions of people nationwide. The...
Channel 13 answers your questions about DMV’s new tool
The Nevada DMV is turning to the public for help with a new online tool to crack down on unregistered vehicles.
Teens in car connected to Las Vegas missing person case arrested for Ventura armed...
Seven teens were found in a car that was connected to both a missing persons case in Las Vegas and an armed robbery that occurred Monday in Ventura, police say, and four of them were arrested. The Ventura Police Department issued a news release on Tuesday morning stating that officers were dispatched to Clark’s...
City of Las Vegas warns against fake letter scam
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The City of Las Vegas is warning against a new scam posing as the Planning Commission. The city says there’s a fake letter and invoice using the city seal and the planning commission name. The scam asks people for a payment of an “Application Review and Approval Fee.”
Lake Mead Warning Issued Over ‘Potentially Dangerous’ Conditions
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Lake Mead area.
