Magical Forest draws record crowds in 33rd year supporting people with disabilities
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The Magical Forest is having its best year yet, with record visitation providing residents in the valley with twinkling lights and holiday cheer. Large crowds have been pouring into the Magical Forest, leading to extremely long lines outside the entrance, sometimes with no end in sight.
‘System let us down’: Man awaiting trial for murder hangs himself in prison
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A 30-year-old man who was in prison awaiting trial for murdering his girlfriend in North Las Vegas died by suicide, the Clark County coroner’s office confirmed to 8 News Now. Court records showed Markeem Benson was in High Desert State Prison for violating his probation on an attempted robbery...
Las Vegas behavioral health owner sentenced in Medicaid fraud case
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Attorney General Aaron Ford announced on Monday that the owner of Las Vegas-based Brothers Behavioral Health, LLC, Isai Anaya-Estrada, was sentenced for fraudulently billing healthcare services that were not provided to recipients. According to the news release, fraud occurred between January 2021...
Las Vegas Rollover Crash on Valley View Blvd Leads to Road Closure Near Rio...
A rollover crash involving a grey Tesla and a dark-colored SUV has shut down Valley View Boulevard and Viking Road in both directions near the Rio Hotel and Casino, the Regional Transportation Commission of Las Vegas said. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police responded around 5:05 p.m., and the occupants of the Tesla were...
New laws to take effect on Jan. 1 in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Several new laws are set to take effect in Nevada at the start of the new year. Assembly Bill 4, also known as the “Safe Streets Act”, was signed into law by Governor Lombardo after last month’s Special Session. The bill is notable for increasing penalties against drunk drivers, and has been...
Dunkin’ offers free coffee for members
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Dunkin’ announced it is giving away one million free hot or iced coffees of any size to Dunkin’ Rewards members, while supplies last. Dunkin’ emphasizes the days between Christmas and New Year’s are often marked by slower routines and lower productivity, a stretch many consider one of the least...
Murder Suspect Claims to Have Smoked “Sherm” before Stabbing Random Victim
During interrogation, the stabber admits to smoking a hallucinogenic drug along with alcohol before the stabbing
Friends With Benefits: Marcina Moore at Westgate Las Vegas
Going into 2026, Marcina Moore says, “We can only go up from here!” The upward trajectory of her career as a massage therapist began in 2003 when she got certified in deep tissue and medical massage and, by the next year, opened her own business in Texas, which she ran successfully till 2017. That year, Moore decided...
Report provides details on events leading to officer’s domestic violence arrest
Melinda Amillia Cooper was one of four officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department arrested in the month of December for domestic violence.
Clark County, Nevada to Implement Voter-Verifiable Paper Trail for 2026 Elections
Voters in Clark County, Nevada, will see a new addition to in-person voting in the 2026 elections, which includes a printed paper trail. "By producing a paper ballot, every voter can easily review their selections before casting their vote," and these paper records will be preserved for audits or recounts, as...

















