Summerlin casino robbery raises questions about security and de-escalation protocols
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — An armed robbery at a casino on Rampart has prompted experts to weigh in on security protocols. Surveillance footage shows a suspect, disguised with a helmet, sunglasses, and a security jacket, approaching the cashier's cage. The suspect brandished an AR rifle, prompting a security guard...
Another storm headed to Las Vegas valley
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Mackerel clouds fanned out across our skies Thursday morning ahead of the next and final storm hitting California. This type of cirrocumulus or altocumulus cloud cover commonly indicates changing weather ahead and usually arrives within 24 hours of rain. Clear skies overnight allowed temperatures...
Hidden Italian Restaurants In Nevada That Locals Love To Keep Secret
Nevada might be famous for glitzy casinos and desert landscapes, but tucked away in unexpected corners are Italian restaurants that locals treasure like family recipes. These cozy spots serve up authentic flavors far from the tourist crowds, offering pasta made by hand and sauces simmered with care. Whether you’re...
Clark County extends gas tax needed to prevent budget shortfalls, pay for roadways
In an effort to stave off projected budget shortfalls that local transportation officials warned would have decimated funding needed to maintain and grow Southern Nevada roadways and transit projects, Clark County Commissioners voted 6-1 Tuesday to extend inflation-adjusted gas taxes. The fuel revenue index (FRI)...
Former Las Vegas police officer sentenced for insurance fraud scheme
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A former Las Vegas Metropolitan police officer received a suspended prison sentence of one to four years after accepting a plea deal to plead guilty to one count of police misconduct. Christopher Michael Mitchell, 38, of Henderson, was sentenced in Clark County District Court after evidence was...
Teen driving under microscope following deadly 12-car crash
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Two families are grieving the loss of loved ones following a 12-car crash at Cheyenne and Jones in Las Vegas on Tuesday night. Tammy Gweedo McGee, executive director of the Gweedo Memorial Foundation and in partnership with the National Road Safety Foundation, emphasized the preventability of such...
Man arrested as suspect in shooting of woman found dead in car
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Las Vegas Metro Police have made an arrest in the shooting of a woman found dead in her car on Sunday. Police have identified 40-year-old Andrew Garza as the suspect in the shooting. He was already in Clark County Detention Center for unrelated charges, but was rebooked on Monday.
Henderson’s On a Roll: Crime Down, Development Up, and Big Plans Ahead
In a city once known mostly as Las Vegas’ quieter neighbor, Henderson is making serious noise — the good kind. At the recent State of the City address, Mayor Michelle Romero laid out the kind of stats that make residents breathe easier and investors take notice. Violent crime?...
Henderson police launch fraud prevention campaign for seniors
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The Henderson Police Department is launching a new campaign to protect older adults from scams. The initiative called “Stop Fraud” coincides with International Fraud Awareness Week. The campaign highlights real cases, including scammers impersonating FBI or Treasury agents, pressuring victims to...
Las Vegas French bulldog stolen from yard
A French bulldog named Canela was snatched from its family’s home near Alta Drive and Cimarron Road on Saturday morning.
