‘It’s scary for us’: Nevadans brace for uncertainty as SNAP benefits set to expire
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Roughly half a million Nevadans rely on SNAP benefits to feed their families. But with those benefits set to lapse at the start of next month, concern is growing across the valley — especially in communities where every dollar counts. At Mario’s Westside Market,...
Nevada communities voice immigration fears before Day of Dead events
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Día De Los Muertos, or Day Of The Dead, is celebrated from Saturday, November 1 to Sunday, November 2 and pays respects to loved ones who have passed. Currently, some communities fear that those celebrations may get smaller and quieter amid growing concerns over the current immigration climate....
Inmate killed in stabbing at Las Vegas-area prison
An investigation into the alleged murder of an inmate at High Desert State Prison is underway.
Las Vegas police search for 3 accused of attacking 89-year-old security guard
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Three women are accused of attacking a security guard during a robbery at a business, according to Las Vegas Metro police. The robbery took place on Monday in the area of Charleston and Decatur boulevards. During the robbery, the suspects attacked an 89-year-old security guard while stealing from a...
Police investigating suspicious item found south of Las Vegas
Details are limited, but the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed the item was located at a property near Revere and Main streets in Goodsprings, roughly 45 minutes south of Las Vegas.
Las Vegas police: Driver suspected of impairment crashes into RTC bus; 3 hospitalized
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Three people were hospitalized following a crash involving a vehicle and an RTC bus in the southwest Las Vegas valley, according to police. It happened on Monday around 10:44 p.m. near Rainbow Boulevard and Flamingo Road. A sedan rear-ended an RTC bus, causing it to smoke, according to Las Vegas...
Demolition of East Cannery Announced After Pandemic Shutter
Having been Closed since the pandemic, owner of the Eastside Cannery Casino has announced the demolition of the Casino
Three Square launches emergency response as thousands to go without Nov. SNAP
Three Square Food Bank is expanding emergency relief efforts as families across Southern Nevada face food insecurity, stepping up to help those in need and offering ways you can help as well.
Crime down within LVMPD’s jurisdiction, but human trafficking offenses rise
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Overall crime in Las Vegas Metro Police’s jurisdiction dropped 10.6% year-to-date, with decreases in homicides, car thefts and destruction or vandalism of property among several other crimes. However, human trafficking crimes jumped just over 19%, according to Metro Police’s crime figures. Sheriff...
Health District offers COVID-19 vaccines for uninsured children and adults in Nevada
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The Southern Nevada Health District is now distributing COVID-19 vaccines for all those eligible through the Vaccines for Children and Section 317 programs. The programs offer free vaccines for uninsured children and adults at the health district’s immunization clinics. The health district says the...
