LVMPD Search and Rescue saves passengers from grounded helicopter
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — LVMPD Search and Rescue says they rescued a group of passengers after their helicopter was grounded. Authorities say a local private helicopter was taking them to the Grand Canyon and Valley of Fire. They made their planned landing, but there were concerns about trying to take off again.
Las Vegas Felon Caught With Meth, Fentanyl and Unmarked Handgun Gets 11 Years in...
A Las Vegas man with prior felony convictions is headed to federal prison for more than a decade after a 2022 search of his home turned up over 600 grams of methamphetamine, fentanyl and a small arsenal of firearms, including a 9mm handgun with no serial number. According to the...
FOX5 INVESTIGATES: Las Vegas protest arrest questioned as body cam conflicts with arrest report
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A Las Vegas woman whose charges from a June protest were dismissed could face prosecution again. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police resubmitted her case to the city attorney’s office. Body-camera footage, workplace records and her own cellphone video appear to contradict key details in the...
SMKD BBQ brings new flavors and homey vibes to Henderson
It isn’t hard to find SMKD BBQ; simply follow your nose. Outside the new Henderson restaurant, a pitmaster fires up the offset smoker. The aroma of slow-cooked meats perfumes the air with a hint of sweetness from the post oak wood burning in the firebox. The low-and-slow art of...
Desert Town in California Matches All-Time U.S. March Heat Record at 108°
A small desert town in Southern California experienced scorching 108-degree temperatures on Wednesday, matching the hottest March reading ever documented across the United States. North Shore, California now shares this extreme weather milestone with Rio Grande City, Texas, which first established the record back in...
Tule Springs Park remains shut as HOA and management clash
The Tule Springs Regional Park remains closed over an ongoing dispute about maintenance costs between The Villages HOA and the management company CCMC.
Las Vegas police re-arrest 35-time arrestee on 27 new charges after disputed release; ‘I’m...
Las Vegas Metro police re-arrested a 35-time offender on Wednesday, weeks after a judge ordered his release to electronic monitoring despite the sheriff’s refusal, the 8 News Now Investigators have learned.
Metro police seek public’s help identifying woman tied to crime
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Metro police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman they say may have information about a crime reported earlier this year. The department says the crime occurred near the 1000 block of North Rancho Drive on January 19 at around 11:30 p.m.
Las Vegas poker rooms fold as casino tourism plummets to record lows
The Las Vegas Strip loses another poker room as Resorts World is closing its poker room March 30, leaving only eight remaining. Tourism is down 7.5% as online gambling grows.
Ferraro’s Ristorante to Host Easter Dinner Sunday, April 5
LAS VEGAS (March 2026) – Ferraro’s Ristorante invites guests to celebrate Easter with a special three-course, springtime dinner on Sunday, April 5. The menu incorporates classic Italian flavors and brightly flavored seasonal ingredients, thoughtfully prepared by executive chef Mimmo Ferraro. The Easter menu is priced...
