Brightline West still waiting on federal funding for Las Vegas high-speed rail project
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Brightline West, the company working to develop a high-speed rail line connecting Las Vegas to Southern California, told FOX5 Tuesday that it is still finalizing funding for the project. In March, the company told FOX5 that it was still waiting on a $6 billion federal...
Free parking, discounts as Caesars Entertainment courts Las Vegas locals
Caesars Entertainment made a grand gesture to locals on Tuesday, extending free parking at its Las Vegas properties to all hours from Oct. 31 through Dec. 26, along with 25% off drink and dining experiences including Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Las Vegas woman accused of killing husband claimed men broke into home, stabbed them
A Las Vegas woman accused of stabbing her husband to death inside a valley home before turning the knife on herself told police that two unidentified men broke into their home and attacked them. Police documents obtained by 8 News Now say the evidence does not support those claims.
Abandoned Ballard boat in state custody may be removed by year end
An abandoned, graffiti-covered boat illegally moored at a public pier in Ballard for seven years has been taken into state custody and may finally be hauled away by the end of the year. Following years of complaints culminating in a city of Seattle lawsuit, a King County Superior Court judge...
80 and kicking: Mesa seniors prove age is just a number with karate
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A group of seniors in Mesa are proof that you’re never too old to learn something new, which is Something Good!. More than a dozen seniors at the Optum Community Center recently received their orange or yellow belts in karate after take a modified class to improve balance, mobility and strength.
Hail Punches Through North Phoenix Pain Clinic Roof; Roof Estimate Nears $300K
A north Phoenix pain clinic has shut its doors indefinitely after a violent hailstorm punched through its roof, flooded the building and wrecked medical equipment inside. Sun Pain Management says baseball-sized hail tore through the structure in roughly 15 minutes, leaving staff scrambling to redirect patients elsewhere while the facility awaits major repairs.
Arizona firefighter who gave kidney faces urgent heart surgery
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Greg Smith, a U.S. Navy veteran and longtime wildland firefighter who donated a kidney to a fellow firefighter, underwent triple bypass surgery Monday and is recovering at a Mesa hospital. Doctors found a major blockage in Smith’s heart, and he needed the surgery right away....
Will it snow on Halloween in Denver?
Ask anyone who grew up in or around Denver about Halloween, and you’ll probably hear about trick-or-treating in a snowsuit with the princess costume hidden under a puffy coat. It’s […]
One dead in Socorro County flooding as rivers recede in San Juan County
A woman was found dead in floodwaters in Socorro County on Monday afternoon while crews rescued others who were stranded in a small community near Bernardo. Meanwhile President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for parts of northwestern New Mexico, making available federal disaster assistance following severe flooding there.
Four Corners horse rescue helps save 11 horses trapped by Shiprock flooding
SHIPROCK, N.M. (KRQE) – When floodwaters rose around Shiprock over the weekend, a herd of horses was left trapped with no clear way to reach dry land. That’s when Four Corners Equine Rescue stepped in. Katie Johanson, a trainer with the nonprofit, said she was closely monitoring phone calls, emails, and social media as flooding […]
