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Deacon Thomas Roberts Will Depart Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada at Year’s End
Deacon Thomas Roberts, President & CEO of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada (CCSN), has announced that he will step down from his leadership position with the organization at the end of the year. Roberts has been a steadfast leader and beloved figure at CCSN for the past 11 years. Under...
Proposal to change Clark County to ‘Las Vegas County’
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Chair of Clark County proposes that Nevada’s most populous area have a name change to “Las Vegas County.”. Chair Tick Segerblom has become the first local county official to publicly support a county name change, telling FOX5 that some county commissioners have discussed and endorse the idea for regional and tourism “branding” for the Entertainment Capital of the World.
Mirage artifacts to be on display at Las Vegas museum
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Artifacts from the recently closed Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip will find a new home. Hard Rock International announced several items will be moved to the Neon Museum in downtown Las Vegas. “Hard Rock is very pleased to contribute The Mirage artifacts to The...
Police arrest a teenage boy in connection with the MGM Resorts ransomware attack
A teenage boy may be responsible for a ransomware attack that in Las Vegas last year. in England confirmed that they arrested an unidentified 17-year-old on Thursday from the town of Walsall who allegedly shut down the resort and casino on the Las Vegas strip last year. The teenager was...
2 robbery suspects shot victim in leg, Las Vegas police say
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are looking for two suspects they said robbed a victim and shot them. LVMPD said the incident happened at 1:18 a.m. on July 4 in the 7100 block of Lake Mead Boulevard, near US 95. Police said the two suspects robbed...
Motorcyclist loses control, dies after crash near US 95 and Lake Mead
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A 43-year-old motorcyclist from Las Vegas died Sunday after a crash on Lake Mead and US 95. Nevada State Police responded to the southbound on-ramp around 4:04 p.m. Police said Anthony Edmundo Morrone did not slow down during a curve and lost control of the bike and overturned.
There’s A New Hug and Grab Robbery Tactic: A Warning for Las Vegas Travelers to California
Because I am aware that so many people in this town frequently travel to California, I have to warn you guys about a new criminal trend that’s been hitting the state. California police are warning locals and travelers about what they’re describing as a new form of pickpocketing. California police and authorities are even calling the new tactic the “Hug and Grab.” And it’s pretty much exactly what you think it sounds like.
Las Vegas Braces for Weekend Heat Surge and Thunderstorms; Excessive Heat Warning Issued
As the weekend nears, Las Vegas faces an upsurge in heat with isolated thunderstorms peppering the region. According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms this afternoon are expected to affect southern Nevada, northwest Arizona, and northern Inyo County. While storm chances are likely to wane over the weekend, primarily in Mohave County and the southern Great Basin, the Mojave Desert will experience a surge in heat.
Viral Video Shows Angel Reese One-Upping Caitlin Clark With Half-Court Shot at All-Star Practice
She may have been a bit late arriving, but Angel Reese has already made a big impression at WNBA All-Star weekend. Reese skipped out on Thursday's Orange Carpet event as she stayed back in Las Vegas to support the NBA Summer League, then scored a viral moment at Friday's practice. After Indiana ...
Raul Rosas Jr. wants ranked opponent but issues open challenge for UFC 306: ‘I should definitely be on that card’
Raul Rosas Jr. is anxiously awaiting a call to confirm he’ll fight at UFC 306, which is the second annual Noche UFC event celebrating Mexican Independence Day. Following a dominant win over Ricky Turcios in June, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that the 19-year-old prospect would end up on the September card at Las Vegas’ Sphere. Since arriving in UFC, Rosas has quickly become one of the most talked-about names on the roster, and his Mexican heritage makes him a perfect fit for the upcoming pay-per-view.
Las Vegas gas station project’s replacement presentation spurs feedback from neighborhood
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – “Thank you,” LaRae DiCamillo said under her breath. The grandmother had been fighting for months to change a developer’s mind on a Las Vegas gas station project, and now the easel in front of her illustrated her cries were finally heard. Around 10 residents from the Trail Ridge neighborhood sat for […]
A's say they plan to leave millions in Las Vegas stadium money on the table
LAS VEGAS -- Oakland Athletics executive Sandy Dean told the Las Vegas Stadium Authority on Thursday that the club does not expect to spend the entire $380 million in public money allocated to build a new stadium in Las Vegas.Dean said the A's plan to spend $350 million of those funds, leaving $30 million on the table. He also told the authority that the club plans to finance $300 million of the stadium cost, but no lenders have been secured."We've had strong interest from a number of companies that want to participate in that portion of the project," Dean said.The...
EDAWN hosts Startup World Cup Regional Qualifying event on September 18
Doug Erwin, Senior Vice President Entrepreneurial Development, joined Fox 11's Chris Murphy to talk about the Startup World Cup Regional Qualifying Event on September 18. You can find more information here.
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