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Firefly reopening at new location after outbreak Video included

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A Las Vegas restaurant shut down because of a food-borne illness outbreak that sickened nearly 300 people is set to reopen at its new location on Friday. More>>

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Police: Man kidnapped son at gunpoint

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Police in northwest Arizona say a man kidnapped his 13-year-old son after threatening to shoot the boy's mother, her boyfriend and a friend of the child. More>>

Wet 'N' Wild opening draws huge crowds Video included

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Huge crowds decided to check out the brand new Wet ‘N' Wild Las Vegas water park on Saturday's grand opening, causing some problems on opening day. More>>

Plenty to do in Las Vegas over Memorial Day weekend Video included

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It's the unofficial kickoff to summer, and for those not headed out of town for Memorial Day weekend, there are plenty of fun events around town. More>>

Complaint filed after CCSD superintendent hiring Video included

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A 21-page complaint has been submitted to the Nevada Attorney General's office about the Clark County School District and how they decided to hire Pat Skorkowsky as its new superintendent.  More>>

Firefighter dies from job-related lung cancer Video included

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Clark County Fire on Friday announced the death of a North Las Vegas firefighter from job-related lung cancer. More>>

Firefly reopens after salmonella outbreak Video included

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For the first time in nearly a month, the kitchen at Firefly on Paradise is cooking up dishes for customers. More>>

Plane makes emergency landing in Henderson street

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A pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in a Henderson street on Friday evening. Officials with McCarran Airport said the plane took off shortly before 7 p.m. from Henderson Executive Airport. More>>

Teen killed during iPad theft laid to rest Video included

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A 15-year-old Las Vegas boy who died after he had his iPad taken from him was buried Friday, more than a week after the incident. More>>

Vintner Grill on Strip shut down following 45 demerits

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The Vintner Grill located inside Fashion Show Mall near the Las Vegas Strip was shut down on Friday by the Southern Nevada Health District, which doled out 45 demerits to the banquet facility. More>>

Thrift store opens to support Veterans Village Video included

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A store opened Friday aimed at honoring veterans of the military service. The Veterans Village Thrift Store on Charleston and Jones opened its doors just in time for Memorial Day. More>>

Metro searching for pair of armed bandits

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Metro police are looking for the two men who robbed a business near the 1100 block of Las Vegas Boulevard on May 7.
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Henderson standoff ends with arrest

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A standoff with a man wanted by Henderson police ended with an arrest Friday afternoon. More>>

Police hunting serial armed robber Video included

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Las Vegas Metro police on Friday called a press conference concerning a series of convenience store robberies dating back to March. More>>

McCarran passenger total dips slightly in April

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The passenger count at McCarran International Airport dropped slightly in April also bringing year-to-date numbers down from 2012. More>>

Clark County issues ozone, smoke advisories

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Clark County air quality officials issued advisories for ozone and smoke partly because of a wildfire burning in southern California. More>>

I-15 reopened after wreck involving Frito-Lay truck

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A driver was hospitalized after his vehicle was rear-ended by a Frito-Lay truck on Interstate 15, Nevada Highway Patrol said Friday. More>>

Do You Believe? Holy image appears behind child battling leukemia Video included

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Believer or not, the image behind Erin Potter, a Kirtland girl battling leukemia, is stunning. More>>

Parents receive letter warning of 'strangers' near school Video included

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Parents of Aldeane Ries Elementary School students received a letter given to their students, warning them about strangers in the area of the southwest Valley school. More>>

Oscar Goodman visits FOX5, to hold book signing

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Even after leaving Las Vegas City Hall a couple of years ago, former Mayor Oscar Goodman kept busy, focusing on his literary love letter of the town. More>>

Donors needed for blood drive

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United Blood Services is hosting a Memorial Day Weekend blood drive. More>>

1 hospitalized after east Vegas house fire

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One person was taken to the hospital after a house fire in east Las Vegas, officials with Clark County Fire Department confirmed Friday. More>>

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