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Complaint filed after CCSD superintendent hiring

Dave Lawrence — Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

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.

Firefighter dies from job-related lung cancer

Craig Huber — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:42:00 EDT

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

Firefly reopens after salmonella outbreak

Matt DeLucia — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:34:00 EDT

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

Plane makes emergency landing in Henderson street

Craig Huber — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:40:00 EDT

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.

Teen killed during iPad theft laid to rest

Matt Guillermo — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:57:00 EDT

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.

Vintner Grill on Strip shut down following 45 demerits

Craig Huber — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:37:00 EDT

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.

Thrift store opens to support Veterans Village

Lindsay Curtis — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:33:00 EDT

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.

Metro searching for pair of armed bandits

Craig Huber — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:45:00 EDT

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

Henderson standoff ends with arrest

Aaron Barker — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:45:00 EDT

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

Police hunting serial armed robber

Craig Huber — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:59:00 EDT

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

Police: Man kidnapped son at gunpoint

Matt Guillermo — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:26:00 EDT

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.

McCarran passenger total dips slightly in April

Matt Guillermo — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:23:00 EDT

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

Firefly reopening at new location after outbreak

Matt Guillermo — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:49:00 EDT

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.

Clark County issues ozone, smoke advisories

Matt Guillermo — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:22:00 EDT

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

I-15 reopened after wreck involving Frito-Lay truck

Katie Sakala — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:06:00 EDT

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

Do You Believe? Holy image appears behind child battling leukemia

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:33:00 EDT

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

Travel for Memorial Day weekend declining

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:06:00 EDT

It's seen as the official start of summer, but it appears most people will be spending Memorial Day close to home.

Parents receive letter warning of 'strangers' near school

Craig Huber — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:54:00 EDT

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.

Oscar Goodman visits FOX5, to hold book signing

Matt Guillermo — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:40:00 EDT

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.

Donors needed for blood drive

Shawn Seagroves — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:32:00 EDT

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

1 hospitalized after east Vegas house fire

Katie Sakala — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:18:00 EDT

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

DUI checkpoint slated Friday in east Las Vegas

Matt Guillermo — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:10:00 EDT

Impaired drivers will be targeted in a Memorial Day sobriety checkpoint in east Las Vegas, according to police.

Three rescued from river after bridge collapses in Washington

Jennifer Bowen — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:38:00 EDT

A photo from the scene showed a man sitting on top of his car, which was partially submerged.

Southern Nevada's fallen officers memorialized Thursday

Craig Huber — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:16:00 EDT

A ceremony on Thursday honored southern Nevada law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. The good news is no one has been added to that list in southern Nevada in the past year.

Bounty hunting big business in Las Vegas

Matt DeLucia — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:04:00 EDT

Bounty hunting is big business in Las Vegas - just ask the people who do it every day. FOX5 recently went along for the ride.

Pedestrian struck on Sahara critically injured

Craig Huber — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:07:00 EDT

A man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Thursday evening. Metro police said the man was crossing Sahara Avenue near Maryland Parkway just before 6 p.m. when he was stuck by a vehicle

Military father surprises children with early homecoming

Lindsay Curtis — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:08:00 EDT

A military father came home to Las Vegas after spending a year overseas, and surprised his children with an early return.

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:57:00 EDT

The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and...

No bail in iPad theft, teen death case

Matt Guillermo — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:36:00 EDT

Two men charged in the theft of an iPad that resulted in a teens death appeared in a Las Vegas courtroom on Thursday.

Officials issue warning about kids, heat and cars

Les Krifaton — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:34:00 EDT

Since 1998 more than 550 children have died from heatstroke after being left unattended in a vehicle, 11 of those deaths occurred here in Nevada according to Save Kids Worldwide.

Report finds embattled state psychiatric hospital needs more staff, treatment options

Craig Huber — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:34:00 EDT

Following allegations of so-called patient dumping at the Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital in Las Vegas, the state of Nevada called on two nationally recognized experts to appraise the state-run hospital.

Nevada mining tax measure heads to voters in '14

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:31:00 EDT

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- A resolution removing the mining industry's net proceeds tax cap from the state constitution has passed the Nevada Assembly. Thursday's 26-15 party-line vote sends the proposal

Homeland Security grant pulled from Las Vegas

Aaron Barker — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:45:00 EDT

Federal funds aimed at helping terrorist targets beef up security were pulled from Las Vegas this year, according to Mayor Carolyn Goodman.

Ho! Ho! Speedo-Oh! Fundraiser brings cheer to Las Vegas in June

Kayla Heffner — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:33:00 EDT

It may not be snowing in Vegas, but Opportunity Village brings the holiday spirit to life early this year with their Ho! Ho! Speedo-Oh! fundraiser.

Vegas Mayor to help honor military on Memorial Day

Matt Guillermo — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:59:00 EDT

Dignitaries including Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and Sen. Dean Heller, R-NV, are slated to honor service members on Memorial Day.

Coroner: Slain Vegas woman shot in head

Matt Guillermo — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:16:00 EDT

The Clark County Coroner's office said a woman found dead this week sustained a gunshot wound to the head as a result of a homicide.

Package prompts evacuation at Nellis AFB hospital

Aaron Barker — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:57:00 EDT

A hospital at Nellis Air Force Base was evacuated after a suspicious package was found Thursday afternoon.

Vegas attorney gets prison in tax evasion case

Matt Guillermo — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:58:00 EDT

A prominent Las Vegas bankruptcy attorney was sentenced Thursday to two years in prison and ordered to pay more than $700,000 in restitution as part of a plea deal for tax evasion.

4 pound hair ball removed from tiger

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:28:00 EDT

A 400 pound tiger named Ty is feeling better after having a football sized hairball removed from his stomach.

Community invited to pool and water safety event

Celina Tuason — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:36:00 EDT

The community is encouraged to learn about water and pool safety at the 10th Annual Float Like a Duck, held at the Heinrich YMCA Water Sports Park located at 4141 Meadows Ln. in Las Vegas.

Kmart makes Sequel video: 'Big Gas Savings'

Jennifer Banks — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:33:00 EDT

The company launched their latest video about "big gas savings" on Thursday.

Mob Museum throwing 'Being Oscar Bash'

Shawn Seagroves — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:20:00 EDT

The Mob Museum is celebrating the launch of former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman's new book by hosting a three-day "Being Oscar Bash" beginning Thursday.

Ceremony to honor fallen law enforcement officers

Craig Huber — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:15:00 EDT

Thirty-one fallen officers will be memorialized when police from numerous southern Nevada agencies gather for the Southern Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial on Thursday.

Universal background checks on guns clears NV Senate

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:15:00 EDT

A bill mandating background checks almost every time a gun changes hands has cleared the Nevada Senate.

Vegas event links job seekers to employers

Katie Sakala — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:04:00 EDT

Job seekers can network with hiring managers for free at a Las Vegas job fair.

14 restaurants offer Charles Ramsey free burgers for life

Syrenthia Harris — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:55:00 EDT

More than a dozen of Cleveland restaurants have pledged to give the man who rescued three Ohio women from captivity, free burgers for life.

Judge denies motion in stripper's fatal DUI case

Matt Guillermo — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:21:00 EDT

A judge denied a motion Thursday involving a Las Vegas stripper accused of driving impaired when her H2 Hummer struck a vehicle, killing a driver.

Boy Scouts vote on gay members

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:36:00 EDT

Fourteen-hundred members of The Boy Scouts of America's National Council are expected to vote in Texas on Thursday on whether to end the group's ban on gay youths.

1 hurt after car crashes into east Vegas buildings

Matt Guillermo — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:20:00 EDT

Police said they were looking into alcohol as a factor after a vehicle crashed into two east Las Vegas buildings Thursday.

Wet ‘N' Wild prepares for opening day

Elizabeth Watts — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:23:00 EDT

Hundreds of folks have been waiting in a long line outside Wet ‘N' Wild to pick up their season passes as they prepare for opening day.

'Crazy Strip Jobs' returns

Craig Huber — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:17:00 EDT

Las Vegas prides itself being able to offer something for everyone who visits The Strip. To pull it off, it requires jobs with diverse skill sets, maybe even a little crazy. FOX5's Jon Castagnino attempted

Attorney: Canseco's tweets reckless, big mistake

Matt DeLucia — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:10:00 EDT

Former pro ballplayer Jose Canseco is the subject of a police investigation in Las Vegas. Metro police on Wednesday confirmed he is a suspect in a sexual assault.

Bill would grant domestic violence victims early lease termination

Christian Cazares — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:09:00 EDT

A Nevada assemblywoman is pushing a bill that would assist victims of domestic violence. Senate Bill 284 would allow victims of violent relationships to terminate rental agreements early.

AZ lawmaker opens session with atheist 'prayer'

Ray Downs — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:21:00 EDT

It's not abnormal for lawmakers to begin a political meeting with a prayer. But in Arizona, an atheist state representative began the daily session with a quote from a well-known atheist.

Rio to debut thrill ride in late summer

Craig Huber — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:45:00 EDT

The only things higher than the stakes in Las Vegas are the thrill rides. Now, the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino will be the latest to offer an attraction at dizzying heights.

Local businesses loading up, heading out to help OK

Craig Huber — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:13:00 EDT

The devastation in Oklahoma has inspired Las Vegans to help the victims of a massive tornado any way they can.

New school superintendent plans to move district reforms forward

Azenith Smith — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:12:00 EDT

In a sudden turn of events, Clark County School Board Trustees unanimously voted Pat Skorkowsky to lead the nation's fifth largest school district late Tuesday night.

Weiner launches comeback bid to become NYC mayor

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:37:00 EDT

Anthony Weiner knows there may be a lot of New Yorkers who would never consider voting for him again, but he says he's running for mayor because he wants to bring his ideas to the fore - and win.

3rd suspect charged in exotic bird death

Craig Huber — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:34:00 EDT

The Clark County District Attorney's Office has identified and charged a third suspect in connection with the beheading of an exotic bird at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in October 2012.

Las Vegas highway reopens after suspicious device scare

Aaron Barker — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:01:00 EDT

Highway 95 has reopened to traffic in both directions between Interstate 15 and Las Vegas Boulevard following a closure due to the discovery of a suspicious device on Wednesday afternoon.

Last of missing from Oklahoma tornado accounted for

Cecelia Hanley — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:56:00 EDT

The last of the missing from Monday's massive tornado that tore through the town of Moore, OK, have been accounted for.

8 county pools to open Memorial Day weekend

Craig Huber — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:46:00 EDT

Just in time for the unofficial start of summer, Clark County is opening eight pools and water parks for Memorial Day weekend at noon on Saturday.

Okla. medical examiner identifies tornado victims

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:36:00 EDT

The Oklahoma medical examiner's office says it has positively identified all 24 victims of Monday's tornado that ripped across the Oklahoma City area.

1 killed in London terror attack, 2 suspects hospitalized

RNN Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:21:00 EDT

One man is dead after two men attacked him in broad daylight with knives and meat cleavers.

Mexican soccer rivals to play in Vegas

Matt Guillermo — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:14:00 EDT

Two rival Mexican pro soccer clubs are slated to do battle in Las Vegas. Sam Boyd Stadium announced the July 3 El Super Clasico matchup between Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club America.

Woman dies, gives birth, comes back to life

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:04:00 EDT

A pregnant woman's heart stopped, and doctors performed an emergency c-section to rescue the baby and save the woman.

Clark County issues dust advisory Wednesday

Matt Guillermo — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:41:00 EDT

Forecasted high winds prompted Clark County to issue an air quality advisory for blowing dust on Wednesday.

NV inmate dies at prison outside Vegas

Matt Guillermo — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:36:00 EDT

A 66-year-old inmate serving life in prison at a corrections center outside Las Vegas died Tuesday, officials said.

Henderson woman struck, killed by big rig ID'd

Matt Guillermo — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:26:00 EDT

Authorities identified a 38-year-old pedestrian who was killed after being struck by a tractor-trailer on U.S. 95.

Officials: Chorizo caused salmonella outbreak at Firefly

Aaron Barker — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:26:00 EDT

Cooked chorizo was named as the cause of a salmonella outbreak at a Firefly restaurant location in Las Vegas last month, according to a report.

Police: Canseco named suspect in Vegas sexual assault

Matt Guillermo — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:00 EDT

Las Vegas Metro police said former Major League slugger Jose Canseco is being investigated as a suspect in a sexual assault case.