Dani Masten
MORE Reporter
Dani Masten joined the FOX5 team as a Multi-Media Journalist in April 2022 and transitioned to the MORE team in September 2023.
Dani received her bachelor's in journalism and a minor in Spanish at Pepperdine University. She comes to Las Vegas from Chico California where she reported extensively on homeless issues and devastating wildfires. She has a passion for storytelling and bringing urgent and resourceful information to our community.
When she is not reporting, she loves to walk her French bulldog Ricky, spend time with family, and explore the outdoors. Dani is also a trained professional dancer and has danced on shows like Ellen, VMA's and the Kids Choice Awards. Las Vegas holds a special place in her heart as she took many trips to Las Vegas for dance competitions and conventions.
Dani loves when viewers reach out to her with story ideas. You can connect with her on social media or via email.
FOX5 takes an inside look at Las Vegas Fire & Rescue's bomb squad, which protects Southern Nevada from explosives.
Clark County is currently seeing a big need for foster parents for sibling groups.
Actor and artist Booboo Stewart debuts new art gallery at Park West Fine Art Museum and Gallery
Move over ‘Zoom.’ There is a new way to see people virtually.
The experience was created by Chef Julian Serrano and is offered at LAGO which is an Italian restaurant inside of the hotel.
As if the ‘Elvis Presley suite’ at the Westgate weren’t already cool enough, now it’s home to a brand-new photo exhibit from celebrity photographer Markus Klinko.
A push is underway in Clark County to get more kinship foster families licensed to keep kids out of Child Haven.
Southwest Gas has a lab in Henderson where they make sure that customers across the valley have a safe and reliable system.
Catholic Charities’ Meals on Wheels program provides its services to Las Vegas Valley seniors at no cost.
In the Old Town neighborhood on Mt. Charleston, the damage from recent extreme storms and flooding is so extensive that some residents still can’t get out of their own driveways.
The owner of Dig It Coffee in downtown Las Vegas said construction in the area has significantly impacted their bottom line.
Officials on Wednesday discussed parking plans for next February's Super Bowl in Las Vegas.
“It is kind of all hands on deck, especially for Sunday,” said Steven Parrish, General Manager and Chief Engineer for the Clark County Regional Flood Control District, when asked about preparations for the storms hitting the Las Vegas Valley this weekend.
Southwest Gas has its own training facility where employees, firefighters and police officers train to be prepared for any kind of gas leak.
One impact of the devastating wildfires in Maui is that many people have lost their homes.
Evacuees in Maui described a scene that looked like something out of a horror movie when asked to describe what it was like evacuating their homes.
Imagine a car with no steering wheel, no driver and no pedals.
The first day of school in Clark County couldn’t come soon enough for Latree Vaughn and her three foster kids.
More water is slowly flowing into Lake Mead. And it’s all thanks to the wet winter the area had this year and the water that is coming in from Lake Powell.
The City of Las Vegas has approved the plans for an Oregon non-profit called Forth to implement electric cars and charging stations at two locations.
The Clark County Department of Family Services shared an update about their latest recruiting efforts to get more foster kids into homes.
For almost 60 years, the Commercial Center located on Sahara Ave. has been home to many Las Vegas businesses.
It’s been nearly two years since the awning of the La Bonita Supermarket collapsed near Desert Inn Road and Eastern Avenue.
The city of Las Vegas has a plan in place to plant more trees and provide more shade in the coming years.
UPS and the Teamsters Union reached a tentative deal and avoided a possible strike that would likely cripple supply chains across the United States.
The extreme heat presents many challenges for those working outside in the Las Vegas Valley, including roofers.
For 10 days straight, temperatures in the Las Vegas Valley have reached 110 degrees or above, and The Edward Clark NV Energy generating station located off of Stephanie Street and Russell Road is crucial in preventing power outages.
Beloved performer Tony Bennett, who died on Friday at the age of 96, shined under the spotlight with a career that spanned nearly eight decades entertaining the world.
Last month, Henderson police arrested a kidnapping suspect after a chase that started near Boulder City.
The Boring Company said that since they opened the Tesla Vegas Loop two years ago, 1.2 million passengers have gone through the system.
Street food vendors, like the ones you see all across the Las Vegas Valley will now be protected and be able to operate legally in Nevada.
Over 18,000 openings for airline and commercial pilots are projected each year. Many of the openings are due to the need to replace workers who switch jobs or retire.
With temperatures headed over 115 degrees, people in the Las Vegas Valley are looking for creative and fun ways to cool off.
The reimbursement rate for foster parents in Clark County hadn’t gone up since 2007, but increased funding was approved during a recent legislative session.
Providing a safe and reliable water system is a top priority for SNWA.
You may have seen a Southwest Gas worker in your neighborhood going door to door, inspecting gas meters.
College of Southern Nevada student completes cannabis education program, now working in the industry
In January, we told you about the new eight-week cannabis program that was launched by the College of Southern Nevada.
It has been a tradition for over five years now to launch fireworks off of the Plaza Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Fire and Rescue (LVFR) crews are prepped and ready for what they say is one of their busiest days of the year.
Parties, celebrations and fireworks will fill the night sky in the Las Vegas Valley for the Independence Day holiday.
An unexpected visitor for an unexpected service created confusion and unanswered questions for one southwest valley man Wednesday morning.
A new bill passed earlier this month will allow patients or family members to install cameras in healthcare facilities.
Six months ago, FOX5 told you about the expedited foster program that was being offered to help alleviate a crucial shortage among foster families willing to take in babies.
According to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, two people drowned and three died in a car accident over Father’s Day weekend, while 23 people were rescued by park rangers.
A new police substation is coming to one Las Vegas Valley area in an effort to increase safety.
In an act of kindness worth thousands of dollars and priceless memories, a social media influencer surprised a local elderly couple hours before the final Stanley Cup game.
Here’s the story behind the Golden Knights victory flamingo and how they have evolved into a popular tradition.
The city of Henderson said while they have seen a bit of a slowdown since FOX5 last checked in March, they are still reaching capacity before even opening their doors every day.
When the sun comes out in the Las Vegas Valley, so do the rattlesnakes.
County commissioner apologizes again after calling business owners at Commercial Center ‘ungrateful’
Commissioner Tick Segerblom’s apology comes as many voiced concerns about being left out of a block party last Thursday that was meant to promote their businesses.
