Dani Masten
Multimedia Journalist
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Dani Masten joined the FOX5 team as a Multi-Media Journalist in April 2022.
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.
Updated: 19 hours ago
|By Dani Masten
The Lucky Club Hotel and Casino in North Las Vegas is shutting down for a historic revamp and rebrand. This is all in an effort to make it a more Latino-based casino and owners say it would be a first in the country.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 7:06 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
The 1 October anniversary is nearing, and a special exhibit has been created at the Clark County Museum to remember the lives lost in the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 7:43 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
Back in January, FOX5 showed you the newly renovated Courtyard Homeless Resource Center located on Foremaster Lane and Las Vegas Boulevard. A center where the homeless can go to do things like sleep, shower and get access to resources to help them get back on their feet.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 2:47 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
The line wrapped around the building as people anxiously waited to get their hands on some Aces championship gear.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 6:55 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
People who attend church at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church which is located on Fort Apache and Centennial Parkway said people race through the parking lot and use it as an alternative route to avoid construction nearby.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 8:11 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
Life is Beautiful kicks off Friday in downtown Las Vegas and businesses are sharing how they are gearing up for the large crowds.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 9:00 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
The non-profit Golden Rainbow works to get people experiencing homeless and battling HIV into stable housing.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 4:32 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is cracking down on those driving under the influence. Starting October 1, phlebotomists will patrol with LVMPD nightly to conduct blood samples on the spot.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 3:39 PM PDT
|By Caitlin Lilly and Dani Masten
Las Vegas police shared a warning on Facebook Friday morning in which it urged residents to avoid an area in the northeast valley due to an uptick in crime.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 4:35 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
Queen Elizabeth II’s passing has come as sad news for the CEO of the Plaza Hotel and Casino, who grew up in England.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 11:07 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
The streetlights located at the roundabout on Cadence Vista near Sunset and Ella Ashmond have not been working for weeks, according to residents.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 1:40 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
People experiencing homelessness can be seen camping out in their cars at places like Sunset Park in Las Vegas.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 2:00 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
One and every 100 children are born with only half a heart. Las Vegas 6-year-old Anthony Marquez is one of them.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 10:00 AM PDT
|By Dani Masten
A Las Vegas woman struggling with kidney disease and heart issues has been unable to get a stairlift installed at her condo.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 1:40 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
FOX5 in June spoke with residents at the Desert Garden Condominiums who had no choice but to pack up and leave due to a change in property management.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 2:13 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
Back in May, Clark County Department of Family Services said the need for foster families in the Las Vegas area was urgent. Three months later, it is still experiencing a dire need for foster parents.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 2:36 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
A Las Vegas area dog trainer said he’s seen an increase in sick dogs after monsoonal moisture hit the valley the last few weeks, and some veterinarians are also seeing the trend.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 2:52 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten and Elaine Emerson
Thomas Erndt is the first identified victim after five sets of human remains have been discovered at Lake Mead over the summer.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 10:16 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
Clark County is calling it the BETterment program also known as the bridge employment training program. It aims to get people into some housing and back on their feet again.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 4:36 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
Las Vegas Uber driver Victoria Partridge said she wasn’t sure if she was going to drive for Uber again following the attack on June 19.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 4:32 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
Traffic lights located above stop signs were installed by the City of Las Vegas at the intersection of Centennial Parkway and Shaumber, but two of them have stopped working and some residents are worried.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 3:06 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
On July 20, a Regional Transportation Commission bus crashed into a cinderblock wall near the Wildwood Apartments on Tropicana and Mountain Vista, damaging the wall and many residents’ belongings.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 4:16 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
Clark County commissioners decided to hold Tuesday’s agenda item for 30 days so they can get more information on some concerns that were brought up regarding pot lounges. Mainly, how odors coming from these lounges could affect nearby schools, parks and business and requiring the lounges to stay open for a certain amount of time after hours so that the effects can wear off before users leave.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 4:43 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
One homeowner said it has been a long process trying to get his home repaired but said he could be getting some help after the water tore through his home and backyard causing significant damage.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 6:21 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
Cast member Ryan Fellows from Discovery television show ‘Street Outlaws’ died in a car crash while filming on set in Las Vegas.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 7:33 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
The TV show Street Outlaws has been filming for several weeks on and off during the overnight hours around the area of Las Vegas Boulevard and Highway 93 near Apex.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 5:42 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
FOX5 is uncovering new discoveries about the human remains found inside a barrel at Lake Mead. This comes less than 48 hours after the fourth set of human remains were found.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:38 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
Just last month superintendent Jesus Jara said that this shortage is a challenge for CCSD and that the district is working with the teacher’s union along with human resources recruitment department to address the issue.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 6:53 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
Air conditioning units have been completely torn apart at the Opportunity Village thrift store. The local non-profit serves adults with disabilities and helps them with enhancing their lives.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 8:26 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
The City of Henderson is removing the grass at Silver Springs Park and replacing it with a drought-tolerant grass called hybrid Bermuda.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 5:45 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
The Las Vegas Strip is a popular spot for tourists to hang out and enjoy different activities. The county is now cracking down, making sure its visitors are safe while on the strip by making changes to its “order out corridor” by banning some convicted criminals.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 6:44 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
The City of Las Vegas proposed under 21 Fremont Street curfew would encompass the Fremont Street experience and part of downtown, including Ogden, Carson, main and 8th street. The proposed curfew, however, does not include the arts district, another popular nightlife spot.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 5:22 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
An NDOT construction project happening on Nellis Boulevard has led to torn-up sidewalks causing safety concerns for one elderly woman when trying to cross the street in her mobility scooter.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 8:07 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) said their officers do this type of active shooter training every year, but in light of recent events such as the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, local officers are reaffirming their protocols if an active shooter happened here.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 3:21 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
Starting Thursday, there’s a chance you will see a “driverless” car cruising around downtown Las Vegas.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 4:04 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
One couple at the Hoover Dam when it happened said they were on a tour and it ended abruptly. Another woman who took a video of when the transformer first caught on fire was passing through the Hoover Dam with her family while on a road trip.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 2:06 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
FOX5′s Dani Masten was inside the Aria at the time and describes firsthand what she saw.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 4:34 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
Where the lodge used to be located is where constructions workers were hard at work Friday prepping the temporary building for a series of events that will bring the community back together again through a dining experience on top of the mountain.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 6:38 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
Domestic violence shelter SafeNest has launched a new program that will teach woman basic job skills and give them the opportunity to make some money by selling these boxes of coffee.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:13 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
The first day of school is just 25 days out and CCSD is gearing up for another year of class during another COVID surge.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 5:12 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
The hot temperatures are keeping the phones ringing for so many air conditioning companies in the Las Vegas Valley. It’s that time of the year when many customers are in need of repair or replacement. But are they able to keep up with the demand?
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 5:48 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
An explosion happened near the southbound US 95 freeway in Boulder City just before 9:30 Monday morning
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 4:35 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
On Thursday last week, officers said a man and a woman fell off their jet ski at Lake Mead early in the morning but they were unable to find the woman.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 4:20 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
Metro confirmed the horses at the Cowboy Trail Rides ranch have been a target for months now.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 4:03 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
The housing crisis across the Las Vegas Valley is stretching all the way to Lake Mead. Many people are camping out in their cars or in tents in various locations throughout the area.
Updated: Jul. 4, 2022 at 4:49 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
Fireworks have been set up by Pyrotek Fireworks on the north tower of the Plaza’s roof and some are also staged on the pool deck.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 6:01 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
The northbound I-15 is down to one lane near Mesquite
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 7:34 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
The City of Henderson says its passport office is dealing with staffing issues and back up from COVID-19.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 5:26 PM PDT
|By Dani Masten
Homeowners were sent a postcard saying rates would jump to 8% if primary residence was not declared by Friday.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 6:31 AM PDT
|By Dani Masten
The Nevada cannabis compliance board voted to move forward with the rules and regulations and we could see start to see cannabis lounges opening up as early as the end of this year.
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