Nkiruka Azuka
Anchor & Reporter
Las Vegas
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Nkiruka Azuka joined FOX5 as a reporter in October 2020.
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Some very talented students in the valley are working to be the next generation of entertainers.
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Summer is here, and parents in the valley may be looking for ways to get their kids off the screens.
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A local nonprofit wants to make the lives of people living with disabilities easier by having all the resources they need in one place.
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The Little Mermaid has been a hit on the big screen and this summer, a local nonprofit is bringing it to the stage.
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - It’s set to be an explosion of culture at this year’s Africa Day Frstival at Craig Ranch Park.
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Las Vegas is getting excited about hosting Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024. If you want to be a part of the experience, you can register to be a volunteer.
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After a string of recent violent incidents involving RTC buses, drivers tell FOX5 that enough is enough.
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EDC is in just a few days, which means major DJs will be in Vegas. Two of them are putting on a free show as a part of a revitalization push at the Commercial Center off Sahara and Maryland.
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Summer vacation is just a few days away, and families may be wondering how to keep their kids occupied over the next few months.
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In an emergency situation, many may not know when to call 911 versus 311.
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Make sure to get your eating pants for this year’s San Gennaro Feast in Henderson.
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The Henderson Arts Festival kicks off Saturday, highlighting the talent of our local artists.
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This Mother’s Day, families can make memories with Mom and make her a thoughtful homemade gift at the same time.
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Star Wars and science go hand in hand at the ‘May the science be with you’ event.
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A group of talented kids in the valley are giving audiences a blast to the past by honoring legendary rock stars.
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One of the largest educational events is back in Nevada, April 28 until May 6.
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Jobs 4 Nevada Graduates is a local nonprofit that works to ensure students graduate from high school.
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A Las Vegas nonprofit is putting its own spin on a classic musical this weekend.
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Kicking off Broadway in the Hood’s 2023 season is the iconic musical “Jesus Christ Superstar”.
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FOX5 spoke with Bryan Scott, the first Black city attorney for the city of Las Vegas.
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The LaMarre Theater in the Arts District is the first and only Black-owned theater in Las Vegas.
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Super Bowl LVIII will be in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium before you know it and with all those people coming to town it creates a unique opportunity for local and diverse business owners.
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Parents in Nye County are outraged and concerned for their children’s safety because they say their kids are riding to school in buses with no air conditioning.
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More families in the valley will soon get access to affordable child care in Southern Nevada.
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Hundreds of people gathered for the annual Damboree Parade in Boulder City for Independence Day.
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If you’re in the market for a new watch, a new tablet, or even a new car, a local auction has everything you may need.
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A local group dedicated to celebrating moms all year round is making it a little more special for Mother’s Day.
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On Monday, a fact finding review was held in the case of Douglas Claiborne, the man who hit and killed Nevada State Police trooper Micah May in the summer of 2021.
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In Las Vegas, there are the Raiders and the Aces, but many people may not know there is a professional paintball team as well.
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The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is hosting a free soccer tournament to help kids have a positive experience with the police, as officers are the coaches.
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Five years ago, a local neighborhood was granted historic status. Now, there are talks that even more houses in that area could get that same designation.
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As the war continues in Ukraine, many around the valley are wondering how they can help. One local business is giving people an opportunity.
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Broadway in the Hood is hosting auditions for The Lion King summer camp.
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Water Street in downtown Henderson is currently undergoing a face lift.
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Fewer than 20% of U.S. employer businesses are minority owned, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Black Restaurant Week takes place March 18-25 and aims to shine a light on a few of them.
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A Las Vegas nonprofit is giving more kids the chance to take the stage.
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Hourslong waits at the DMV may soon be a thing of the past as the department works to create an online experience for most services over the next few years.
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The team is now eligible for the 2022 VEXIQ World Robotics Championship in Dallas, Texas in May.
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Support for Ukrainian refugees has poured in from all over the world, including here in southern Nevada.
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For months, there has been a shortage of construction workers around the country, including here in Nevada. A Las Vegas nonprofit is working to get more people in construction jobs.
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Veterans Day may be over, but a Las Vegas woman is working to help veterans all year long.
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Attorneys for former Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs III appeared in Justice Court on Wednesday morning for a status check hearing in a deadly DUI case.
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Dozens of people gathered at the Clark County Government Center on Friday to honor the victims of October 1, 2017.
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The valley's only all-women tackle football team is looking for new players.
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A club at a local elementary school is encouraging boys to model good behavior, complete all their schoolwork, and use their manners.
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World War II veterans were honored with a special flight to commemorate their years of service and sacrifice.
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Most of us can remember exactly where we were Sept. 11, 2001. First Msgt. Kayci Groff was driving to class at her college.
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An old Henderson casino will be made new again in the next few weeks.
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Crystal Palace, a skating rink in the southeast valley, is being bought by professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., and locals already are talking about what's next for the skating center.
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There aren't a lot of pictures or videos from Anna Bailey's days as a dancer at the Moulin Rouge in Las Vegas' west side, but the memories are still fresh in her mind.
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