FOX5 Shining Star: Local nurse volunteers time to pamper patients

Put 4,000 bees together and they only weigh one pound. Put a single hive of 50,000 bees together? Well, that's 12 pounds of stingers buzzing with deadly potential. That's what a local teen was up against, when his elderly neighbor came under attack. But what Ryker Edwards did next earned him the title of this month's shining star.

A security guard leaves his post to stop a dangerous and armed man near UNLV. His heroic actions earned him the title Shining Star plus an award from LVMPD. FOX5 Shining Star is made possible by Naqvi Injury Law. To learn more about our sponsor, visit naqvilaw.com.

Las Vegas Navy Veteran Jericho has never stopped fighting for his fellow comrades. Armed with knowledge and time, he helps guide Veterans through the paperwork to receive the benefits they deserve. Now as he battles his own health issues, his support group is rallying around him and nominated Jericho for this month’s Shining Star! FOX5 & Naqvi Injury Law are happy to honor Jericho! If you’re interested in learning more about Vets Helping Vets, visit vhvsg.com.

As we honor our nation's veterans on Thursday, FOX5 is also highlighting a local soldier for his heroism off the battlefield.

Las Vegas woman takes grief and heartache and turns it into a healing opportunity for families across the valley with Jalen’s Gift Foundation.