Les Krifaton
FOX 5 Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV, United States
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Raiders feed thousands of Las Vegas residents with Thanksgiving meal giveaway
There was no game at Allegiant Stadium Tuesday but a parking lot was full by early afternoon as the Las Vegas Raiders were handing out Thanksgiving dinners to those in need. → Read More
Official rain fall totals in Las Vegas Valley below normal this year
Despite all the rain we’ve had this monsoon season, Las Vegas is still below its normal rainfall for the year. → Read More
Las Vegas Valley Water District approves pool size restrictions to help conservation
The Las Vegas Valley Water District has approved a new rule to limit pool sizes for newly built pools. Pools will be limited to 600 square feet. → Read More
Healthy Nevada bighorn sheep shipped to Utah to help bolster population
Nevada wildlife officials spent a few days in late June catching big horn sheep in nets and transporting them via helicopters. → Read More
Lake Mead continues to shrink before our eyes
As of Sunday the depth of Lake Mead is a little over 1045 feet above sea level. The lake has lost another 6 feet of water in just one month. Lake Mead is now at 29% capacity. → Read More
Fish survive at Lake Mead despite low water levels
Fish populations are doing well at Lake Mead despite the low water levels. → Read More
Las Vegas landfill projected to operate until at least 2275
The Apex landfill North of Las Vegas has been operational sine 1993. The landfill covers 2200 acres and is the equivalent of more than 1200 soccer fields. → Read More
Dry, cooler weather impacting honey production in Las Vegas
With warmer temperatures returning, plants and trees are starting to flower and that means bees are out looking for nectar. → Read More
Hoover Dam reopens to tours following pandemic closures
After being closed for nearly two years, Hoover Dam tours reopened to the public on Monday. → Read More
Hoover Dam reopens to tours following pandemic closures
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- After being closed for nearly two years, Hoover Dam tours reopened to the public on Monday. → Read More
Drought-tolerant grass installed at Las Vegas Ballpark ahead of minor league season
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- When the umpire yells “Play ball!” on April 5 at Las Vegas Ballpark, the field will have a new appearance. → Read More
Forest Service in Nevada prepares for wildfire season with controlled burns
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- It’s a busy time of year for special teams with the U.S. Forest Service in Nevada. → Read More
What makes Las Vegas’ most famous water show at Bellagio run?
For 22 years, the Bellagio water show has been dazzling visitors seven days a week, 365 days a year. → Read More
Clark County commission reviews plans ahead of NFL Draft in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) - While the focus for the NFL this weekend is the Pro Bowl and next weekend's Super Bowl, a league representative went before the Clark County commission → Read More
Las Vegas farm survives despite losing main revenue source amid pandemic
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- A sanctuary for abused and neglected farm animals is surviving despite losing its main sources of revenue. → Read More
500,000 solar panels installed near Boulder City
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- It’s a new solar farm that has the capacity to generate enough power for 60,000 homes. → Read More
Board OKs banning grass in new Las Vegas Valley housing communities
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- The Southern Nevada Water Authority Board voted Monday to ban natural grass in new communities. → Read More
Lee Canyon prepares for upcoming winter ski season
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- The winter ski season is weeks away and the Lee Canyon Ski Resort are preparing the slopes for opening day. → Read More
SNWA offers water leak kits for Las Vegas homeowners
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- It’s a problem that affects many Las Vegas homeowners. → Read More
Nevada adopts standards requiring more low or no-emission electric cars
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- The gas station of the future is looking more and more like our utility company. → Read More