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Major storm drops record rain, downs trees in Northern California after devastation further north

Up to 16 inches of rain was forecast in southwestern Oregon and the northern counties of California through Friday. The Sonoma County Airport, in wine country north of San Francisco, received 6.92 inches of rain Wednesday, breaking a record dating to 1998.

Brothers Barbeque launches UNR branded bbq sauce that’s perfect for tailgating

The owners, Joe and Megan Orduna, stopped by Morning Break to show off their bbq meats and flavors, including a new University of Nevada, Reno-inspired bbq sauce that’s just the thing for any and all Wolf Pack tailgates.

Global Water Center makes local and international impacts

The Global Water Center has projects all over the world, but one that Chandra is particularly excited about is based in the northwestern corner of Nevada where the center is partnering with the Summit Lake Paiute Tribe.

AG Ford urges veterans to apply for funds as part of settlement with jewelry company

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is urging veterans and service members to file claims for funds from a settlement with Harris Jewelry.

3 of the Most Wonder-Filled Night Adventures on Earth

Stephanie Vermillion is an expert on magical nocturnal experiences, with an upcoming book called '100 Nights of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Adventures After Dark.' These are her favorites.

Angel Reese Says Old NIL Agent Told Her She Wouldn’t Make Over $2,000

The Chicago Sky player spoke to Speedy Morman during ComplexCon about a past NIL agent discouraging her dreams of making her worth.

'Bomb cyclone' kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the U.S. Northwest

A major storm was sweeping across the U.S. Northwest, battering the region with strong winds and rain. It caused widespread power outages and downed trees that killed at least two people.

What's next for Mayor Carolyn Goodman? Catching up with Las Vegas' mayor as she prepares to leave office

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A quarter-century of Goodman leadership advocating for locals becomes a part of Las Vegas history on December 4, when former Congresswoman Shelley Berkley becomes the new mayor of Las Vegas.

New heat-based worker protections on the books in Nevada

Other states that have heat-based workplace regulations include California, Washington and Oregon making Nevada the next in the West to adopt such workplace rules. However, this new regulation did not come from the state lawmakers or from the federal level.

Unbeaten Nevada, Vanderbilt clash in Charleston Classic

Both Nevada and Vanderbilt will look to stay unbeaten when they meet in the Charleston (S.C.) Classic on Thursday evening.

Santoro: Alford continues roster wizardry as Pack roars to 4-0 start

Nevada's roster sometimes resembles a revolving door, but Wolf Pack staff continues to play the portal game as well as anyone.

Catholic Charities to serve 700 Thanksgiving meals to Southern Nevada's homeless

Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada is gearing up for its annual Thanksgiving Day feast, a cherished tradition aimed at supporting the region's most vulnerab

Senate bill for Clark County conservation, land development passes key committee

A key U.S. Senate committee has approved a bill that would free up thousands of acres of land in Clark County for development and protect over 2 million for con

Regulation requires Nevada businesses to address heat illness hazards

Nevada approved a regulation where businesses have to file reports for workplace hazards that could lead to heat illness.

Water could be collected through air in dry climates like Nevada

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Southern Nevada is finding a way to supplement the Las Vegas Valley water supply through the air. A UNLV professor and his students are able to collect water from the atmosphere in their research. “In average Vegas and Clark ...

Parking in Las Vegas: What you need to know

The days of free parking at major Strip resorts are long gone. But there are still ways for visitors driving into the city to park for free or at least save a few bucks.

Adele is taking a break: Where to buy tickets to her final Las Vegas shows this weekend

Adele has two more shows this month in Las Vegas, Nevada, before she said she will take a long break from performing. In this file photo, she accepts the award for best pop solo performance for "Easy On Me" at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Jim Valentine: When should we go on the market?

Our Northern Nevada winter weather has been delayed, but it is coming. That will have some impact on the market, but not as much as the overall public perception of winter real estate would lead one to believe. Our market is good year ‘round. There are ...

‘Everything has a cost:’ High-tech products and the new era of mineral mining

All this rapid new demand for metals and the products they power may be outpacing the available supply. That means domestic mining operations, which have a long history of dealing devastating environmental damage and displacing communities,

Indy Explains: How mass challenges to Nevada voter registrations face uphill legal battle

A conservative group challenged more than 30,000 voters’ eligibility, but state law requires familiarity with individual cases to try to nullify a registration.

New lawsuit explicitly targets San Jose State over transgender volleyball firestorm

The lawsuit adds more fuel to America’s fiery debate over the participation of trans women in women’s sports. Like the lawsuit against the NCAA, it is funded by ICONS, co-founded by

This East Las Vegas affordable housing project will be the largest in state history

Through financing from the State Infrastructure Bank, a partnership between the nonprofit Urban Strategies and developer McCormack Baron Salazar will helm the project.

Las Vegas program helps students connect to healthcare community amid severe worker shortage

Diego Trujillo and Kolton Villa are their biggest advocates. They are the CEO and chairman, respectively of Las Vegas Heals. It’s a coalition of medical professionals with the goal of improving access to healthcare. For them, that means growing the next generation of healthcare professionals and keeping them in Nevada.

City shares update on potential changes to Nevada and Platte Ave intersection

Making a left turn. At the intersection around the Palmer Statue in Colorado Springs, it's anything but straightforward.

Boxing Legend Calls Out Mike Tyson For Trilogy Fight

Mike Tyson is 58 and fresh off a unanimous decision loss to Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium on Friday, and the boxing legend already has a callout from an old foe.

America's first major immigration crackdown and the making and breaking of the West

Chinese immigrants sacrificed to create America's first transcontinental railroad. Its completion may have contributed to a backlash that led to the first major immigration clampdown in U.S. history.

Lois Tarkanian, wife of former UNLV coach passes away

Lois Tarkanian, a lifelong advocate for education and public service, has passed away at the age of 89. Known for her deep commitment to the Las Vegas community

Dr. Lois Tarkanian, education pioneer and prominent politician, dies at 90

Tarkanian, who served as a university regent, Las Vegas city councilmember, and school board trustee, was a longtime figure in Southern Nevada since 1973.

The Hypebeasts Take Las Vegas

ComplexCon, held this year in Nevada and “curated” by Travis Scott, is a mutant hybrid of a sneaker mall, a fashion show and a music festival. And the kids just love it.

Endangered Sierra Nevada Yellow-Legged Frogs Are Making a Comeback

Scientists are celebrating the recovery of the species in Yosemite National Park, where they were decimated by the introduction of non-native fish and the deadly amphibian chytrid fungus

Travelers beware: Back-to-back storms to hit Tahoe, Sierra Nevada this week

With active storms throughout the week, the windows to travel up to Lake Tahoe are slim. This weekend, Interstate 80 in the Sierra could see a foot of snow.

Las Vegas charter school bus driver, students injured in crash with suspected drunk driver

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the crash occurred around 6:07 a.m. at Eldora Avenue and Lindell Road. An initial investigation found that a white sedan, driven by a suspected drunk driver, ran a stop sign and crashed into the bus.

The 2024 election is over and being certified, but questions remain in Nevada

After months of relentless campaign ads and an onslaught of political events, the 2024 election is officially over. What's next?

Meet Carson Kit Fox, Nevada State Parks official mascot

Nevada State Parks wants to introduce the public to its new mascot. Carson Kit Fox is meant to be a symbol of Nevada’s wildlife and represent the spirit of outdoor

Sierra Nevada Brewing Goes Public With Their Most Limited Release Beer

It helps that Celebration simply tastes wonderful.

Reno City Council approves Bella Vista development changes, removing watering requirements for horses

The Reno City Council on Wednesday adopted an ordinance amending the south Reno Bella Vista Ranch development. The approval addressed building size requirements and removed the requirement for developers to provide a watering source for the Virginia Range feral-estray horses.

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