Emergency plan could lower Lake Mead levels, reduce Hoover Dam power output On Friday, the Department of the Interior announced an emergency plan for Colorado River drought management that could send levels at Lake Mead spiraling downwards.

Federal officials rolled out an emergency Colorado River plan that could drop Lake Mead levels and cut Hoover Dam power output by up to 40% as soon as this fall.

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Salvation Army of Southern Nevada hosts pop-up food pantries in Las Vegas The Salvation Army of Southern Nevada hosted the second in a series of pop-up food pantries Friday at its headquarters near Charleston and Rancho.

The Salvation Army of Southern Nevada hosted a pop-up food pantry in Las Vegas, handing out free food boxes to anyone running short mid-month.



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CPR, AEDs can save lives as educator says fast response is key Coaches and nurses used CPR and an AED, following device prompts until paramedics arrived.

A local paramedic educator is urging more CPR and AED training.

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B-52s-themed cocktail lounge opens at Venetian Resort Love Shack pop-up features specialty drinks inspired by band's hits.

The Venetian’s Rosina Cocktail Lounge is hosting a B-52s “Love Shack” pop-up with hit-inspired cocktails. 🍹🍸

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These agencies need your help to win this year's American Red Cross Battle of the Badges blood drive competition. 

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HAPPENING NOW: CCSD bus transporting children involved in crash, no injuries reported

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Dominic Fike announces Las Vegas show this fall Instead of ‘3 nights’ Dominic Fike is bringing his “Comedy Tragedy Parody” Tour for 1 night to Las Vegas this fall.

Dominic Fike is bringing his “Comedy Tragedy Parody” Tour to Las Vegas for one night this fall.

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Woman taken for organ donation discovered alive, lawsuit says The case of a woman who was still alive when she was taken for organ harvesting is entering another chapter in its legal battle.

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Las Vegas police car involved in crash near Boulder Highway, I-11 Las Vegas police said one of its patrol cars was involved in a crash Friday afternoon.

HAPPENING NOW: Las Vegas police said one of its patrol cars was involved in a crash Friday afternoon.

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Truck driver struck and killed by lightning in a Kwik Trip parking lot

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Motorcyclist dies after drifting off 215 near Decatur Boulevard, police say A motorcyclist was killed Thursday morning in a crash east of the 215 near South Decatur Boulevard.

Motorcyclist dies after drifting off 215 near Decatur Boulevard, police say

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NOW STREAMING: FOX5's Sports latest episode of Covering the Bases with the A's 🧢⚾

Watch now on our streaming service FOX5Vegas+ on your smart TV

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Spirit Airlines is on the verge of liquidation due to rising fuel prices, according to multiple reports.

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‘Hunger Games’ actor arrested, accused of shooting at vehicle from e-bike

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The man accused of sexually assaulting a UNLV student will be held without bail for now, a judge ruled during his first court appearance Friday morning in Clark County.

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Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells, and cuddling.

Is this your dream way to travel?

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All-star outfielder and World Series champion dies at 53

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Teen arrested in connection to deadly shooting in southeast Las Vegas A person has been arrested in connection to a recent shooting in southeast Las Vegas earlier this month.

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FOX5's Joe Vigil is preparing to take off with Honor Flight Southern Nevada as they prepare for their latest trip to D.C.

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#BREAKING: Trump and Iranian foreign minister say Strait of Hormuz is fully open.

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Two people injured after being hit by car near Tropicana, Fort Apache Two people are injured after being hit by a car in the southwest valley Friday morning, police say.

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#BREAKING: Multiple power outages are affecting over 2,000 customers across the valley.

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Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman has been laid to rest in a state that his loved ones say he never forgot.

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Officials in California are asking for an investigation into a mysterious, foul-smelling chunk of ice that fell from the sky and landed inside a man’s home.

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A parent survived a fall of about 70 to 80 feet during a family’s spring break hike in Utah.

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EXCLUSIVE: FOX5 spoke with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent 1-on-1 about "No Tax on Tips."

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1 person was cited during a Culinary Union protest as President Trump visited Las Vegas, Metro Police said.

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The Henderson Fire Department is using drone technology to get closer to fires and save lives.

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Go Knights go!

Playoff schedule is out: VGK vs. Utah Mammoth starts April 19.

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LVMPD respond to barricade situation in northeast Las Vegas SWAT team on scene of domestic violence-related incident

BREAKING: Las Vegas police are responding to a barricade in the east valley on Thursday night.

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