Alyssa Bethencourt

1 week ago | ktnv.com | Alyssa Bethencourt

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — In March 2025, the USDA announced the termination of two major federal programs — the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program and the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program. Combined, these programs provided over $1 billion in funding to help schools and food banks purchase fresh food directly from local farmers and producers. The USDA stated that the cuts were part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce federal spending.

1 week ago | kgun9.com | Alyssa Bethencourt

Editor’s note: We continue to follow this story on Thursday after receiving an email from the Department of Veterans Affairs claiming the document cited in this reporting is "fraudulent."It has been widely reported and verified that 80,000 jobs are being reduced from the VA workforce nationwide. Our reporting includes information from a source with direct knowledge of the department's plans that outlined how those decisions would be made and which jobs would be impacted.

1 week ago | ktnv.com | Alyssa Bethencourt

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — In recent months, 401(k)s have seen a lot of changes between fluctuating markets, interest rate hikes, and evolving investment options. Many people are noticing shifts in their retirement savings. But here is the question: Are you paying close enough attention to your 401(k)? Senior Reporter Alyssa Bethencourt hit the streets to ask people if they were actively monitoring their accounts. Are you paying close enough attention to your 401 (k)?

2 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Alyssa Bethencourt

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A shake-up is underway at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), with a nationwide workforce reduction plan set to impact more than 80,000 employees. While the VA assures that veterans will not see any disruptions in care, local organizations in Las Vegas are bracing for the ripple effects of these job cuts.

2 weeks ago | ktvz.com | Alyssa Bethencourt

By Alyssa BethencourtClick here for updates on this story    LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Terrell Rhodes, the 30-year-old man who pleaded guilty to killing his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son and later assaulting a police officer, faced a judge on Tuesday to be sentenced. Rhodes admitted to killing Amari Nicholson in May 2021. The case that triggered a week-long, community-wide search after Rhodes falsely claimed the toddler had been kidnapped.