Elaine Emerson

Las Vegas

Director of Content at KVVU-TV (Henderson, NV)

Director of Content @FOX5Vegas | @Cronkite_ASU | Mom: 2 👶🏻 and 2 🐶 | Pumpkin Queen | Hobbies include roasting hubby @J15Emerson

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Las Vegas police: Commercial vehicle hit, killed pedestrian, left scene

1 week ago | fox5vegas.com | Elaine Emerson

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A pedestrian was killed after they were hit by a commercial vehicle Monday night, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police. LVMPD said at about 8:38 p.m., a pedestrian was found dead on Park Run Drive, a private drive of a business near W. Charleston Boulevard and Town Center Drive. According to police, a pedestrian was crossing a private drive when “a possible commercial vehicle” hit the person. Police said the commercial vehicle left the scene.
Man killed at North Las Vegas casino identified as ex-mayoral candidate’s son

1 month ago | fox5vegas.com | Elaine Emerson

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - After a valley-wide chase for the suspect in a deadly shooting at a North Las Vegas casino, the Clark County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim in the killing. Na’Onche Osborne, 23, suffered from multiple gunshot wounds after the shooting at Aliante Casino on Thursday, according to the coroner’s office. His death was ruled a homicide. The victim was identified as ex-North Las Vegas mayoral candidate Pat Spearman’s son.
Murder suspect involved in carjacking, high-speed chase around Las Vegas Valley

1 month ago | fox5vegas.com | Elaine Emerson

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Multiple agencies responded to a suspect chase that spanned the Las Vegas Valley. Sources confirm to FOX5 that a homicide suspect was involved in a carjacking that has now led police on a high-speed chase.
Las Vegas police involved in southwest valley shooting

1 month ago | fox5vegas.com | Elaine Emerson

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said their department was involved in a shooting Saturday. The shooting happened around 1:52 p.m. in the 6100 block of Allen Cove Court, near Durango Drive and Patrick Lane. LVMPD said no officers reported any injuries. Additional details surrounding the shooting have not yet been released. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Copyright 2025 KVVU. All rights reserved.
UNLV fires men’s basketball coach

2 months ago | fox5vegas.com | Elaine Emerson

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - UNLV has fired its men’s head basketball coach, the school announced Saturday. Erick Harper, the UNLV Director of Athletics, said in a statement that Kevin Kruger “will no longer serve” as the Runnin' Rebels head coach after four years at the helm. BREAKING: Kevin Kruger is fired after serving as head coach of the Runnin' Rebels for 4 seasons. “While there have been notable achievements during his tenure, there have also been challenges.
UNLV: Professor killed in campus shooting part of federal DEI investigation

2 months ago | fox5vegas.com | Elaine Emerson

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The University of Nevada, Las Vegas said one of the professors killed by a gunman in a campus shooting more than a year ago was named in a new investigation into Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in higher education. A spokesperson for UNLV said Patricia Navarro Velez was one of three professors being investigated by the Department of Education as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to remove DEI programs from educational institutions and within government agencies.
Here’s what the CCSD board will ask Superintendent candidates during interviews

2 months ago | fox5vegas.com | Elaine Emerson

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Clark County School District Board of Trustees has a list of questions they plan to ask the three finalists for Superintendent. The finalists -- Jhone Ebert, Ben Shuldiner and Jesse Walsh -- will participate in a community forum meeting on Monday to field questions from the public, community members and CCSD staff. Then, the three candidates will face the CCSD Board again for a second-round interview. The Board is set to make a final decision during a Thursday meeting.
Ex-assistant principal at North Las Vegas school arrested for sexual misconduct with student

2 months ago | fox5vegas.com | Elaine Emerson

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A former assistant principal at a North Las Vegas school was arrested for sexual misconduct with a student, according to the Clark County School District Police Department. Hearley Smith, 54, was arrested Friday on 22 charges related to sexual misconduct with a student, according to court records. CCSDPD said the investigation was initiated at Canyon Springs High School on Feb. 24.
Smaller Spheres could be coming to a city near you

2 months ago | fox5vegas.com | Elaine Emerson

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - As the Sphere in Las Vegas continues to grow in popularity and virality, the visionary behind the building is eyeing expansion. During an investors earnings call Monday, Sphere Entertainment Company CEO James Dolan said they are toying with the idea for “smaller” Spheres to expand into other markets. “We’re currently working on the architecture for a smaller Sphere, which we think will be deployable to more markets somewhere in the 5,000-seat range,” Dolan said on the call.
Iconic Las Vegas steakhouse expands to New York City

2 months ago | fox5vegas.com | Elaine Emerson

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Las Vegas-staple steakhouse will open its first location outside of the city. Golden Steer Steakhouse announced it will be opening a New York City location at One Fifth Ave. near Greenwich Village. The Las Vegas location, located on Sahara near Las Vegas Boulevard, is known for its high-quality steaks, tableside Caesar salad, and old school Las Vegas style.

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