Kelsey McFarland

Las Vegas

Reporter and Weather Anchor at KTNV-TV (Las Vegas, NV)

2x Emmy winning (former) journalist & neon desert native 🌵🪩

Articles

Local business owner sues F1 over losses from Las Vegas Grand Prix

May 20, 2024 | ktnv.com | Ryan Ketcham |Kelsey McFarland |Alyssa Bethencourt

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Since last year's Las Vegas Grand Prix, we have shared stories about businesses that were impacted by streets altered for the race track. Ellis Island Hotel and Casino on Koval Lane is one of them, and now they are taking legal action because of the losses. "I lost, I talked to my bookkeeper, about $200,000 to $300,000," said Jimmy Singh. He owns a gift shop on Koval Lane, which is part of the Las Vegas Grand Prix race track.
The Beverly Theater launching movie distribution company called Ink Films

May 8, 2024 | ktnv.com | Jarah Wright |Kelsey McFarland |Lindsey Bahr

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Beverly Theater is branching out and launching a movie distribution company called Ink Films. On Friday, theater officials said film consultant Mike Plante as Head of Distribution for the company. "Ink Films is a natural evolution and extension of The Beverly Theater and perfectly aligns with our mission to support and elevate indie artists and films," said Kip Kelly, the Founding Creative Director and CXO for The Beverly Theater. "Storytelling starts with ink.
Clark County business owners say fire is the latest in series of safety issues

Apr 30, 2024 | ktnv.com | Kelsey McFarland

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Seven Clark County businesses off Tropicana and Pecos have been forced to temporarily shut down after an electrical panel at the strip mall caught fire Saturday afternoon. Several shop owners tell channel 13 they believe homeless people may have started the fire that caused the damage. Several of the businesses have been without all or partial power since the weekend, with no answers so far on how long it will take to be repaired.
Pet of the Week: Josie

Apr 25, 2024 | ktnv.com | Kelsey McFarland

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Meet Josie! She's a six-month-old Pit Bull/Terrier mix who has a lot of love to give and an adorable personality to match. Josie is looking for her forever home and can be found at Hearts Alive Village. If you're not able to adopt, there are other options. Hearts Alive Village is also looking for fosters to help with an influx of animals. If you're interested, you can find more information about fostering here.
After video outraged parents, more allegations against Henderson daycare

Apr 24, 2024 | ktnv.com | Kelsey McFarland

HENDERSON (KTNV) — More allegations of mistreatment and abuse at a Henderson daycare are coming out after Channel 13 reported on security video from DJ's Christian Daycare. Former clients and employees of the establishment have since come forward with their stories. Parents Kayla Zomerdyk and Nashawn Royal gave Channel 13 the security video on Monday, showing their three-year-old daughter being grabbed by her arms and pulled to an area off camera while she was at DJ's Daycare on Friday.
Henderson parents outraged over daycare security video

Apr 22, 2024 | ktnv.com | Kelsey McFarland

HENDERSON (KTNV) — Henderson parents Kayla Zomerdyk and Nashawn Royal are outraged after they say their three-year-old daughter, Lillyanna, was mistreated Friday at DJ’s Christian Daycare. “In my eyes, it was child abuse,” said Zomerdyk. “I want justice and I want this place shut down.”After Zomerdyk received a call from Henderson police informing her of their investigation, she says went back to the daycare to obtain security footage.
The unseen heroes of emergency services: 911 dispatchers

Apr 19, 2024 | ktnv.com | Kelsey McFarland

LAS VE$GAS (KTNV) — As we reach the end of Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we’re introducing you to the unseen heroes of emergency services in southern Nevada. 911 is a phone number you call on the worst day of your life. On the other end of that line, dispatchers are trained to guide you and first responders through every twist and turn of a crisis. “We are the calm voice in the dark,” said Nicole Davis, a dispatcher for Las Vegas Fire and Rescue. It’s not an easy job, but it’s critical.
Visitation granted to shooter's son following fatal Summerlin shooting

Apr 17, 2024 | ktnv.com | Ryan Ketcham |Kelsey McFarland |Alyssa Roberts

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — It's been about a week and a half since police investigators say attorney Joe Houston shot and killed his former daughter-in-law, Ashley Prince, and her new husband, attorney Dennis Prince, on the fifth floor of the City National Bank building in Summerlin. Police say the shooting happened during a deposition in a child custody case involving Ashley's kids with her ex-husband Dylan Houston, who is Joe's son.
Witness of deadly law office shooting speaks out

Apr 16, 2024 | ktnv.com | Kelsey McFarland

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — For the first time, we’re hearing from a first-hand witness of the deadly shooting inside a Summerlin law office. Local attorney Dennis Prince and his wife Ashley were killed before police say the gunman, attorney Joe Houston, turned the gun on himself. Las Vegas attorney Lisa Rasmussen was representing the gunman’s wife, Katherine, who goes by Kelly. Ramussen says Kelly was being deposed Monday.
Family of law office shooting victim holds press conference

Apr 15, 2024 | ktnv.com | Kelsey McFarland

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — For the first time, we're hearing from the family of Ashley Prince, who was killed in last week's shooting at a Summerlin law office. The Page family struggled through grief and tears during Monday's press conference. Parents Paul and Julie Page described years of what they called verbal and mental abuse by Dylan Houston, their daughter Ashley's ex-husband and the son of the gunman, Joe Houston.