Rachel Zalucki

Las Vegas

Digital Journalist at KVVU-TV (Henderson, NV)

meme aggregator & digital journalist @FOX5Vegas | #mizzou alum | formerly @ktnv @wearehpr @civilbeat

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Articles

Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in southwest Las Vegas

4 days ago | fox5vegas.com | Rachel Zalucki

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Las Vegas Metro Police are investigating a southwest valley crash that killed a pedestrian Wednesday morning. According to police, the crash occurred around 9:33 a.m. at Blue Diamond and Arville. The pedestrian died at the scene. Viewer photos obtained by FOX5 suggest a box truck may have been involved. The driver remained at the scene and is not suspected of impairment at this time. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
City of Las Vegas, Clark County issue warning about court scam texts

1 week ago | fox5vegas.com | Rachel Zalucki

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The City of Las Vegas and Clark County are issuing a warning to valley residents about a new text scam. FOX5 has received multiple messages from viewers about the scam, which claims that the recipient has missing the payment deadline for an outstanding traffic ticket and has been referred to collections. The text further asks the recipient to “take care” of the matter within the next 12 hours and provides a link.
Las Vegas police seeking suspects in shooting during illegal street takeover

1 week ago | fox5vegas.com | Rachel Zalucki

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Las Vegas Metro Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects involved in a shooting during an illegal street takeover last month. Police initially responded to reports of the shooting on April 26 around midnight at the intersection of West Ann Road and North Fort Apache Road. An initial investigation found that the takeover drew a crowd of 100 attendees, and at some point, two males fired shots into the air, causing the crowd to scatter.
Cowabunga Bay delays opening after ‘chemical exposure’ hospitalizes employee

1 week ago | fox5vegas.com | Rachel Zalucki

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Cowabunga Bay has delayed its opening Friday morning after an incident involving pool chemicals, a spokesperson tells FOX5. One staff member was exposed to pool chemicals and hospitalized, but is stable. Henderson Fire Department is on the scene to investigate and ensure the area is safe before operations continue. The spokesperson added that the park was closed at the time of the incident. “The safety and well-being of our team members and guests is our top priority.
Las Vegas police seeking individuals possibly involved in train derailment

1 week ago | fox5vegas.com | Rachel Zalucki

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Las Vegas police are asking for the public’s help identifying possible suspects in a train derailment last week. The derailment, which happened on May 23 in the 9700 block of South Rainbow Boulevard, caused nearly $25,000 in damages and cleanup costs, according to police. It also activated the train crossing barriers, which caused further traffic issues.
WATCH: Firefighters respond to southwest Las Vegas house fire

1 week ago | fox5vegas.com | Rachel Zalucki

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Clark County firefighters responded to a house fire in the southwest valley Tuesday morning. Around 6:17 a.m., firefighters responded to a house on Half Moon Point Drive, near Rainbow and Windmill. Viewer video obtained by FOX5 shows part of the home’s garage and a car in the driveway engulfed in flames. Clark County firefighters responded to a house fire in the southwest valley Tuesday morning. As of 7 a.m., the fire appears to be extinguished.
CCSD to revise graduation regalia policy after ACLU lawsuit

1 week ago | fox5vegas.com | Rachel Zalucki

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Clark County School District must send new guidance on graduation regalia, a federal judge ruled Monday. During an emergency court hearing Sunday, the ACLU brought forward a case regarding two stoles, one displaying the phrase “Black Girl Magic” on kente cloth and another representing the ACLU of Nevada’s Emerging Leaders Program, denied by administrators. The ACLU contended that they were lawfully protected forms of expression.
2 people dead, multiple injured after shooting inside gym, police say

3 weeks ago | kktv.com | Elaine Emerson |Rachel Zalucki |Akim Powell

LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - Two people are dead and multiple people were injured when a gunman opened fire inside a gym in Las Vegas. Las Vegas Police said they are investigating an officer-involved shooting in the 1700 block of N Rainbow Boulevard, near Vegas Drive, which happened around 1:30 p.m.During a press briefing, Sheriff Andrew Walsh shared that a person armed with a weapon entered the Las Vegas Athletic Club and fired multiple rounds inside.
North Las Vegas police investigating shooting that killed juvenile

3 weeks ago | fox5vegas.com | Rachel Zalucki

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - North Las Vegas police are investigating a shooting that left a boy dead Friday night. Around 5:06 p.m., North Las Vegas police responded to reports of a shooting in the 2500 block of Las Vegas Boulevard North. A juvenile male was located at the scene with a gunshot wound. Police say he later died at the scene, despite life-saving measures. The suspect or suspects involved in the homicide fled the area before police arrival. An investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
Boulder City firefighters respond to fire in solar field along I-11

1 month ago | fox5vegas.com | Rachel Zalucki

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Boulder City firefighters responded to a solar field fire south of the valley Thursday afternoon. Boulder City Fire and Henderson Fire responded to a solar field along I-11 at mile marker 50 around 4:17 p.m.Fire officials tell FOX5 the fire sparked in an electrical inverter attached to the field. It is currently unclear if any solar panels were affected. Firefighters are expected to remain in the area for further investigation.