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An Alabama special needs teacher faces a child abuse charge after deputies say she poured hot sauce on a student's tongue as punishment. More details: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/27/special-needs-teacher-accused-pouring-hot-sauce-students-tongue-punishment/

A Republican candidate in Georgia running for the state House of Representatives has been arrested on charges of public indecency. READ MORE: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/27/political-candidate-charged-with-child-molestation-days-before-election/

Full story: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/27/missing-woman-reportedly-found-alive-mexico-her-family-has-doubts/ 

Authorities later announced that the woman, identified as Naima Ahmadi, was arrested in connection with the death. READ MORE: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/27/las-vegas-woman-charged-with-murder-after-alleged-home-invasion-story-falls-apart/

READ MORE: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/27/report-child-roamed-unrestrained-ccsd-bus-19-minutes-before-falling-out/ 

DNA connects serial killer Ted Bundy to the death of a Utah teenager, authorities announced Tuesday, more than 50 years after her body was discovered by a hunter. READ MORE: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/27/authorities-are-connecting-serial-killer-ted-bundy-another-1970s-homicide/ 

Andre Thigpen, 22, appeared in a Henderson courtroom where a public defender was appointed. FULL STORY ➡️ https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/27/man-accused-double-homicide-appears-henderson-court-held-without-bail/ 

A New Jersey man told police he was just bantering with a coworker before a flight was forced to return to Las Vegas due to a “security concern,” according to an arrest report. READ MORE: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/27/man-accused-making-threats-flight-out-las-vegas-plead-not-guilty/ 

TRENDING: Actor Noah Wyle has been crowned People’s 2026 Sexiest Man Alive. What do you think? 👀⬇️https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/27/pitt-star-noah-wyle-named-peoples-2026-sexiest-man-alive/

The man accused of making threats on a United flight headed out of Las Vegas is planning to plead not guilty, his attorney says. Read more: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/27/man-accused-making-threats-flight-out-las-vegas-plead-not-guilty/ 

The vehicle is equipped with gear a SWAT team might need, including live video feeds, a space to connect with and talk to suspects, and an area for drone pilots. More: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/27/las-vegas-police-unveil-new-tactical-operations-center-vehicle-crisis-situations/ 

NATIONAL: “In recent days, we’ve seen there is no line he will not cross, no low he will not sink to,” Obama said of Ramaswamy. READ MORE: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/obama-rebukes-ramaswamy-ad-using-rivals-estranged-mother-no-line-he-will-not-cross/

UPDATE: Brightline West told FOX5 it is still working to secure a federal loan for the planned rail line connecting Las Vegas to Southern California. Read more: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/27/brightline-west-still-waiting-federal-funding-las-vegas-high-speed-rail-project/ 

NATIONAL: The Federal Trade Commission has sued the bargain chain Dollar General for what it characterized as “long-running deceptive pricing practices”. https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/27/dollar-general-sued-allegedly-charging-customers-register-more-than-advertised/ 

WORLD NEWS: A localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia took effect ahead of a humanitarian mission led by U.S. first lady Melania Trump. https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/27/one-city-ceasefire-between-russia-ukraine-brokered-by-first-lady-melania-trump-is-effect/ 

A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly 2021 shooting in Boulder City, according to police. Read more: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/man-arrested-2021-boulder-city-homicide/

The Santa Monica Pier sign displayed on Ocean Avenue was temporarily removed last week. FOX5's Matt Vergara reports on the Las Vegas-based company leading the restoration. Story: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/santa-monica-pier-sign-coming-las-vegas-restoration/

Planning to celebrate Halloween this weekend? Zero Fatalities and Lyft are teaming up to offer $5 off rides in Las Vegas and Reno to prevent impaired driving. Promo Code: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/zero-fatalities-lyft-offers-discounted-rides-halloween-weekend-las-vegas/

UPDATE: A 72-year-old woman died following a crash at Mountain Vista and Rawhide streets, according to police. https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/27/person-dies-crash-mountain-vista-rawhide-lvmpd-says/ 

#BREAKING: Two people are dead following a crash on southbound I-15 near the St. Rose Parkway off-ramp, according to the Nevada State Police. https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/27/two-dead-fiery-i-15-crash-near-st-rose-parkway/ 

COMING SOON: Foreigner is returning to the Las Vegas Strip to celebrate “Fifty Years of Hits” at The Venetian.https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/foreigner-return-las-vegas-strip-50th-anniversary-2027/

On Monday, Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak addressed the team's quarterback situation. Thoughts? FULL RECAP ➡️ https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/matthew-stafford-sets-rams-td-pass-record-los-angeles-rolls-past-raiders-35-21/ 

A Las Vegas man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for distributing, transporting, and possessing child sexual abuse material, federal authorities announced. More: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/las-vegas-man-sentenced-8-years-prison-child-sexual-abuse-material-crimes/

Hey friends, Victoria here! Did you hear the news that Cowabunga Bay waterpark in Henderson is not returning? READ MORE: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/cowabunga-bay-waterpark-henderson-not-returning-2027/ 

BREAKING NEWS: It’s the end of an era for one local waterpark. READ MORE: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/cowabunga-bay-waterpark-henderson-not-returning-2027/ 

Trump added, “I hope Nicki wasn’t insulted, but we love Nicki. She’s been with us for a long time.” READ MORE: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/trump-says-nicki-minaj-has-one-hell-beautiful-that-is-hard-miss-during-campaign-rally/ 

A man wanted in Nevada for violating his probation was arrested in Mississippi earlier this month after four years on the run, according to Nevada State Police. https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/las-vegas-fugitive-sex-offender-arrested-after-four-years-run/

Think you missed your window for a flu shot? Experts say it's almost never too late to get vaccinated: More Details: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/when-is-it-too-late-get-flu-shot/

#ICYMI: The Columbus Blue Jackets beat Vegas 2-1 on Saturday night, sending the Golden Knights to their third straight loss. Read more: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/fantilli-scores-ot-power-play-blue-jackets-edge-vegas-golden-knights-2-1/

Airbnb is cracking down on disruptive gatherings this Halloween, activating heightened anti-party defenses across Las Vegas to block high-risk bookings. More Details: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/airbnb-activates-anti-party-technology-las-vegas-halloween/

UPDATE: 25-year-old Dante Milne was detained after police say he made threats while on a United flight headed out of Las Vegas. Read more: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/25/united-flight-returns-las-vegas-over-potential-security-concern-officials-say/ 

RECAP: Matthew Stafford threw for 195 yards and three touchdowns, and Los Angeles beat the Las Vegas Raiders 35-21 on Sunday. Details: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/matthew-stafford-sets-rams-td-pass-record-los-angeles-rolls-past-raiders-35-21/ 

NATIONAL: The FBI says a German man has been arrested on a count of murder in relation to an Indiana teenager’s suicide.https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/fbi-arrests-man-accused-orchestrating-14-year-old-girls-suicide-over-discord/

NATIONAL: A NASCAR race was stopped with five laps remaining after a scary wreck. https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/nascar-race-talladega-stopped-after-joey-loganos-car-goes-airborne-scary-15-car-wreck/ 

TRAFFIC ALERT: Closures continue in the northeast valley as police investigate a hit-and-run that injured a pedestrian using a wheelchair. Read more: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/pedestrian-using-wheelchair-seriously-injured-crash-near-cheyenne-walnut/ 

TRENDING: McDonald’s is bringing back the McRib starting Oct. 27 in select cities. https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/mcdonalds-mcrib-returns-this-week-only-these-cities/ 

Heading into the midterms, President Donald Trump says his goal is to have a celebrity with him at each campaign stop. Here's who has flown with him: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/nicki-minaj-joins-trump-air-force-one-who-else-is-flying-with-president/

Eric Bauza, the modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and more, dies at 46. https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/eric-bauza-modern-voice-bugs-bunny-daffy-duck-more-dies-46/ 

AVOID THE AREA: Police are investigating a suspected hit-and-run that left a pedestrian using a wheelchair with serious injuries. Read more: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/pedestrian-using-wheelchair-seriously-injured-crash-near-cheyenne-walnut/ 

JUST IN: Chris Brown avoided prison time for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago. https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/singer-chris-brown-set-be-sentenced-over-bottle-attack-london-nightclub/ 

A driver is seriously injured after crashing into a block wall near Ann Road and Jones Boulevard, police say. https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/driver-seriously-injured-after-crashing-into-wall-near-ann-jones/ 

UPDATE: The Bonneville Transit Center has reopened following an overnight investigation into a shooting that left three people injured. https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/26/three-injured-shooting-downtown-las-vegas-transit-center/ 

Officials say the exhibition has invited visitors from around the world to explore the human body through science, anatomy and art for the past decade. READ MORE: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/23/real-bodies-las-vegas-marks-10-years-with-local-artist-showcase/

Airbnb guests can say goodbye to checkout chores.

Prescription coverage is the biggest problem, according to a new survey.

Police in California are investigating the theft of trading cards worth at least $963,000 that were taken from a FedEx truck.

Thanksgiving airfare is up nearly 40% compared with this time last year.

TRENDING: Video shows moments leading up to Georgia officer shooting a beloved pet donkey Story: https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/23/bodycam-video-shows-moments-leading-up-officer-shooting-heehaw-beloved-pet-donkey/ 

STUDY: 63% of Gen Z respondents said they would move to a cheaper area within their state or to a more affordable state to buy a house.

United Flight 1681 from Las Vegas to Newark returned to LAS Saturday night over a ‘potential security concern.’ No injuries reported — https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/10/25/united-flight-returns-las-vegas-over-potential-security-concern-officials-say/