LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Good morning and happy Thursday!

Hope you’re staying cozy during the early morning chill, but don’t fear, warmer weather is on the way.

From what happened overnight around town to the big stories we’re tracking today, here’s everything you need to know to kick off your Thursday feeling connected to your Las Vegas community.

Clark County School District Superintendent Jhone Ebert is set to unveil her vision for transforming the nation’s fifth-largest school district into what she’s calling the “Destination District.”

The address will outline ambitious plans for CCSD’s future – and reveal how parents and community members can help shape what comes next.

We’ll have full coverage of what this roadmap means for students across the valley.

The Clark County School District is inviting students, parents, staff, and community members to participate in upcoming “Dream Sessions.”

Las Vegas saw a notable dip in visitors during 2025, with nearly 3 million fewer people making the trip to Sin City compared to the year before.

The 7.5% drop has tourism officials pointing to changing travel patterns and economic concerns.

What does this mean for the local economy and all those casino jobs? We’ve got the breakdown of what’s behind the numbers.

Las Vegas saw a drop of total visitors in 2025 compared to 2024.

Dozens of Las Vegas nurses gathered outside Saint Rose Siena Hospital last night for a candlelight vigil honoring Alex Pretti, a registered nurse killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.

Nurses tell us the emotional gathering wasn’t just about remembrance – it was also a powerful statement about healthcare and immigration.

Here’s what message these frontline workers are hoping to send to Congress.

Nurses in Las Vegas joined together in protest of the deadly shooting of Alex Pretti.

If you’ve been waiting for those gorgeous desert days, your patience is about to pay off. Las Vegas is warming up nicely through the week, with temperatures climbing into the upper 60s by Friday and hitting the sweet spot of 70 degrees this weekend.

Just watch out for some gusty winds if you’re heading down to Laughlin – but here in the valley, it’s looking like prime patio weather.

First Alert Weather Forecast for Thursday morning, Jan. 29, 2026.

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