thanks for joining us for your only local news at 5:30. let's get you up to date with the latest local headlines. a metro k-9 is on the road to recovery tonight... after being stabbed several times. it happened while police were trying to take custody of a suspect in an overnight standoff near twain and maryland parkway. that's where we find fox five's les krifaton... with the latest on the k-9's condition and a look at the scene that has returned back to normal, les? you really wouldn't know that this entire complex was either evacuated or on lockdown after a man apparently fired shots inside his apartment here and started yelling for help. after the police

the man to come out the k9 was sent in. this is a picture of sgt eric kerns and his 8 year old k9 partner nicky. nicky following orders went after the man who suspect was bit numerous times and the k9 was stabbed by the suspect several times in the head. " the suspect was taken to hospital the k9 to this emergency clinic where he underwent surgery. around 2 o'clock this afternooin four hours after then incident the friends of las vegas police k9's posted this message on its facebook page. good news k9 nicky is out of surgery and stable at this time

taken to hospital the k9 to this emergency clinic where he underwent surgery. around 2 o'clock this afternooin four hours after then incident the friends of las vegas police k9's posted this message on its facebook page. good news k9 nicky is out of surgery and stable at this time

more positive outcome than others across the country. so far this year, eight police k9's have died in attacks in other cities. another dog... a three-month old puppy... is the source of concern for local animal adovcates tonight. fox 5's abby theodros joins us live from the newsroom.... with more on the health of this puppy and an online photo that brought him all this attention. a local woman visited the petland in henderson and was shocked to find what she called an "extremely underweight" puppy. she posted her picture online and now animal advocates are showing up at the store to see whats going on. this puppy is a three month old rhodesian ridgeback that just made his way

henderson. he also showed up on many facebook feeds this week after this picture was posted by a concerned customer. on friday animal control did a welfare check on the pup - and said there were no signs of animal control violations and that everything checked out. however - local animal advocates worry - the dog's behavior says something different. 26-34 vicki callahan, rhodesian ridgeback rescue volunteer: he is about 5-10 lbs underweight. he really needs some good vetting. vicki callahan is a volunteer at rhodesian ridgeback rescue in clark county and says -when she saw the picture she knew she ha d to see the dog for herself. and what she saw was very telling. callahan: he should be a little more animated than what he is. im just concerned hes not as healthy as he should be. even having just beeen transported from mo or arkansas. hes only 13 lbs he needs to be 22-24 lbs at his age. petland staff showed fox5 documents that outline the puppy's medical history. his

had an umbilical hernia repair in in missouri. they say the puppy's recent move to las vegas explains why he's underweight but a local vet thinks otherwise. 1:27-1:36 tony muratore, legacy animal hospital:most animals we should be able to faintly see the outline of the rib. this dog was way surpassed that. he was emaciated. we were unable to get in touch with the puppy's breeder in arkanas. however - that one face book post from a petland customer has brought the rhodesian ridgeback a lot of online support. theres now a gofundme account to raise about 2500 dollars that would buy the puppy and give him the appropriate medical attention. the account has raised nearly six hundred dollars in less than a day. representatives with pet-land said

from the v-c-a black mountain animal hospital also evaluated the dog and said he was in good health. another defeat for supporters of solar power in nevada. the details - after

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r wer in nevada... say their frustration with lithties commission is only getting worse. the panel voted unanimously to keep the higher rates which shut down solar installation centers across the state earlier this month. fox 5's ophelia young is at the puc near fort apache and russel with more on today's events. in just two and half weeks - the bring back solar alliance was able to get 50 thousand of these cards signed - they are commitments to sign a petition - and enough signatures to get solar in nevada on the ballots this november. they rolled in the

wheel barrows - protested around them - and then bagged up all 50 thousand and then dumped them in front of public utilities commissioners this morning. hundreds of public commenters took the mic today - some crying, some angry, some sarcastic - anything it would take to say nevada wants solar energy. "my generation is going to have to clean up your mess." "i ask that you guys do the right thing protecting your residents. "i hope you get fired." "you and sandoval are nothing but modern day jezebels for nv energy" "this is a message from the sun actually the sun says im here!" after three hours of public comment - commissioners voted unanimously to reject the grandfathering clause - which would protect those with already installed panels from the new rates. they asserted - the new rate structure which would cost more in bills for solar customers - evens out costs shifts to non solar customers. instead - they allowed more time

to take effect - from 4 years to 12 years. which homeowners say - doesnt change much. now - many upset with commissioners writing letters to get them fired. the bring back solar alliance says - if legislators cant help them - they will take the 50 thousand signatures to the ballot this november. the puc approved a new rate structure in december which raises fees for solar customers and reduces the payback for extra electricity produced. new numbers estimate 9000 solar jobs in nevada - of which 1000 workers are already laid off since the new rates went into effect. oregon militia members - plead not guilty - in court today. what happened... when the last four to be arrested appeared before a judge today. your fox5 weather 24/7 forecast is

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officially over but we're learning nine more people are now facing federal charges. that's on top of the last four holdouts at the refuge who gave themselves up to the f-b-i yesterday. for fox5... kelsey watts was at the federal courthouse today, as many of the occupiers went before a judge for the first time. six of the 13 people who have just been charged in this case were in court today as supporters gathered on the sidewalk outside. they were in court with several of their family members and three elected officials from nevada. on the steps of the federal courthouse nevada assemblywoman michele fiore did calling the federal government a bully. (michele fiore/nevada assemblywoman) 14:56:57 "we're talking about a bunch of cowboys camping in the middle of nowhere, bearing their rights to their firearms, that's what we're talking about." she was at the malheur national wildlife refuge

holdouts - sean and sandy anderson, jeffrey banta and david fry gave themselves up to the f-b-i 41 days to the armed occupation. 15:04:02 (crying) "and i'm really glad that they're safe, and i also have to give kudos to the fbi agents that were out there because no one got hurt." (14) cameras were not allowed inside, as the last four occupiers faced a judge friday along with two of the others just indicted by a grand jury darryl thorn and geoffrey stanek. they all pleaded not guilty and the only one granted release so far is stanek who will go home, pending his trial. nat pop outside? outside supporters gathered on the sidewalk, holding signs and waving the american flag. (joe visci/oregon oath keeper) 13:21:23 "the american people have a lot of power, we need to wake up, take our power back and realize the government works for us, they don't tell us what to do, they don't make our laws and rules, we make our laws and rules." (32) nevada assemblyman john moore also had strong words for oregon state police and the f-b- i involved in the

encounter during the 41 day occupation the shooting death of militiaman lavoy finicum. the f-b-i released video of that encounter they say finicum was reaching for a gun when a state trooper shot him. (john moore/nevada 14:53:25 "they chose violence and murder rather than to apprehend him." - stitch-- 14:53:47 "i know what an ambush is ,and when i saw that video, that was clear cut ambush." this is just the beginning of the legal process, as many more appearances are scheduled over the next few weeks... and at least one trial is tentatively set for april. kw, fox 5 news, local, las vegas. the f-b-i says it combed through the refuge - to make sure the militia didn't leave any rigged explosives or booby traps behind. the culinary union is protesting outside palace station right now. we're taking a live look now at the demonstration. union organizers say hundreds are expected to take part. they also say non-violent civil

arrests were likely - because metro police denied their permit request for the demonstration. the culinary union has been in a long -running dispute with station casinos. all of their dispute with station casinos. all of their properties are non-union. a court battle over education savings accounts in nevada is moving along at a quicker pace. the state treasurer's office says it's pleased with the nevada supreme court's decision to expedite the appeal of a case challenging the program. education savings accounts were approved by the legislature last year - to offer further choice in schools. critics say the program drains resources from public schools. now - the deadline has been cut in half - to 51 days - for all briefs to be submitted. 24/7, with chiefmeterologist ted pretty we'll stay in the mid-70s through the weekend with a few

north breezes for valentine's day on sunday. those breezes to 20 mph last through presidents' day on monday. highs stay in the mid-70s through wednesday of next week. wel 'l see some southwest gusts to 25 mph on wednesday afternoon. those gusts increase to 35 mph on thursday with a drop down to 70 degrees and mountain shower chances. average high for this time of the year is 62. we'll stay in the mid-70s through the weekend with a few clouds and some

valentine's day on sunday. those breezes to 20 mph last through presidents' day on monday. highs stay in the mid-70s through wednesday of next week. we'll see some southwest gusts to 25 mph on wednesday afternoon. those gusts increase to 35 mph on thursday with a drop down to 70 degrees and mountain shower chances. average high for this time of the year is 62.

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make today, everett?"....(barking ). everett ended his day back at the s- p-c-a, where he received a "retirement package" - that included a 60- pound bag of dog food. mayor hillary schieve says this was the first time the prize was offered.... and she ul mind sharing her seat again next year. thanks for joining us.. fox5 news at 6 o'clock is straight ahead.

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live in las vegas fox5 news at 6 starts now. a metro k-9 officer .. injured in the line of duty... rushed to a local vet after being stabbed in the head.. how he's doing after helping bring an all-night stand-off to an end. the culinary union demands action! protesting in front of a popular casino .. and threatening to block traffic on one of the valley's busiest roads. the culinary union demands action! protesting in front of a popular casino .. and threatening to block traffic on one of the valley's busiest roads. a fox 5 viewer asked us to investigate what appeared to be a malnourished dog at a local pet store ... tonight .. we get answers .. and action to make sure the puppy is ok. this is fox5 news at 6. local. las vegas a las vegas metro k-9 officer is seriously injured when a barricaded man goes after him with a knife! i'm john huck. i'm christine maddela. the k-9's name is "nicky". metro says the suspect stabbed the dog in it's head as it was helping