Mike Allen

Anchor & reporter for FOX5 Las Vegas
Twitter: @MikeAllenNews

06/07/2023

Anyone else taking advantage of the cooler weather? I could get used to this, Sam Argier!

05/16/2023

Just sitting outside the Tropicana looking out at the strip, getting ready for the newscast. Love the views I get working in Las Vegas!

Oakland A’s exploring new ballpark site in Las Vegas 05/09/2023

Seems like a pretty prime location. What would you think about the Tropicana being torn down to make room?

Oakland A’s exploring new ballpark site in Las Vegas The Oakland A’s are looking at a new possible ballpark location in Las Vegas.

Oakland A’s sign binding agreement for ballpark in Las Vegas 04/20/2023

Wow, unreal. Las Vegas will now have three of the four major sports in town.

How does the name “Las Vegas A’s” sound?

Oakland A’s sign binding agreement for ballpark in Las Vegas The Oakland A’s Major League Baseball team has announced a binding agreement to purchase land for a future baseball stadium in Las Vegas.

04/15/2023
03/10/2023

Remember this guy from the January 6 Capitol riot? 👇👇

The FBI says the man known as lives in Las Vegas, where he sells wigs at a swap meet.

I'll have a full report on how the FBI was able to identify him tonight on FOX5 Vegas.

02/28/2023

UPDATE: A dedicated viewer baked the newsroom a cake inspired by the aggrieved resident of the Ridge on Charleston apartments. Can’t wait to try it!

02/26/2023

UPDATE: The power’s back on this weekend for residents at Ridge on Charleston. Good news after a copper wire theft knocked out power for a bit.

Also - my debut on FOX5!

02/23/2023

What’re you most excited about for spring?
Flowers are great and all, but for me, it’s the sound of a ball hitting leather ⚾️🥎

02/22/2023

Alan knows snow is rare in the Vegas Valley, especially down in Henderson! Shaping up to be quite a snowy winter here ❄️🥶

02/21/2023

Alan has arrived in Las Vegas!

Any locals have some recommendations on best places to exercise him and get him groomed? He’s always looking for new friends 🐾

11/12/2022

Great look at the festivities going on at Toyland in Bentonville! Thanks Alex Angle TV for a super fun live shot!

Tyson CFO arrested, allegedly fell asleep in wrong home 11/07/2022

https://www.nwahomepage.com/northwest-arkansas-news/tyson-cfo-arrested-fell-asleep-in-wrong-home/

Oof, he was just appointed CFO last month.

Tyson CFO arrested, allegedly fell asleep in wrong home Tyson Foods Chief Financial Officer John R. Tyson was arrested early Sunday morning after becoming intoxicated and falling asleep in the wrong home.

Governor Asa Hutchinson to expand Arkansas ARHOME program with Life360 services 11/01/2022

https://www.nwahomepage.com/around-arkansas/gov-asa-hutchinson-to-give-update-on-arhome-initiative/

As residents of one of the most rural states in America, a big percentage of Arkansans would stand to benefit from this announcement 👇

Governor Asa Hutchinson to expand Arkansas ARHOME program with Life360 services Arkansas residents could soon have increased access to health care in the state.

Some who support recreational ma*****na oppose Issue 4 10/25/2022

https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/some-who-support-recreational-ma*****na-oppose-issue-4/
Interesting revelation -- polls show most Arkansans like the idea of legalizing pot... but Issue 4 might not do enough for them to vote for it.

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Some who support recreational ma*****na oppose Issue 4 Voters in Arkansas can now head to the polls to vote on Issue 4. One business owner in Fayetteville is for recreational ma*****na but against Issue 4.

10/24/2022

As soon as that teleprompter goes away, all of a sudden reading becomes a lot harder 😅

AAA: Arkansas gasoline prices drop 5 cents since last week 10/20/2022

https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/aaa-arkansas-gasoline-prices-drop-5-cents-since-last-week/
Good news -- the first week-over-week price drop in gas prices since last month.

How much are you paying in your neck of the woods?

AAA: Arkansas gasoline prices drop 5 cents since last week LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Drivers in Arkansas had some good news this week as prices at the gas pump dropped for the first time in a month. AAA reports that gas prices in Arkansas dropped 5 cents in the …

First Arkansas Starbucks works to form union 10/13/2022

https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/first-arkansas-starbucks-works-to-form-union/
More than 200 Starbucks locations have already moved to unionize. This would be the first in Arkansas.

First Arkansas Starbucks works to form union FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Fayetteville Starbucks is working to become the first store in Arkansas to form a union. Workers at the Fayetteville store on Wedington and N. Salem filed for a u…

10/12/2022

Up in north Fayetteville that hail got me right out of bed!

10/05/2022

Which is the real Local Election Headquarters??

Elon Musk agrees to $44B acquisition of Twitter in hopes of averting trial 10/04/2022

https://www.nwahomepage.com/hill-politics/elon-musk-agrees-to-44b-acquisition-of-twitter-in-hopes-of-averting-trial/
$44 billion is a pretty abstract number, but this might help put it into perspective: It's three times as much as the combined salary of all NFL, MLB and NBA players.

Elon Musk agrees to $44B acquisition of Twitter in hopes of averting trial Elon Musk agreed to pay $44 billion to buy Twitter if a lawsuit brought by the company in an attempt to force him to follow through with the deal is closed, according to a filing with the Securitie…

6 months later: George Elementary still dealing with damage from tornado 09/27/2022

https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/6-months-later-george-elementary-still-dealing-with-damage-from-tornado/
A look inside a local elementary school and how it recovers after heavy tornado damage. Great insight captured by Anna Darling TV

6 months later: George Elementary still dealing with damage from tornado People are still picking up the pieces, six months after a tornado tore through the city. That includes those at George Elementary School.

Polling shows shift in Arkansas independent voters 09/26/2022

https://www.nwahomepage.com/election/your-local-election/polling-shows-shift-in-arkansas-independent-voters/
More than half of Arkansans want the state's abortion laws changed. More than 90% of those people want easier access to abortion.

Another interesting note: Just 41% of the state thinks the investigation into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents is either "not serious" or "not too serious."

Polling shows shift in Arkansas independent voters FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — With a little more than a month to go before election day, a new poll shows a unique trend in Arkansas. This month, Talk Business and Politics and Hendrix College r…

State Supreme Court rules for recreational ma*****na to be voted on in November 09/23/2022

https://www.nwahomepage.com/election/your-local-election/state-supreme-court-rules-for-recreational-ma*****na-to-be-voted-on-in-november/
It was going to be on the ballot regardless, but now we know the votes will count. How're you voting?

State Supreme Court rules for recreational ma*****na to be voted on in November The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled on September 22 that a recreational ma*****na amendment will be on the general election ballot in November.

SEC picks, kickoff times, networks for Sept. 24 09/22/2022

https://www.nwahomepage.com/sports/pig-trail-nation/sec-picks-kickoff-times-networks-for-sept-24/
Florida's getting TEN AND A HALF POINTS against Tennesse. Also, Vandy's a 40-point underdog against Bama. If those two don't cover, I'd be surprised. What do you think?

SEC picks, kickoff times, networks for Sept. 24 All the SEC picks are in this week. Come inside for how of the five pick the Hogs to top Texas A&M.

Beyond Meat COO arrested for biting man’s nose near Razorback Stadium 09/19/2022

https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/beyond-meat-coo-arrested-for-biting-mans-nose-near-razorback-stadium/
Alleged incident happened after the Arkansas-Missouri State game.

Beyond Meat COO arrested for biting man’s nose near Razorback Stadium A food company executive was arrested on a pair of charges after reportedly biting a man’s nose in a parking garage in Fayetteville on Saturday night.

Gentry teacher accused of having s*x with student 09/16/2022

https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/featured-stories/gentry-teacher-accused-of-having-s*x-with-student/
The alleged incident happened in 2010 with a student who was 17 years old at the time.

Gentry teacher accused of having s*x with student A 43-year-old physical activity teacher with Gentry Intermediate School is accused of having s*x with a student in 2010.

09/16/2022

Would Eric be a good fit for your family? Find out by watching this month's Finding a Family segment with Chelsea Helms.

Roger Federer announces retirement from pro tennis 09/15/2022

https://www.nwahomepage.com/sports/roger-federer-announces-retirement-from-pro-tennis/
He’s the GOAT if you ask me. What do you think? Could easily argue Nadal or Djokovic, or perhaps someone from a different era?

Roger Federer announces retirement from pro tennis Roger Federer announced Thursday that he is retiring from professional tennis at age 41 after winning 20 Grand Slam titles.

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Power back on at Ridge on Charleston in downtown LV
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Walmart's Toyland in Bentonville!
Finding a Family - Eric
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