Nevada
Nevada board investigates horse-kicking video as search continues for missing veterinarian
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The search continues for a missing Las Vegas veterinarian Tuesday.
The family of Dr. Shawn Frehner told FOX5 he went missing after a video circulated on social media of him treating a horse.
That horse is named Big Red. He is a wild mustang out of Pahrump.
Videos allegedly show Frehner pulling on the horse’s rope and then kicked it while it was already down.
“I was very appalled. Very shocked. That is why I went into a complete anxiety attack and had a seizure when i saw it,” said owner Shawna Gonzalez said.
Gonzalez filmed the videos from inside her home.
“I did my due diligence to protect my horse and I will do it again,” Gonzalez said.
Gonzalez tells FOX5 she has used Frehner since last August and has never had an issue with him until Thursday.
She said Frehner was at her Pahrump property to perform a castration on the horse. However, the sedatives did not take effect right away.
Victoria Saha: So Shawna, when you, your daughter and your mom saw all this unfold, why didn’t someone go out there and tell him to stop what he was doing?
Gonzalez: Because I was on the floor having a seizure. My family was dealing with me before anything else. That may sound harsh for the horse, but if I’m not here then nobody can protect the horse.
Meanwhile, Frehner defended his actions, Gonzalez shared a post that is now deleted on his social media account. He spoke about the horse being dangerous.
“I thought it was wise for my safety to reach over with my foot and hit him on the cheek hard enough to startle him so that he would get up again or at least start breathing again. When I did that, he turned into my foot and I did kick him directly in the chin,” part of the statement said.
However, since FOX5 first reported on the jarring videos, a viewer also reached out and said they also filed a complaint against him. The viewer, who wished to stay anonymous, claimed Frehner punched her horse who was sedated.
“I got to see firsthand what a man of his size and weight can do punching a horse at close range,” the viewer said. “It was horrifying. I put myself in a situation where I thought this person was a medical professional. I questioned that and I want him to be investigated.”
Meanwhile as Frehner’s loved ones wait for any news of him, Gonzalez tells FOX5 she stands by what happened.
Saha: If you had to do anything different, what would you do?
Gonzalez: That’s a question I don’t really know how to answer. I feel i did the right thing in protecting my horse. My friend that posted it are animal advocates. It’s what they do – protect animals. I feel they did their due diligence as animal advocates. I do deeply apologize, but I would not do anything different if anyone feels I should.
Saha: What do you say to the critics online? There are comments on both sides who say this was taken out of context. Was it blown out of proportion?
Gonzalez: Everyone is going to have their opinion. Before this happened, Frehner, like I said, was very good to our animals. I never thought this man would have ever done this. I completely get where they are defending him because I never would have thought he would have done this either. I am protecting my animal, which is what I should legally do. I’m doing what I should legally do and I will do it again if it happens again.
The Nevada Veterinary Board of Medical Examiners told FOX5 they are not able to comment on any pending complaints but are aware of Thursday’s incident from Pahrump, as well as the incident the viewer complained about.
FOX5 obtained a 2016 disciplinary finding for Frehner where his license was put on probation for a year.
This was a result of findings which accused him of having “poorly kept records” and for dispensing medication in baggies that were not properly labeled or recorded into medical records.
FOX5 also spoke to a few people who are close to him. They say he is a good vet and they hope he is found safe.
Nye County sources tell FOX5 Frehner could face potential felony animal abuse charges, but they are still investigating the incident.
The Nevada Park Service says it’s grateful for the information provided by the public so far for search efforts. Those who were in the Hemenway Harbor Launch Ramp area on Sunday and have any additional information should call 888-653-0009. NPS is leading the search with Las Vegas Metro Police and Red Rock Search and Rescue assisting.
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Nevada
Meet the 2025 Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada girls soccer team
First team
Kloe Abdalla, Faith Lutheran — The junior was named the Class 5A player of the year by the coaches and helped the Crusaders win the state title. She is committed to Kansas.
Posie Armstrong, Faith Lutheran — The senior defender was a 5A all-state selection for the 5A state champion.
Julia Anfinson, Faith Lutheran — The junior scored 14 goals for the 5A state champion.
Anabelle Coe, Faith Lutheran — The senior was a first-team All-5A league midfielder to help the Crusaders win the 5A state title. She is committed to California Lutheran.
Cate Gusick, Coronado — The senior was named the 5A defensive player of the year for the 5A state runner-up. She is committed to Montana.
Emma Flannery, Bishop Gorman — The senior midfielder was a 5A all-state selection with six goals and 11 assists. She is committed to UNLV.
Allison Kleiner, Coronado — The senior was a 5A all-state selection for the 5A state runner-up. She is committed to Vanderbilt.
Emily Marks, Arbor View — The junior was named the 5A goalie of the year and helped the Aggies finish third in the 5A Southern League.
Kenadie Mashore, Doral Academy — The senior goalie was named the 4A player of the year. She recorded 14 shutouts and 141 saves for the 4A Southern Region and state champion.
Daniela Mayorga, Canyon Springs — The senior scored 67 goals, a state record in a season by a player in the top classification (5A/4A), and added 27 assists.
Jazmine McCallum, Coronado — The senior midfielder was a 5A all-state selection for the 5A state runner-up.
Alexandra Milano, Coronado — The senior midfielder was a 5A all-state selection for the 5A state runner-up.
Olivia Petty, Faith Lutheran — The 5A all-state goalie recorded 74 saves and allowed six goals in 20 games for the 5A state champion.
Allie Rabe, Faith Lutheran — The senior defender was a 5A all-state selection for the 5A state champion. She is committed to UC Irvine.
Ella Schultz, Coronado — The junior defender was a 5A all-state selection for the 5A state runner-up.
Olivia Stark, Faith Lutheran — The senior 5A offensive player of the year scored 22 goals and added 14 assists for the 5A state champion. She is committed to UC Irvine.
Taylor Takahashi, Coronado — The sophomore scored a team-high 17 goals and added seven assists for the 5A state runner-up.
Sienna Turco, Doral Academy — The senior was named the 4A Mountain League offensive player of the year and scored 50 goals and added 18 assists for the 4A Southern Region and state champion.
Coach of the year
Kurt Divich, Doral Academy – Guided the Dragons to the Class 4A Southern Region and state titles, the program’s first state title.
Second team
Audrey Ancell, Green Valley — The senior was named the 4A Desert League defensive player of the year as the Gators allowed just eight goals in 18 games.
Taylor Bringhurst, Palo Verde — The senior was the 4A Sky League goalie of the year and helped the Panthers reach the state tournament.
Darien Cox, Green Valley — The senior was named the 4A Desert League offensive player of the year and scored 27 goals and 13 assists.
Gianna Davis, Doral Academy — The senior was a 4A all-state defender to help the Dragons win the 4A Southern Region and state titles.
Olivia Gastwirth, Palo Verde — The sophomore was named the 4A Sky League offensive player of the year and scored 34 goals to help the Panthers reach the state tournament.
Olivia Geeb, Green Valley — The senior was named the 4A Desert League goalie of the year as the Gators allowed just eight goals in 18 games.
Devyn Giraldo, Bishop Gorman — The senior was a 5A all-state selection who scored 10 goals.
Peyton Hedstrom, Doral Academy — The junior was a 4A all-state defender who helped the Dragons win the 4A Southern Region and state titles.
Taylor Johnson, Shadow Ridge — The senior was a 5A all-state selection for the state semifinalist. She is committed to Utah Tech.
Brooke Kramer, Liberty — The senior was a 5A all-state goalie. She is committed to UNLV.
Cristal Lara, SECTA — The senior scored 38 goals and led the state with 39 assists.
Elliott Lujan, Faith Lutheran — The senior scored nine goals and had six assists for the 5A state champion. She is committed to St. Mary’s (California).
Alayna Malloy, Centennial — The freshman scored 12 goals for the 5A state semifinalist.
Danielle Morales, Arbor View — The junior was a 5A all-state selection and scored seven goals.
Dasha Rosas, Doral Academy — The junior scored 19 goals and added 18 assists to help the Dragons win the 4A Southern Region and state titles.
Briana Salguero, Equipo Academy — The senior was the 3A region player of the year and scored 29 goals and added 15 assists to help the Yeti reach the state tournament.
Sophia Sachs, Arbor View — The junior was a 5A all-state selection and scored seven goals.
Aleah Warner, Bishop Gorman — The freshman scored nine goals and was a 5A all-league selection.
Honorable mention
Sophia Aragon, Sierra Vista
Grace Aznarez, Palo Verde
Anabel Alvarez Leon, Cimarron-Memorial
Melina Clavel, SECTA
Kimberly Dominguez, Eldorado
Emily Farnsworth, Las Vegas High
Lilian Foss, Coronado
Hannah Gutierrez, Silverado
Paige Hooiman, Silverado
Jasmyne Johnson, Basic
Linita Kioa, Virgin Valley
Briana Lee, Faith Lutheran
Layla Lindsey, Arbor View
Alexandra Miranda, Centennial
Ella Ostler, Eldorado
Melanie Mendez, Equipo Academy
Angelie Mendoza, Palo Verde
Caitlynn Nick, Palo Verde
Ryan Neel, Coronado
Natalie Rodriguez, Canyon Springs
Alexa Sandoval, Las Vegas High
Lupita Silveyra, Virgin Valley
Isabella Simental, Sierra Vista
Harmony Taylor, Shadow Ridge
Sanyi Thompson, Doral Academy
Natalia Vallin, Pahrump Valley
Xophia Vong, Eldorado
Contact Alex Wright at awright@reviewjournal.com. Follow @AlexWright1028 on X.
Nevada
Nevada reaches settlement with Hyundai and Kia over anti-theft technology
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Attorney General Aaron Ford’s office says Nevada and other states reached a settlement with Hyundai and Kia for selling cars that lack industry-standard anti-theft technology.
“Hyundai and Kia did not meet their responsibilities to the public and created a public safety issue by neglecting to use industry-standard technology on their vehicles,” Ford said. “I strongly urge any impacted Nevadans to make use of this settlement agreement to install these safety measures and, if eligible, to seek monetary restitution.”
As part of the settlement, the automakers agreed to equip all future cars with the anti-theft technology and offer ignition cylinder protectors to owners or leasees of eligible vehicles.
In statements, both companies affirmed their commitment to work with law enforcement to combat car theft.
According to a media release, consumers who previously installed the software update on their vehicles (or were scheduled to do so) but nonetheless experienced a theft or attempted theft of their vehicle on or after April 29, 2025, are eligible to file a claim for restitution for certain theft and attempted-theft related expenses.
For more information about eligibility and how to submit a claim for compensation, Ford’s office says to visit the following:
- Hyundai: www.HKMultistateimmobilizersettlement.com
- For Kia: https://customercare.kiausa.com/SWLD or call (800) 333-4Kia(4542)
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Nevada
Clark County prepares for second annual Missing in Nevada Day event
Las Vegas (KSNV) — The Clark County coroner will host the second annual Missing in Nevada Day event, providing families with a vital opportunity to file reports of missing loved ones, receive updates on existing cases, and connect with investigators and advocates.
The event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at UNLV’s University Gateway Building. Clark County Coroner Melanie Rouse highlighted the addition of new resources this year.
Families are encouraged to bring photographs, dental records, and fingerprints.
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DNA samples may also be collected from close biological family members to help build a profile for the missing loved one.
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