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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The Las Vegas Raiders have orchestrated many groundbreaking moves this offseason, but none as important as the impact they made at a fundraising event.
Over the weekend, the Raiders hosted the Silver & Black Gala, raising $2.5 million for mental health in Nevada. Sunday marked the third time the organization had hosted the event, which has produced a tremendous turnout.
Several individuals spoke during the event, including Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis and president Sandra Douglass Morgan, who each highlighted the importance of acknowledging mental health.
Davis’ Thoughts
- “We’re here to raise money for mental health, which is one of the most important things we can all deal with,” Davis said. “Every one of us is impacted by mental health and our families, friends, or anywhere else, we are all directly affected. That’s why it’s so critical to raise money for our community. We’re grateful for you all, and appreciate you being here.”
Morgan’s Thoughts
“Mental health remains one of the most urgent issues across Nevada,” Morgan said. “Through the Silver & Black Gala, the Raiders Foundation is helping expand access to trusted, community-based resources that meet people where they are. This year’s recipients reflect the depth and complexity of that work, supporting our community in schools, clubhouses, homes, shelters, and family systems statewide.”
The Raiders also honored former player Carl Nassib and NFL broadcaster Jay Glazer on Sunday night as the winners of the Commitment to Excellence award. Here is what each of them had to say.
Glazer’s Thoughts
- “First, this is incredible what the Raiders are doing,” Glazer said. “God blessed me with the ability to communicate, so I’m going to use that to try and help other people. When we’re willing to share our scars, we turn them into strength—into something that connects us as teammates with nothing to hide. That’s what builds a true team, a championship team. I’m proud to stand with you and be part of this team tonight.”
Nassib’s Thoughts
- “It is truly a privilege to be up here,” Nassib said. “We’re creating space for people to be vulnerable—and that work is truly lifesaving. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about showing up and reminding people they’re not alone.”
Overall Thoughts
This has been a tremendous event over the last few years, and the Raiders’ organization has done a great job of raising awareness for mental health. This will be an event that the team will continue to host in the future.
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The final casino resort in Primm, Nevada, will close this summer after years of declining tourism, ending gaming operations in the once-busy border town and putting hundreds of employees out of work.
Primm Valley Casino Resorts is shutting down its remaining hotel and casino operations in July as experts point to increased competition, changing travel habits and post-pandemic losses behind the decline.
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo (R) is in a strong position heading into the thick of his 2026 reelection bid — a huge war chest, almost universal name recognition and strong favorability numbers among the electorate.
Though Lombardo is likely focusing on the general election already, he faces 6 longshot candidates in the GOP primary seeking to upset him in June.
Nevada Governor GOP primary: 6 longshot candidates taking on incumbent Joe Lombardo
The challengers face a ‘Herculean’ task, said Mike Noble, CEO and founder of Noble Predictive Insights, an Arizona-based nonpartisan pollster focusing on the Southwest region.
“I see it as a Herculean task for anyone. If someone was coming in with like, I don’t know $10 million or something to spend, sure I can see that might be competitive, but I don’t see any of them coming anywhere near close to that. And so again, I just think I think it’s a non-factor at this point,” Noble said.
RELATED | Ballot Battleground: Nevada podcast: Early Noble poll shows dead heat in governor’s race
Despite the long odds, News 4-Fox 11 reached out to all candidates requesting an interview as part of our commitment to 2026 election coverage and our Know Your Candidates series. Three of the 7 running interviewed with us — Irina Hansen, Kameron Hawkins, Lombardo and Jose Zelaya did not respond to multiple emails requesting an interview.
We asked them similar questions about Gov. Lombardo’s leadership as governor, how they would pass a balanced budget and whether they support taxpayer subsidies for sports teams or major projects.
Click the candidate’s name to watch their full interview. Quotes below have been edited for space and clarity.
Donald J. Beaudry Jr. is an entrepreneur who founded BlkEdgeAi, a financial technology firm specializing in AI-driven trading systems and market strategy, according to his campaign website.
He told News 4-Fox 11 that Nevada has been drifting the last four years with ‘no captain, no vision.’ He believes his Wall Street-like trading market called NGEX (Nevada Global Exchange) would generate enough revenue to eliminate sales taxes, property taxes, business taxes and vehicle registration fees.
“I completely blueprinted it out and calculated that this model could generate enough revenue in this state that we could eliminate all the state taxes and fees that are currently in place and use that as the revenue source for the state and make everybody, every man, woman and child throughout Nevada, a shareholder in the dividends of that exchange … it would be a kind of Wall Street type of stock market, but far broader, more advanced, and exponentially more profitable.”
Matthew Rian Winterhawk is the founder of SmartSlaps foundation, a nonprofit that works to help schools and students with civic engagement and community responsibility.
If elected, he described going through a DOGE-like review of the state budget to determine which areas can be cut or kept depending on their ‘dollar to impact’ ratio.
“What I would like to do is go through every department, I’m talking top to bottom, from here from the primary to the beginning. We will cut every piece of administrative bloat across the system … I need more money for my teachers. Teachers never see it, students never see it, the impact never reaches the classroom. It’s 100% administrative bloat.”
The son of immigrants, Barak Zilberberg is now an entrepreneur and real estate investor based in Las Vegas. He ran for governor in 2022, earning 0.2% of the vote in the GOP primary. He told News 4-Fox 11 he’s also running for President in 2028.
He said he’s running for governor to improve the educational system, bring jobs to Nevada and open up federal land to build more affordable housing.
“We’ve got get high-speed railing systems in here where we can transit very easily, efficiently, and basically moving around between economies of both cities. Not only that, I’d like to bring Disneyland here and the Olympics, sponsor the Olympics here. I just want to make this a well-known place of entertainment, a hub.”
To help voters make informed decisions this election year, News 4-Fox 11 is publishing and broadcasting dozens of interviews with candidates who will appear on the June primary ballot.
In fairness to all candidates, they were asked a series of similar questions. We are posting the full interviews online so voters can watch their responses in their entirety.
Visit our Know Your Candidates 2026 page to view other race previews and meet other candidates.
Email reporter Ben Margiott at bjmargiott@sbgtv.com. Follow @BenMargiott on X and Ben Margiott KRNV on Facebook.
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