Shawna Khalafi
Anchor & Reporter

Shawna Khalafi is a reporter and weekend evening anchor for FOX5 News.
Shawna grew up in Denver and graduated with honors from the University of Miami in 2015. She has since worked in newsrooms across the country, from Florida to California, covering crime, weather, politics and sports. During her time in Fresno, she won an Emmy for her reporting on the Creek Fire - the largest single wildfire in California history at the time.
Shawna is also a proud Miami Hurricanes fan and a sometimes-proud Denver Broncos fan. On her days off, you can find Shawna with her playful 7-year-old pitbull Cash, exploring their new home and enjoying the Vegas sunshine. Don't hesitate to say hi if you see them out and about!
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 12:32 AM PDT
|By Shawna Khalafi
Jessica Rhodes and 29-year-old Diana Matienzo Rivera were found separated, one on the trails and the other in a canyon.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 9:37 AM PDT
|By Shawna Khalafi and Emily Van de Riet
A Las Vegas couple is mourning the loss of their dog Nico, who was found unresponsive at the boarding facility where it was staying. The owners suspect Nico died of heat stroke.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 3:44 PM PDT
|By Shawna Khalafi and Andrew McMunn
Despite his fall, the pig did not seem to have any physical injuries.