Hip-hop stars J. Cole and Trey Songz support Colin Kaepernick

The popular performers donned Kaepernick jerseys in support of the NFL quarterback’s decision to sit out the national anthem at games in protest of police treatment of African-Americans and other minorities in the U.S.

Silverton curator and marine biologist handles 17,000-gallon tank at Las Vegas casino

Ryan Ross has always loved fish. After studying marine biology at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, he moved out West. “And this was the first job I landed,” he said. “You never think you’re going to end up here in Las Vegas, but here I am. Almost 12 years later, here I am, and I still love it.”

Henderson, North Las Vegas ITT campuses closed in nationwide shutdown

ITT Educational Services Inc. has abruptly shut down its for-profit technical schools, closing more than 130 campuses and leaving an estimated 35,000 students stranded in what is believed to be one of the largest college closures in American history.

UNR professor discovers steak that is a cut above the rest

Amilton de Mello discovered a small cut of beef usually used for hamburger that actually makes a steak that is exceptionally rich and flavorful. The Bonanza cut was born.

You won’t find a column like this anywhere else in America

Wayne Allyn Root, the son of a butcher, small businessman, serial entrepreneur, home-school father, capitalist evangelist, warrior for the middle class, Reagan conservative with libertarian leanings and relentless believer in the greatness of America, makes his debut as a Review-Journal columnist.

 
Kelvin Gastelum wanted to fight Lawler or Cerrone in Mexico City

When the UFC returns to Mexico City on Nov. 5, Kelvin Gastelum will face Jorge Masvidal. Gastelum was hoping to secure a bout with former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler or Donald Cerrone next.

Las Vegas Fire Department plans 9/11 tribute

The Las Vegas Fire Department will hold a community remembrance on Sunday in tribute to those who lost their lives on 9/11.

Woman’s car struck by bullet in Spaghetti Bowl

A woman driving southbound on U.S. Highway 95 near Interstate 15 reported to Las Vegas police Tuesday that her vehicle was struck by a bullet.

League of Conservation Voters launches ad buy opposing Heck

LCV Victory Fund, the organization’s super PAC, is launching a $860,000 television ad campaign Tuesday against U.S. Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nev. Heck is running against Democratic candidate Catherine Cortez Masto, a former Nevada attorney general, for the open seat of retiring Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.

Mayor Goodman backs long-shot with downtown stadium plan

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman knows a thing or two about long-shot bets, and on the issue of where to build a $1.9 billion domed football stadium in Southern Nevada, she’s backing a big one.

Hearing on grandfathering in rooftop solar customers set for Sept. 19

A hearing on a proposal to grandfather in about 32,000 rooftop solar customers under prior, more economically favorable rates has been set for Sept. 19, with a final decision expected from state utility regulators by the following week.

Las Vegas Bowl committee works year-round for success

You could say the Las Vegas Bowl is lucky to be celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, but the executive director of the local bowl, John Saccenti, wouldn’t call it luck.

 
Miss Missouri first open gay contestant in Miss America pageant

After competing in pageants for generations in the closet or working behind the scenes, gays and lesbians finally get to see one of their own take one of pageantry’s biggest stages.

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