Troopers find man’s body in desert off state Route 168

Nevada Highway Patrol troopers discovered a man’s body Thursday afternoon in the desert, after finding an abandoned 2013 silver Hyundai sedan in a ditch off of state Route 168 near U.S. Highway 93.

Rain delays closure of southbound US 95 until next week

Construction along southbound U.S. Highway 95 was canceled Wednesday night due to rain, prompting the Nevada Department of Transportation to reschedule the work for downtown Las Vegas.

Fontainebleau’s new owner is no stranger to Las Vegas

New York developer Steve Witkoff teamed with others to buy property just east of the Strip for $625 million, with plans for a hotel-casino development. But the market soon crashed, nothing was built and lenders foreclosed on the site.

Golden Knights put standing-room-only tickets on sale

The Golden Knights will sell standing-room-only tickets for all of their home games at T-Mobile Arena, the NHL expansion team announced Thursday.

 
Sports Betting Spotlight: Seattle Seahawks 2017 season preview

The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and Wynn sports book director Johnny Avello preview the Seahawks’ season in the 21st of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days.

British Airways launching flights from Las Vegas to Gatwick

British Airways will launch three weekly nonstop flights between Las Vegas and Gatwick Airport, about 30 miles south of London, on March 27, 2018, airline officials said Thursday.

Former Nevada senator plans to make comeback in 2018

Five years after resigning from the state Senate amid an arduous divorce, Republican Elizabeth Halseth is planning a comeback for 2018.

Two-way standout Jalen Nailor could be key to Bishop Gorman success

Jalen Nailor was the team’s top receiver in 2016, but he’s also starting at safety for the Gaels this season. He and the rest of the team’s inexperienced secondary will be tested when Gorman (1-0) plays top-ranked Mater Dei (California) at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

$20M in federal grants coming to Clark County

Dozens of local projects can advance now that $20 million in federal grants will be funneled to local governments in Southern Nevada.

Spring Mountain grieves death of star QB

Spring Mountain is preparing to defend its Class 1A state football championship while mourning the death of Eric Brooks, who quarterbacked the team in 2016.

 
Irma strengthens into Category 3 hurricane over Atlantic

Hurricane Irma on Thursday strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane over the eastern Atlantic and was headed towards the Caribbean, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory.

2nd West Nile virus case reported in Clark County

A woman over the age of 50 is the second person in Clark County to contract West Nile virus this year, the Southern Nevada Health District said Thursday.

 
Las Vegas police arrest 3 in connection with staged accidents

Las Vegas police said they are seeking three others in connection with the scheme, in which they would try to persuade unsuspecting motorists that they had caused an accident.

FEMA to open Harvey call center in Carson City

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will open a recovery service center in Carson City to handle calls from Hurricane Harvey survivors applying for disaster assistance.

Former LVMS vice president oversees IndyCar’s return to St. Louis

A lot of racing people said the IndyCar Series would never return to Gateway Motorsports Park, which attracted a large crowd for open-wheel racing’s return to the banks of the Mississippi River.

 
Sports Betting Spotlight: College football Week 1 preview

The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and vice-president of CG Technology sports books Matthew Holt preview the marquee matchups in the first full slate of the 2017 college football season.