Fear of protests changes venue for Arpaio event in Las Vegas

A conservative group chose to change the site of a dinner honoring Joe Arpaio, the controversial former sheriff fresh off a pardon from President Donald Trump, after Las Vegas police raised “possible concerns” about the event.

NDOT close to resolving stormwater runoff violations

The Nevada Department of Transportation is abiding by the terms of a federal consent decree aimed at resolving stormwater runoff violations.

UN unanimously approves new sanctions against North Korea

The U.N. Security Council on Monday unanimously approved new sanctions on North Korea in a resolution that eliminated a ban on all oil imports and an international asset freeze on the government and leader Kim Jong Un the Trump administration wanted.

UNLV event panel talks immigration, growth, climate change

The “Valentine’s Day Massacre” nearly cut the Las Vegas Valley’s explosive growth off at the knees 16 years ago, back when fewer than 1 million people called the region home.

US 95 between Calif., Searchlight to be repaved under contract

A deteriorated stretch of U.S. Highway 95 will be repaved between Loran Station Road at the northern edge of Searchlight to the state border with California, under a contract approved Monday by the Nevada Department of Transportation.

Americans pay tribute to the thousands who died on 9/11

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, President Donald Trump and countless Americans paused Monday to remember and pay tribute to the thousands killed in the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil.

‘Heroic’ Las Vegas police officer named citizen of the month

Officer Jeffrey Burr’s quick thinking and ‘heroic’ actions were credited for saving a man’s life in July. In recognition of his efforts, the Las Vegas City Council named Burr its citizen of the month at its Sept. 6 meeting.

Golden Knights wrap up rookie camp vs. LA Kings

The rookie camp for the NHL expansion team concludes with scrimmages against the Los Angeles Kings rookies Tuesday and Wednesday at the Kings’ practice facility in California.

Death toll from southern Mexico quake rises to 96

The death toll from Mexico’s 8.1 magnitude earthquake rose to 96 on Monday as more victims were confirmed in the hard-hit southern states of Oaxaca and Chiapas and residents worked to repair shattered homes and small businesses.

LA gets green light from IOC to host 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles has received its formal go-ahead to host the 2028 Olympics, getting a thumbs-up from the International Olympic Committee’s evaluation commission.

Minnesota appeals court rejects 2 more would-be Prince heirs

The Minnesota Court of Appeals says two descendants of a former security chief at Paisley Park who Prince reportedly regarded as a brother are not entitled to share in the late rock superstar’s estate.

US 95 lanes at Decatur closed after 6-car pileup

At least one person was hospitalized Monday afternoon after a six-car pileup on U.S. Highway 95 near the Decatur Boulevard exit.

 
NFL appeals halt of Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott’s 6-game ban

The NFL is moving quickly in hopes of reversing a federal judge’s decision that blocked the league’s six-game suspension of Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott over a domestic violence case in Ohio.

Skilled shooters to help thin Grand Canyon bison herds

The National Park Service will use skilled shooters, capture and other methods to reduce the Grand Canyon’s bison population by more than half.

 
Sports Betting Spotlight: Denver Broncos 2017 season preview

The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and CG Technology sports book vice-president Matthew Holt preview the Broncos’ season in the 32nd of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days.

Lawsuits piling up against Equifax

More than two dozen lawsuits have been filed in the United States against Equifax Inc after the credit reporting company said thieves may have stolen personal information for 143 million Americans in one of the largest hackings ever.

Proposed NV Energy rate increase raises concern

Consumer advocates are concerned about a proposed rate filing from NV Energy because it would raise the fixed monthly service charge by 31 percent.

NFL Week 1 betting review

Raiders, Browns and Bears lead underdog charge in covering Week 1.

Blogger ordered to remove names of Bundy informants

A federal judge has given a blogger until noon Wednesday to delete information he published about the confidential informants who helped law enforcement during last year’s takeover of a national wildlife refuge in Oregon.