Raiders turn back clock, reach deal with FB Keith Smith

The Raiders reportedly reached a two-year, $4.2 million contract with former Dallas Cowboys fullback Keith Smith. He adds a thumper not only on offense but special teams.

Here’s a chance for bus riders to win 24-hour pass from RTC

Bus riders could win a 24-hour pass for giving their favorite drivers a “shout out” on social media networks next week, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada said.

 
Hatch breaks on Russian cargo plane tossing 3 tons of gold

Russian news reports say the hatch of a cargo plane carrying precious metals accidentally flew open upon takeoff — scattering at least 3 tons of gold on the runway.

 
UNLV spring football report: Day 5

UNLV ran 35 plays against live tackling in practice Thursday at Rebel Park. The Rebels are one-third of the way through spring football practices.

Las Vegas doesn’t make the cut as host site for 2026 World Cup

Las Vegas was among the cities cut from the North American bid for the 2026 World Cup as 23 cities were chosen to be included in documents being submitted to FIFA on Friday.

BLM to review massive wind farm planned near Searchlight

Swedish developer’s proposal to build as many as 220 wind turbines across 22 miles along the Nevada-California border near Searchlight comes less than a year after plans were dropped for a controversial wind farm in the same area. .

Students at Valley High in Las Vegas walk out again

A group of students at Valley High School walked out of school on Thursday, the day after a student-led school assembly on National School Walkout Day .

Another US 95 lane closure in Spaghetti Bowl this weekend

Another round of closures is scheduled to start Friday night as work continues on Project Neon, the $1 billion effort to widen Interstate 15 between Sahara Avenue and the Spaghetti Bowl interchange in downtown Las Vegas.

 
Several killed after pedestrian bridge collapses in Miami

A pedestrian bridge being built across an eight-lane highway collapsed at a Miami-area college Thursday, crushing eight vehicles under massive slabs and killing multiple people, authorities said.

Lawmakers introduce bill to protect pets on airline flights

After two airline incidents that resulted in the death of a dog in overhead storage, and the accidental shipping of a dog bound for Kansas to Japan, two senators filed a bill that would add some bite for mishaps that put pets in peril.

Renowned pediatrician T. Berry Brazelton dies at 99

Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, one of the world’s most well-known pediatricians and child development experts whose work helped explain what makes kids tick, has died at age 99.

Documents link porn star scandal to lawyer with Trump ties

New documents show a second lawyer with ties to President Donald Trump was involved in legal efforts to keep adult film star Stormy Daniels from talking about her alleged affair with Trump.

 
Raiders land Jordy Nelson for 2 years, $15M; Crabtree cut

The Raiders and WR Jordy Nelson reportedly agreed to a two-year, $15 million contract. His arrival enabled the club to cut WR Michael Crabtree, who was due a $7 million salary.

 
San Diego State storms back for thrilling cover vs. Houston

Las Vegas Review-Journal reporters Todd Dewey and Adam Hill will be writing a live blog Thursday on the first day of the NCAA Tournament from the Westgate sports book.

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