Las Vegas rain tops annual average – in May
 
Las Vegas rain tops annual average – in May

Las Vegas has now received more rainfall so far this year than the city sees in an entire average year. We’ve had 4.2 inches of rain through May 10th. The average amount for the whole year is 4.19 inches. (Harrison Keely/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

May rain in Las Vegas
 
May rain in Las Vegas

Rain pours in Las Vegas on Thursday night throughout the valley including Downtown Las Vegas, the strip, and the Aviators ballpark.

Vegas Uncork’d launches wiith bubbles and a blade
 
Vegas Uncork’d launches wiith bubbles and a blade

Dozens of chefs representing some of the Strip’s top restaurants gathered Thursday at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas to launch the 2019 edition of Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appetit. (Al Mancini/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Bunky the Clown at the clown convention
 
Bunky the Clown at the clown convention

Bob “Bunky the Clown” Gretton talks about his life as a clown and the Clown Convention which was in Las Vegas at Texas Station this week. (Mat Luschek / Review-Journal)

Frying soft-shell crab at Lola’s in Las Vegas
 
Frying soft-shell crab at Lola’s in Las Vegas

At Lola’s: A Louisiana Kitchen in Las Vegas, soft-shell crab is breaded and fried and served either as an appetizer, po’boy or platter. Heidi Knapp Rinella/Review-Journal

Regents spend public money on meals with family, friends
 
Regents spend public money on meals with family, friends

Regent Cathy McAdoo held a dinner at her son’s Elko restaurant … and had the higher ed department pay for it. Then the Regents catered a meeting at the same restaurant for $10,000. Regent John T. Moran frequents top Vegas restaurants … sometimes with campaign donors. And Regent Kevin Page goes to dinner with his brother and others. The Regents and agency say the spending is appropriate but … a good government advocate questioned the expenses. Robert Fellner, policy director Nevada Policy Research Institute.

Raiders practice facility taking shape
 
Raiders practice facility taking shape

The Las Vegas Raiders 323,000-square-foot headquarters and practice facility in Henderson targeted to complete construction by spring of 2020. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Pinball Hall of Fame to move near south Strip
 
Pinball Hall of Fame to move near south Strip

Operators of the Pinball Hall of Fame have been approved to build a new, larger arcade near the south edge of the Strip on Las Vegas Boulevard near Russel Road. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto

The Stove in Henderson makes Pecan Pie Pancakes
 
The Stove in Henderson makes Pecan Pie Pancakes

At The Stove in Henderson, chef/partner Antonio Nunez stacks buttermilk pancakes with pecans and dulce de leche and tops them pie crust crumbs. (Heidi Knapp Rinella/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Navigate Project Neon road features
 
Navigate Project Neon road features

How to navigate a trio of newly opened Project Neon road features. (Mick Akers/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Navigate Project Neon road features
 
Navigate Project Neon road features

How to navigate a trio of newly opened Project Neon raid features. (Mick Akers/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Police seek hit-and-run driver
 
Police seek hit-and-run driver

A motorcycle officer pulled over a Mercedes SUV, and after the officer came to a stop, it shifted into reverse, intentionally hitting the officer.

Rain at Aviators ballpark
 
Rain at Aviators ballpark

Rain at the Las Vegas Aviators Ballpark on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 (Jason Lilly)

Former Vice President Joe Biden campaigns in Nevada
 
Former Vice President Joe Biden campaigns in Nevada

After campaigning at the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 16 in Henderson, former Vice President Joe Biden spoke with the Review-Journal.

Protester throws granola bar at political opponents at UNLV
 
Protester throws granola bar at political opponents at UNLV

On April 29 and 30, Turning Point USA hosted a booth in a common area at UNLV. A handful of individuals attacked the booth, including knocking over a display, throwing literature on the ground and throwing a granola bar at volunteers.

Protester knocks over a Turning Point USA display at UNLV
 
Protester knocks over a Turning Point USA display at UNLV

On April 29 and 30, Turning Point USA hosted a booth in a common area at UNLV. A handful of individuals attacked the booth, including knocking over a display, throwing literature on the ground and throwing a granola bar at volunteers.

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