Academic Excellence Awards 2020 – Video
 
Academic Excellence Awards 2020 – Video

The Las Vegas Review Journal’s Academic Excellence program is designed to recognized 1st thru 12th grade students in Southern Nevada who exhibit academic achievement, community involvement, and leadership in and out of the classroom.

Caesars furloughing about 90% of US workers
 
Caesars furloughing about 90% of US workers

The furloughs come amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has prompted all U.S. commercial casinos to temporarily shut their doors.

Over 1M people have been infected with COVID-19 worldwide – VIDEO
 
Over 1M people have been infected with COVID-19 worldwide – VIDEO

According to Johns Hopkins University, as of April 3, more than 1,033,000 people have been infected with coronavirus. The U.S. has the most reported cases, with nearly a quarter of a million infections. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

MGM and victims of Oct. 1 reach settlement agreement – VIDEO
 
MGM and victims of Oct. 1 reach settlement agreement – VIDEO

MGM Resorts International and lawyers representing potentially thousands of victims of the Oct. 1, 2017, mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip have reached a tentative settlement of between $735 million and $800 million. (Mat Luschek /Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Survivor speaks about recovering from Las Vegas shooting – VIDEO
 
Survivor speaks about recovering from Las Vegas shooting – VIDEO

Chelsea Romo of California, a survivor of the Route 91 Harvest festival shooting in Las Vegas, and her attorney, James Frantz, discuss the settlement reached against MGM Hotels for Oct. 1, 2017 mass shooting victims. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Reaction to MGM’s plans for the Route 91 site – VIDEO
 
Reaction to MGM’s plans for the Route 91 site – VIDEO

MGM Resorts International announced Tuesday it will be converting the Route 91 Harvest music festival site to a community center and parking lot. (Mat Luschek and Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Alleged Las Vegas con man who skipped sentencing gets 9 to 20 years
 
Alleged Las Vegas con man who skipped sentencing gets 9 to 20 years

Mark Georgantas, the man who’s criminal record includes white-collar financial frauds amounting to more than $1 million, carrying a firearm as a felon and battery of a peace officer, was sentenced Monday to 9 to 20 years.

Half of homicides in Henderson for 2018 domestic violence related
 
Half of homicides in Henderson for 2018 domestic violence related

Lt. Kirk Moore of the public information office of the city of Henderson police department speaks to the Review-Journal in Henderson, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. Henderson saw a slight increase in homicides in the past year. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Certificates for renewing wedding vows in Clark County
 
Certificates for renewing wedding vows in Clark County

The Marriage License Bureau in Clark County began issuing a Certificate of Vow Renewal to married couples who are renewing their wedding vows on Jan. 3, 2019. (Shea Johnson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

National Night Out
 
National Night Out

About 100 Summerlin residents gathered at Park Centre Dr. in Summerlin on Tuesday for National Night Out. Lt. Joshua Bitsko with Las Vegas Metro, played with 3-year-old David who was dressed as a police officer. Face painting, fire truck tours and more kept kids busy as parents roamed behind them. (Mia Sims/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Rural homeless issue comes to a head in Pahrump
 
Rural homeless issue comes to a head in Pahrump

On Sept. 12, Pahrump sheriff deputies told residents of a homeless encampment on private property that they had 15 minutes to vacate and grab their belongings. That decision might face some legal consequences. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

USPS owes $3.5 million for using Vegas Statue of Liberty on stamp
 
USPS owes $3.5 million for using Vegas Statue of Liberty on stamp

The United States Postal Service has been ordered to pay $3.5 million to a sculptor after using the Las Vegas replica of the Statue of Liberty in a stamp. (Marcus Villagran/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @brokejournalist

What to expect at Station Casinos’ Fourth of July celebration
 
What to expect at Station Casinos’ Fourth of July celebration

Station Casinos’ is hosting its annual 4th of July celebration with Fireworks by Grucci. Fireworks scheduled to go off on Wednesday, July 4 around 9 p.m. at Green Valley Ranch Resort, Red Rock Resort, Fiesta Rancho and Texas Station. (Marcus Villagran/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @brokejournalist

Coca-Cola Bottle Purse Has 9,888 Diamonds
 
Coca-Cola Bottle Purse Has 9,888 Diamonds

Designer Kathrine Baumann and jeweler Aaron Shum set the Guinness World Record for most diamonds (9,888) set on a handbag. The Coca Cola bottle-shaped purse was on display at the Coca Cola Store on the Strip. (Madelyn Reese/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas Acting Coach Daryl Morris on His Craft
 
Las Vegas Acting Coach Daryl Morris on His Craft

Acting coach Daryl Morris, whose father Bobby was Elvis Presley’s conductor in Las Vegas, discusses his craft and how he leads his own classes. (Madelyn Reese/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Trump Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
 
Trump Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Trump Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Eighteen House members sent a letter to the Nobel Committee in Norway, recommending President Donald Trump for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize. The letter was signed by Rep. Luke Messer and other GOP members, according to the New York Post. Letter to Nobel Committee This week, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Trump deserved the nomination, as well, for his efforts to rid North Korea of nuclear weapons. Trump is set to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un soon.