NHRA Funny Car driver J.R. Todd talks about his success at Las Vegas Motor Speedway heading into the Dodge Nationals on October 31, 2019. (Ron Kantowski/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Johnathan Abram goes 1-on-1 with Raiders rookie defensive end Mad Maxx Crosby before the Raiders take on the Detroit Lions this Sunday.
Nick Suzuki, the Golden Knights second-ever draft pick, discussed his return to T-Mobile Arena as a member of the Montreal Canadiens.
With multiple injuries at the position the Raiders are glad to bring back linebacker Brandon Marshall. Running back Josh Jacobs was named AFC Offensive Rookie of the Month. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Nevada Highway Patrol trooper locates a stolen custom gray Dodge Challenger inside a parking structure but before the trooper could exit his vehicle the Challenger rams the NHP vehicle. (Nevada Highway Patrol)
The Huntridge Theater became a musical venue in 1992 and was a staging ground for groups on the rise and alternative superstars, from Smashing Pumpkins to Sarah McLachlan, the Deftones, Nine Inch Nails, Green Day and Fugazi. The venue has been closed since 2004. This video, taken on Oct. 31, 2019, shows what’s left of the theater after 15 years. (David Guzman/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Raiders offensive line has not yet been stable due to injuries and Richie Incognito’s early season suspension, but the group has played so well that it hasn’t been an issue for Derek Carr and the rest of the Offense. Linebacker Brandon Marshall is glad to be back with the team. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
With the rise of Boulder City and Hoover Dam, the small farming town St. Thomas was lost to rising water.
Prosecutors added sexual assault charges Thursday against Giovanni Ruiz who stands accused of killing UNLV student Paula Davis. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Keita Nagano’s “The Sea of Japan” is about love, loss and changing the direction of one’s life.
‘Mattress Mack’ loses more than $13M on Astros in World Series, BUT HE AVOIDS A $20 MILLION LOSS
ON A SEASON-LONG PROMOTION AT HIS GALLERY FURNITURE STORES
The Golden Knights beat reporters answer your burning questions about the status of Alex Tuch and Nate Schmidt.
Homeless in Las Vegas struggle to deal with bitter cold. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye)
Therapy dogs dress up for a Halloween costume contest at the Poet’s Walk Henderson Memory Care facility. (Nathan Asselin/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
St. Thomas was founded by Mormons in the 1800’s, was drowned by the creation of the Hoover Dam, and then resurfaced in 2002. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Try your hand at pronouncing these Nevada cities and watch as other locals from Downtown Summerlin attempt to get the names right along with you. (James Schaeffer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Battle Born Girls Innovate educational program went to HyperX Esports Arena at Luxor in Las Vegas Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, to introduce young women to Southern Nevada’s science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) careers, demystify success in these fields and provide an outlet for them to engage with women role models and leaders. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
MGM Resorts International is working to sell its MGM Grand property on the Las Vegas Strip. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
While they did not trade for anyone at Tuesday’s trade deadline, the Raiders did sign linebackers Brandon Marshall and Will Compton, center Erik Magnuson and defensive tackle Terrell McClain. After six weeks on the road the team is ready to return home for Sunday’s game against the Lions. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The National Weather Service forecast an official low of 34 degrees at McCarran International Airport. Parts of the valley will be several degrees colder. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
To help with injuries at the position the Raiders brought back linebacker Brandon Marshall. Marshall, a Las Vegas native, was with the team during training camp but was a part of the roster cuts. Both centers, Rodney Hudson and Andre James, are dealing with injuries, leading to the signing of Erik Magnuson. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The UNLV School of Medicine took one more step toward full accreditation this week. The school received its provisional accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the accrediting authority for medical schools throughout the U.S. and Canada.
The coldest weather in a week with temperatures about 20 to 25 degrees below normal blew into the valley Tuesday afternoon. The strongest winds arrived a few hours behind the front, with gusts around 50 mph. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
The woman accused of crashing an RV into the Cannery Casino in North Las Vegas appears in court.
Jason Dukes has spent 15 years in Metro’s K-9 unit, a demanding job that requires officers to serve the needs of different departments and handle their dogs in hostile situations. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
While reporting on the Metropolitan Police Department’s K-9 section, Review-Journal writer Rio Lacanlale agreed to let a 100-pound Dutch shepherd attack her. (Rio Lacanlale/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Attorneys for the Siegel Group, the new owner of the building the Can Can Room leases, say that despite having its business license revoked, the Can Can Room has hosted “private parties” and held itself out as being open.
Mayor Carolyn Goodman and Councilwoman Olivia Diaz will attend this event where plans are revealed for a future apartment complex in the Arts District. (Shea Johnson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Weslie Martin, the man who twice burglarized the entertainer Wayne Newton’s Las Vegas home, was sentenced to a minimum of 22 years to a maximum of 64 years in prison.
My guest this week is none other than Carrot Top, the city’s pre-eminent prop comic. We talk about his upbringing, meeting some of his comedy heroes such as Jay Leno and George Carlin, and how he keeps his show fresh. The interview took place in his dressing room at Atrium Showroom, which is strewn with such assorted props as a disco ball, a Miami Dolphins flag, two framed platinum Pantera albums and Carrot Top action figures.