Heavy doses of anxiety, security and elation greeted the imminent arrival of 2018 in Las Vegas. A crowd of 330,000 visitors was expected to fill the Strip and Fremont Street downtown, as a record contingent of law enforcement officers kept the peace. This year’s massive outdoor party unfolded in the shadow of the Oct. 1 mass shooting that left 58 people dead. Several people said they came to celebrate in spite of what happened three months ago Monday.
Sunday’s headlines: Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run, man and woman shot at home, suspect charged in triple homicide had previously been charged with murder, and rainfall record tied.
Saturday’s headlines: SpaceX rocket, not a UFO, lights up Southern California sky, 2 bodies discovered in eastern Las Vegas home, Three people fatally shot in east Las Vegas
A Las Vegas firehouse sex investigation is now complete. The Review-Journal in September obtained a document alleging that a firefighter had sex at a fire station. The accuser claimed supervisors tried to cover it up and intimidate the whistleblower. Now more than one city employee has been disciplined. But city officials won’t say who was disciplined or what punishment they received. None of the employees named in the document have apparently been fired or demoted.
State officials admitted in interviews that they have been lax for years in forcing resorts in Las Vegas and across Nevada to comply with a law that requires the filing of casinos emergency plans.
Sunday’s headlines: Kihuen, accused of sexual harassment, says he won’t seek re-election, Golden Knights, Animal Foundation teaming up for Pomeranian adoptions, Nevada governor Brian Sandoval, wife separating after 27 years
Saturday’s headlines: CSN professor charged with lewdness, Jury begins deliberations in Las Vegas underage sex trial, SpeedVegas driving attraction files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Jan. 2, 2018 – Jan. 31.: Claim forms to be completed and submitted to the fund administrators along with required documentation.
Feb. 1 – Feb. 26, 2018: All telephonic meetings requested with the fund administrators completed.
March 1, 2018: All claims to be reviewed by the fund administrators and recommendations for payments to eligible claimants submitted to the LVVF committee.
March 5, 2018: Distribution of payments to approved eligible claimants begins on a rolling basis.
Friday’s headlines: Pedestrian killed in crash on I-15 near Las Vegas Strip; lanes blocked, CCSD board OKs budget after months of dealing with $60M deficit, Steve Wynn ‘warehousing’ former Alon site in $336M purchase
Captain Robert Plummer describes the circumstances around an officer-involved shooting outside a gas station in Las Vegas on Dec.09, 2017. (Todd Prince/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Sunday’s headlines: Las Vegas police shoot robbery suspect in central valley, Cole Swindell honors Las Vegas shooting victim Brennan Stewart, Mandalay Bay struggles to find footing after Las Vegas shooting
The SLS Las Vegas hasn’t turned a profit since opening in 2014 and is on the ‘verge of bankruptcy,’ according to a lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles County by 60 Chinese nationals who lent money to the project in exchange for citizenship. The investors lent roughly $400 million and each investor paid $45,000 in administration fees. The plaintiffs are seeking $255 million in damages plus attorney fees and other costs. The plaintiff’s investment is at risk of being completely wiped out and some plaintiffs will not be able to get their permanent green cards.
Teacher Katelyn Ferman speaks about the pre-kindergarten program at McCaw STEAM Academy school. Video by Bizuayehu Tesfaye/ Las Vegas Review-Journal
Thursday’s headlines: Suspect accused of trailing victim before fatal shooting in Las Vegas, $4.25M sale opens door to development of Las Vegas’ Symphony Park, Suspect arrested after deadly shooting on Fremont Street in Las Vegas
The Love Store will open a new location this week next to the downtown Community Healing Garden, which was created in the four days that followed the Oct. 1 Las Vegas shooting. The store, located near the intersection of Charleston Boulevard and Third Street, will employ 30 people, owner Edward Wheeler said. This is the fifth Love Store, with three around the valley and one in Victorville, California. Officials approved the architectural plans for the store in July, according to city records. Love Store received a certificate of occupancy on Oct. 11. Some who work in the arts district disagree with having a store that sells sex-related items next to a memorial for shooting victims. Las Vegas Valley artist Nancy Good, who has held exhibits in the arts district, said the combination will turn into a punchline.
Saturday’s headlines: ‘Good Samaritan’ killed chasing robber in Las Vegas, Manager of Summerlin storage facility allegedly shoots man at facility, Las Vegas shows its strength in shooting benefit concert
McCarran airport officials in Las Vegas illuminate Terminal 3 with a 15-foot-tall Christmas tree complete with holiday embellishments during the airport’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
