An image that captured blood pooled near the head of a 17-year-old’s lifeless body appeared on monitors inside a Las Vegas courtroom Wednesday, as prosecutors gave opening statements in the murder trial for two teens charged in Matthew Minkler’s death.
A woman accused of trafficking an 11-year-old girl on the Strip agreed to plead guilty to a child abuse charge, her attorney said. Gigi Mitchell, 40, faces several counts of child abuse and one count of child sex trafficking. The 11-year-old girl told social worker Felicia Tucker that she was a “hustler” and entered nightclubs where she drank and flirted with men.
Newly-released video reveals more details around Scott Gragson crash, including Gragson arguing with a guard over allowing cars to follow him to his home. Video from a resident’s security camera shows the vehicle crash on a median. And police bodycam footage shows Gragson talking to an officer after the crash. (Grand Jury Exhibits)
Representatives of The Madison Square Garden Company give the first glimpse of progress Tuesday of the under-construction MSG Sphere — a first-of-its-kind performance venue with high-tech audio and visual capabilities.
Joe Biden speaks to his supporters at a phone banking operation in Las Vegas to help gain supporters in Nevada.
The Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board met on July 18 to discuss construction updates, including the newest partnership with AEG Facilities. AEG will be responsible for the stadium’s operations, as well as scheduling events on the days the Raiders are not playing.
A funeral service for former Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Captain, who also ran for sheriff, Larry Burns, was held at The Smith Center on Thursday, July 18. Burns was remembered by his family, friends and was given a 21-gun salute by the Las Vegas police honor guard. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Aviators Finn the bat dog is treated as one of the guys at the Las Vegas ballpark and has received recognition from other teams throughout the country.
The Henderson Fire Department talks about double-checking car seats in the Las Vegas heat to remember children who may be in the car. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Assembly Woman Daniele Monroe-Moreno hosts BBQ to bring the community together to hear about the candidates up for election and for people to gather and have fun.
The Animal Foundation is offering a new adoption special to find homes for pets who were never reclaimed by their owners after July 4th. They gave free pet adoptions that included spay/neuter surgery, microchip and up-to-date vaccines. This latest promotion is one of the foundation’s efforts to save all healthy and treatable animals in their care. The foundation provides refuge for thousands of animals throughout the Las Vegas Valley.
More than 500 fans of Hello Kitty lined up for the grand opening of the Hello Kitty Cafe on the strip. The first 50 customers received a Hello Kitty themed keychain with their purchase. Hello Kitty appeared as a special guest to greet all of the fans in line and gave out hugs. By 7 p.m., the cafe sold more than 1000 pastries and beverages with 150 people still in line waiting for their treats.
The NFL’s Raiders have topped out its Henderson headquarters. The team recently held a quarterly lunch with workers that included a steel beam signing ceremony. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas Review-Journal business reporter Eli Segall sits down with Aaron Drawhorn to discuss four key trends in the Las Vegas housing market. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
MLS and Liga MX announced Thursday at a press conference at the Bellagio that their newly formed Leagues Cup, which pits four teams from each league in a tournament, will hold its final at Sam Boyd Stadium on Sept. 18. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Photographer Peter Lik has teamed up with Jewel Homes to design new homes for Las Vegas that take inspiration from different parts of the world.
About an hour outside of Las Vegas, near Bunkerville, you’ll find the Camel Safari. (Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Hello Kitty Cafe opens Friday, July 12th, 2019, between New York, New York and Park MGM on the Las Vegas Strip. (Mat Luschek / Review-Journal)
Jack Daniel’s opened its House No. 7 at 1215 Las Vegas Boulevard South, in the former Thunderbird Boutique Hotel & Lounge. Ex-NBA stars Alonso Mourning and Allan Houston, hip-hop icon Flavor Flav, Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars,” pro BMX competitor Ricardo Laguna and Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine were among those to take in the two-night opening party. Jack Daniel’s is the official liquor sponsor of the NBA, with the former players in town for the NBA Summer League tournament at Thomas & Mack Center.
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake was felt in Las Vegas Friday night. Little damage was reported in the Las Vegas valley, although some events were canceled.
Highlights from the fireworks that lit up the Caesars Palace on the Strip on July 4, 2019. (Nathan Asselin/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Tom Devlin’s Dinosaur Adventure opened in late January. Devlin who already owns the spooky Monster Museum which is full of his creations and replicas of popular horror films, wanted to make a place that was a bit more kid-friendly. (Mat Luschek / Review-Journal)
Las Vegas police officer Cordell Hendrex, who froze one floor beneath the Route 91 Harvest festival gunman was fired on Tuesday, July 2, 2019.
Chef Jason Weber of Amano Las Vegas has created a sandwich stuffed with pasta, and it’s a hit. (Mat Luschek / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Westgate, formerly The International and the Las Vegas Hilton, celebrates its 50th anniversary this summer.
AB431 is a bill sponsored by Nevada Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson to restore the right to vote for formerly incarcerated individuals. Attorney General Aaron Ford spoke at the AM&E Church in North Las Vegas about the bill, on Monday, July 1, 2019. (Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
