Constable Earl Mitchell was elected to service court records, handle evictions and garnish wages … but some of his spending of county funds has raised questions. Despite the county paying him more than $100,000 a year, Mitchell wrote himself $70,000 in checks over the past two years. In 2016, Mitchell withdrew $500 at an ATM at Timbers, a video poker bar Less than 20 minutes later he took out another $500.
One Sunday he withdrew $100 at an ATM at Sunset Station Casino. There was also a $500 tab at this pub in a casino on the strip.
He also spent thousands on restaurant meals, bars and trips to towns where his children live. Mitchell declined an interview to explain why.
The fourth-busiest carrier at Harry Reid International Airport will double the number of round-trip flights between Las Vegas and O’Hare International Airport to six.
From local government meetings to Washington, D.C., policies, the Las Vegas Review-Journal took a close look to how ordinances, federal law and politics affected the lives of Southern Nevadans in 2025.
D.R. Horton and Lennar tied as November’s top-selling builders with 92 net sales as Las Vegas builders have taken out their fewest number of permits in a decade and cut back on land purchases last month.
Summerlin residents are once again encouraged to recycle their real Christmas trees once the holidays are over. In partnership with Springs Preserve, the UNLV Rebel Recycling Program and dozens of other local conservation organizations, the annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program returns Dec. 26 through Jan. 15.
Chad Ollinger appeared briefly in Justice Court on Tuesday morning after the discovery on Friday of Christopher Kelly’s death in the Clark County Detention Center.
Las Vegas enters 2026 from a position of strength, even as questions about affordability and long-term sustainability persist.
Former Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly has been hired for the same job at Northwestern.
Plus, Chicago on Thursday plans to implement a 10.25 percent tax on sports betting generated on apps within the city limits.
Retail spaces are planned for West Sahara Avenue in the fast-growing Spring Valley area of the Las Vegas Valley.
People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons. But it’s never too late to close the book on old habits and start again.
No matter what happens on Sunday, the Raiders are guaranteed to pick either first or second in the 2026 NFL draft.
Personal trainers say bodyweight exercises can be super effective, and some even rival weightlifting.
Here are five highlights from the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s breaking news reporter Akiya Dillon, who has covered police, crime, and courts.
The turning of the calendar is an opportunity to reflect on the highs and lows of the past 12 months, and to move toward progress and growth.
While regular strength training can protect your bones, there is one type of exercise people over 60 should avoid to protect their joints.
Between AI in classrooms, mosquito labs and a storm-damaged retirement home, here are the best articles this year from Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Spencer Levering.
Review-Journal Golden Knights reporter Danny Webster reflects on his favorite stories from 2025, a year during which he also covered the Aces’ 4-game sweep in the WNBA Finals.
Beloved actor Diane Ladd had a knack. She could condense the most meaningful life advice into just a few sentences.
In a year that the Nevada Legislature met twice, including a special session in November, legislators passed hundreds of bills. Some of the laws take effect the first day of 2026.
You can sign up to begin your Social Security benefits at any time after age 62. However, you can increase your monthly payments by delaying them.