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RJTV: Jetman flies over the Grand Cayon and Meet the man who had a fence post through his neck

By NATHAN TANNENBAUMLAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

May 10, 2011 - 6:03 pm

RJtv for Wednesday, May 11th is online now at www.lvrj.com/rjtv featuring video of Yves Rossy - aka "JetMan" - flying over the Grand Canyon in his Buzz Lightyear-like jet wing. RJtv also introduces you to Andrew Linn who had a fence post successfully removed from his neck 6 months ago. These stories and more, all just a click away at lvrj.com/rjtv - and don't forget our iPhone-friendly version at www.lvrj.com/rjtvip

Sandra Jauregui, D-Las Vegas, asks a question during a meeting in the Legislative Building in C ...

Nevada Assembly Democrat announces run for lieutenant governor

By McKenna Ross / RJ

October 20, 2025 - 5:37 pm

Sandra Jauregui, the Democratic majority floor leader in the Nevada Assembly, said she will seek the constitutional office to “fight for a new direction for Nevadans.”

Work begins on the demolition of a part of the East Wing of the White House, Monday, Oct. 20, 2 ...

White House starts demolishing part of East Wing for Trump’s ballroom

By Darlene Superville The Associated Press

October 20, 2025 - 3:29 pm

Dramatic photos of the demolition work showed a backhoe tearing into the East Wing façade and windows and other building parts in tatters on the ground.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright speaks about the government shutdown and its effect on th ...

Federal nuclear workforce in Nevada furloughed as funding runs out

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

October 20, 2025 - 5:27 pm

Nearly 70 federal employees at the agency tasked with overseeing and modernizing the nuclear stockpile in Nevada were furloughed Monday.

A Nevada mining company will lose out on a $57 million federal grant to build a manufacturing p ...

Trump administration kills $57M grant for lithium plant near Tonopah

By Alan Halaly / RJ

October 20, 2025 - 3:05 pm

The company’s CEO said it will soldier on without the funding, though it has appealed the decision.

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford addresses the media during a press conference at the Grant S ...

AG Ford sues feds over $150M in low-income solar funds

By Alan Halaly / RJ

October 20, 2025 - 12:13 pm

“President Trump has tried to illegally claw back funds from Nevada after hardworking residents of our state have put in the work to address our energy needs,” Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford said in a statement.

Solar panels are seen at the Harry Allen Power Plant on Oct. 29, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu ...

‘Unnecessary red tape’ is derailing Nevada’s solar industry, letter argues

By Alan Halaly / RJ

October 20, 2025 - 10:45 am

Nevada leaders are concerned about unclear and restrictive guidance from the Interior Department.

The Supreme Court in Washington, June 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke pot can legally own guns

By Lindsay Whitehurst Associated Press

October 20, 2025 - 7:28 am

The Supreme Court said on Monday that it will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns.

Daniel Thorpe, of Hoboken, N.J., uses the Amazon app to pay for his purchase at the Amazon 4-st ...

Amazon cloud outage takes down online services around the world

By Kelvin Chan The Associated Press

October 20, 2025 - 1:43 pm

A problem with Amazon’s cloud computing service disrupted internet use around the world Monday, taking down a broad range of online services, including social media, gaming, food delivery, streaming and financial platforms.

Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, in partnership with USAA, tests an impaired driving simulator t ...

Raiders star helps push importance of teens developing safe driving habits

By Mick Akers / RJ

October 20, 2025 - 6:02 am

Tight end Brock Bowers used his platform as a budding NFL star to promote the importance of safe driving for teens.

Bethany Limov, a volunteer with Walk Safely LV, left, talks with a paid crossing guard, who dec ...

Why CCSD says reports of kids hit by vehicles have doubled

By Spencer Levering and Casey Harrison / RJ

October 20, 2025 - 9:45 am

Law enforcement agencies around Clark County have reported at least 108 crashes involving child pedestrians between the school year’s start on Aug. 11 and Oct. 9, according to CCSD.