2018 Notable Deaths
 
2018 Notable Deaths

Notable Las Vegas area deaths in 2018, including Dennis Hof, Robin Leach and Art Bell.

NFR dirt is the most important part of the rodeo
 
NFR dirt is the most important part of the rodeo

NFR has bull riding, saddle bronc, barrel racing, tie down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, and bareback riding but one of the most important part of the rodeo according to construction maintenance manager Allen Rheinheimer is the dirt that they all take place in. Review-Journal sports writer Ed Graney chats with Rheinheimer and ground man John Jamison to get an inside look at the dirt in Thomas & Mack at the National Finals Rodeo.

CCSD Covering Up Conduct From Top Officials
 
CCSD Covering Up Conduct From Top Officials

CCSD announced in May that it would hire attorney Robert Freeman to conduct an independent investigation into the hiring of Jason Wright. Wright is the husband of school board president Deanna Wright. He stands accused of physically assaulting children and the district has admitted that former superintendent personally intervened to help him get a job. Six months later, you’re paying Freeman’s bills but can’t see his findings.

The Nevada State Museum
 
The Nevada State Museum

The Nevada State Museum of Las Vegas, located at the Springs Preserve, covers all eras of the state, from prehistoric to today.

Sam’s Town Holiday Lighting Ceremony
 
Sam’s Town Holiday Lighting Ceremony

On Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, Mystic Falls Park opened with its annual tree lighting ceremony, hosted by Boyd Gaming Executive Chairman Bill Boyd. The attraction features a Winter Wonderland theme and holiday-inspired laser light show, available daily Nov. 23 to Jan. 1. (Mat Luschek / Las Vegas Review-Journal)

The Lion Habitat Ranch
 
The Lion Habitat Ranch

Located near the M Casino in Henderson, the Lion Habitat Ranch was established for the lions that are related to the original MGM lions.

Truancy and Clark County schools
 
Truancy and Clark County schools

Tony Stark, one of 23 attendance officers with the Clark County School District, have a tall order tracking down students who aren’t in school. (Mat Luschek / Review-Journal)

Breeders Cup Filly and Mare Sprint: Saturday at Churchill Downs
 
Breeders Cup Filly and Mare Sprint: Saturday at Churchill Downs

Handicappers Vic Stauffer, Patrick McQuiggan and Review-Journal horse racing columnist Mike Brunker agree on Marley’s Freedom in Race 6 on the program of the 2018 Breeder’s Cup. It’s the first race on Saturday’s card for the Breeder’s Cup.

Child Shooting Presser
 
Child Shooting Presser

Update from Lt. Richard Meyers about the boy who was shot Thursday evening near Washington Ave. and Rancho Dr. The boy was shot in the upper torso but is in stable condition, Meyers said. (Katelyn Newberg/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Family members of murder victims talk about their loss
 
Family members of murder victims talk about their loss

Family members of murder victims talk about their loss. Susan Nash, 52, was killed in a shooting along with her daughter and one of her three sons on Sunday night. Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal @bizutesfaye

Sayegh Cold Case Turns 40
 
Sayegh Cold Case Turns 40

Cary Sayegh was abducted from the playground of the Albert Einstein Hebrew Day School in Las Vegas in 1978. His body has never been found. (Mat Luschek – Review-Journal)

Mountain West media day in Las Vegas
 
Mountain West media day in Las Vegas

Mark Anderson talks with Commissioner Craig Thompson at the Mountain West media day at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018. (Mat Luschek / Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Kathi Thomas-Gibson speaks about a family who went to the homeless courtyard
 
Kathi Thomas-Gibson speaks about a family who went to the homeless courtyard

Kathi Thomas-Gibson, director of the Office of Community Service for the City of Las Vegas, speaks about a family who went to the homeless Courtyard to receive services last month, but ended up sleeping on the concrete after they declined to be separated. Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal @bizutesfaye

Lakers Beat The Warriors In Preseason
 
Lakers Beat The Warriors In Preseason

The LA Lakers defeat the Golden State Warriors in preseason ball at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Oct 10, 2018.