Jeremy Strohmeyer, convicted of sexually assaulting and killing 7-year-old Sherrice Iverson in a Primm casino restroom 20 years ago, plead guilty in exchange for a life sentence without parole. Strohmeyer was 18 years and 7 months old at the time. He argues that his lawyers pressured him into the deal. Adolescence expert Laurence Steinberg testified Thursday that even those over the age of 18 are not fully developed intellectually and emotionally. (Madelyn Reese/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV coach Marvin Menzies has signed four recruits. Jovan Mooring is one of the players he must replace. Clark guard Trey Woodbury will be a Rebel next season. Amauri Hardy is a top returning player. UNLV’s recruiting class ranked 2nd in MW only behind UNR. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The company is planning to add six solar projects in Nevada, along with the state’s first major battery energy storage capacity. Bailey Schulz/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Jeremy Strohmeyer, convicted of sexually assaulting and killing 7-year-old Sherrice Iverson in a Primm casino restroom 20 years ago, plead guilty in exchange for a life sentence without parole. Strohmeyer was 18 years and 7 months old at the time. He argues that his lawyers pressured him into the deal. Adolescence expert Laurence Steinberg testified Thursday that even those over the age of 18 are not fully developed intellectually and emotionally. (Madelyn Reese/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A construction crane on Thursday lifted the first set of walls for a new 14-screen movie theater in North Las Vegas, providing the first concrete evidence of redevelopment in the city’s blighted downtown area. “This project is a great catalyst in helping to redefine the vision of downtown,” said Gina Gavan, economic and business development director for North Las Vegas. “It gives us a lot of hope and inspiration for what’s to come.” The $75 million Maya Entertainment Center is taking shape on a dirt lot across the street from North Las Vegas City Hall will span more than 67,000 square feet by the time it opens around Christmas. City officials said the arrival of Maya Cinemas could draw other businesses and housing to a redeveloped downtown neighborhood tentatively known as Lake Mead Village West.
In February, the campaign team of Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Jacky Rosen saw a pay bump thanks to the Republican tax plan.
Officers were called just after 1:30 p.m. to the Desert Inn overpass near Highland Drive, Metropolitan Police Department spokesman Larry Hadfield said. A man was on the bridge and first responders were speaking with him, spokeswoman Laura Meltzer said.
Jeremy Strohmeyer, convicted of sexually assaulting and killing 7-year-old Sherrice Iverson in a Primm casino restroom 20 years ago, plead guilty in exchange for a life sentence without parole. Strohmeyer was 18 years and 7 months old at the time. He argues that his lawyers pressured him into the deal. Adolescence expert Laurence Steinberg testified Thursday that even those over the age of 18 are not fully developed intellectually and emotionally. (Madelyn Reese/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Edge video host Bryan Salmond talks to two super fans of Marc-Andre Fleury.
