Raiders Stadium Groundbreaking
 
Raiders Stadium Groundbreaking

There’s still plenty of legal work to be done to make the team’s relocation to Las Vegas a reality, but Monday was all about owner Mark Davis’ desire to turn the Silver State into the Silver and Black State.

The Raiders moved the chains of public perception Monday with a dazzling groundbreaking event attended by about 600 invited guests at the planned Las Vegas stadium site at Interstate 15 and Russell Road.

The historic ceremonial event after sunset, which included a tribute to the 58 people who died in the 1 October mass shooting, was the team’s most visual display of committing to building a $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat domed football stadium and bringing the NFL to Southern Nevada.

Las Vegas shooting first responders get VIP treatment at Raiders game
 
Las Vegas shooting first responders get VIP treatment at Raiders game

The Oakland Raiders reached out to first responders from the Route 91 Harvest festival in Las Vegas, flew about 30 of them to the game against the Chargers, gave them VIP field access and seats, and had owner Mark Davis meet with them.

Vegas Nation: Raiders Finalizing Roster, Gareon Conley Returns
 
Vegas Nation: Raiders Finalizing Roster, Gareon Conley Returns

Michael Gehlken breaks down how the Raiders are finalizing their roster and who will make it on the team. He discusses Gareon Conley’s return to practice after being gone since June 13th. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Vegas Nation: Donald Penn Ends Holdout
 
Vegas Nation: Donald Penn Ends Holdout

Bryan Salmond and Michael Gehlken discuss the top storylines from Raiders practice today, including the end of Donald Penn’s holdout as well as the improvement of a shaky defense.

Vegas Nation: When will Donald Penn rejoin the Raiders?
 
Vegas Nation: When will Donald Penn rejoin the Raiders?

Bryan Salmond and Michael Gehlken discuss Donald Penn’s holdout, response to Khalil Mack and Derek Carr as well as other news and notes from Raiders practice. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Vegas Nation: Raiders secondary struggles against Cardinals
 
Vegas Nation: Raiders secondary struggles against Cardinals

The Raiders lost to the Cardinals 20-10 to open the 2017 preseason on Saturday. Quarterback EJ Manuel completed 10 of 12 passes for 107 yards in his Raiders debut. Derek Carr, Marshawn Lynch, Amari Cooper and Khalil Mack didn’t play. The Vegas Nation crew recaps the game. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Raiders quarterback Derek Carr talks practice, starting Saturday
 
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr talks practice, starting Saturday

Raiders quarterback Derek Carr addresses the media following training camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017. Carr is unsure if he’ll get the start for the team’s first preseason game on Saturday against the Arizona Cardinals. (Gilbert Manzano/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Raiders Offensive Coordinator on who will back up Derek Carr and more
 
Raiders Offensive Coordinator on who will back up Derek Carr and more

Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator Todd Downing spoke to media on the second day of training camp and talked about the backup quarterback position, the development of offensive tackle Marshall Newhouse and wide receiver Amari Cooper’s new physique.

Review-Journal recap: Day one of Raiders minicamp
 
Review-Journal recap: Day one of Raiders minicamp

Las Vegas Review-Journal’s sports columnist Ed Graney and Raiders beat reporter Michael Gehlken recap the first day of the Oakland Raiders minicamp in Alameda, California.

Steve Hill talks Raiders lease agreement details
 
Steve Hill talks Raiders lease agreement details

Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board chairman Steve Hill broke down some of the details of the Raiders lease agreement, UNLV’s stake in it and more.

Del Rio says Raiders rookies have to earn their way onto the team
 
Del Rio says Raiders rookies have to earn their way onto the team

Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio spoke to reporters at the team’s rookie minicamp and said that everyone is going to have to earn their way to a roster spot. Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal @HeidiFang

Raiders president says Las Vegas has worked hard to earn this team
 
Raiders president says Las Vegas has worked hard to earn this team

The Oakland Raiders president discusses the team’s move to Las Vegas and how the team intends to represent themselves in both cities as they host their first public event at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign during the NFL draft.

Raiders president updates on stadium lease agreement
 
Raiders president updates on stadium lease agreement

Raiders president Marc Badain spoke to reporters at the Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board meeting on how the lease negotiations are developing and the how the team will balance its presence in both Oakland and Las Vegas.

Oakland Raiders offseason preview
 
Oakland Raiders offseason preview

Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist Ed Graney previews what to expect as the Raiders offseason program gets underway in Oakland, California.

Las Vegas News for Friday, April 14th
 
Las Vegas News for Friday, April 14th

1. Part of Las Vegas Boulevard was shut down overnight after a fire on the roof of the Bellagio Hotel. The roof of a few shops near the famed fountain caught fire but burned for under half an hour. Nobody was injured and no hotel rooms were affected. The cause of the fire was not immediately known.
2. Wal-Mart will be investing millions of dollars into 3 Las Vegas Valley properties. Wal-Mart on Serene near Eastern will be remodeled, along with Sam’s Club on Arroyo Crossing Parkway near Rainbow and Sam’s Club on Craig Road near Losee Road. The update and remodels are a part of a wave of renovations by the company.
3. A brothel owner has plans for a Raiders-themed property near Las Vegas. Dennis Hof’s seventh brothel has the planned name of Pirate’s Booty Sports Brothel and says the location could be “the official prostitution provider to one of the NFL’s most storied franchises.”