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.

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.

Dozier execution timeline
 
Dozier execution timeline

Scott Dozier was set to be executed July 11, 2018, at the Ely State Prison. Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez delayed the execution.

Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory ahead of economic impact expectations
 
Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory ahead of economic impact expectations

The Tesla Gigafactory’s economic impact on Nevada has exceeded projections, bringing in more than 7,000 jobs. In 2014, Nevada agreed to give the automotive and energy company $1.3 billion in tax abatements. In return, Tesla promised to meet certain requirements in areas like employment and capital investment. As of June, Tesla has brought in a total of $6.05 billion in capital investment, surpassing the $4.95 billion projection. The original contract gave the company until 2024 to make $3.5 billion in capital investments in Nevada. Derek Armstrong, deputy director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

Jim Marsh brings historic replica of rural church to Amargosa Valley
 
Jim Marsh brings historic replica of rural church to Amargosa Valley

Jim Marsh talks during the opening of the Chapel at Longstreet, a replica of an 1874 Catholic church built in the mining town of Belmont, Nev., at Marsh’s Longstreet Casino in Amargosa Valley, Nev. Chase Stevens/ Las Vegas Review-Journal

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)

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.

Ramsey Cline talks about Tonopah and Belvada hotel
 
Ramsey Cline talks about Tonopah and Belvada hotel

Ramsey Cline, owner and operator of the Mizpah Club, talks about life in Tonopah and the current renovations going on at the Belvada hotel across the street.

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)

North Las Vegas housing sites fire
 
North Las Vegas housing sites fire

Three houses under construction caught fire Sunday evening in North Las Vegas on Oct. 21, 2018. (submitted by reader Curtis Cooper)

Presser from NLV Homes Fire
 
Presser from NLV Homes Fire

North Las Vegas fire chief speaks on a two-alarm fire near Cheyenne and Decatur on Oct. 21, 2018.

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