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August 27, 2020 - 7:48 pm

Thousands of homes sell every month in Southern Nevada, but it seems they rarely, if ever, trade hands under the circumstances surrounding the one at 809 Palmhurst Drive. After owner Carole Barnish died in August, Shalena Earnheart filed a deed for the house and a probate case for Barnish’s estate. Earnheart said she was Barnish’s “only help” and “constant companion” for many years. But long-time neighbors say they’d never seen or heard of Earnheart until she took title to the home. She’s been accused of forgery and of repeatedly breaking into and ransacking Barnish’s house.

Lights FC hoping to fix mistakes

August 27, 2020 - 7:49 pm

The Lights FC’s defense has struggled this preseason. The team allowed nine goals in its first three games. That’s drawn the ire of coach Jose Luis Sanchez Sola. We cannot concede so many things so easily. We are giving them things. They are winning without any effort. The Lights are trying to balance being aggressive on offense and smart on defense. We’ve definitely seen all three games that we have to be a little smarter when you’re that aggressive.

Pennzoil 400 storylines at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

August 27, 2020 - 7:49 pm

1. Will young lions roar again? After showing well in the season-opening Daytona, promising NASCAR youngsters were overshadowed by veteran coounterparts in Atlanta 2. NASCAR air guns. They malfunctioned at Atlanta, costing drivers such as Martin Truex Jr. and race winner Kevin Harvick track position 3. Ford vs. Chevy. New Camaro was the rage at Daytona, but Fords raced to the front at Atlanta Speedway

Woman with pickax arrested at North Las Vegas elementary school

August 27, 2020 - 7:50 pm

A woman wielding a pickax was arrested Tuesday near a North Las Vegas elementary school. A woman was reported climbing on the outside of the chain link fence at Williams Elementary School while more than 200 students were outside. She was screaming and yelling that she was gonna kill everybody. Police took her into custody after officers told her to come down from the fence. Kisstal Killough was booked into Las Vegas Detention Center on four counts, including assault with a deadly weapon. Police say she appeared to be impaired.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Ends Sale of Assault Weapons Florida School Shooting

August 27, 2020 - 7:51 pm

Dick’s Sporting Goods Ends Sale of Assault Weapons Florida
School Shooting The retailer announced the move in an open letter and an appearance by CEO Ed Stack on ‘Good Morning America.’ Ed Stack, (Good Morning America) Ed Stack, (Good Morning America) Dick’s is also ending the sale of high-capacity magazines and sales of guns to people under 21 years old. The company ended the sale of assault weapons at Dick’s-branded stores after the Newtown, Conn. school shooting
in 2012. However, they were still selling them at its 35 Field & Stream locations. Nikolas Cruz, 17, shot and killed 17 students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida on Feb. 14.

MGM Resorts ready to increase resort fees

August 27, 2020 - 7:51 pm

MGM Resorts International plans to raise their resort fees at some properties. The timing or size of the fee increase wasn’t given, but hinted they might soon push them up to Caesars’ level. Caesars raised resort fees at their eight Las Vegas Strip properties on Feb. 1. The rise in resort and other fees, like parking, will help offset inevitably higher labor costs, executives said. MGM spokeswoman Mary Hynes says the market “has experienced recent increases, and we subsequently anticipate making adjustments in the near future.” In January, MGM announced it would increase parking fees at 11 of its 12 Strip properties.

New Las Vegas Review-Journal app now available for download

August 27, 2020 - 7:53 pm

The new Las Vegas Review-Journal app is now available for download It’s completely redesigned to be faster and easier The front page lists even more stories Text is available in more sizes, even larger than before Easily see the latest developments in real-time with a built-in social feed Search for any story from the RJ site within the app Notifications about breaking news and severe weather arrive even faster And browse the print newspaper in the same app! Users of the new app get free access to the ePaper during March!

Martin Truex Jr. goes for two in a row in Las Vegas

August 27, 2020 - 7:54 pm

Martin Truex Jr. won last year’sNASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Then he went on to win the NASCAR Cup Series championship He joined Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth and Jeff Gordon on that list Seven of Truex’s eight 2017 wins were on 1.5 mile ovals He says driving on the intermedate ovals suits his driving style I’m kind of quiet but when I put my helmet on, it’s like you flip a switch. I’m ready to go.
Martin Truex Jr.

Las Vegas Strip hotel worker accused of stealing lobster tails

August 27, 2020 - 7:54 pm

A Bellagio employee is accused of stealing $1,875 worth of lobster tails. Alex Hernandez, 49, faces one count of embezzlement. He was detained by hotel security until police arrived and took him into custody. Hernandez is being held at the Clark County Detention Center. His bail is set at $5,000.

Was brothel license yanked as political payback?

August 27, 2020 - 7:54 pm

Nye County officials have yanked the Love Ranch’s brothel license. Owner Dennis Hof has vowed he would get it back within days. Hof is accused of failing to obtain permission before modifying mobile homes at the site, but he claims he did not make any changes to the units. Hof says it’s political retribution because he’s running against Assemblyman James Oscarson.