Valley residents’ achievements, Feb. 11, 2016 — PHOTOS

Andreas "Andy" Stefik

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Quartermaster 1st Class Alfredo Visitacion of Las Vegas plots the navigation course of USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as the amphibious assault ship transits through San Diego Bay for a scheduled underway. Makin Island is underway for Type Commander sea trials. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Lawrence Davis/Special to View

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February 11, 2016 - 2:15 pm

UNLV professor Andreas "Andy" Stefik was recognized as a White House Champion of Change for Computer Science Education.

Man shot, killed early Tuesday near downtown Las Vegas

By Caitlin Lilly / RJ

December 2, 2025 - 10:59 am

Las Vegas police are investigating a homicide early Tuesday morning that left a man dead near downtown.

New project in Las Vegas inspired by ‘grungy’ Copenhagen complex

By Eli Segall / RJ

December 1, 2025 - 2:50 pm

A Las Vegas developer has built a project in the Arts District area that is designed to look like converted shipping containers filled with food-and-beverage outlets.

‘It’s a community effort:’ Las Vegas businesses, nonprofit feed people in need for Thanksgiving

By Akiya Dillon / RJ

November 26, 2025 - 3:42 pm

Around 100 people gathered inside the building for the luncheon, while dozens more lined up near a truck distributing frozen meals in the parking lot.

‘Sitting there rotting’: Tony Hsieh’s boarded-up motels still blight downtown Las Vegas

By Eli Segall and Chase Stevens / RJ

November 25, 2025 - 9:04 am

The late tech mogul’s former side venture said the rundown motels will be torn down, but no demolition permits have been issued yet.

Casino land sale linked to Las Vegas’ early days

By Eli Segall / RJ

November 19, 2025 - 11:13 am

When casino boss Derek Stevens bought the footprint of a historic hotel, the deal was linked to the original developer from the early 1900s.

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Man rescued from flooded tunnel in downtown Las Vegas — PHOTOS

By Arlette Yousif and L.E. Baskow / RJ

November 18, 2025 - 5:25 pm

The 35-year-old man was holding on to a rope until he was rescued, according to the fire department.

‘Extremely special’: Hundreds gather for Veterans Day parade in downtown Las Vegas

By Akiya Dillon / RJ

November 12, 2025 - 9:59 am

The event at South 4th Street and East Garces Avenue included color guard performances, military vehicle motocades, and trailer floats with people dressed as founding fathers.

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Tony Hsieh’s will surfaced months ago. Plenty of questions remain

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November 11, 2025 - 7:00 am

With the five-year anniversary of Hsieh’s death approaching, here’s a look at key events — so far — in the ongoing saga of the tech mogul’s purported last will and testament.

Veterans Day parade ready to march in downtown Las Vegas

By Bryan Horwath / RJ

November 10, 2025 - 1:07 pm

According to Veterans Action Group, the annual downtown Las Vegas parade will start at 4th Street and Garces Avenue at 10 a.m. and end at 4th Street and Stewart Avenue.

‘Public nuisance’: City Council revokes license of downtown Las Vegas motel

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

November 6, 2025 - 7:24 am

Child sex trafficking, a victim who was shot and an arson at a downtown Las Vegas motel contributed to a sharp increase of crime that led to the property’s closure, according to police.