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April 16, 2008 - 9:00 pm

A story in Tuesday's Review-Journal about escalating food prices contained an incorrect figure for the amount of groceries handed out by Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada. In March, the charity gave out 1,865 bags of groceries to families who visited the campus.

Details regarding a concert by the Las Vegas Wind Quintet were incorrect in the Community Wrap column in Tuesday's Living section. The quintet, with special guest Barbara Riske, will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The concert is free.

In Monday's Shooting Stars column, a local restaurant was identified incorrectly. The restaurant's correct name is Nora's Wine Bar & Osteria.

The Review-Journal corrects mistakes. Bring errors to our attention by calling 383-0264.

Cottonwood Peak Fire in Elko County ignited on August 15, 2025. (The Bureau of Land Management, ...

Cottonwood Peak Fire continues with rapid growth

By Arlette Yousif / RJ

August 19, 2025 - 9:30 pm

Rapid growth has caused the Cottonwood Peak Fire to cover 64,258 acres as of Tuesday night, more than doubling in size, according to the Bureau of Land Management, Elko District.

An exterior view of the Nevada Southern Detention Center in Pahrump, seen in 2010. (Las Vegas R ...

ICE may double detention space at Southern Nevada facility, report says

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

August 19, 2025 - 6:46 pm

A Southern Nevada detention center that houses ICE detainees in deportation proceedings might double its ICE capacity by the end of the year, according to a report.

People clap after the Clark County School District Board of Trustees approved a contract that w ...

CCSD teachers to continue getting yearly salary increases under new union contract

By Spencer Levering / RJ

August 19, 2025 - 8:46 pm

The school district said the new contract provides educators with $214 million in compensation and benefits, a 10 percent increase from the previous contract.

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., arrives as Senate Democrats gather behind closed doors to mount a l ...

SAUNDERS: The Adam Schiff probe sprung a leak. What do they say about payback?

By Debra J. Saunders / RJ

August 19, 2025 - 5:13 pm

A former Democratic House committee staffer turned whistleblower says he saw “rampant leaking” of classified materials under the Californian’s leadership.

The financial collapse of Dr. Phil McGraw’s Merit Street Media has escalated into a courtroom ...

Dr. Phil accused of fraud in $500M TV deal gone wrong

By Jane LaCroix Parade

August 19, 2025 - 2:40 pm

The financial collapse of Dr. Phil McGraw’s Merit Street Media has escalated into a courtroom battle.

Newly appointed Clark County Aviation Director James Chrisley will take over the position from ...

Air Force veteran to take control as Clark County’s new aviation director

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

August 19, 2025 - 11:41 am

As the director of the department, James Chrisley will oversee Harry Reid International Airport, Henderson Executive Airport and North Las Vegas Airport.

FILE - New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks Feb. 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Be ...

Trump weaponization czar urged New York AG to resign over mortgage probe

By Michael R. Sisak The Associated Press

August 19, 2025 - 11:30 am

The letters were the latest salvos in a monthslong drama involving the president’s retribution campaign against Letitia James and others who’ve battled him in court and fought his policies.

The late 'Friends' star Matthew Perry in an undated photo. (AMG-Parade)

Matthew Perry’s death investigation gets major update

By Jane LaCroix Parade

August 19, 2025 - 10:20 am

The federal case surrounding Matthew Perry’s death has reached another turning point, as a woman known as the “Ketamine Queen” prepares to plead guilty to multiple charges.

Gen. David Allvin testifies during a Senate Armed Services Committee nominations hearing on his ...

Air Force’s top uniformed officer retiring early in latest Trump military shake-up

By Mike Pesoli Associated Press

August 19, 2025 - 9:46 am

Gen. David Allvin joins other top military officials who have stepped down or been fired by Trump’s Republican administration during a broader leadership upheaval

Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson speaks during an interview with the Review-Journal ...

Under attack by U.S. attorney, DA says Israeli official’s child sex sting bail was ‘standard’

By Akiya Dillon and Noble Brigham / RJ

August 19, 2025 - 6:40 pm

Tom Artiom Alexandrovich posted $10,000 in bail with no apparent conditions Aug. 7, a day after his arrest.