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COUNTRY STARS SHINE AT MANDALAY BAY

November 4, 2012 - 10:34 am

Country star Eric Church brought his "Blood, Sweat and Beers" tour to Mandalay Bay Events Center on Saturday. Church won Album of the Year for "Chief" at last week's County Music Association Awards. (Photo courtesy of Glenn Pinkerton/Las Vegas News Bureau)

Kip Moore opened for Church Saturday at Mandalay Bay Events Center for "Blood, Sweat and Beers tours. (Photo courtesy of Glenn Pinkerton/Las Vegas News Bureau)

Justin Moore unrelated to Kip joined the two country singers at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Glenn Pinkerton/Las Vegas News Bureau)

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker walks to River Point Park for a news conference, Aug. 25, 2025, i ...

‘Incredibly lucky’ Illinois governor says he won $1.4M gambling in Vegas

By John O’Connor Associated Press

October 16, 2025 - 12:57 pm

Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois reported a gambling windfall of $1.4 million on his federal tax return, saying he drew charmed hands playing blackjack in Las Vegas.

Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mike Dreitzer on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, issued a two-pa ...

Control Board warns gaming companies to avoid prediction markets

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

October 16, 2025 - 9:59 am

Nevada gaming regulators warn licensees not to partner with event prediction markets or they could be disciplined with fines, suspensions or license revocations.

Vice President JD Vance speaking with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the W ...

Vice president downplays racist, offensive messages in Young Republican group chat

By Meg Kinnard Associated Press

October 16, 2025 - 9:34 am

The public release of a Young Republican group chat that included racist language, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers prompted bipartisan calls for those involved to be removed from or resign their positions.

President Donald Trump greets Argentina's President Javier Milei, as he arrives at the Whi ...

US is working on doubling aid to Argentina to $40B

By Fatima Hussein and Andrea Vulcano The Associated Press

October 16, 2025 - 9:32 am

The Trump administration is looking to provide an additional $20 billion in financing for Argentina through a mix of financing from sovereign funds and the private sector.

Miya Boggs, aunt of Wesley Larsen, discusses the circumstances of her nephew’s death caused b ...

‘Somebody we loved very much:’ Aunt remembers Las Vegas motorcyclist killed in DUI crash

By Akiya Dillon / RJ

October 16, 2025 - 7:30 am

Wesley Larsen, who was on his way home from a birthday party, died after the Sept. 5 collision near East Tropicana Avenue and South McLeod Drive.

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

What are they hiding? How much do Ford’s lawsuits against Trump cost?

By Jessica Hill / RJ

October 16, 2025 - 6:04 am

Attorney general’s office said the lawsuits’ costs are minimal, but the Review-Journal doesn’t have the receipts.

Union members listen in as speakers educate them during a Nevada Jobs Now! town hall in favor o ...

Trade unions call for Nevada film studio bill in special session, others urge against

By McKenna Ross / RJ

October 16, 2025 - 9:19 am

Lobbying efforts to draw Hollywood studios to Summerlin were in full force, with trade unions drawing hundreds of supporters to a rally.

Former North Las Vegas City Manager Qiong Liu in 2015. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Former NLV city manager to pay $290K to settle suit against former mayor, official

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

October 15, 2025 - 6:18 pm

Former NLV City Manager Qiong Liu has agreed to pay nearly $300,000 to settle a lawsuit that alleged a conspiracy to remove her before the City Council fired her in 2018.