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RJTV: Campus closures back on the agenda? and Going for a jumping jack record

By NATHAN TANNENBAUMLAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

March 22, 2011 - 5:54 pm

RJtv for Wednesday, March 23rd is online now at www.lvrj.com/rjtv featuring video of Nevada Higher Education Chancellor Dan Klaich and lawmakers telling him to reconsider the possibility of closing or merging some state colleges and universities. RJtv also tells you - and shows you - who was going for a jumping jack record Tuesday. These stories and more, all just a click away at lvrj.com/rjtv - and don't forget our iPhone-friendly version at www.lvrj.com/rjtvip

Federal law enforcement agents from various agencies including Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fire ...

Federal agents will be out 24/7 on patrol in Washington, the White House says

By Lindsay Whitehurst and Ashraf Khalil The Associated Press

August 13, 2025 - 12:22 pm

For two days, small groups of federal officers have been visible in scattered areas of the city. That is about to change, the administration says.

A photo of Jonathan Lewis Jr. is seen on a poster at a vigil held in Las Vegas on Nov. 22. (Las ...

Fatally beaten CCSD student’s father files lawsuit against district

By Spencer Levering / RJ

August 13, 2025 - 11:37 am

Jonathan Lewis, 17, was fatally beaten by a group of Rancho High School students in 2023.

A dollar goes into the jar at the Water Street Pizzeria as the ‘No Tax on Tips’ A ...

Nevada Democrats highlight possible shortcomings in ‘no tax on tips’ policy

By Jessica Hill / RJ

August 13, 2025 - 10:17 am

Democratic members of Nevada’s federal delegation sent a letter to the Department of Treasury asking it to address possible shortfalls with the “no tax on tips” policy.

FILE - The Kennedy Center is seen Aug. 13, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Trump names Kennedy Center Honors nominees, says he’ll host the awards show

By Annie Ma and Hillel Italie The Associated Press

August 13, 2025 - 9:04 am

He avoided the awards program during his first term after artists said they would not attend out of protest.

Fans think Garth Brooks is secretly a serial killer

By Isabella Torregiani Parade

August 13, 2025 - 5:44 am

The conspiracy hinges on the singer’s tour dates supposedly coinciding with missing person reports across the country.

Dewayne McCoy, owner of The After Market, right, listens as North Las Vegas mayoral candidate D ...

NLV mayor candidate talks housing, economy while touring small businesses

By Finnegan Belleau / RJ

August 13, 2025 - 12:04 pm

Daniele Monroe-Moreno named housing and the economy as two of the most important issues facing the city during a tour of small businesses Tuesday.

Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley, center, speaks alongside North Las Vegas Mayor Pamela Goynes-B ...

Economic slowdown? These Southern Nevada mayors are staying positive

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

August 12, 2025 - 6:13 pm

The mayors of Southern Nevada’s three largest cities said they were optimistic about the future of their municipalities despite the region’s economic headwinds.

Democrat announces candidacy for Nevada Assembly speaker’s district

By McKenna Ross / RJ

August 12, 2025 - 3:02 pm

One day after Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager announced he will not seek re-election, a Democratic candidate has stepped up to run for his seat.

Transgender woman sues over Las Vegas jail assault

By Akiya Dillon / RJ

August 12, 2025 - 4:41 pm

Christina Church filed a federal lawsuit on Monday, alleging civil rights violations.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to reporters at the Pentagon, July 16, 2025, in Washin ...

Pete Hegseth belongs to an archconservative church network. Here’s what to know

By Tiffany Stanley and Peter Smith Associated Press

August 12, 2025 - 10:15 am

Pastor Doug Wilson leads the network’s flagship location. Wilson is no stranger to stirring controversy with his church’s hard-line theology and its embrace of patriarchy and Christian nationalism.