Las Vegas shooting survivor has surprise reunion
 
Las Vegas shooting survivor has surprise reunion

Oct. 1 mass shooting survivors Taylor Stovall and Parker Gabel meet for the first time since Gabel helped the injured Stovall to an ambulance the night of the shooting. Stovall, then 17, was shot in the arm. They met Friday at the Tropicana.

Small businesses struggle to find qualified candidates
 
Small businesses struggle to find qualified candidates

A 2018 survey found that over two-thirds of small businesses in Nevada find it somewhat to very difficult to recruit qualified candidates. Bailey Schulz/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Southern Nevada softball teams falter at state tournaments.
 
Southern Nevada softball teams falter at state tournaments.

Southern Nevada teams did not have the best run in the state tournament. First Basic lost to Douglas Thursday. The Wolves were eliminated by Shadow Ridge on Friday. Shadow Ridge lost a three-run lead in the seventh to Spanish Springs on Thursday, then got bounced by Douglas on Friday. Boulder City and Pahrump Valley were both eliminated from the Class 3A tournament Friday. Needles and Laughlin were eliminated from the 2A tournament. Indian Springs got bumped form the 1A tournament. Pahranagat Valley is the only team still alive entering Saturday.

Hawaii volcano presser
 
Hawaii volcano presser

Talmadge Magno of Hawaii Civil Defense gives an update on the Kilauea volcano

Real Estate Insider: Eli Segall and Brian Gordon
 
Real Estate Insider: Eli Segall and Brian Gordon

Las Vegas home prices are rising at one of the fastest rates in the country, availability has plunged, and homebuilders are fetching record prices. Applied Analysis co-owner Brian Gordon speaks about this and more, including which parts of the valley have the fastest-rising and overall highest prices, and the housing market’s strengths and weaknesses.

Same-Sex Weddings on the Rise in Las Vegas
 
Same-Sex Weddings on the Rise in Las Vegas

Allie and Tara Shima finally tied the knot. They’ve been together for five years and have both been married before. This time, they wanted something simple, quick and cheap, but it still had to feel special. The couple chose Las Vegas. (Madelyn Reese/ Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Premier Vegas Sports: Adonis Stevenson vs Badou Jack preview
 
Premier Vegas Sports: Adonis Stevenson vs Badou Jack preview

Review-Journal video host Bryan Salmond and boxing beat writer Gilbert Manzano preview the fight between Adonis Stevenson and Badou Jack as well as an insight into combat sports announcer, Mauro Rannalo’s documentary on Showtime regarding his battle with Bipolar disorder.

Las Vegas Morning Update – Friday, May 18, 2018
 
Las Vegas Morning Update – Friday, May 18, 2018

Friday’s headlines: Las Vegas police arrest Boulevard Mall gunman, Bonanza High School teacher faces charge over threatening texts, and a new welcome sign coming to downtown.

The Right Take: 3 questions Sisolak, Chris G. won’t answer
 
The Right Take: 3 questions Sisolak, Chris G. won’t answer

Consider Democrat gubernatorial frontrunners Steve Sisolak and Chris Giunchigliani. Guns and education have been major campaign themes. Yet neither candidates will provide basic information about their policies, despite my requests.

Allegiant Air executive compensation
 
Allegiant Air executive compensation

Allegiant Air’s top executives had big drops in compensation last year amid lower profits. Chairman and CEO Maurice “Maury” Gallagher received about $2.3 million in total compensation, down 35 percent from 2016. Allegiant President John Redmond received around $1.86 million, down 82 percent, and Scott Sheldon, chief operating and financial officer, received $1.9 million, down 37 percent. Allegiant’s profits fell 11 percent last year, and executives’ compensation dropped even further due to smaller bonuses and stock awards.

Riley Herbst named NASCAR Next
 
Riley Herbst named NASCAR Next

Local racer Riley Herbst has named to NASCAR Next, a list identifying young drivers on the fast track to stock car racing stardom. It was the second year in a row the 19-year-old racer was named on the list of nine drivers. Others who have been named NASCAR list include current Cup Series regulars Ryan Blaney, Alex Bowman, William Byron, Chase Elliott, Erik Jones, Kyle Larson, Daniel Suarez and Bubba Wallace. Herbst is a descendant of Las Vegas’ famous off-road racing Herbst family. His father, Troy, won the 2004 Baja 1000. “There’s a lot of talent coming up, and a lot of young racers chasing the dream in Las Vegas. It it weren’t for the Bullring and the drag strip and Las Vegas Motor Speedway, nobody would know what Las Vegas (has become) in racing out West.”

Courtyard Homeless Resource Center begins building in Las Vegas
 
Courtyard Homeless Resource Center begins building in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and Ward 3 Councilman Bob Coffin kicked off the demolition of buildings where the Courtyard Homeless Resource Center will be built. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye

Waldorf Astoria to take over Mandarin Oriental on Las Vegas Strip
 
Waldorf Astoria to take over Mandarin Oriental on Las Vegas Strip

Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria luxury brand expects to plant its flag on the Strip when it takes over operation of the 392-room Mandarin Oriental at CityCenter in August. CityCenter Holdings, a subsidiary of MGM Resorts International, announced in April that it was selling the 47-story property and adjacent retail properties to an undisclosed buyer for $214 million. The Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, as it will be known, is one of two non-gaming properties at CityCenter, but is adjacent to Aria and its casino. Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas will participate in Hilton Honors, the company’s guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s 14 brands. Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria luxury brand expects to plant its flag on the Strip when it takes over operation of the 392-room Mandarin Oriental at CityCenter in August.