Tony DeFrancesco talks about the loss to El Paso on April 23, 2018, at Cashman Field. (Betsy Helfand/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Desert Oasis’ baseball team edged visiting Bishop Gorman 9-8 on Monday in a key Southwest League game. Cole Schaefer induced a double-play grounder with the bases loaded and one out in the sixth to get the top-ranked Diamondbacks out of a jam. Chaison Miklich hit a two-run homer for Desert Oasis, which won despite walking 11 batters. Schaefer got the final five outs to earn a save and struck out Gorman’s John Gaughan with the potential tying run on base to end the game. The third-ranked Gaels host the Diamondbacks on Tuesday and Thursday to complete the Southwest League series.
The Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Association hosted a media tour of three dispensaries on April 20 April 20th (420) is the unofficial national celebration of marijuana Reporters toured NuWu Cannabis, run by the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe and called the largest dispensary in the world They toured Acres Cannabis, which has developed the first fully legal marijuana farmers market in Nevada The tour ended at Exhale Nevada, which wants to market itself more to medical marijuana buyers
Avicii’s Autopsies Did Not Reveal Anything Suspicious Sweden broadcaster SVT revealed on Monday that there were no signs of foul play in the death of the Grammy-nominated DJ. Avicii, born Tim Bergling, was found dead in Oman on Friday. He was 28 years old. On Friday, his publicist, Diana Baron, released a statement: Diana Baron No details about his cause of death were provided.
A dispute between roommates led to the fatal shooting of one man in the backyard of their southwest Las Vegas Valley home on Monday, April 23, 2018. (Rio Lacanlale/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
9 Dead and at Least 16 Injured as Van Hits Pedestrians in Toronto The driver of the van is now in custody after climbing the curb and plowing through crowds of people. Witnesses describe a scene of chaos as the trail stretched about one mile before coming to a stop. Witness, via CTV Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, made initial statements after learning of the incident. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Donald Contursi talks about Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, which offers walking tours of restaurants on and off Las Vegas Boulevard with food samples and tidbits of history about the places they visit.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Welcomes New Baby Girl! The 45-year-old actor posted an adorable photo on Instagram, celebrating his newborn baby girl, Tiana Gia Johnson. Dwayne Johnson, via Instagram Dwayne Johnson, via Instagram Dwayne Johnson, via Instagram This is Johnson’s second daughter with his girlfriend, Lauren Hashian. His oldest daughter, Simone Garcia Johnson, came from his previous marriage. Johnson and Hashian first announced they were expecting another child back in January. Congratulations!!
Zac Pacleb gives a practice report, including how the Golden Knights feel about the long wait between sweeping the Los Angeles Kings and playing the San Jose Sharks.
Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant talked to the media after Monday’s practice, including an update on Reilly Smith as well as how the long wait has impacted his team.
Alex Tuch, Reilly Smith and Jonathan Marchessault discuss their thoughts about the upcoming series against the San Jose Sharks as well as how they feel about the long wait between games.
Elaine Wynn, the largest shareholder of Wynn Resorts Ltd., is seeking to kick a friend of her ex-husband Steve Wynn off the company’s board of directors. (Todd Prince/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Meet George. He’s a ripper. No grabs, no slappies, no nose grinds — he just rides. Happy 5th birthday, George.
Kye “Kai” Catarata was presented with a $1,000 scholarship at the Las Vegas Writer’s Conference Saturday at the Tuscany Suites and Casino.
It’s a Boy! Duchess of Cambridge Gives Birth to Third Child Kensington Palace announced that Prince William and Princess Kate traveled by car to the private Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital in central London Monday. The child was born at 11:01 a.m. local time, weighing 8lbs 7oz. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well. Kensington Palace The new addition will be fifth in line to the throne, Queen Elizabeth II’s sixth great-grandchild and third grandchild of Charles, Prince of Wales. Catherine and Harry married in 2011 and have two other children, Prince George, 4, and Princess Charlotte, who turns 3 next month.
Pro Football Hall of Fame member Jonathan Ogden, his wife Kema and his friends come together on Sunday to support the Ogden Foundation to rise money for the programs that help at-risk families as well as foster and homeless children in the community. Chitose Suzuki Las Vegas Review-Journal
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The Stray Cats, Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy, Elvira and Mitch Polzak make appearances the 21st Annual Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend car show at the Orleans hotel and casino on Saturday, April 21, 2018.
52 pups found forever homes after the Best in Show event
The veteran forward was a healthy scratch in the first round of the playoffs. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The veteran forward was a healthy scratch in the first round of the playoffs. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Golden Knights players Marc-Andre Fleury, Deryk Engelland, Nate Schmidt talk about the huge crowds that have packed the practice arena to watch the team skate during their Stanley Cup playoff respite. (Ron Kantowski/Las Vegas Review Journal)
Vegas Golden Knights players Marc-Andre Fleury, Deryk Engelland, Nate Schmidt talk about the huge crowds that have packed the practice arena to watch the team skate during their Stanley Cup playoff respite. (Ron Kantowski/Las Vegas Review Journal)
David Wise talks about his Olympic experience on April 18, 2018, at Container Park. (Betsy Helfand/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis during an interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal at the Four Seasons hotel in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 22, 2018. Video by Richard Brian @vegasphotograph
Interview with politician and civil rights leader John Lewis
CDC Warns People to Steer Clear of Romaine After E. Coli Outbreak The Center for Disease Control and Prevention told people on Friday to stay away from the lettuce after a multi-state E. coli outbreak. 53 people have been infected across 16 states, with 31 people hospitalized. No deaths have occurred yet. Symptoms of E. coli poisoning include stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting. The CDC says the outbreak came from lettuce near Yuma, Arizona, warning consumers to avoid any lettuce grown in the area. Product labels often do not identify growing regions; so, throw out any romaine lettuce if you’re uncertain about where it was grown. This includes whole heads and hearts of romaine, chopped romaine, and salads and salad mixes containing romaine lettuce.
Zac Pacleb talks about the Golden Knights taking the day off, including what Gerard Gallant had to say about players who haven’t seen any playing time in the playoffs.
Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant talks on the Golden Knights’ day off ahead of their series with the San Jose Sharks.