Nevada finds water technology solutions with RedEye
 
Nevada finds water technology solutions with RedEye

Two summers ago, RedEye was just one of 57 companies that submitted a proposal to provide a water technology solution to Nevada. Today, the company has completed a pilot program with the Las Vegas Valley Water District and Southern Nevada Water Authority, and has three full-time employees in their first U.S. office in Las Vegas.

Raiders land Jordy Nelson for 2 years, $15M
 
Raiders land Jordy Nelson for 2 years, $15M

Jordy Nelson is a Raider. Michael Crabtree no longer is. Nelson reportedly agreed to a two-year, $15 million contract. Crabtree, due a $7 million salary, is now a free agent. Quarterback Derek Carr played a central role in Nelson’s recruitment. Nelson totaled 550 career catches for 7,848 yards and 69 touchdowns during his 10 years in Green Bay.

Las Vegas’ Bryce Menzies wins Mint 400
 
Las Vegas’ Bryce Menzies wins Mint 400

The 50th anniversary running of the Mint 400 was Saturday . It rained over the course near Primm holding down the dust … … for a little while, at least. When the dust lifted, Bryce Menzies raced to the victory. It was his second Mint 400 overall win. The Las Vegas driver won by 28 seconds — one of the closet finishes in Mint history. Menzies covered three loops of the 118-mile course in 5 hours, 52 minutes.

ESPN’s Former President Resigned Due to Cocaine Extortion Plot
 
ESPN’s Former President Resigned Due to Cocaine Extortion Plot

ESPN’s Former President Resigned Due to Cocaine Extortion Plot John Skipper shockingly resigned in December, citing a long battle with substance addiction. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Skipper revealed that he was embroiled in a cocaine extortion plot. Skipper said that he had been carefully using cocaine for years but when he bought from a new dealer, they threatened him. John Skipper, to The Hollywood Reporter John Skipper, to The Hollywood Reporter ESPN and Disney have yet to comment on Skipper’s interview.

Superbook Madness
 
Superbook Madness

By 5 a.m. Thursday, about 150 people had staked out territory in the 400-seat at the sports book at Westgate Las Vegas, ready to watch and bet on the first day of the men’s NCAA Tournment. (Max Michor/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas Morning Update For Thursday, March 15
 
Las Vegas Morning Update For Thursday, March 15

Thursday’s headlines: Students in Las Vegas area walkout to protest gun violence; Donor to pull $14M donation from UNLV after president says he will leave; Toys R Us to close or sell all of its US stores (Madelyn Reese/ Las Vegas Review-Journal)

No one injured in taxi fire
 
No one injured in taxi fire

No one was injured Thursday morning after a taxi caught fire in the central valley.
The fire was reported at 3:50 a.m. on Paradise Road near Desert Inn, according to Metro’s traffic site.

Golden Edge: Knights drop a “weird” game to New Jersey
 
Golden Edge: Knights drop a “weird” game to New Jersey

Bryan Salmond, David Schoen and Steve Carp talk about the Golden Knights 8-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils, including whether Marc-Andre Fleury needed rest and how the Knights must bounce back quickly.

Lights FC holds season kickoff party
 
Lights FC holds season kickoff party

The Lights FC had its season kickoff party Wednesday at Plaza. The team revealed its white, blue and yellow away kits at the party. Juan Carlos Garcia was one of two players to have the jersey painted on to his body. Miguel Garduno was the other, and the two stood for three hours to get it done. The Lights open their season at 7 p.m. Saturday at Fresno FC.

March Madness bracket breakdown
 
March Madness bracket breakdown

Adam Hill and Ed Graney go over the NCAA Tournament bracket and make their predictions for who will make the Final Four and win the national title.

Reilly Smith, James Neal still out for Golden Knights
 
Reilly Smith, James Neal still out for Golden Knights

Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant provides injury update on James Neal, Reilly Smith and other players Tuesday at City National Arena. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Nevada Politics Today: Sylvia Lazos
 
Nevada Politics Today: Sylvia Lazos

Review-Journal’s Victor Joecks sat down with Educate Nevada Now policy director, Sylvia Lazos and discussed categorical funding, school choice and leadership programs in low performing schools.

Nevada Politics Today: Sylvia Lazos
 
Nevada Politics Today: Sylvia Lazos

Review-Journal’s Victor Joecks sat down with Educate Nevada Now policy director, Sylvia Lazos and discussed categorical funding, school choice and leadership programs in low performing schools.

Barack Obama Gives His March Madness Picks
 
Barack Obama Gives His March Madness Picks

Barack Obama Gives His March Madness Picks The former president revealed his picks on Twitter Wednesday for both the men and women’s NCAA tournament. Just because I have more time to watch games doesn’t mean my picks will be better Obama selected Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan State and Villanova, going Michigan State over Virginia in the national championship game. In the women’s tournament, he’s taking UConn, Mississippi St, Louisville and Notre Dam in the Final Four, with the Huskies winning the title.

USPS truck carjacked
 
USPS truck carjacked

Surveillance video of a USPS truck being carjacked on March 10. Search for suspects and pictures of suspects.

United Airlines Flies Kansas-Bound Dog to Japan
 
United Airlines Flies Kansas-Bound Dog to Japan

United Airlines Flies Kansas-Bound Dog to Japan KCTV reports that Kara Swindle and her two children expected to receive their German shepherd upon arriving in Kansas City, Missouri Tuesday. However, the family received a Great Dane instead There’s no word on when the dog will arrive in Kansas City. The news comes after a dog died while stashed in an overhead bin on a Houston-to-New York flight.