Friday’s headlines: Wisconsin man wins $1.23M jackpot at downtown Las Vegas casino, Officials to determine final cost of Raiders stadium in Las Vegas, Police ask for help finding woman missing at Red Rock Canyon
Golden Edge host Bryan Salmond, Review-Journal reporters Steve Carp and David Schoen go over the Golden Knights first win over the Edmonton Oilers.
The Golden Knights react to their win against the Edmonton Oilers and Gerard Gallant comments on if he would let one of his players marry during one of their games.
The first in-game wedding in team history occurred during the second intermission of the Knight’s 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Bryan Salmond and Michael Gehlken talk about Vegas’ chances to host the NFL Draft.
Clark County School District police Captain Ken Young discusses different training students, staff and law enforcement undergo to help keep students safe in the event of an emergency. (Meghin Delaney/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Heavyweight Roy “Big Country” Nelson will face Matt Mitrione in the next quarterfinal of the Bellator MMA Heavyweight Grand Prix. Should he defeat him, Nelson explains which fighter he’d want to battle most in the tournament.
News reports of yet another mass tragedy, this time at a high school in Florida, may have set off a wave of renewed sorrow and stress across Las Vegas. Local psychologists say they’re ready to help Oct. 1 survivors and Las Vegans affected by the shooting on the Strip who exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress triggered by the killing of 17 students and staff in Parkland, Florida on Wednesday. Call volumes are increasing at the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center following the shooting in Florida, said Clark County Assistant Manager Kevin Schiller. “It’s definitely a trigger point, and it’s definitely causing an increase in a need for service,” Schill said. The reaction is normal, said Michelle Paul, director of The Practice, UNLV’s therapy clinic. “I would expect everybody to be triggered at some level,” Paul said. Many of those affected will feel a range of emotions, from sadness and anger, to flashbacks and difficulty sleeping and eating, Paul said.
Apple’s HomePod is discoloring people’s wooden tables, according to CNN Money. In an explanation posted Wednesday, Apple said the problem occurs with speakers that, like the HomePod, are equipped with a silicon base to minimize vibration. The company said the marks will often “go away” after a few days if you move the speaker somewhere else.
“Sugar” Shane Mosley, an inductee of the 14-member 2018 Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame class, remembers the signature fight of his career, says that he’s completely done with fighting and also breaks down the main and co-main event boxing bouts on the Feb. 17 card taking place at the Mandalay Bay hotel-casino.
Las Vegas’ office market was left for dead during the recession as job losses soared and buildings emptied. Now, investor purchases are climbing fast. There were 94 office-property sales in Southern Nevada last year, more than double 2016’s tally. Employment is growing and vacancies are shrinking, making the once-battered office business a safer investment.
Last year Kurt Busch of Las Vegas finally won the Daytona 500 This year, younger brother Kyle hopes it will be his turn Kyle Busch is winless in the Great American Race in 12 starts The 2015 Cup Series champ has only three top finishes in the Daytona 500 Busch crashed out of last year’s race
Review-Journal reporter Ben Gotz recaps the first preseason game against the Montreal Impact and the aggressive plays Ferrino made.
Welterweight boxer Brandon Rios will face Danny Garcia at the Mandalay Bay on Feb. 17. Ahead of the bout, he explains why he’d rather be called a ‘wild berry’ and not a ‘cherry’.
Las Vegas was able to squeeze in Manny Pacquiao after all. After MGM officials told Top Rank promoter Bob Arum no venues were available in April, Pacquiao’s return bout appeared headed to New York’s Madison Square Garden. But Pacquiao’s favorite Las Vegas venue recently became available. Top Rank’s April 14 boxing card will take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Arum declined to confirm the venue switch because the card hasn’t been officially announced. He’s working to finalize a bout between Pacquiao and Mike Alvarado, best known for his trilogy against Brandon Rios.
Steve Wynn’s separation agreement with Wynn Resorts includes no “golden parachute” for the 76-year-old former chairman and CEO. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company confirmed that “Wynn is not entitled to any severance payment or other compensation from the company under the employment agreement.” According to proxy statements filed with the SEC, Wynn was paid $28.2 million in 2016. Wynn resigned on Feb. 6 over reports alleging sexual misconduct.
The first in-game wedding in team history occurred during the second intermission of the Knight’s 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Steve Wynn’s separation agreement with Wynn Resorts includes no “golden parachute” for the 76-year-old former chairman and CEO. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company confirmed that “Wynn is not entitled to any severance payment or other compensation from the company under the employment agreement.” According to proxy statements filed with the SEC, Wynn was paid $28.2 million in 2016. Wynn resigned on Feb. 6 over reports alleging sexual misconduct.
The president said at City National Arena the team has 14,000 season tickets and 2,500 on waiting list as of Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Bryan Salmond and Gilbert Manzano recap the press conferences ahead of the fights taking place on February 17.
The Raiders are scheduled to land in Las Vegas in 2020. So might the NFL draft. Las Vegas is one of five finalists the NFL is considering to host either the 2019 or 2020 draft. Two regions will be chosen, one for each year. Denver, Nashville, Kansas City and Cleveland/Canton, Ohio, are the other finalists for 2019 or 2020. The NFL will hold its Spring League Meeting from May 21-23 in Atlanta. In the coming months, Las Vegas also could be awarded opportunity to host the Super Bowl for the 2022 season.
Victor Joecks talks about the education establishment wanting more money.
Want to see more of “Black Panther”?
Like, say, 180 degrees more?
AMC Town Square is one of three places in the U.S.
where you can, thanks to ScreenX.
The format uses multiple projectors
and screens along the theater’s side walls
to create an immersive, 270-degree viewing experience.
McDonald’s Planning Big Change for Happy Meals The restaurant chain has made a pledge to make one of their signature meals healthier by 2022. Happy Meal choices will be hamburgers and four- and six-piece Chicken McNuggets. However, parents will still be able to ask for cheeseburgers. Here are a few more
key notes: • Bottled water will be added
• Chocolate milk will contain less sugar
• More fruits, vegetables and grains
will be served French fry sizes will also be smaller. McDonald’s restaurants in the U.S. will serve Happy Meals containing 600 calories or less by June. Ernest Baskin, professor of food marketing at St. Joseph’s University (Money)
A first-grade teacher at Cunningham Elementary School was arrested on a child abuse charge. Police say the teacher grabbed a 6-year-old boy.
A local mom says four middle school students were pepper-sprayed near a school bus stop in the southwest valley. She says a car pulled up next to the kids and then sped off.
A man has pleaded guilty after he punched a father of five in downtown Las Vegas. The victim died four days later.
Billboard’s annual Latin Music Week is moving to Las Vegas for the first time. It will take place April 23-26 at The Venetian. The show was previously held in Miami.
A Las Vegas police lieutenant and three others have been indicted in an elder abuse case. James Melton faces 14 felony counts.
A Clark County school bus was in a head-on crash in Moapa Valley Wednesday. No children were on board.
A Las Vegas police officer has pleaded not guilty to dozens of sexual assault and kidnapping charges involving a child.
Former GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney is running for Senate in Utah.
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is moving into Boulevard Mall this summer. It’s expected to staff 850 people.
The art installation Seven Magic Mountains was supposed to stay here through May. It will now remain through 2018, and possibly after that.
According to Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, Nikolas Cruz posted disturbing images on YouTube video comments and Cruz used one AR-15 style firearm and multiple magazines. The massacre is now one of the 10 deadliest mass shootings in modern U.S. history.
A Happy Meal featuring non-fat chocolate milk and a cheeseburger with fries soon will be a thing of the past.
McDonald’s wants to cut down on the calories, sodium, saturated fat and sugar that kids consume at its restaurants.
Diners still can ask specifically for cheeseburgers or chocolate milk with their Happy Meal. McDonald’s hopes that not listing these items will reduce how often people order them. The menu changes will take place in the United States in June.
Bryan Salmond and Mark Anderson break down UNLV’s win over Air Force, including a dominant performance on the glass and another clutch performance from Jovan Mooring.
Marvin Menzies and Jovan Mooring discuss UNLV’s win over Air Force.