Review-Journal reporter Elaine Wilson and White House Correspondent, Debra J. Saunders discuss gun laws and the many questions Americans have after the Parkland school shooting that claimed the lives of 17 victims.
The defenseman has been out since Jan. 5 with an injured left hand and talked about the layoff Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at City National Arena. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Katie Powell talks about differences in her game from last year to now on Feb. 15, 2018, at UNLV. (Betsy Helfand/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV forward Brandon McCoy talks about his growth as a player. Video by Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
After every mass shooting, elected Democrats and their allies in the media tell Americans to “do something.” The response to Wednesday’s horrific shooting in Florida has been no different.
After losing for the first time in his professional career, Danny Garcia took close to one year off from boxing. He explains why the time off was needed ahead of headlining the Feb. 17 fight card at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas against Brandon Rios.
After every mass shooting, elected Democrats and their allies in the media tell Americans to “do something.” The response to Wednesday’s horrific shooting in Florida has been no different.
Welterweight boxer Danny Garcia will go toe-to-toe with Brandon Rios on Feb. 17 in the main event at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. It’ll be the first time Garcia steps into the ring since suffering his first career loss to Keith Thurman almost one year ago.
The Seven Magic Mountains may stay longer in the Nevada desert. The painted rock totems — located south of Las Vegas off Interstate 15 — opened in May 2016 for an announced two-year run. “Due to the incredible success of the installation since its opening, artist Ugo Rondinone has expressed a strong desire to explore ways to keep the artwork on view at its current site,” according to a statement issued by Reno’s Nevada Museum of Art. “At the end of this year is 100-percent certain,” according to museum spokeswoman Amanda Horn, who added that “we’re working on a longer-term plan” at the location.
Caesars Entertainment will check “Do Not Disturb” rooms daily, the company announced Friday. The company becomes the latest hospitality firm to adopt new room check policies after the Las Vegas shooting. “In light of recent tragic events and to further strengthen security, we intend to check rooms with ‘Do Not Disturb’ signs on the door every 24 hours,” spokeswoman Noel Stevenson said. The room checks will be conducted by security guards. Caesars is also considering giving panic buttons to its employees to enable them to quickly summon help if they are in danger or feel threatened.
FBI Failed to Investigate Tip About Florida Gunman According to reports, the FBI was contacted on Jan. 5 about Nikolas Cruz’s “gun ownership, desire to kill people, erratic behavior, and disturbing social media posts, as well as the potential of him conducting a school shooting.” The FBI confirmed that the information from the caller should’ve been assessed “a potential threat to life.” FBI Christopher Wray, FBI Director on Friday Cruz killed 17 people on Feb. 14 in one of the deadliest school shootings in modern U.S. history. He was taken into custody shortly after the massacre and has been charged with all 17 murders.
Robert Mueller Announces 13 Indictments in Election Interference On Friday, Mueller said a grand jury has indicted 13 Russian nationals for the 2016 presidential election hacking. Statement from indictment Statement in indictment Three defendants were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud, according to news outlets. Five have been charged with aggravated identity theft.
The Lights FC will play Major League Soccer’s Vancouver Whitecaps FC at 8 p.m. Saturday at Cashman Field. The Whitecaps were 15-12-7 last season and won a playoff game. The Lights looking for another sellout after 10,387 fans attended their first preseason game. The Lights are also hoping to score after losing 2-0 last Saturday. Coach Jose Luis Sanchez Sola wants his forwards to move more to create chances. We need to have more options to pass in the second half of the field. More passes, more movement.
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.