Nevada economic development leaders hope for ongoing support of tax abatements
 
Nevada economic development leaders hope for ongoing support of tax abatements

“If we stay the course, we have the ability to unlock a ton of economic growth going forward,” said Jonas Peterson, president and chief executive officer of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance. “This is an election year. A lot of decisions are going to be made. … The system is working.” Read more at reviewjournal.com. Nicole Raz Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Las Vegas police investigate kidnapping, carjacking and robbery at Best Buy
 
Las Vegas police investigate kidnapping, carjacking and robbery at Best Buy

Shortly before 6 a.m., a man was approached by two men in the parking lot of a Best Buy at 6950 Arroyo Crossing, near the 215 Beltway and South Rainbow Boulevard. Police said at least one of the two suspects was armed with a handgun. The suspects forced the man into his car and made him drive to an ATM, where he withdrew an unknown amount of money for the suspects, Metropolitan Police Department Lt. David Gordon said. The two men then instructed the victim to drive to a convenience store at 4030 W. Charleston Blvd., where they told him to get out of his vehicle. Police said the suspects fled north on Hinson Street in the man’s car.

Las Vegas morning update for Tuesday, January 23rd
 
Las Vegas morning update for Tuesday, January 23rd

Tuesday’s headlines: new Wynn hotel coming to the Strip, councilman Barlow to plead guilty to fraud, student traumatized by Las Vegas shooting loses scholarship. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal

UNLV’s Menzies on Mbacke Diong’s growth
 
UNLV’s Menzies on Mbacke Diong’s growth

UNLV basketball coach Marvin Menzies talks about Mbacke Diong’s development. Video by Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal

More than 550 animals seized from northeast Las Vegas home
 
More than 550 animals seized from northeast Las Vegas home

Las Vegas police and Clark County officials confiscated more than 550 animals from a northeast valley home Sunday Police were called Sunday morning after an unattended horse was walking around the neighborhood When police returned the horse, they found horses and roosters living in “deplorable” conditons Authorities recovered 13 horses, 150 hens and roosters, 400 pigeons, two guinea pigs and four turtles Animal control officials say charges for the homeowner are pending

Las Vegas City Councilman Ricki Barlow’s resignation announcement
 
Las Vegas City Councilman Ricki Barlow’s resignation announcement

Las Vegas City Councilman Ricki Barlow will plead guilty to felony fraud charges for using campaign funds for his personal use in 2015, and resigned his seat representing the city’s Ward 5 on Monday.
Barlow is “deeply ashamed” of his conduct, he said at a Monday afternoon news conference at City Hall.

Raiders’ Derek Carr named to Pro Bowl as alternate for Tom Brady
 
Raiders’ Derek Carr named to Pro Bowl as alternate for Tom Brady

Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has been named to his third consecutive Pro Bowl. Carr was selected as an alternate to replace the Patriots’ Tom Brady, who is preparing to face the Eagles in Super Bowl LII. Carr joins teammates Rodney Hudson, Khalil Mack, Kelechi Osemele and Donald Penn for Sunday’s Pro Bowl in Orlando. “Fans… it was not the year we wanted, but to still be recognized by you, #RaiderNation, fans everywhere, and players and coaches you go against as one of these players is an extremely high honor that I will always be thankful for!,” Carr tweeted Monday. Carr joins former Raiders quarterbacks Ken Stabler and Rich Gannon to be named to three Pro Bowls. Carr finished the season with 3,496 passing yards, 22 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. The Pro Bowl takes place Sunday at noon and will be broadcast on ESPN.

Public defender appointed for former Metro officer charged in rape/murder case
 
Public defender appointed for former Metro officer charged in rape/murder case

On Monday, a Judge Harmony Letizia appointed a public defender for former Metropolitan Police officer Arthur Lee Sewall Jr. who is charged for the rape and murder of Nadia Iverson whose body was found at a construction site with a gunshot wound to the head more that 20 years ago.

Las Vegas morning update for Monday, January 22nd
 
Las Vegas morning update for Monday, January 22nd

Monday’s headlines: more than 550 animals seized from Las Vegas home, Las Vegas man said he killed 2 homeless people over dislike of sex offenders, man jailed in Las Vegas killing complained of loud music. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal

RJ Best Pictures of the Week Jan.15-21
 
RJ Best Pictures of the Week Jan.15-21

Las Vegas Review-Journal photographers’ best photos from the week: Jan. 15, 2018 to Jan. 21, 2018.

Women’s March activists rally to begin voter registration tour through U.S.
 
Women’s March activists rally to begin voter registration tour through U.S.

Women’s March activists gathered in Las Vegas on Sunday to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Women’s Marches in 2017 and to launch a nationwide political action tour. The national voter registration tour, Power to the Polls, will target swing states to register new voters and harness the energy started with last year’s marches. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Business Insights: Scott Taylor
 
Business Insights: Scott Taylor

Buck Wargo interviews Shareholder of Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern Scott Taylor.

70s Home
 
70s Home

70s Home

Las Vegas Morning Update For Sunday, January 21
 
Las Vegas Morning Update For Sunday, January 21

Sunday’s headlines: Red Rock Canyon closed amid government shutdown, Southern Nevada parks starting to see effects of shutdown, Las Vegas police investigating apparent murder-suicide

Scotty Bowman Is Impressed With The Golden Knights Start
 
Scotty Bowman Is Impressed With The Golden Knights Start

The Hall of Fane coach credits GM George McPhee for putting a strong team on the ice after watching the Knights in Tampa Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

James Neal Proud Of Reaching 20-goal Mark
 
James Neal Proud Of Reaching 20-goal Mark

The veteran forward has had 20 or more goals for 10 straight seasons after scoring Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 against the Panthers in Sunrise, Florida (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Eagle Survey In Lake Mead
 
Eagle Survey In Lake Mead

Lake Mead, a manmade reservoir, supports a diverse selection of animals, including the emblem of the United States – the bald eagle. A team of wildlife biologists from several agencies, including the National Park Service, fanned out in boats for their annual survey of the national bird. The numbers are put into a national database, which helps monitor the once-imperiled species. (Andrea Cornejo)