The Golden Knights were the talk of the NHL during the first half of the season.
Friday’s headlines: Goodman pursues recovery, development at Las Vegas address, Woman fatally shot at Las Vegas business, Top secret Las Vegas airline seeks flight attendant for trips to Area 51
Nevada DMV first to join Blue Campaign against human trafficking
Las Vegas police released video footage of an armed man they said robbed New York-New York casino on the Strip Wednesday morning. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the grand opening of AFWERX Vegas, a work space for the Air Force program that fosters entrepreneurial innovation and development.
In the co-main event of UFC 220, Daniel Cormier will look to solidify his promotion to UFC light heavyweight champion by putting his belt on the line against the undefeated Volkan Oezdemir.
Ahead of UFC 220 on Jan. 20, heavyweight title challenger Francis Ngannou said the reigning champion, Stipe Miocic, is merely the interim champion who is holding on to his belt for him.
On Wednesday, reporters visited Virgin Hyperloop One’s operations near Las Vegas. The company is building a new mode of transit that could go from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in 30 minutes. The last time the company opened up to the public was May 2016. VHO has conducted about 200 runs with its hyperloop test track. In December, the company set a new speed record of 240 mph with the track.
Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie shared one of his memories of working alongside head coach Jon Gruden back when they were both in Green Bay.
Bubba Wallace talks during an event at Topgolf Las Vegas on Jan. 8, 2018, about the 2018 NASCAR season and being the series’ only African-American driver. (Ron Kantowski/Las Vegas Review Journal)
Thursday’s headlines: ICE conducts raids at 7-Eleven stores, report says man put K9 dog in chokehold, two Arizona Charlie’s security guards remembered. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Walmart Boosts Minimum Wage to $11,
Gives Out Bonuses to Employees Walmart gave credit to President Trump’s
tax cut for enabling the move. Doug McMillan, Walmart CEO Doug McMillan, Walmart CEO The big-box store chain hit the jackpot, with the corporate tax cut coming all the way down to 21 percent from 35 percent. Walmart will also pay a one-time cash bonus to eligible employees of as much as $1,000. Bonuses will be determined by the length of an employee’s tenure with the store. The wage increase will go into effect as soon as February and add about $300 million in costs to what Walmart was already planning for the upcoming fiscal year.
Review-Journal sports betting columnist Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart and CG Technology sports book vice president Matt Holt preview the NFL divisional playoffs.
Esports Arena Las Vegas will officially open March 22 in the former Luxor LAX nightclub with a series of events. (Nicole Raz/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A 31-year-old man died Wednesday night after crashing into the back of a double-decker Regional Transportation Commission bus on Flamingo Road near U.S. 95. None of the 11 people on the RTC bus were injured. The Nevada Highway Patrol said the driver of the sedan was believed to be impaired. The driver of the sedan was not wearing his seat belt, NHP spokesman Jason Buratczuk said, but he was sitting on his seat belt, which was buckled. The man’s death marks the fifth fatal crash NHP has investigated this year. In 2016 there were 60 fatal crashes on Nevada highways involving people who were not wearing seat belts, Buratczuk said.
Las Vegas Review-Journal sports reporter Mark Anderson recaps UNLV’s victory at Air Force. Video by Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Reaction from UNLV on the victory at Air Force. Video by Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Kathy Olivier talks about the win over Air Force on Jan. 10, 2018, at Cox Pavilion. (Betsy Helfand/Las Vegas Review-Journal).
Golden Edge host Bryan Salmond, Review-Journal reporters David Schoen and Steve Carp go over what the Golden Knights have to face after their break ends on Saturday.
The NHL announced its All-Star Game rosters Wednesday and the Golden Knights will be represented by two veteran players. Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury and forward James Neal were named to the 11-man Pacific Division squad. Fleury and Neal will be coached by Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant, who was named the Pacific Division coach last week. Both players will be making their third All-Star appearances. “It’s very exciting to be named to the All-Star team. I’m looking forward to representing our team in Tampa and share the All-Star experience with Marc-Andre and Coach Gallant. Having three representatives from the Golden Knights is a great honor.” Fleury was chosen despite having missed 25 games this season with a concussion. “I didn’t expect this because I haven’t played too many games this year,” said Fleury. “I’m excited because it’s always a nice honor to be a part of. I just feel like there’s so many great players around the league and they only pick a few. ” The NHL All-Star Game will be played Jan. 28 in Tampa, Florida.
A lifetime of free flights and other prizes will be handed out in 80 cities during a national promotion offered through Sunday by Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air.
Cliven Bundy held a press conference at LVMPD headquarters, saying Sheriff Joe Lombardo will not meet with him to discuss the future of Bunkerville ranch. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
A ‘Personality conflict’ is shaking up North Las Vegas City Hall. City Manager Qiong Liu is negotiating her resignation. It comes one day after she insisted on firing Assistant City Manager Ryann Juden amid long-simmering tensions. Mayor John Lee insisted Juden will not be fired. The dispute reportedly stemmed from a disagreement over how to fund infrastructure projects at the Apex Industrial Park. Liu said appointing Juden was “the biggest mistake that I have made over the past 4-plus years leading the executive team.”
Victor Joecks talks to Las Vegas City Councilwoman Michele Fiore about the Cliven Bundy trial.
Serena Williams and Daughter Alexis Olympia Cover Vogue Together The prolific Grand Slam champion covers the February edition of Vogue magazine, featuring her adorable daughter Alexis. It’s the first cover for the baby, who also becomes the youngest person to grace Vogue. Williams, 36, discussed marriage to Alexis Ohanian, as well as how she is adjusting to motherhood.