Sunday’s headlines: Las Vegas tops homicide record, Route 91 shooting aside, Some 180K attendees to descend on Las Vegas for CES convention, Las Vegas police arrest ex-teacher on lewdness charges
A federal grand jury has heard testimony from witnesses in the FBI’s corruption investigation of Las Vegas City Councilman Ricki Barlow. The investigation has focused on allegations the councilman received kickbacks from campaign funds he steered to consultants. Witnesses first appeared before the grand jury a few months ago, and the nearly 3-year-old investigation remains active, a knowledgeable source said. It is unclear how many witnesses have testified and whether federal prosecutors might be close to filing charges against Barlow.
Las Vegas morning update for Saturday, January 6th
Review-Journal reporter Steve Carp recaps the Golden Knights 5-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
His gamble paid off juggling his lines Friday, Jan.5, 2018 in Chicago as the Knights beat the Blackhawks 5-4. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Eakin scored the game-tying goal in Chicago Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Smith’s goal broke a 4-4 tie Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 in Chicago. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Ed Graney and Rick Velotta talk about the latest news about the Las Vegas Stadium.
Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken goes over Jon Gruden being secured as the Raiders new head coach after Jack Del Rio was fired.
Golden Knights defenseman Luca Sbisa talks about playing again on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 in Chicago after missing nine games with an injury. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Review-Journal reporters Elaine Wilson, Nicole Raz and Jessie Bekker provide an update on a victim, Katrina Hannah and on the funds that have been distributed to 12 victims from the strip shooting.
T-Mobile’s new, nightclub-themed Las Vegas Strip store opened Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Visitors can access 25 portable phone chargers, a photo booth and a concierge desk for buying tickets to T-Mobile Arena. Upstairs is a virtual reality headset and a non-alcoholic drink bar with sodas and juice shots. The store employs 79 people and is 9,000 square feet. This is the company’s fifth signature-style store after New York, Chicago, Miami and Santa Monica.
Sunny Lee received a perfect score of 36 the second time she took the ACT college entrance exam. The 17-year-old Bishop Gorman High School student was happy. But she was still signed up to take the SAT in December, so she studied for a bit and took that, too. She walked away with another perfect score of 1600. –Sunny Lee
On Jan. 15, State Superintendent of Instruction Steve Canavero will issue a ruling whether the Clark County School District is following the reorganization law. He doesn’t expect they will be found in compliance. Here’s one of the major reasons why: The law says school should benefit from “attrition savings.” When a school can’t hire a full-time teacher and has to hire a substitute, they’re saving the district some money, because substitutes cost less. That money is called attrition. Historically, schools haven’t been given the money they save the district. The district has used it for other projects. That has to change, according to the law. But the district says it’s hard to “build the engine of a plane while it’s flying.” The state will likely issue a corrective action plan, laying out what the district needs to do to come into compliance.
Tom Brady’s Agent Responds
to Bombshell ESPN Report Don Yee didn’t necessarily offer a rebuttal to an ESPN report that describes tension between the legendary quarterback and head coach Bill Belichick, as well as team owner Robert Kraft. Don Yee, (NFL Network) It is said that Belichick is not on good terms with Brady’s business partner and fitness coach Alex Guerrero, who’s been given a high level of access to team facilities and players. Furthermore, the report states that Belichick was unhappy about being told to trade possible Brady successor Jimmy Garoppolo after Brady revealed to both he and Kraft that he wished to remain playing for years to come. New England will start their 2017 playoff run on Jan. 13 in the AFC Divisional Round.
The Raiders will reportedly introduce Jon Gruden as their next head coach on Tuesday. The news was first reported by Steve Corkran of RaidersSnakepit.com and confirmed by ESPN shortly thereafter. Gruden, who currently works as an ESPN analyst, previously served as the Raiders’ head coach from 1998 to 2001. Gruden will broadcast Saturday’s playoff game between the Titans and Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Gruden will replace Jack Del Rio, whom the Raiders dismissed on Dec. 31 following a 6-10 season.
Katrina Hannah was at the Route 91 festival for a friend’s bachelorette party. She was shot in the shoulder in the shooting, and is regaining the ability to walk during her recovery. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
The forward said the chances were there but Knights lost to a hot goalie Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 in St. Louis. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Edge host Bryan Salmond and Review-Journal reporter Steve Carp go over tonight’s Golden Knights game against the St. Louis Blues.
Video of the suspect vehicle from a December 12, 2017 murder that occurred in the 3600 block of Twain Circle. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
Golden Edge host Bryan Salmond gives a quick recap on tonights Golden Knights game against the St. Louis Blues.
Nevada Democrats hosted a press conference at The Apothecary Shoppe marijuana dispensary on Jan. 4 to protest a potential crackdown on legal marijuana by the Department of Justice. (Michael Scott Davidson)
Clark County residents have endured over a dozen tax increases, including increases in the sales tax, property tax, car tab tax and gas tax. There was also the creation of a new gross receipts tax called the commerce tax. That’s on top of dozens of fee increases based by Carson City.
Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault addressed his six-year, $30 million contract extension prior to the team’s game with St. Louis on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Review-Journal sports betting columnist Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart and CG Technology sports book vice president Matt Holt preview Monday’s college football national championship.
Over 100 companies giving ‘Trump Bonuses’ after the federal tax overhaul, according to the Washington Examiner South Point became the first Nevada gaming company to join that list Thursday The casino will dole out more than $1 million in bonuses for 2017 to its employees, doubling the amount of bonuses for 2016 In a letter to employees Dec. 21, chairman and CEO of WynnResorts Ltd. Steve Wynn praised the tax cuts, but did not promise any bonuses or raises at the time.
Bol Bol was born in Sudan and moved to the United States at age 2. He counts fellow star players Shareef O’Neal, son of Shaquille O’Neal, and LaMelo Ball, brother of Lonzo Ball, as two of his closest friends. He spent his childhood in NBA circles, attending all-star games and learning basketball from his dad, Manute. At 7 feet 2 inches tall, Bol Bol isn’t the tallest player on his basketball team. He has more than 430,000 followers on Instagram.
Last year, President Donald Trump’s election integrity commission asked Nevada for voter information. Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske gave the commission, which Trump disbanded Wednesday, the information state law required her to release, but not things like Social Security Numbers.