Since Dec. 22, 10 people have been killed in Las Vegas. All but one death was the result of gun violence.
Review-Journal reporter Victor Joecks provides four 2018 predictions.
Fireworks by Grucci prepares for the huge coordinated pyrotechnics show from the rooftops of seven strip properties on New Year’s Eve.
The top 10 Las Vegas news stories of 2017
10. Mannequin used to catch suspect in killings of two homeless men 9. Controversy over plans to develop homes on open spaces like golf courses 8. The execution of Scott Dozier was scheduled, then canceled 7. O.J. Simpson released from prison 5. Trials and acquittals in the Bundy case 4. A rising number of sex arrests among CCSD employees 3. Recreational marijuana sales start in Nevada 2. CCSD uncovers $60 million budget deficit and makes hundreds of staff cuts 1. The Route 91 Harvest festival shooting leaves 58 dead and more than 500 people injured
Police arrested Nichole Zimmerman after a woman was struck and killed in a Henderson Walmart parking lot on Thursday.
All 20 fighters competing at UFC 219 on Dec. 30 in Las Vegas made weight at the official weigh-ins. The women’s featherweight title fight between Cris Cyborg and Holly Holm will headline the event taking place at the T-Mobile Arena.
Friday’s headlines: woman killed by U-Haul in Henderson parking lot, 3 people dead after a shooting in North Las Vegas, tourism numbers continue to decline. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Golden Edge host Bryan Salmond and Review-Journal reporter David Schoen recap tonights Golden Knights game against the L.A. Kings.
Still undefeated at 6-0, UFC strawweight Cynthia Calvillo discussed her rise in her first year with the promotion and explained why she thinks Carla Esparza won’t be able to get into her comfort zone when they do battle.
Vegas Nation host Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken go over how the Raiders are preparing for their final game and the future of Todd Downing.
At UFC 219 media day, Carlos Condit says he’s come further in the sport than he ever imagined and explains why he chose to make a comeback after contemplating retirement.
Vegas Nation Red Zone video host Bryan Salmond and NFL writer Gilbert Manzano discuss the Raiders matchup on New Year’s Eve against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Covering the Cage hosts Adam Hill and Heidi Fang preview UFC 219 including Cris Cyborg and Holly Holm.
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm will challenge Cris Cyborg for the featherweight belt on Dec. 30 at UFC 219. At media day, she explained why there’s more pressure ahead of this fight than there was when she fought Ronda Rousey.
Edson Barboza says if he beats Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 219, that he should be in line to get a shot at facing interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson.
UFC lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov has faced adversity since being hospitalized ahead of UFC 209 as the result of a poor weight cut. Ahead of UFC 219, “The Eagle” says all that matters is that he believes in himself.
Ahead of making her first title defense at UFC 219, UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris “Cyborg” Justino says that facing Holly Holm will be one of her biggest challenges.
Nevada sports books lost a record $11.4 million on baseball in November after bettors cashed on the Astros beating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 and on futures wagers on Houston to win the World Series. It was the largest baseball loss ever suffered in a month by the state’s sports books, according to Michael Lawton, the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s senior research analyst. The books’ previous record baseball loss was $6.2 million in November 1999, when bettors cashed their winning tickets on the New York Yankees following their World Series sweep of the Atlanta Braves. The state’s casinos won $909 million overall, including $274.7 million on penny slots.
Nevada sports books lost a record $11.4 million on baseball in November after bettors cashed on the Astros beating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 and on futures wagers on Houston to win the World Series. It was the largest baseball loss ever suffered in a month by the state’s sports books, according to Michael Lawton, the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s senior research analyst. The books’ previous record baseball loss was $6.2 million in November 1999, when bettors cashed their winning tickets on the New York Yankees following their World Series sweep of the Atlanta Braves. The state’s casinos won $909 million overall, including $274.7 million on penny slots.
UNLV will have access to Las Vegas Raiders stadium parking lots, on and offsite, and collect parking fee revenue from them during UNLV events. Now, all that’s needed are the lots themselves. The regents are expected to ask questions about the joint-use agreement on Jan. 4, then consider its approval on Jan. 19. Some of the key elements of the draft agreement: — UNLV will have access to onsite and offsite stadium parking and tailgating lots, which will be administered by the Raiders with net proceeds of parking sales going to UNLV. — The Raiders will control all concessions at the stadium, but net concession revenue from UNLV events will belong to UNLV.
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Disney isn’t alone in reevaluating its Do Not Disturb policies following the mass shooting. The Orleans Hotel and Casino on the Strip changed its policy on the Do Not Disturb signs and will now check on guests if they have the signs up for two consecutive days. Wynn Resorts Chief Marketing Officer Michael Weaver said in a statement to the Review-Journal in October that Wynn Resorts implemented a 12-hour policy “shortly after the recent tragedy.” Steve Wynn, chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts Ltd., described the policy to Fox News in October, as “a room goes on ‘Do Not Disturb’ for more than 12 hours, we investigate.”
Ahead of UFC 219’s pay-per-view on Dec. 30, the stars of the main card faced off at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Cris “Cyborg” Justino will face Holly Holm in the main event for the women’s featherweight belt.
A “terroristic threat” led to an arrest after a showing of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” on December 15 at AMC Town Square 18 on the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip.
Thursday’s headlines: 2 dead, 3 injured in shooting at apartment complex, man throws tiles off roof during barricade, police say man threatened to shoot people during Star Wars showing. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Golden Edge host Bryan Salmond and Review-Journal reporter David Schoen recap the Golden Knights game against the Ducks.
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant on Wednesday’s 4-1 win over Anaheim. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)