The Right Take: Gunman Prevents Kidnapping
 
The Right Take: Gunman Prevents Kidnapping

It was habit, not heroism, that caused Justin Pearson to grab his gun. But seconds later, that weapon enabled Pearson to stop a kidnapping taking place just outside his Las Vegas home on October 5.

The Right Take: Gun Control and Democrats
 
The Right Take: Gun Control and Democrats

It was entirely predictable that democrats would use the horrific Las Vegas Strip shooting to push for gun control. What’s shocking is how far they want to go.

Cocktail Demo: The Dill Weed
 
Cocktail Demo: The Dill Weed

A lighter, more brunch like version of the classic Bloody Mary. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Air Force on upcoming basketball season
 
Air Force on upcoming basketball season

Air Force coach Dave Pilipovich and two of his players talk about the upcoming season. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Security check at Mandalay Bay Convention Center
 
Security check at Mandalay Bay Convention Center

Security staff are now checking people entering the Barrett Jackson car auction with hand-held metal detectors and performing bag checks. (Todd Prince/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Nevada Preps Week 9 Preview
 
Nevada Preps Week 9 Preview

Ben Gotz and Justin Emerson go over the high school football games to watch for week 9 including the bone game between Rancho and Las Vegas and key games before the playoffs begin.

Air Force on upcoming basketball season
 
Air Force on upcoming basketball season

Air Force coach Dave Pilipovich and two of his players talk about the upcoming season. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Judge grants temporary restraining order against MGM
 
Judge grants temporary restraining order against MGM

Brian Nettles, attorney for Rachael Sheppard, the California woman who was shot and critically wounded during the Route 91 Harvest music festival, received a temporary restraining order to prevent MGM from destroying video surveillance or any information the casino operator may have related to gunman Stephen Paddock.

Las Vegas morning update for Thursday, October 19th
 
Las Vegas morning update for Thursday, October 19th

Thursday’s headlines: ‘Ellen’ producers quiet on how they landed Jesus Campos interview, city council may walk back on upcoming pet sale ban, Clark County OKs expanded plans for arena on Strip. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Brandon McCoy ready to get the season started
 
Brandon McCoy ready to get the season started

UNLV freshman big man Brandon McCoy talks about his excitement for the upcoming season as well as his performance in UNLV’s dunk contest.

Robert Smith talks about UNLV’s upcoming season
 
Robert Smith talks about UNLV’s upcoming season

Former UNLV Runnin’ Rebel Robert Smith talks about the Scarlet & Gray showcase dunk contest as well as what he expects from UNLV this season.

Scarlet & Gray Showcase
 
Scarlet & Gray Showcase

Fans were introduced to the UNLV men’s and women’s basketball team at the Scarlet & Gray showcase at the Thomas & Mack Center. Players participated in intrasquad scrimmages, skill contests, met fans and signed autographs. The Lady Rebels start their season November 10 vs. Portland State, and the Runnin’ Rebels kick off their 2017-18 campaign November 11 vs. Florida A&M

Vegas Nation: Raiders Prepare for Kansas City Chiefs
 
Vegas Nation: Raiders Prepare for Kansas City Chiefs

Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken discuss Bowman being expected to play on Thursday’s game and the Raiders who will not be participating during the game because of injuries.

UNLV basketball Marvin Menzies at MW media day
 
UNLV basketball Marvin Menzies at MW media day

UNLV basketball coach Marvin Menzies talks at Mountain West media day on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Golden Knights’ Alex Tuch talks about his father
 
Golden Knights’ Alex Tuch talks about his father

Golden Knights forward Alex Tuch talks after practice Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at City National Arena about his father being at the game Tuesday. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Trauma doctor finds Minnesota connection with Las Vegas shooting patient
 
Trauma doctor finds Minnesota connection with Las Vegas shooting patient

Dr. Timothy Dickhudt was only at work for 15 minutes October 1 when he took a gunshot victim into surgery. Little did he know the patient he was treating had connections with his home state and his family. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Henderson bar owner Bob Fleming was a pro hockey enforcer
 
Henderson bar owner Bob Fleming was a pro hockey enforcer

Bob Fleming, who was known as “The Hammer” when he played pro hockey, said concussion protocol has changed a lot since he retired. (Ron Kantowski/Las Vegas Review Journal)

Las Vegas shooter still an enigma
 
Las Vegas shooter still an enigma

One month after the Route 91 massacre and the question of who Stephen Paddock really was and why he did what he did remains a mystery.

Las Vegas morning update for Wednesday, October 18th
 
Las Vegas morning update for Wednesday, October 18th

Wednesday’s headlines: Jesus Campos appears on Ellen, father of shooting victim files wrongful death lawsuit, Halloween display seemingly references October 1 shooting. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal