New York-New York has added an optional virtual reality experience with its Big Apple Coaster.
Video by Patrick Connolly
Additional footage provided by MGM Resorts
Music by Otis McDonald
Las Vegas Philharmonic conjures ‘Sounds From Twilight’
Shimon Abta, a medical marijuana agronomist from Israel, left the U.S. last month to avoid deportation. Abta, 33, was denied a green card and deemed a drug trafficker for his work in the cannabis industry. Now, him and his wife, Esther Abta, a U.S. citizen, are seeking to reopen his case. Abta’s attorney, Ed Prudhomme, said it’s his first marijuana-related immigration case in half a century. The orthodox Jewish couple hoped to start a home in Las Vegas. They recently became homeowners. “I have to say that this is part of God’s plan,” Esther Abta, 36, said.
Virtual reality on New York-New York’s Big Apple Coaster
The city of Las Vegas will request up to $9.5 million from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to fund capital improvements at the Fremont Street Experience. Fremont Street Experience President and CEO Patrick Hughes told the council “floor-to-ceiling” renovations are planned at the downtown attraction. The LED display dates back 14 years. Hughes said the renovations will take place over 14 months. Fremont Street Experience President and CEO Patrick Hughes
Adam Hill and Kelly Stewart give a preview into college basketball.
UNLVs Nevada Conservatory Theatre swings for the Fences
The Lights FC are going to be bright in their inaugural season Las Vegas’ United Soccer League club unveiled its home jerseys Wednesday at sponsor Zappos’ Downtown campus The jersey features a black background with the Lights logo below the neck and Zappos’ logo across the chest, but there’s also neon blue, yellow and pink throughout “It’s very different from other teams,” Lights midfielder Julian Portugal said. “Even pro teams in Spain, England, they have generic jerseys. This is different. I like it.” The neon accents were designed by Zappos art director Fernando Cabestany “It’s flashy, and I think that’s what we want to represent,” Lights defender Zak Drake said. “Las Vegas is a flashy city, so the jersey represents it really well.”
Lonzo Ball Expecting First Child With Girlfriend According to reports, Ball, 20, and his girlfriend Denise Garcia will be having a baby, who’s gender has yet to be revealed. The two started dating when they were teenagers at Chino Hills High School. TMZ reported Garcia is four months pregnant and the baby is “very healthy.” This season, Ball is averaging 10.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 7.1 assists in 36 games for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Nautical-themed nightspot Starboard Tack, once a Vegas staple, sets sail again
Jimmy Garoppolo Now Highest-Paid NFL Player Reports confirmed on Thursday He will be making $27.5 million per year, earning him the title of NFL’s highest-paid player to date. The previous title holder was Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford with a $135 million contract. Garoppolo was traded from the New England Patriots and won all five games he started as a 49er, completing 67.4 percent of his passes to go with seven passing touchdown and five interceptions.
Bryan Salmond and Review-Journal reporter Gilbert Manzano go over the upcoming boxing fight card and future fights of 2018.
UNLV basketball coach Marvin Menzies and guard Jovan Mooring talk about Mooring’s play. Video by Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sumo wrestling is coming to Las Vegas! The last time sumo hit the Strip was Grand Sumo Las Vegas in 2005 More than 25,000 sumo wrestling enthusiasts and curious onlookers attended Now, the Ultimate Sumo League will come to Park Theater this April Tickets start at $59.50 to see sumo wrestlers from all over the world
4 fun alternatives to boring Valentine’s Day traditions in Las Vegas
A 21-year-old driver is dead after a car plunged into a lake in northwest Las Vegas.
A veteran Las Vegas police officer, Bret Theil, is indicted on more than two dozen kidnapping and sexual assault charges involving a child. Prosecutors say the crimes occurred over several years.
The city of Las Vegas wants to spend nearly $10 million on a large-scale renovation of the Fremont Street Experience. The renovations are expected to take more than a year.
A former UNLV football player, Richard Mapp, has pleaded guilty in a sex trafficking case.
A judge has ordered Las Vegas police to release 911 calls and body camera footage from the night of Oct. 1.
A women’s advocacy group is calling for Steve Wynn’s name to be removed from his hotel.
Sen. Dean Heller says he plans to introduce a bill to speed up the removal of undocumented immigrants affiliated with criminal street gangs.
The North Las Vegas City Council has voted 4-1 to fire Qiong Liu as city manager. She’s accused of attempting to give herself an extra $30,000 dollars in pay.
One person died when a vehicle he was riding in plunged into a lake in west Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Fire and Rescue crews responded to a report at 12:53 a.m. Thursday of a car submerged in a lake in Desert Shores.
A Technical Rescue Team was on the scene around 1:30 a.m. pulling the vehicle out of the water. Rescue crews donned wet suits to help pull the man out of the vehicle.
Las Vegas police confirmed at 2:31 a.m. that one person had died. Officers and investigators don’t believe at this time there was anyone else in the vehicle.
Bryan Salmond and Mark Anderson discuss UNLV’s road win over UNR, including Jovan Mooring’s big night and Caleb Martin’s injury.
UNLV basketball coach Marvin Menzies and guard Jovan Mooring talk about the victory at UNR. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Fox Hill Park — Summerlin’s newest park — has been getting plenty of visitors since opening in mid-December. The “adventure play-themed” park offers 20 play structures, including a 32-foot climbing tower, a zip line, a giant climbing structure called The Orange Beast, a disc golf course, custom swings, a climbing fort and a spinning machine.
The House Ethics Committee has named a panel to investigate sexual harassment allegations against Democratic Rep. Ruben Kihuen. Several women alleged that Kihuen inappropriately touched them, or made unwanted and untoward comments and advances. Kihuen denied “the allegations in question” and said he was looking forward to working with the panel. The panel will include Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Texas, Rep. Yvette D. Clarke, D-N.Y., Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., and Rep. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y.
Review-Journal video host Bryan Salmond and Review-Journal reporter Gilbert Manzano talk about 10 fights the boxing world wants to see in 2018.
The Man ordered a cookie from a Subway shop at 3519 S. Maryland Parkway early Monday, then brandished a handgun and demanded money, according to robbery detectives.
Emil Meek hasn’t competed in the octagon since last December. But the Norweigan fighter says preparing for the no. 13 ranked UFC welterweight Kamaru Usman makes him want to get up and work harder than ever.
Bryan Salmond, Adam Hill and Mark Anderson talk about UNLV’s struggles in conference play, including defensive lapses and Jovan Mooring’s shooting slump.
Adolfo Guzman, 21, Midfielder. Went to Southeast Career and Technical Academy Sebastian Hernandez, 24, Midfielder. Went to Bonanza High School and UNLV Marco César Jaime Jr., 22, Defender. Born in Las Vegas, grew up in Mexico. Julian Portugal, 25, Midfielder. Went to Palo Verde High School and UNLV. Matt Thomas, 22, Midfielder. Went to Palo Verde High School.
The Knights’ assistant general manager discussed Karpan’s contributions in Chicago, Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Knights’ assistant general manager discussed Karpan’s contributions in Chicago, Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The director of player personnel said it has been a rewarding experience on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, at T-Mobile Arena. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)