The Metropolitan Police Department announced Thursday that it has received 87 messages since its “Text to 9-1-1” program launched Monday.
David LaMonica, left, and wife Tracy, talk about the loss of her 80-year-old mother Phyllis Wyant who died from COVID-19 in Las Vegas.
The Golden Knights react to the new name of the Seattle expansion team in the NHL. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker talks about making a comeback at UFC on ESPN 14, reflects on spending time with his family during quarantine and reveals his “secret game plan” for Darren Till. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Nicolas Roy goes over his performance this season and being able to prove himself.
RJ Ringside’s Heidi Fang and Sam Gordon discuss the announcement of an 8-round exhibition match between boxing legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones, Jr. that is set to take place on Sept. 12 in Carson, Calif., at Dignity Health Sports Park. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Nevada System of Higher Education’s Board of Regents followed the unanimous recommendation of a search committee and hired Keith Whitfield from among four finalists on Thursday, July 23. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The NHL’s newest team has announced its name: the Seattle Kraken.
Williamson Little, 36, of Dallas, was arrested Saturday, July 18, by Las Vegas police. The arrest report says Little checked into Wynn Las Vegas on June 29. He was booked on suspicion of theft, obtaining credit card without cardholder’s consent and burglary of a business. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Circa CEO Derek Stevens, who also owns D Las Vegas and Golden Gate, said he had originally planned to fix a misplaced glass panel, but it may be here to stay.
The special meeting next week is to evaluate the “character, misconduct or competence” of Clark County School District Superintendent Jesus Jara and possibly vote on whether to terminate his contract. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The under-construction Circa hotel-casino in downtown Las Vegas gets its first exterior sign bearing its name Thursday morning. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
This week’s guest is Jon Kingdon, sharing his stories of former Raiders owner Al Davis. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Vinny Bonsignore, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang and Adam Hill.
Review-Journal sports betting writers Todd Dewey and Jim Barnes discuss a few betting odds for the NHL’s return-to-play
A White House coronavirus task force member reportedly urged Las Vegas to take “aggressive” steps to fight COVID-19.
Review-Journal sports betting writers Todd Dewey and Jim Barnes discuss a few betting odds for the upcoming 60-game MLB season.
Vegas Golden Knights forward Alex Tuch talks about returning to full strength, the synergy he and his line are playing with and getting a second chance to prove himself in the playoffs. Head coach Pete DeBoer gives his thoughts on Tuch’s return as well. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas broadcaster Bart Torres of ‘Highway Vibe’ dies at 54. He was inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame in September 2018. (Greg “Gonzo” Spillane/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Dr. Brian Labus, Epidemiologist with the UNLV School of Public Health and the governor’s medical advisory team, and RJ Health reporter Mary Hynes cover the latest topics surrounding COVID-19 in Nevada.
Topics this week:
1. CONTACT TRACING PLAN INCLUDES FILLING 400 POSITIONS IN CLARK COUNTY
2. HOW ARE LOCAL HOSPITALS HANDLING SPIKE IN HOSPITALIZATION RATES?
3. ARE MASKS WORKING?
As local school districts finalize their plans to reopen this fall, distance learning seems to be the way to go. But Nevada Rise Academy is going the extra mile by adding child care assistance for working parents. (Renee Summeerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Wynn Resorts Ltd. will put workers at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore on furlough, effective this week. This comes after paying its Las Vegas employees throughout the 78-day Nevada casino shutdown. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The lawyers for the family of Jorge Gomez, the man killed in a police altercation during a Black Lives Matter protest in June, address the media about the federal lawsuit they plan to file this week against the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the officers involved. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The state Gaming Control Board has decided to void more than $200,000 in outstanding parlays that were placed at the Bellagio last month after the games had started, according to an ESPN report.
The CCSD Board of Trustees voted unanimously on July 21 to approve a full-time return to distance learning. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
According to a letter, the company is reducing its staff because of the COVID-19 health crisis and unforeseen business circumstances.
Noah Green, who faces one count each of murder with a deadly weapon and attempted murder with a deadly weapon, was quarantined at the Clark County Detention Center and did not appear for a court hearing on Wednesday. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske said the state plans to return to a traditional, in-person election format for the Nov. 3 general election. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A man was struck and killed by a vehicle when he ran onto Las Vegas Boulevard South near Windmill Lane in south Las Vegas early Wednesday, July 22. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The project, Gigawatt 1®, includes the largest behind-the-meter solar plus battery project in the world. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A search committee voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend Detroit university administrator Keith Whitfield as UNLV’s new president. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)