UFC president Dana White reacts to UFC newcomer Max Rohskopf attempting to call off his own fight after the second round of his bout against Austin Hubbard at UFC on ESPN 11. The Nevada Athletic Commission will investigate the stoppage and what happened in the interaction with his cornerman, Robert Drysdale, who ignored Rohskoph’s requests to stop the fight. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Curtis Blaydes says he’s fine playing the heel role after putting on a performance that left fans and UFC president Dana White unsatisfied, and Josh Emmett, though he took Fight of the Night for his performance over Shane Burgos, says he wasn’t happy with his fight. The Review-Journal’s Heidi Fang and Adam Hill recap the event in this post-fight recap.
Tecia Torres and Raquel Pennington, a couple competing in the UFC women’s divisions, both took home wins at UFC on ESPN 11, which was also the first time they competed on the same fight card. Torres defeated Brianna Van Buren on the preliminary card and Pennington defeated Marion Reneau on the main card. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Tribal members at Walker River Paiute Tribe’s Walker River Indian Reservation in Schurz and at Reno-Sparks Indian Colony’s Hungry Valley Reservation take care of their own in the age of coronavirus. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
Residents who were victims in the Alpine Apartment Fire on Dec. 21 recall what happened and some of the struggles they are facing after six months. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Henderson native Air Force Maj. Chris Stein, stationed at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, Spain, and his wife dealt with the coronavirus pandemic, diagnoses for COVID-19 and having an unexpected home birth for their third child. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Jay Kornegay, vice president of Westgate Sportsbook, talks about the reopening of the casino on Thursday, June 18. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UFC president Dana White says he’s preparing as though another shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic may occur soon. If that should occur, he says he hopes the Nevada Athletic Commission will see that the organization has proven that they can still put on safe events in the UFC Apex facility. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A crane whisked the final beam in the construction of downtown Las Vegas’ Circa resort property into place Friday morning, June 19, and crews paused momentarily, then continued working to ensure the casino’s Oct. 28 opening. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to end legal protections under DACA for 650,000 young immigrants. Astrid Silva, founder of Dream Big Nevada, discusses the temporary victory and the next step for Dreamers.
The Paris Las Vegas hotel-casino reopened its doors on June 18 after the statewide shutdown in response to COVID-19. (Mackenzie Behm/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UFC heavyweight Curtis Blaydes will face Alexander Volkov on June 20 at UFC on ESPN 11 in Las Vegas. Ahead of the fight, Blaydes spoke about the heavyweight title picture, his status as a contender in the division and more. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Shanita Hearns, 34, of Las Vegas shot at Henderson Police officers after stealing a truck from a gas station at Horizon Drive and Horizon Ridge Parkway in Henderson on May 31. She was eventually arrested near Tropicana Avenue and Decatur Boulevard after Nevada Highway Patrol officers jumped a median to ram into the side of the truck. (Henderson Police Department)
Chief Justice John Roberts joined liberal justices to preserve the Obama-era program in a 5-4 decision on June 18, 2020. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The state Gaming Control Board has ordered Nevada casinos to require players and spectators of most casino table and card games to wear protective face coverings.
The state Gaming Control Board has ordered Nevada casinos to require players and spectators of most casino table and card games to wear protective face coverings.
Tyler Parry, UNLV assistant rrofessor of African American and African Diaspora Studies, discusses the holiday Juneteenth and the significance of June 19 as it relates to the ongoing protests against police brutality and racial inequality. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas Councilwoman Michele Fiore walks out of a City Council meeting during public comments.
The Las Vegas chapter of the NAACP organized the protest outside Las Vegas City Hall before the city council’s meeting, Wednesday morning, June 17, 2020. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
On Wednesday, Quaker Oats announced its popular Aunt Jemima syrup and pancake mix brand will be retired. The 130-year-old brand has long received criticism for its racist origins. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
COVID-19 Weekly discussion with Dr. Brian Labus, Epidemiologist with the UNLV School of Public Health and the governor’s medical advisory team, and RJ Health reporter Mary Hynes to answer viewer questions regarding COVID-19 in Nevada.
Topics this week:
1. CLARK COUNTY SEES LARGEST SINGLE-DAY COVID-19 SPIKE, HOSPITAL RATES ALSO INCREASED.
2. WHAT IS CONTRIBUTING TO THE COVID-19 SPIKE?
NO MAKS? RECENT PROTESTS? PHASE 2 REOPENING?
3. ANTIBODY TESTING: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE THEM?
UNLV removed the Hey Reb! statue in front of the Tam Alumni Center after outcry from student groups. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
North Las Vegas police released body camera footage from Saturday night’s protest on the Strip and called an attorney’s claim that she was thrown to the ground by officers “unfounded.” (North Las Vegas Police Department)
Councilwoman Michele Fiore stepped down as mayor pro tem during a 5 p.m. Tuesday news conference in the lobby of City Hall. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves talks about signing a two-year extension with the team, his personal experiences with racism as a hockey player and what the NHL and individual hockey teams could do to bring more cultural diversity to the sport. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
According to CNN, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Asia’s Virgin Australia, and Europe’s KLM
and Easy Jet are temporarily halting all or part of their alcohol service. The measure is part of the industry’s protocol to limit interaction between crew and passengers during food and drink service. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
What local gyms are doing to practice social distancing and new cleaning measures to ensure the safety of their staff and customers. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A much-anticipated plan for reopening doors at the Clark County School District will come before the board next week, according to Superintendent Jesus Jara.
Sheriff Joe Lombardo speaks on the legal observers’ arrests during Saturday’s Black Lives Matter protest.
Las Vegas movie theater reopenings will start Regal, the valley’s largest exhibitor, announced Tuesday that it will reopen its theaters starting July 10, albeit in a modified fashion. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
