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Las Vegas’ top 10 business stories of 2017

August 27, 2020 - 4:12 pm

Las Vegas’ top 10 business stories of 2017 10. SpeedVegas crash brings lawsuits and an OSHA fine 9. Construction on Resorts World Las Vegas gets busy 8. McCarran International Airport on pace to shatter record of 47 million passengers 7. More Strip hotels join the pay-for-parking bandwagon 6. Wynn Resorts snaps up 38 acres on the site of the Alon project 5. Fontainebleau finally sold, new owner calls work in progress Project Blue 4. Caesars Entertainment emerges from 2-year odyssey through bankruptcy court 3. Faraday Future abandons planned site of manufacturing plant at Apex 2. Raiders formally announce move to Las Vegas, conduct groundbreaking Nov. 13 1. Oct. 1 shooting leaves 58 dead, causes short-term uneasiness in tourism industry while long-term effects remain uncertain

Two hurt in violent Las Vegas home invasion, Tesla stolen

August 27, 2020 - 4:13 pm

Three men armed with knives attacked a Las Vegas couple. The home invasion robbery happened just after midnight in a southwest Las Vegas neighborhood. The robbers stole a 2017 Tesla Model S, and the homeowner was hit by the car as the robbers escaped.

Dead cougar found in luggage in Las Vegas

August 27, 2020 - 4:14 pm

A man had a dead cougar in his luggage at McCarran International Airport. TSA agents found the carcass Tuesday night.

Horse skull found in 1930 turns out to be 13,000 years old

August 27, 2020 - 4:15 pm

A horse skull found in Gypsum Cave in mountains east of Las Vegas in 1930, was so well preserved, it was thought to be a modern horse or burro. It sat tucked away on a museum shelf overlooked until recently. It turned out to be 13,000 years old and scientifically significant: the most complete skull ever found of a “New World stilt-legged horse.” Eric Scott, an ice age horse expert at California State University, San Bernardino.

2017 All-State Football Team

August 27, 2020 - 4:18 pm

Here is the Review-Journal’s 2017 all-state football team. First Team Offense: QB Cade McNamara, Damonte Ranch (6-1, 196) First Team Offense: QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Bishop Gorman (6-3, 195) First Team Offense: RB Abel Carter, Carson (5-10, 195) First Team Offense: RB Jayden Perkins, Virgin Valley (6-0, 200) First Team Offense: RB Tawee Walker, Mojave (5-8, 190) First Team Offense: RB Aubrey Washington, Legacy (5-9, 170) First Team Offense: WR Dru Jacobs, Damonte Ranch (6-2, 180) First Team Offense: WR Dakota Larson, Spring Creek (6-2, 175) First Team Offense: WR Jalen Nailor, Bishop Gorman (6-0, 180) First Team Offense: WR Marquez Powell, Liberty (6-4, 185) First Team Offense: TE Brevin Jordan, Bishop Gorman (6-3, 245) First Team Offense: OL Eric Brown, Green Valley (6-5, 335) First Team Offense: OL Jacob Isaia, Bishop Gorman (6-2, 280) First Team Offense: OL Ryan Madole, Damonte Ranch (6-2, 185) First Team Offense: OL Isaiah Palelei, Sierra Vista (6-0, 310) First Team Offense: OL Beau Taylor, Bishop Gorman (6-4, 270) First Team Offense: ATH Deago Stubbs, Arbor View (6-1, 180) First Team Defense: DL Crishaun Lappin, Liberty (6-1, 265) First Team Defense: DL Adam Plant, Bishop Gorman (6-5, 250) First Team Defense: DL Eric Schmitz-Moran, Reed (6-1, 220) First Team Defense: DL Charles Tuavao, Reed (6-5, 295) First Team Defense: DL Elijah Wade, Arbor View (6-6, 245) First Team Defense: LB Daniel Bellinger, Palo Verde (6-6, 210) First Team Defense: LB Siaosi Finau, Reno (6-0, 245) First Team Defense: LB Amere Foster, Legacy (5-8, 225) First Team Defense: LB Palaie Gaoteote, Bishop Gorman (6-2, 235) First Team Defense: LB Brandon Kaho, Reno (6-3, 220) First Team Defense: DB Octavian Bell, Liberty (6-0, 185) First Team Defense: DB Isaiah Herron, Arbor View (6-2, 180) First Team Defense: DB Jordan Lee, Bishop Gorman (5-11, 185) First Team Defense: DB George Moreno, Reed (5-11, 180) First Team Defense: DB Allan Mwata, Liberty (5-11, 180) First Team Defense: K/P Derek Ng, Bishop Gorman (5-8, 175) Second Team Offense: QB Cameron Emerson, Reed (6-1, 190) Second Team Offense: QB Kenyon Oblad, Liberty (6-3, 190) Second Team Offense: RB Taariq Flowers, Del Sol (5-8, 185) Second Team Offense: RB Brandon Kaho, Reno (6-3, 220) Second Team Offense: RB Aubrey Nellems, Shadow Ridge (6-1, 205) Second Team Offense: RB Jason Painter, Spring Creek (5-10, 175) Second Team Offense: WR Tai Allison, Damonte Ranch (6-3, 185) Second Team Offense: WR Dalton Kincaid, Faith Lutheran (6-5, 200) Second Team Offense: WR Cedric Tillman, Bishop Gorman (6-3, 210) Second Team Offense: WR Cervontes White, Liberty (5-10, 180) Second Team Offense: TE McCallan Castles, South Tahoe (6-5, 228) Second Team Offense: OL Vehekite Afu, Reed (6-2, 220) Second Team Offense: OL Ben Dooley, Churchill County (6-5, 260) Second Team Offense: OL Troy Fautanu, Liberty (6-5, 275) Second Team Offense: OL John Keeley, Reed (6-3, 270) Second Team Offense: OL Ryan Miller, Bishop Manogue (6-3, 225) Second Team Offense: ATH DiaMante Burton, Canyon Springs (5-8, 150) Second Team Defense: DL Lorenzo Brown, Desert Pines (6-3, 230) Second Team Defense: DL Zach Elefante, Arbor View (6-2, 240) Second Team Defense: DL Kenneth Holbert, Legacy (6-1, 265) Second Team Defense: DL Logan Hutcherson, Reno (6-0, 209) Second Team Defense: DL Chandon Pierre, Bishop Manogue (6-4, 240) Second Team Defense: LB Kyle Beaudry, Liberty (6-1, 210) Second Team Defense: LB Richie Garcia, Damonte Ranch (6-2, 205) Second Team Defense: LB Jahssiah Maiava, Sierra Vista (5-10, 190) Second Team Defense: LB Logan Rollins, Sunrise Mountain (6-0, 225) Second Team Defense: LB Jeffrey Ulofoshio, Bishop Gorman (6-0, 220) Second Team Defense: DB TyRay Collins, Chaparral (5-8, 150) Second Team Defense: DB John Harper, Mojave (6-4, 155) Second Team Defense: DB Josh Hong, Faith Lutheran (6-1, 175) Second Team Defense: DB Kyu Kelly, Bishop Gorman (6-1, 155) Second Team Defense: DB Sean McCormick, Churchill County (5-9, 170) Second Team Defense: K/P Tanner Kalicki, Carson (6-2, 180) Coach of the Year: Abraham Gonzalez, Mojave Honorable Mention:

2017 All-State Girls Volleyball Team

August 27, 2020 - 4:20 pm

Here is the Review-Journal’s 2017 all-state girls volleyball team. First Team: Sydney Berenyi, Silverado First Team: Whitley Brow, Foothill First Team: Kylie Gibson, Bishop Gorman First Team: Talyn Jackson, Douglas First Team: Karson Nakagawa, Reno First Team: Whittnee Nihipali, Shadow Ridge First Team: Mary Redl-Harge, Bishop Manogue First Team: Maggie Roe, Boulder City First Team: Kaila Spevak, McQueen First Team: Tommi Stockham, Bishop Gorman Second Team: Sasha Bolla, Coronado Second Team: Parker Buddy, Reno Second Team: Taylor deProsse, Bishop Manogue Second Team: Arien Fafard, Palo Verde Second Team: Madison Karcich, Coronado Second Team: Naomi Harris, Durango Second Team: Sarah Lychock, Bishop Gorman Second Team: Abby Olsen, Green Valley Second Team: Siara Roberts, Centennial Second Team: Kizzy Rodriguez, Shadow Ridge Coach of the Year: Amy Schlauder, Durango Honorable Mention:

Las Vegas New Year’s celebration will be ‘America’s Party’

August 27, 2020 - 4:21 pm

What has 12 bands, more than 80,000 firework devices and some 330,000 guests from all over the world? “America’s Party” 2018. Las Vegas’ recurring New Year’s Eve bash is back and better than ever, officials say. Specifics for the event, which occurs on the Strip and in Downtown Las Vegas, were unveiled Thursday at Fashion Show mall. For the 11th year in a row Fireworks By Grucci is orchestrating the launching of fireworks across seven hotel-casino rooftops stretching from the Stratosphere to the MGM Grand. Beginning at midnight, pyrotechnics will light up the Las Vegas skyline for eight minutes. The explosions will be choreographed to songs by artists including Eric Clapton, Judas Priest and Bruce Springsteen.

Facts about Primm’s outlet mall

August 27, 2020 - 4:22 pm

An attraction when it opened in 1998 near the Nevada-California state line, Primm’s outlet mall has fallen on hard times.

Halt to domestic water wells could stop growth in Pahrump

August 27, 2020 - 4:24 pm

Nevada’s top water regulator puts a moratorium on domestic wells in Pahrump, where the water table has been in decline since the 1950s.

Home for the holidays with Pia Zadora

August 27, 2020 - 4:25 pm

Singer Pia Zadora might have a swanky room named for her at Piero’s Italian Cuisine, but the place she really holds dear is her home in The Ridges of Summerlin. Her son, Jordan Kaufer, appears as Santa Claus in his mother’s show at Piero’s Italian Cuisine in downtown Las Vegas. Zadora lives with her third husband, Michael Jeffries; her 20-year-old son from her second marriage, Jordan Kaufer, and two dogs, Snowflake and Merle Singer Pia Zadora says she loves “everything Christmas,” and her home in The Ridges is decked out for the holidays. The star of stage and screen welcomed Real Estate Millions into her 7,000-square-foot, five-bedroom home to talk about her Las Vegas history. Pia Zadora works in her music studio at her Summerlin home. She performs at the iconic Piero’s Italian Cuisine in downtown Las Vegas. A portrait of Pia Zadora by Andy Warhol is displayed over the living room bar. Memorabilia includes a framed photo of one of Pia Zadora’s first modeling jobs, an ad for Dubonnet wine, her 1985 Grammy nomination for Best Female Rock Performance and the 1982 Golden Globe Award for Best Female New Star of the Year.