Erick James, an architecture intern at KME Architects, talks about his experience working in the field. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Review-Journal reporters Elaine Wilson and Rachel Crosby discuss the latest information released by the Metropolitan Police Department about Las Vegas’ 2017 crime numbers.
Five people with experience in business and government spoke Friday to the Urban Chamber of Commerce in Las Vegas Among their advice: line up potential clients before starting a business, attend networking events and seek advice from experts in the industry The chamber, founded in 1980, has hundreds of members and focuses on the welfare of black-owned businesses in Las Vegas
Spring Valley Area Command Patrol Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male who has been responsible for approximately eight burglaries in the area of Oakey Boulevard and Rancho Drive since January 2018. During these incidents, the suspect makes entry through a rear window or a sliding patio backdoor. The suspect is described as a black male between 20 and 30 years of age, slender with an athletic build. A vehicle of interest in these incidents is described as a white Nissan Pathfinder with a red and white bumper sticker.
Bryan Salmond talks to Robert Byrd, who spends time as a referee for marquee boxing matches as well as an usher at UNLV basketball games.
The Nevada Department of Transportation Thursday announced the third phase of major road closures for “Project Neon,” a $1 billion project to widen and redesign Interstate 15 from the U.S. Highway 95 interchange to Sahara Avenue.
The Lights FC will play Major League Soccer’s D.C. United at 8 p.m. Saturday at Cashman Field. It’s the team’s last game before its March 17 regular-season opener at Fresno FC. The Lights will be looking for a result after two preseason losses. They’ll also have a lighter squad after trimming their roster from 30 to 22 players. Forward/attacking midfielder Gerardo Lugo was the most notable loss. All the guys that stay here have the opportunity to stay in the Las Vegas Lights now. No more cuts.
Gabe Shepherd, campus director at PunchCode in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas, talks about how the company is educating tech talent to benefit companies coming to Vegas. (Patrick Connolly/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Nevada is 13,325 jobs short of the top 10 in-demand information technology ecosystem occupations.
Researchers are seeking ‘citizen scientists’ to help study Joshua trees. The volunteers will help set up and monitor scientific plots on the ground and comb through satellite images to map Joshua trees across the Mojave Desert. The data will help researchers understand how — or if — the species will weather climate change.
White House on Lockdown After Vehicle Hits Security Barrier The woman was immediately apprehended, causing security around the complex to be heightened. No shots were fired at the scene and the vehicle did not breach the security barrier.
Former U.S. soccer prodigy Freddy Adu will likely make his Lights FC debut Saturday. The team plans to play Adu against his former team, D.C. United. I want to look at Freddy in the stadium, with the fans, with another important team (playing us). Adu was taken in the 2004 Major League Soccer SuperDraft by D.C. when he was 14-years-old. The attacking midfielder has played for 14 teams in eight countries since then. Now Adu is with the Lights to try to keep his career afloat.
The Las Vegas 51s throw a celebration to break ground on their new stadium in Summerlin.
A Las Vegas bar serves French toast kids (and adults) can only dream of! Born and Raised coats its Hendertucky Toast in Fruity Pebbles. First, the cereal is ground up in a food processor. Then, the batter is created with eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon and powdered sugar. The grill is coated with butter before dunking Texas toast in the batter, coating it in the cereal, and placing it on the grill. Once the toast is cooked on both sides, it’s time for toppings. Hendertucky French toast is topped with whipped cream, strawberries and blueberries. It’s finished with whiskey maple syrup. Would you try this?
Clark County residents are showing their support for Florida after a school shooting left 17 dead. (Rochelle Richards/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Chumlee of ‘Pawn Stars’ pursues weight loss through surgery. The 35-year-old cable sensation decided to have gastric-bypass surgery Feb. 15. In early 2014, Chumlee’s friend and fellow “Pawn Star” Corey Harrison underwent lap-band surgery and dropped nearly 200 pounds. In his own weight-loss campaign, Chumlee says he plans to hang a poster of Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, for post-surgery fitness motivation. “I want abs like that!” Chumlee says. “And I want a Brazilian butt-lift.”
From the rear, the steel shipping container looks no different than the countless number traveling inside cargo holds across the world’s oceans. “I call it the not-so-tiny tiny home,” creator Arnold Stalk said. “You could put 100 of these on three-and-half, four acres in a community.” Stalk, founder of the Veterans Village housing complex in downtown Las Vegas, plans to start building 10 more of the shipping container homes on Monday. Stalk said he will lease the units to low-income veterans at his complex on 21st Street for no more than $650 a month, utilities included. Homeless advocates say Stalk’s initiative marks an important milestone for Southern Nevada.
Get ready, NASCAR fans, the Hauler Parade is returning to the Las Vegas Strip. The Hauler Parade, which will feature about 40 brightly colored 18-wheeler trucks, is back for this year’s NASCAR weekend. Beginning at 6 p.m. March 1, the haulers will make their way up Las Vegas Boulevard from the south end of the Strip to Sahara Boulevard then proceed to Interstate 15 to head to the speedway. NASCAR Weekend officially kicks off March 2 with the Stratosphere Qualifying and the Stratosphere 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck series.
Friday’s headlines: Shooter on run after person injured at central Las Vegas bar, Las Vegas teen arrested after threatening shooting at Rancho High, Dog hurts girl during boarding for Southwest flight
Kentucky, Duke Now Implicated in FBI’s NCAA Corruption Probe The FBI’s investigation into corruption and bribery in college basketball has grown to include stars and universities like Miles Bridges, current NBA rookies Dennis Smith Jr., Markelle Fultz, as well as colleges Duke and Kentucky. Yahoo obtained the documents, which were released Friday, that reveal “an underground recruiting operation” involving at least 20 Division I programs and more than 25 players. Mark Emmert, NCAA president Mark Emmert, NCAA president The case has already lead to notable firings, including Louisville letting go of head coach Rick Pitino and athletic director Tom Jurich.
MLB to Honor Florida Shooting Victims With Hats This week, where 19-year-old former student Nikolas Cruz fatally shot 17 people. The hats were worn during warm ups and will be sported during the exhibition openers. The hats may later be signed The two exhibition games begin Friday in West Palm Peach, FL and near Jupiter, NJ.
Police are investigating a Friday morning shooting in central Las Vegas. One person was shot in the leg at the Las Vegas Lounge at 600 E. Karen Ave. The injured person was taken to a hospital. Their condition is not known. As of 6 a.m., the shooter is on the run.
For the second time this year, the Clark County School Board postponed a meeting to discuss a decision on drafting a gender-diverse policy.
STK in Las Vegas makes a dessert with a cotton candy cloud on fire (Janna Karel Las Vegas Review-Journal)
After competing in mixed martial arts professionally for 10 years, Bristol Marunde decided to walk away from the sport to focus on another endeavor with his wife, Aubrey. The former UFC competitor now co-hosts HGTV’s “Flip or Flop Vegas” with his wife.
The Golden Knights defenseman says trades are part of the game but also unpredictable. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)