The Las Vegas Strip turned off the lights for one hour to recognize Earth Hour.
Many view arcades as a dying industry. There were just over 2,500 arcades in the country in 2015, compared with 24,000 facilities in 1981. Industry experts believe the market has a chance to revitalize. Data from market research firm IBISWorld shows the arcade, food and entertainment complexes in the U.S. have an annual growth rate of 3.3 percent and earned $2 billion in revenue last year. The executive vice president of the American Amusement Machine Association said advancing technology in video game consoles and smart phones changed everything and gave consumers an excuse to play at home. Peter Gustafson, AAMA executive vice president
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is seeking help to find a person of interest in a potential homicide case at a bar in downtown Las Vegas.
The El Loco rollercoaster opened at the Circus Circus’ Adventuredome in February 2014. It features a 90-foot ascent, followed by a drop that produces a negative 1.5 “verticle G,” a 180-degree turn, and reverse 240-degree roll that turns into an inverted drop. The coaster reaches a maximum speed of 45 mph and is the only indoor coaster of it’s kind in the U.S., and is the second indoor El Loco coaster in the world, according to MGM Resorts.
Krystal Whipple, charged in the killing of a Las Vegas nail salon manager over a $35 manicure, is expected to return to Nevada to face a murder charge.
Woman is killed after being run over at nail salon. Detectives from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Section are investigating the death of a nail salon employee. Lt. Ray Spencer of the LVMPD Homicide Section gives a brief synopsis of the case. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
Woman is killed after being run over at nail salon. Detectives from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Section are investigating the death of a nail salon employee. Lt. Ray Spencer of the LVMPD Homicide Section gives a brief synopsis of the case. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
Las Vegas police give a briefing after a man was shot and killed by an officer following a traffic stop. (Rio Lacanlale/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Members of the Vegas Golden Knights NHL team showed up for a community blood drive on the first anniversary of the Las Vegas shooting, Oct. 1, 2018. (Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Women discuss a lack of diversity in the drone industry at the 2018 InterDrone conference. (Bailey Schulz/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Capt. Nick Farese on the first fatal crash of the Labor Day weekend. A child was killed in this crash, which involved three vehicles. (Rio Lacanlale/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Clips of a video broadcasted live on Facebook by a bystander of an officer-involved shooting on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. (Courtesy D Nova Miller)
A new Henderson business combines alcohol and dogs for indoor fun. Barx Parx is a 21+ indoor dog park, equipped with a bar. Owner Jen Freet says Barx Parx allows dog owners to be social and enjoy themselves on a level that outdoor dog parks don’t allow. The park features two separate areas for large and small dogs, a self washing station, cage-less overnight boarding, training and daycare. Don’t have a dog? No worries! Barx Parx offers day passes for those who want to enjoy a drink, and play with some pups.
Paul Sewald of Las Vegas’ Bishop Gorman High School talks about his bad luck in going 0-10 for the New York Mets before a Triple-A game at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 3, 2018. (Ron Kantowski/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Here’s a look at what’s happening this weekend in the Las Vegas Valley.
Golden Knights mascot Chance delivered Vegas Born onesies to almost 100 newborns at Summerlin Hospital. Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal @bizutesfaye
Golden Knights mascot Chance delivered Vegas Born onesies to almost 100 newborns at Summerlin Hospital. Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal @bizutesfaye
Here’s a look at what’s happening this weekend in the Las Vegas Valley.
Jose Licea, an on-call kitchen worker at Planet Hollywood, arrived at the Thomas and Mack Center with a large American flag and bullhorn, chanting ‘no contract, no peace.’ Licea, who has worked on the Strip for 25 years, says he needs full-time work.
The 58-year old also said workers need a wage boost to cover rising prices.
“Everything is going up – gas, food, supplies.. We need to raise salaries.” Todd Prince Las Vegas Review-Journal
Local experts John Restrepo of RCG Economics, Stephen Miller of UNLV, and Tommy White from Laborers Local 872 talk about how the construction workforce is growing in Las Vegas. Bailey Schulz/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Body camera footage shows Las Vegas police in Stephen Paddock’s Mandalay Bay hotel room after breaching the door on the night of the Oct. 1 shooting.
After the Oct. 1 shooting, Jackson Physical Therapy offered free services to victims, ultimately helping six with their recovery. (Patrick Connolly/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Researchers from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Death Valley National Park came together at Devils Hole, about 90 miles west of Las Vegas, for a biannual count of the Devils Hole Pupfish, an endangered species. Their count this time – 87. (Patrick Connolly/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Here’s a look at what’s happening this weekend in the Las Vegas Valley.
Wednesday’s headlines: Man sent to prison for Las Vegas 1-punch death, Parents of Las Vegas teen killed in crash announce scholarship, Golden Knights play LA Kings in first round of Stanley Cup playoffs
Wednesday’s headlines: Teacher arrested on DUI charge in crash at North Las Vegas school, Amazon plans 800K-square-foot warehouse in North Las Vegas, Suspected driver in crash that killed Las Vegas teens out of jail.
An interview with Claytee White, director of the Oral History Research Center at UNLV. Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Tuesday’s headlines: Reno student suspended after call to Nevada congressman, Police looking for suspect in downtown Las Vegas shooting, 3 injured, including gunman, in Maryland high school shooting.
Sunday’s headlines: Missing Rolex helps Las Vegas police ID suspect in man’s death, Mountain West looks for answers for dwindling crowds in Las Vegas, Las Vegas-based Hakkasan targets entry into hotels (Rochelle Richards/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Saturday’s headlines: Las Vegas Sands properties raise daily resort fees to $45, UNLV dentist used single-use implant piece on multiple patients, Ex-Air Force tech sergeant found guilty in wife’s death (Rochelle Richards/Las Vegas Review-Journal)