Central Las Vegas fire might be arson
 
Central Las Vegas fire might be arson

Las Vegas Police and the Clark County Fire Department are investigating a suspected arson at 4330 W. Desert Inn Road.
A fire broke out around 3 a.m. Wednesday. Metropolitan police later arrived at the scene and taped off the area. Clark County fire investigators believe the fire was intentionally set. Check back at lvrj.com for more details.

Las Vegas could have nation’s first government-regulated pot lounges
 
Las Vegas could have nation’s first government-regulated pot lounges

Pot cafes, stoned yoga and painting while puffing could be just around the corner in Las Vegas. Las Vegas officials are considering an ordinance that would allow the city to license marijuana consumption lounges. The ordinance would allow for a variety of consumption-friendly businesses, such as restaurants, yoga studios, coffee shops and even a smoking while painting class. The lounges would not be allowed to have or serve any alcohol or to store marijuana on-site. Assistant City Attorney Bryan Scott said lounges could be approved in March.

Las Vegas Lights FC introduces first head coach
 
Las Vegas Lights FC introduces first head coach

Las Vegas’ new soccer team introduced its head coach Tuesday. José Luis Sánchez Solá, better known as “Chelís”, will put together the Las Vegas Lights FC for 2018. Owner Brett Lashbook said Chelís fit with the attacking style of play he wants the team to be. Chelís previously coached Puebla in Liga MX and was the coach of Major League Soccer team Chivas USA. Chelís is currently an analyst with the ESPN Deporters’ daily soccer show Futbol Picante.

Celebration of Life held for Las Vegas Shooting victim Cameron Robinson
 
Celebration of Life held for Las Vegas Shooting victim Cameron Robinson

Family and friends gathered at Black Rock Park in Santa Clara City, Utah on Saturday, Oct. 14 to celebrate the life of Cameron Robinson. Robinson was one of the 58 people killed in the Oct. 1 shooting on the Strip. (Natalie Bruzda/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Presenting the Lei of Aloha for Las Vegas
 
Presenting the Lei of Aloha for Las Vegas

Volunteers presented a 2-mile-long lei at the Las Vegas sign, Mandalay Bay and Downtown’s Healing Garden on Oct. 14. The lei was made in Hawaii and shipped to Las Vegas and was organized by Maui restaurant-owner Ron Panzo. Panzo has organized several other lei-making projects, including one for victims of the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting and the Women’s March in Washington, D.C. (Madelyn Reese/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Exclusive Tour of Desert Contemporary Home at Ascaya
 
Exclusive Tour of Desert Contemporary Home at Ascaya

This week on the Las Vegas Review Journal’s Real Estate Millions Host Susan Kocab tours the an inspiration home at the exclusive residential development of Ascaya. The home was designed by the Marmol Radziner architectural firm. The lead designer Brad Williams and Ascaya Sales Manager Darin Marques unfold the detailed specs of designing this truly authentic desert contemporary design.

Country singer recounts saving lives at shooting
 
Country singer recounts saving lives at shooting

Bryan Hopkins, lead singer for the country band Elvis Monroe, survived the mass shooting on Oct. 1 and led people to safety that night. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Stadium Authority meeting draws comments from community
 
Stadium Authority meeting draws comments from community

The Community Benefits Plan for the new stadium elicits passionate public comments during Las Vegas Stadium Authority meeting. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Vegas88s

Canelo’s trainers on what advantages he has over Golovkin
 
Canelo’s trainers on what advantages he has over Golovkin

On Sept. 16, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will face Gennady Golovkin in the ring. Canelo’s trainers, Eddy and Chepo Reynoso discuss what will give him an advantage, and who has more pressure on them ahead of this fight.

Joseph Diaz on getting a new opponent for Canelo-GGG co-main event
 
Joseph Diaz on getting a new opponent for Canelo-GGG co-main event

The co-main event for the Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin boxing event will now feature Joseph Diaz vs. Rafael Rivera. Diaz’s original opponent, Jorge Lara, withdrew citing a back injury days prior to the Sept. 16 fight.

Sports Betting Spotlight: NFL Week 2
 
Sports Betting Spotlight: NFL Week 2

Todd Dewey, Kelly Stewart and Boyd Gaming sports book director Bob Scucci talk about their best bets for the second week of NFL football in this weeks sports betting spotlight. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas morning update for Thursday, September 14th
 
Las Vegas morning update for Thursday, September 14th

Thursday’s headlines: prostitutes may co-own brothel, child with history of being abused dies, thunderstorm rolls through Las Vegas valley. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal

51s’ Ricky Knapp talks about learning from his dad
 
51s’ Ricky Knapp talks about learning from his dad

Las Vegas 51s pitcher Ricky Knapp talks about learning from his dad, Rick Knapp, on Aug. 8, 2017, at Cashman Field. (Betsy Helfand/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV coach Tony Sanchez says Rebels can score big this season
 
UNLV coach Tony Sanchez says Rebels can score big this season

UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez talks after practice Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, about how he thinks the Rebels can score nearly 40 points per game this season. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Sports Betting Spotlight: Cleveland Browns 2017 season preview
 
Sports Betting Spotlight: Cleveland Browns 2017 season preview

The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and Wynn sports book director Johnny Avello preview the Browns’ season in the fourth of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Back to school celebration at Foothill High School
 
Back to school celebration at Foothill High School

Students at Foothill High School were welcomed back to school with a colorful and energetic experience from the school’s drum line members, dance team and cheerleaders.

Las Vegas morning update for Monday, August 14th
 
Las Vegas morning update for Monday, August 14th

1. A 15-year-old girl called police Sunday night and told them her stepfather shot her mother and then himself. Police responded to the call shortly after 8:30 p.m. to the scene where the man shot his wife multiple times before shooting himself. The couple had no prior domestic violence reports. Police say the teen is with police and safe.

2. A University of Nevada Reno student that participated in a white nationalist rally Friday has denounced violence that erupted over the weekend. Peter Cvjetanovic said he attended the rally to “honor the heritage of white culture” and does not advocate for violence. Over 100 people attended a rally in North Las Vegas Sunday night to honor a woman who died and many others injured in the Charlottesville protest.

3. The Maloof brothers, who own a minority stake in the Vegas Golden Knights, placed a monster bet on the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight late last week. Gavin Maloof confirmed the $880,000 bet for Mayweather over the weekend and said Mayweather is a good friend. If Mayweather wins, the Maloofs will win $160,000 and say the money will be donated to charity.

New Homeless Youth Center opens
 
New Homeless Youth Center opens

HELP of Southern Nevada is celebrates the opening of the new location of the Shannon West Homeless Youth Center.

Las Vegas News for Friday, April 14th
 
Las Vegas News for Friday, April 14th

1. Part of Las Vegas Boulevard was shut down overnight after a fire on the roof of the Bellagio Hotel. The roof of a few shops near the famed fountain caught fire but burned for under half an hour. Nobody was injured and no hotel rooms were affected. The cause of the fire was not immediately known.
2. Wal-Mart will be investing millions of dollars into 3 Las Vegas Valley properties. Wal-Mart on Serene near Eastern will be remodeled, along with Sam’s Club on Arroyo Crossing Parkway near Rainbow and Sam’s Club on Craig Road near Losee Road. The update and remodels are a part of a wave of renovations by the company.
3. A brothel owner has plans for a Raiders-themed property near Las Vegas. Dennis Hof’s seventh brothel has the planned name of Pirate’s Booty Sports Brothel and says the location could be “the official prostitution provider to one of the NFL’s most storied franchises.”