Tennis stars Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep practiced with Andre Agassi and Darren Cahill at Life Time’s athletic center in Henderson on Friday afternoon. (Roy Thevenot)
Mack Middle School principal and teacher talk about HOPE2 funding that has created a “Turnaround Room” for students who are struggling to behave in their regular classroom.
Las Vegas shooting survivors Kimberly and William King say no amount of money can erase what happened, but say it would be a relief if they would be able to recuperate five months of lost pay. (Nicole Raz/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
F.R.E.E. International, a human trafficking advocacy group, organized The Big Search where hundreds of volunteers hit the streets with fliers of missing children. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV’s 11-year-old squad has had a historically successful season and is currently ranked No. 5 in the nation in varsity points. The squad aims to win the National Debate Tournament at the end of March. Natalie Bruzda/Las Vegas Review-Journal
A year after Nevada health officials closed a taxpayer-funded home where mentally ill people lived in filthy conditions, a mental health clinic continued placing people there — until reporting by the Las Vegas Review-Journal prompted state regulators to shut it down again this week. The home is owned by Emperatriz “Emper” Ebiya and for years was part of a state program that pays people to house mentally ill clients in their homes. But in December 2016 state officials discovered “deplorable conditions” at her home and shut it down. The squalid conditions at such homes are a widespread problem in Nevada, which has 142 community-based homes for people with mental illness. State officials declined to provide addresses for homes of mentally ill residents. The Review-Journal found and visited six of the homes in Las Vegas. A recent audit uncovered conditions — human feces, broken glass, expired food, filthy mattresses, mildew and rodents — at 37 homes statewide.
Las Vegas may not be hosting the Super Bowl this year, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the excitement There are many options with viewing parties all over the valley 49 parties will be hosted on the Strip 35 other parties will be hosted off the Strip in Las Vegas 7 others will take place in Henderson And 3 more will happen in North Las Vegas For more information on each viewing party, go to reviewjournal.com/sbparties
The hats tossed onto the ice Sunday in honor of William Karlsson’s three goals are not going to waste. The Golden Knights plan to build a permanent display featuring the headwear thrown by fans after hat tricks. Karlsson notched the first hat trick in Knights history Sunday, capping the 6-3 victory over Toronto when he dived for a loose puck and swatted it into an empty net. “I leaned against the bag and saw all the hats there, so it was a cool picture,” Karlsson said.
In an interview last week with Boston NBC television affiliate WBTS, Perry, a bona fide guitar god as a founding member of Aerosmith, went off the charts when talking of the band’s plans for Las Vegas. Perry’s comment fits with tremors around the scene that Aerosmith has been enlisted for an extended engagement on the Strip. The Aerosmith residency, whatever its length, only reinforces The Park Theater’s already impressive lineup for 2018, with Bruno Mars closing New Year’s weekend at the venue.
One of the NFL’s fiercest rivalries has literally taken on new depth. A man buried a Kansas City Chiefs flag near what is expected to be the 50-yard line of the new Raiders stadium going up on the Strip. Chiefs fan Chris Scherzer posted a photo of his friend wearing a white hardhat and dark glasses and holding a red and gold Chiefs banner with the inscription “Chiefs Kingdom” on his Facebook page. The Facebook post read, “Flag buried in dirt, encased in concrete, with a stadium built on top of it. Chiefs 1, Raiders 0. Las Vegas.” Scherzer says his friend was at the stadium site when another acquaintance snapped the photo. The plan was to bury the flag where they presumed the 50-yard line would be. The Raiders’ Las Vegas stadium is set to be completed by the 2020 season.
Las Vegas now has its first winery! Grape Expectations, the Nevada School of Winemaking, opened Vegas Valley Winery in early December. Previously, Nevada law didn’t allow for wineries in the Las Vegas valley. The law has since changed, paving the way for Vegas Valley Winery to open in Henderson. The law still doesn’t allow for selling wine by the bottle, but Vegas Valley Winery offers 5 wines by the glass. A grand-opening celebration is set for January 20.
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez talks about his scheduling philosophy. Video by Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Thousands of runners filled the streets of downtown Las Vegas to participate in the Great Santa Run Saturday morning to benefit Opportunity Village. (Kevin Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Saturday’s headlines: ‘Good Samaritan’ killed chasing robber in Las Vegas, Manager of Summerlin storage facility allegedly shoots man at facility, Las Vegas shows its strength in shooting benefit concert
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported at least 59 dead, more than 525 injured. Police found 23 guns in the shooter’s Mandalay Bay hotel room, 19 more in his Mesquite residence. Blood donations centers have asked those wishing to donate to wait until Tuesday afternoon at the soonest. Metro is still investigating any potential motives the shooter might have had.
The gunman who opened fire and killed at least 58 people was a 64-year-old Mesquite resident Stephen Paddock was in a 32nd-floor room of the Mandalay Bay, where he checked in on September 28 As officers entered his room, Paddock shot and killed himself, police said early Monday. Sheriff Joe Lombardo said officers found 23 rifles in the man’s room. Paddock’s brother, Eric, said, “It’s like an asteroid just fell on top of our family.”
Rachel Crosby discusses what she saw during the Las Vegas Strip shooting, from the first-responders to the scenes at hospitals.
Review-Journal columnist John Katsilometes talks about several shows canceling performances tonight in the wake of the Las Vegas Strip shooting.
Local residents of Mesquite, Nevada express shock and surprise at news of shooting at Mandalay Bay.
Gary Mocnik of Calif., talks about what he witnessed during the shooting at Mandalay Bay hotel-casino in Las Vegas.
Staff from the University Medical Center talk about the victims they have taken in from the deadly shooting at the Mandalay Bay hotel.(Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @rookie__rae
A gunman opened fire on an outdoor country music concert from a Mandalay Bay hotel room late Sunday, killing at least 58 people, injuring more than 500 and sending the Las Vegas Strip into chaos. The massacre is the deadliest mass shooting in United States history.
Mesquite Police Department Public Information Officer Quinn Everett speaks with the press a few blocks from the home of Stephen Paddock the man who went on a shooting spree from the Mandalay hotel. Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal @Vegas88s
Associated Press reports ISIS has claimed responsibility the mass shooting in Las Vegas where 50 people were killed and more than 400 wounded, and said the attacker had converted to Islam a few months ago. Shooter is identified as Stephen Paddock, 64 year old Mesquite, Nevada resident. Police say he killed himself after Police stormed his 32nd floor hotel room inside Mandalay Bay. Sheriff Joseph Lombardo said authorities believe it was a “lone wolf” attack. And the U.S. Homeland Security Department said there was no “specific credible threat” involving other public venues in the U.S. AP reports the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack and said the gunman was “a soldier” who had converted to Islam months ago. But it provided no evidence, and federal authorities said they were still investigating. Reuters America reports that Senior U.S. Official discounts Islamic State’s claim of responsibility for Vegas mass shooting. SWAT teams using explosives stormed the gunman’s hotel room in the sleek, gold-colored glass skyscraper and found he had killed himself, authorities said. He had as many as 10 guns with him, including rifles, they said.
Families seeking information on the welfare of loved ones? This special number has been set up to help friends and families seeking information: 1-866-535-5654. Is this the worst mass shooting ever in the United States? Yes, there are 50 fatalities and 400 injured. It represents the largest number of shooting fatalities ever reported in the United States. 49 people were killed in the Pulse shooting in Orlando, Florida on June 12, 2016. What can you tell me about the shooter?
Shooter is identified as Stephen Paddock, 64 year old Mesquite, Nevada resident. Police say he killed himself after Police stormed his 32nd floor hotel room inside Mandalay Bay. What is the Route 91 Harvest Festival? It is a Country Music festival that ran from September 29-October 1. Among the headliners: Jason Aldean, Jake Owen, Maren Morris, and Lee Brice. The event was held across the street from Mandalay Bay on Las Vegas Boulevard. How can you help? Metro Police says you can make a blood donation at the Labor Health and Welfare clinic at 7135 West Sahara, Las Vegas.
Pictures from Las Vegas Review-Journal show the emotional impact for Las Vegas residents, tourists, first responders following the worst mass shooting in United States History. The shooting occurred as Jason Aldean was performing at the Route 91 Harvest Festival on the Las Vegas strip. Aldean posted this picture on Instagram Pray for Las Vegas. Aldean was joined by many others across social media expressing concern for the city and victims.
Sheriff Joe Lombardo shares more information about the deadly shooting that took place at the Route 91 Music Festival in Las Vegas.
Review-Journal Reporters Wade Tyler Miller and Max Michor bring you updates on the Las Vegas Route 91 Country Music Festival shooting from Sunrise Hospital and Las Vegas Boulevard.