Hand-written cards, panels and notes from across the world make up the Hearts for Vegas display on exhibit on the second floor of Las Vegas City Hall as part of the Hearts for Vegas project after the October 1, Route 91 shooting.
The New York Islanders gave McPhee a job after the Capitals fired him in 2014. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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.
An attraction when it opened in 1998 near the Nevada-California state line, Primm’s outlet mall has fallen on hard times.
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.
A Las Vegas firehouse sex investigation is now complete. The Review-Journal in September obtained a document alleging that a firefighter had sex at a fire station. The accuser claimed supervisors tried to cover it up and intimidate the whistleblower. Now more than one city employee has been disciplined. But city officials won’t say who was disciplined or what punishment they received. None of the employees named in the document have apparently been fired or demoted.
Britney Spears will end her residency on the Las Vegas Strip with a performance on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2018.” Her appearance will be broadcast during the nationwide, all-star show. Spears started her Vegas residency over New Year’s weekend 2013. She has no performance dates scheduled for 2018. The 5 1/2-hour “Rockin’ Eve” show will start at 5 p.m. from Times Square in New York. Las Vegas rockers Imagine Dragons are set to perform from the 2nd annual Central Time Zone countdown from New Orleans.
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The first lien was filed Tuesday on Strip gunman Stephen Paddock’s house in Mesquite. The lien, $213.73, is for unpaid water service.
State officials admitted in interviews that they have been lax for years in forcing resorts in Las Vegas and across Nevada to comply with a law that requires the filing of casinos emergency plans.
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant on when forward Ryan Carpenter will enter the lineup. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant on recently called-up forward Tomas Hyka Tuesday. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant on sticking with his winning lineup Tuesday against Tampa Bay. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Sunday’s headlines: Kihuen, accused of sexual harassment, says he won’t seek re-election, Golden Knights, Animal Foundation teaming up for Pomeranian adoptions, Nevada governor Brian Sandoval, wife separating after 27 years
Las Vegas Lights FC made an interesting hire in coach José Luis Sanchez Solá, aka Chelís. Here are five fun facts about the coach. 1. Chelís is a childhood nickname, after a classmate played with his name “Jose Louis.” 2. He is the first person to coach in the first and second divisions of U.S. and Mexican soccer. 3. He claims to have never sat down during a match. 4. His Twitter account has 170,000 followers. 5. He says he had offers to coach in Central America and Saudi Arabia, but chose to come to Las Vegas.
Saturday’s headlines: CSN professor charged with lewdness, Jury begins deliberations in Las Vegas underage sex trial, SpeedVegas driving attraction files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The National Finals Rodeo continued its annual 10-day run in Las Vegas on Friday for the ninth performance Here’s a look at the ninth go-round Bareback riding: 1. Jake Brown, 87.5 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo’s Nutrena’s Molly Brown, $26,231 Steer wrestling: 1. Scott Guenthner, 3.3 seconds, $26,231 Team roping: 1. Kaleb Driggers/Junior Nogueira, 3.3 seconds, $26,231 each Saddle bronc riding: 1. Ryder Wright, 87 points on Korkow Rodeos’ Kitty Whistle, $26,231 Tie-down roping: 1. Shane Hanchey, 6.8 seconds, $26,231 Barrel racing: 1. Hailey Kinsel, 13.43 seconds, $26,231 Bull riding: 1. (tie) Trey Benton III on Rafter H Rodeo’s Nose Bender, 88 points, $42,308 each Bull riding: 1. (tie) Boudreaux Campbell on Stace Smith Pro Rodeos’ Reveloution, 88 points, $42,308 All-around world standings: 1. Trevor Brazile, $319,337
Jan. 2, 2018 – Jan. 31.: Claim forms to be completed and submitted to the fund administrators along with required documentation.
Feb. 1 – Feb. 26, 2018: All telephonic meetings requested with the fund administrators completed.
March 1, 2018: All claims to be reviewed by the fund administrators and recommendations for payments to eligible claimants submitted to the LVVF committee.
March 5, 2018: Distribution of payments to approved eligible claimants begins on a rolling basis.
Review-Journal reporters Elaine Wilson and Rachel Crosby go over the latest stories on the October 1st mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip.
The National Finals Rodeo continued its annual 10-day run in Las Vegas on Thursday with the eighth performance Here’s a look at the eighth go-round Bareback riding: 1. Richmond Champion, 88 points on Hi Lo ProRodeo’s Pretty Woman; $26,231 Steer wrestling: 1. Chason Floyd, 3.7 seconds, $26,231 Team roping: 1. (tie) Luke Brown/Jake Long, 4.1 seconds, $23,481 Team roping: 1. (tie) Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill, 4.1 seconds, $23,481 Saddle bronc riding: 1. Ryder Wright, 92 points on Powder River Rodeo’s Show Me Again, $26,231 Tie-down roping: 1. (tie) Caleb Smidt, 7.6 seconds, $23,481 Tie-down roping: 1. (tie) Cory Solomon, 7.6 seconds, $23,481 Barrel racing: 1. Amberleigh Moore, 13.54 seconds, $26,231 Bull riding: 1. Jordan Hansen, 86 points on Corey & Lange Rodeo’s Tequila, $28,981 All around world standings: 1. Trevor Brazile, $319,337
Friday’s headlines: Pedestrian killed in crash on I-15 near Las Vegas Strip; lanes blocked, CCSD board OKs budget after months of dealing with $60M deficit, Steve Wynn ‘warehousing’ former Alon site in $336M purchase
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 police address the media after a multi-vehicle crash has left 3 dead at the intersection of Eastern and Flamingo. (Mike Shoro/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury talks about what he expects when he plays against his former team as well as how he feels returning from a long injury layoff.
The National Finals Rodeo continued its annual 10-day run in Las Vegas on Tuesday with the sixth performance. Here’s a look at the sixth go-round. Bareback riding: 1. (tie) Clayton Biglow on Frontier Rodeo’s Night Fist, 88 points, $23,481 Bareback riding: 1. (tie) J.R. Vezain on Pickett Pro Rodeo’s Scarlet Belle, 88 points, $23,481 Steer wrestling: 1. Baylor Roche, 3.6 seconds, $26,231 Team roping: 1. (tie) Riley Minor/Brady Minor, 3.7 seconds, $23,481 Team roping: 1. (tie) Cody Snow/Wesley Thorp, 3.7 seconds, $23,481 Saddle bronc riding: 1. Ryder Wright, 89 points on The Cervi Brothers Rodeo’s 2 Cookies, $26,231 Tie-down roping: 1. Marty Yates, 6.9 seconds, $26,231 Barrel racing: 1. Hailey Kinsel, 13.49 seconds, $26,231 Bull riding: 1. Trey Benton III, 92.5 points on Rocky Mountain Rodeo’s Bomb Pop, $27,077 All-around world standings: 1. Trevor Brazile, $313,837
Oregon offensive lineman Tyrell Crosby and Boise State offensive lineman John Molchon, both in town to compete in the Las Vegas Bowl, talk about returning to the city after the Oct. 1 shooting. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UberEats and McDonald’s are teaming up for a deal that’s as real as the meat in Chicken McNuggets. Anyone placing a McDonald’s order through UberEats can get a free order of 10-piece Chicken McNuggets and two dipping sauces from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday. However, you’ll still have to pay UberEats’ $4.99 booking fee to have those McNuggets delivered to your doorstep. McDonald’s has sold 677,202 Chicken McNuggets through UberEats since the app launched in Las Vegas in September 2016, company officials said.
Celebrity chef Scott Conant has announced he’ll open a restaurant called Masso Osteria at Red Rock Resort in February . Conant, known to many for his frequent appearances as a judge on the Food Network’s “Chopped,” says he’s excited at the prospect of being in a locals resort. “I have so many friends, and I’ve done so much with local charities, that it just makes sense to be in the market with a locals hotel and casino.” Masso Osteria will take over the space most recently occupied by Salute Trattoria Italiana, and Conant says changes won’t be too extensive. Conant joins Michael Symon, Bobby Flay and Chris Santos as the latest celebrity chef joining the Station Casinos’ family.
The National Finals Rodeo continued its ten-day annual run in Las Vegas on Monday. Here’s a look at the National Finals Rodeo fifth go-round results Bareback riding: 1. Mason Clements, 88.5 points on Korkow Rodeos’ Onion Ring, $26,231 Steer wrestling: 1. Tanner Milan, 3.8 seconds, $26,231 Team roping: 1. (tie) Erich Rogers/Cory Petska, 3.9 seconds, $23,481 Team roping: 1. (tie) Clay Tryan/Jade Corkill, 3.9 seconds, $23,481 Saddle bronc riding: 1. Sterling Crawley, 89 points on Frontier Rodeo’s Medicine Woman, $26,231 Tie-down roping: 1. Marty Yates, 7.0 seconds, $26,231 Barrel racing: 1. (tie) Lisa Lockhart, 13.59 seconds, $23,481 Barrel racing: 1. (tie) Ivy Conrado, 13.59 seconds, $23,481 Bull riding: 1. Sage Kimzey, 89 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo’s Record Rack’s Shootin’ Stars, $27,077 All-around standings: 1. Trevor Brazile, $313,837
Celebrity chef Mario Batali has been accused of sexual misconduct by at least four women. Three of the women worked for Batali. ABC has asked Batali to “step away” from his cooking show, “The Chew,” while the allegations are under review. Batali, 57, told The Associated Press that the complaints “match up” with his past behavior.
The National Finals Rodeo continued its annual 10-day run in Las Vegas on Sunday. Here’s a look at the leaders after the fourth go-round. Bareback riding: 1. Ty Breuer, 90.5 points on Brookman Rodeo’s Risky Business, $26,231 Steer wrestling: 1. J.D. Struxness, 3.6 seconds, $26,231 Team roping: 1. (tie) Luke Brown/Jake Long, 4.1 seconds, $23,481 each Team roping: 1. (tie) Dustin Egusquiza/Kory Koontz, 4.1 seconds, $23,481 each Saddle bronc riding: 1. Ryder Wright, 89 points on Stace Smith Pro Rodeos’ Pony Man, $26,231 Tie-down roping: 1. Cooper Martin, 7.6 seconds, $26,231 Barrel racing: 1. Amberleigh Moore, 13.56 seconds, $26,231 Bull riding: 1. Trey Benton III, 87.5 points on Andrews Rodeo’s Mo Money, $33,564