Most of the 200-room Clarion Hotel, also known as the Royal Americana, Paddlewheel, Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Hotel and Greek Isles, came down in 10 seconds, the final piece collapsed into history on Tuesday, February 10, 2015.
1. Police are investigating after a woman in her early 20s was found dead inside an open garage at her apartment complex. Las Vegas police said the victim was a “completely innocent person” with a lack of criminal history. Police believe she was attacked on her way to her car.
2. A robbery at a Summerlin Costco Wednesday night has police searching for four suspects. The robbers were only armed with the tool they used to break open display cases, and no one was injured. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers.
3. The College of Southern Nevada has been issued a second warning this year from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities over plans relating to self evaluation of performance. CSN must submit evidence by Oct. 30 showing the board has approved plans for annual self-evalution, which Board Chairman Kevin Page says they have already approved. This warning does not affect their accreditation. (Rochelle Richards/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas police are searching for four people who robbed a Costco on the 800 block of Pavilion Center Drive in Summerlin Wednesday night. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
The Raiders showed up strong to camp on Thursday after Jack Del Rio gave the team Wednesday off. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Adam Hill and Heidi Fang returned Thursday for their weekly UFC and MMA update on the Covering The Cage Facebook page. This week, the pair welcomed new UFC fighter Julian Marquez. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez talks about the second day of camp on Thursday at Aug. 3, 2017, at Rebel Park in Las Vegas. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Over 5,000 children and families attended the Back to School Fair, hosted by Mariana’s Supermarket at Clark High School Thursday. Proceeds from the benefit will go to Vegas PBS’ Ready To Learn Program and Described and Captioned Media Center, a free-loan educational media library for those with special needs. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Hannah Shaw, known on the internet as “Kitten Lady,” is holding a kitten fostering workshop to teach the public about proper kitten care. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
1. Calvary Chapel Christian School has hired former disgraced Baylor coach Dave Bliss as an athletic director and boys basketball coach. Bliss was at the center of a murder scandal in 2003 when one Baylor basketball player killed another. Teachers and coaches at Calvary Chapel say they are comfortable with Bliss working there despite his past controversies.
2. A pedestrian was hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver Wednesday night, according to police. The crash happened at the intersection of Lake Mead and Martin Luther King boulevards at around 9:40 p.m. when a black Nissan sedan traveling westbound hit the pedestrian crossing northbound. The pedestrian died at the scene.
3. NASA has a new job opening: planetary protection officer. It pays up to $187,000 a year and responsibilities include safeguarding Earth from alien life. The position is independent and is a three- to five-year appointment.
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez addresses the media following practice on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, on the position battles on defense. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
City National Arena, the Knights’ practice facility in Summerlin, got ice Wednesday and is expected to be finished by late August. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
UNLV coach Tony Sanchez and rapper Flavor Flav address the media at practice Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, about expectations this season. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Beverley S. Mathis Elementary School will open its doors for the first time on August 14. Its one of six new schools in the valley and has the capacity for upwards of 850 students. The Kindergarten through 5th grade school is named after Dr. Beverley S. Mathis, a longtime educator and former principal of Booker Elementary. (Madelyn Reese/The View)
Dominic Smith talks about being patient in Triple-A on July 31, 2017, at Cashman Field. (Betsy Helfand/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Centennial Hills Hospital hosted the Teddy Bear Clinic, an event that was designed to help younger kids know what to expect when they visit the hospital. Over 600 people attended the event Wednesday morning. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Footage of an officer-involved shooting shows two officers firing at a man multiple times in his truck after the man opened fire. (Mike Shoro/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
After a busy day off the field, the Raiders returned Tuesday for a sluggish practice. Head coach Jack Del Rio wasn’t pleased with the team’s effort. (Zac Pacleb/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Law school graduates prepare for the Nevada bar exam, which is notorious for being one of the most difficult tests in the nation. Natalie Bruzda/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Rookie linebacker Marquel Lee talks about the expectations placed upon him and challenging himself to start at middle linebacker for the Oakland Raiders.
Snapbot, the vending machine/kiosk for Snapchat Spectacles, arrived at The Linq Promenade Tuesday morning. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Courtesy video from The Mirage shows Huf N Puf and her newborn calf swimming around at the Seigfried and Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. (The MIrage)
1. North Las Vegas police are investigating a fatal shooting in the Aliante master-planned community. Police say someone in a white pickup truck shot at the victim in the road after an altercation. The man shot was in critical condition and later died at University Medical Center. No arrests have been made.
2. Las Vegas City Council is considering a measure to let adult sex stores expand in downtown Las Vegas. The new measure would allow adult emporiums that draw at least 35 percent of revenue from books, magazines, sexual novelties, photos and videos to expand or alter stores. Councilman Bob Coffin says he believes the measure will help improve the area.
3. The Killers played a pop-up show on the Las Vegas Strip last night that aired on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Fans lined up early to catch the 10-song set outside of Caesars Palace, parts of which aired on Monday’s late night show.
Much is expected of UNLV basketball player Brandon McCoy. (Mark Anderson/ Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Review-Journal sports columnist Ed Graney and reporter Michael Gehlken recap the third day of Raiders training camp. (Zac Pacleb/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Clown Motel, which has recently garnered fame from its appearance on shows like “Ghost Adventures” and exposure on the internet, is now for sale. For $900,000, a new owner will inherit the collection of clowns and motel. (Patrick Connolly/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders cornerback David Amerson on how the secondary can improve in 2017 and the absence of Gareon Conley from training camp. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders Defensive Coordinator Ken Norton, Jr. spoke on Gareon Conley missing the opportunity to practice with the team at the start of training camp and what a standout linebacker/defensive end James Cowser is thus far. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Owner of Dapper Companies J Dapper and vice president Henriksen/Butler Heather Bressler discuss the former Gambler’s Book Shop near Charleston Boulevard and Maryland Parkway that is being renovated and will be occupied by Henriksen/Butler, an office-furniture firm in Las Vegas, Thursday, July 27, 2017. Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal
In 1975 just one day before the busy 4th of July weekend a flash flood killed two and immersed hundreds of cars in Las Vegas.
Marshall Newhouse talks about switching over to play left tackle with Donald Penn still a no show at Oakland Raiders training camp in Napa, California.