Justin Gaethje talks about his upcoming fight against Michael Johnson in the TUF 25 Finale. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Ultimate Fighter Redemption’s Johnny Nunez talks about the statement UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson recently made and gives his thoughts on the potential bout between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather.
North Las Vegas Fire Department crews were called at 1:05 a.m. to the two-alarm fire at Zion United Methodist Church on 2108 Revere St.
1. Alexis Plunkett’s lawyer Robert Langford withdrew his representation on Monday, leaving Plunkett in what she calls a “real monetary bind.” The criminal defense attorney who is facing felony charges after providing a cellphone to inmates told a judge Monday that she paid her lawyer more for a week’s worth of work than she paid herself all last month. Plunkett’s hearing is set for next month.
2. Former mixed martial arts fighter War Machine was sentenced to 36 years to life in prison after being convicted of more than two dozen charges in March. Also known as Jonathan Koppenhaver, War Machine was convicted of 29 counts, including sexual assault and first-degree kidnapping in connection with an attack on his ex-girlfriend Christine Mackinday back in August 2014.
3. The Las Vegas police officer who held Tashii Brown in an unauthorized chokehold for more than a minute before his death last month is now facing criminal charges. At an afternoon news briefing on Monday, Sheriff Joseph Lombardo said officer Kenneth Lopera is facing felony charges of involuntary manslaughter and oppression under the color of office. Lopera’s arrest marks the first time in nearly three decades a Metro officer has faced charges in connection with a police shooting or in-custody death.
1. Another White Castle is sliding into Las Vegas. White Castle first debuted in Las Vegas in January 2015, becoming the first location west of the Rocky Mountains. Rob Richardson, whose group owns that location, confirmed he’s opening another White Castle at the northwest corner of Fourth and Fremont streets. It is unknown when the new location is expected to open.
2. Clark County School officials discussed the safety of school buses after a fatal accident that sent more than a dozen student to the hospital on Thursday. Officials said drivers have to make it through 35 hours of driving in the field and 40 hours of classroom instruction training. Students are prepped for emergency scenarios the first week of school, and each route is required to run two evacuation drills. The 10-year-old girl in the sedan that hit the school bus Thursday remains in critical condition.
3. One person was taken to the hospital Friday after a car jacking near the Stratosphere. A man punched the driver of the vehicle, took him out of the car and fled. The man later crashed near Sahara and Las Vegas Boulevard South, before fleeing on foot. He has not been taken into custody.
Three men appeared in Las Vegas court Friday to face charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a southwest valley Lee’s Discount Liquor cashier.
The City Council voted to ban the retail sale of any pets not obtained from animal shelters, nonprofit humane societies or nonprofit animal rescue organizations.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal spoke to UNLV students about Regent Jason Geddes’ 1995 UNR dissertation containing more than four pages of uncited, copied language from a California report.
Nevada Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Heck who announced Monday morning that he is running for the U.S. Senate, speaks about ISIS & Iraq.
Nevada Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Heck who announced Monday morning that he is running for the U.S. Senate, speaks about immigration.
Nevada Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Heck who announced Monday morning that he is running for the U.S. Senate, speaks about medical marijuana.
Nevada Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Heck who announced Monday morning that he is running for the U.S. Senate, speaks about Yucca Mountain.
Shark Reef Aquarium’s new Animal Encounters program offers guests the opportunity to join staff aquarists in feeding Shark Reef’s sharks, sea turtles and stingrays.