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.
Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio spoke to reporters at the team’s rookie minicamp and said that everyone is going to have to earn their way to a roster spot. Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal @HeidiFang
Highlights from the Canelo Alvarez and Julio Chavez Jr. press conference on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at MGM Grand, days before the long-anticipated boxing match between these two foes. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Pedro Lopez talks about the loss to Tacoma on May 3, 2017, at Cashman Field. (Betsy Helfand/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Oakland Raiders secured a new site for their Las Vegas stadium on May 1, 2017. Here’s a look at the location. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Defense gives opening statements in Frederick Richards’ sexual assault case, and poses the question of whether or not the alleged victim ever told the defendant “no.” (Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The prosecution gives opening statements in trial against Frederick Richards, a former club promoter accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman. (Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Thousands marched for May Day down Las Vegas Boulevard in support of immigrants and their families. (Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Blake Dickinson, a freshman at Arbor View High School, has been participating in wheelchair sports since he was a young child, and he continues to do so now in the track & field program at his school. Dickinson competed in the 100-meter, 200-meter and 400-meter dashes during a recent track meet at his school. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Oakland Raiders president discusses the team’s move to Las Vegas and how the team intends to represent themselves in both cities as they host their first public event at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign during the NFL draft.
A new attraction based on “Fear the Walking Dead” is coming to the Fremont Street Experience Summer 2017. (Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
1. A 2012 attack at a Las Vegas Strip nightclub has resulted in a $160 million jury verdict. According to the lawsuit, David Moradi, a former New York hedge fund manager, sued Marquee nightclub at The Cosmopolitan after security guards shoved Moradi and demanded his ID and credit card. A local neurosurgeon diagnosed with Moradi with a traumatic brain injury following the incident.
2. The father of a missing teen and his girlfriend are both facing murder charges. Police say substantial information led to the arrest of Paul Jones and Latoya Williams-Miley. 13-year-old Aaron Jones went missing in January. Police suspect a decaying body found by the family on Tuesday could be Aaron’s.
3. CCSD trustees pulled controversial employee contract proposals from the agenda on Thursday night, a plan that shows continued tensions between Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky and some board members. The proposal to terminate the contracts of confidential employees after they expire was perceived by some to effectively oust Skorkowsky and his team, and a way to block the district’s mandated reorganization.
Arbor View pitched its way out of trouble in a 5-2 victory at Cimarron-Memorial on Thursday, April 27, 2017. (Justin Emerson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Shut Down Creech activists collaborated with local human rights activists to voice their opposition to President Trump’s policies. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Johnny Nuñez was selected as an alternate for TUF 25 and got a call from coach Cody Garbrandt to join the ‘Redemption’ series when Hector Urbina failed to make weight for his fight.
Former UNLV offensive lineman Tony Terrell took an unconventional route to a doctorate and is now being inducted into the UNLV Hall of Fame. (Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Former UNLV offensive lineman Tony Terrell took an unconventional route to a doctorate and is now being inducted into the UNLV Hall of Fame. (Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Ben Lesser is a Holocaust survivor who has founded the Zachor Foundation to teach people the lessons of the Holocaust.
Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board chairman Steve Hill discusses the details of the lease being ironed out with the Raiders and why September would be the best time to get it done.
Raiders president Marc Badain spoke to reporters at the Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board meeting on how the lease negotiations are developing and the how the team will balance its presence in both Oakland and Las Vegas.
1. Prominent sports bettor David Oancea, known to most as “Vegas Dave” was arraigned in federal court and pleaded not guilty to using other people’s Social Security numbers to open player accounts at area casinos. Oancea was arrested by Metro officers for an outstanding domestic battery warrant after his arraignment. His federal trial is set for June 20th.
2. A criminal complaint against a Las Vegas fire captain states that Richard Loughry paid a 15-year-old girl $300 to have sex with him in a fire station. An online ad said the girl was 22 years old and Loughry exchanged text messages with the girl before she met him at the station. Loughry made his first court appearance this morning.
3. Two Bullhead City officers rescued a pair of brothers early this morning from the Colorado River. The two brothers in their mid-20s were kayaking late at night when the kayaks capsized. The officers removed their gear and jumped in to help the brothers and the Bullhead City Police Department called the men “heroes.”
Coach Ken Higbee was charged on 225 counts, including theft and forgery. His future with the Pahranagat Valley football program and as principal of C.O. Bastian High School is unknown. (Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV track and field coach Larry Wade coaches boxer Shawn Porter on strength and conditioning at the UNLV track in Las Vegas, Monday, April 10, 2017. (Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal) @EliPagePhoto
Jesse Taylor was a finalist on The Ultimate Fighter season 7. Prior to the finale, he went on an alcohol-fueled bender in Las Vegas and was removed from the competition for his actions. Eighteen seasons later, he’s back and looking for redemption.
Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock discusses his experiences in working with new UNLV athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois and why she’s the right fit to lead the charge for the Rebels.
Ed Graney, Gilbert Manzano and Mark Anderson from the Review-Journal discuss Desiree Reed-Francois taking over as the new athletic director at UNLV.
Though The Ultimate Fighter season 25 touts “Redemption” as their tagline, James Krause (who is currently on the UFC roster) had different reasons for wanting to join the cast.
On Tuesday, April 18, 2017, UNLV introduced Desiree Reed-Francois as their new athletic director.
Clark County Fire Department Chief Greg Cassell explains what caused the fire at Bellagio hotel-casino April 13th. According to officials, the main culprit was a faulty light fixture. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Ed Graney and Michael Gehlken from the Review-Journal discuss how the Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr and DE Khalil Mack reacted to the news that the team is moving to Las Vegas and recap the news from the first day of the team’s off-season program.