Get a first look of MSG Sphere construction in Las Vegas
 
Get a first look of MSG Sphere construction in Las Vegas

Representatives of The Madison Square Garden Company give the first glimpse of progress Tuesday of the under-construction MSG Sphere — a first-of-its-kind performance venue with high-tech audio and visual capabilities.

Former Metropolitan Police Department Capt. Larry Burns remembered at funeral service
 
Former Metropolitan Police Department Capt. Larry Burns remembered at funeral service

A funeral service for former Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Captain, who also ran for sheriff, Larry Burns, was held at The Smith Center on Thursday, July 18. Burns was remembered by his family, friends and was given a 21-gun salute by the Las Vegas police honor guard. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Westgate Celebrates 50 Years – VIDEO
 
Westgate Celebrates 50 Years – VIDEO

The Westgate, formerly The International and the Las Vegas Hilton, celebrates its 50th anniversary this summer.

Aaron Ford Speaks About Bill AB431
 
Aaron Ford Speaks About Bill AB431

AB431 is a bill sponsored by Nevada Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson to restore the right to vote for formerly incarcerated individuals. Attorney General Aaron Ford spoke at the AM&E Church in North Las Vegas about the bill, on Monday, July 1, 2019. (Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Eldorado’s acquisition Caesars Entertainment Corp. would form an industry giant – VIDEO
 
Eldorado’s acquisition Caesars Entertainment Corp. would form an industry giant – VIDEO

Eldorado Resorts’ acquisition of larger Caesars Entertainment Corp., announced Monday, would form an industry giant with 60 domestic casino–resorts and gaming facilities across 16 states. The companies said the buyout would close next year. The deal is expected to bring major changes to the Strip — where the merged company may try to sell properties; and the deal is expected to raise questions about sports betting, regulatory issues, and the company’s possible future in Japan.

Wayne Newton testifies during burglary trial
 
Wayne Newton testifies during burglary trial

Wayne Newton takes the stand during the trial of Weslie Martin, one of two men who allegedly broke into and burglarized the Newton family residence.

LVMPD Warn Risks of Fuel Theft – VIDEO
 
LVMPD Warn Risks of Fuel Theft – VIDEO

The LVMPD inform the public about the risks of fuel theft and improper storage can cause safety concerns for countless neighborhoods throughout the Las Vegas valley.

Despite additional funding school district still faces $17 million deficit
 
Despite additional funding school district still faces $17 million deficit

The Clark County School District revealed for the first time Tuesday that it is facing a budget deficit of between $17 million and $18 million next year despite winning additional funding in the just concluded legislative session. That means the possibility of a teachers strike in the fall remains on the table.

Neon Museum gets OK to expand
 
Neon Museum gets OK to expand

The Las Vegas City Council voted today to allow the Neon Museum to expand into the empty Reed Whipple Cultural Arts Center. (Mat Luschek / Las Vegas Review Journal)

Holocaust Survivors Receive Honorary Diplomas
 
Holocaust Survivors Receive Honorary Diplomas

Touro University in Las Vegas, awarded 18 Holocaust survivors with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters on Monday, May 13, 2019. (Mat Luschek / Review-Journal)

Las Vegas Strip gets smacked with cold front
 
Las Vegas Strip gets smacked with cold front

The National Weather Service on Monday afternoon issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the southwest Las Vegas Valley. Areas saw rain, thunder, lightning, and even hail. (Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Education rally in Las Vegas
 
Education rally in Las Vegas

Thousands of educators, parents and students gather to rally to secure additional education funding in front of the federal courthouse in Las Vegas, Saturday morning, April, 27, 2019. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

It’s Rattlesnake Season
 
It’s Rattlesnake Season

As temperatures start to rise in the Las Vegas area, people are heading outside for various activities. Possibly hiking and maybe with a dog. People and pets aren’t the only creatures coming out of their winter homes – so are snakes. (Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Syphilis Awareness Day
 
Syphilis Awareness Day

Dr. Joe Iser, District Health Officer of the Southern Nevada Health District, discusses the effects and issues with syphilis in the Las Vegas community on April 16, 2019. (Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

CCSD Arbor View meeting
 
CCSD Arbor View meeting

The Clark County School Board hears from the public about racial tensions at Arbor View High School on Thursday, April 11, 2019. (Amelia Park-Harvey/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Prayer for Opportunity Scholarships
 
Prayer for Opportunity Scholarships

Las Vegas students and adults hold a prayer meeting about the Opportunity Scholarship program on Thursday, April 4, 2019. (Amelia Pak-Harvey/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Elaine Wynn testifies before Mass. gaming board – VIDEO
 
Elaine Wynn testifies before Mass. gaming board – VIDEO

Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox said Thursday former counsel Kim Sinatra did more to protect former Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn than the company. Maddox spoke to Massachusetts Gaming Commissioners in the last of a three-day adjudicatory hearing on the suitability of Wynn Resorts to retain its gaming license in Massachusetts.

Gun Debate Shows Limits Of Government – Video
 
Gun Debate Shows Limits Of Government – Video

On Monday, the Assembly and Senate Judiciary Committees held a joint hearing on Assembly Bill 291. It would ban bump stocks and allow local governments to pass additional restrictions on firearms.

Clark County schools and the late bus issue
 
Clark County schools and the late bus issue

Year after year, late or no-show buses in the Clark County School District draw the ire of parents and students alike. One year the problem even prompted a parent to crack a school bus window in frustration over a late drop-off. (Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal)