Have a look at some of the most unforgettable photos from Review-Journal photojournalists this past week.
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On May 4, at the LVL UP Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the city’s newest wrestling company made its debut at the annual comics, video game and anime fan festival. Versus was founded by hitmaker Kane Churko, who’s worked with such hard rock heavy hitters as Disturbed, Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach and many more.
Versus joins a robust, growing local wrestling community, as the city has become a bull market for brutes in Spandex. With an average of one show a month thus far, Versus enters the Vegas wrestling fray with elbows flying, poised to become the next serious local player.
The Lights FC have one of five female head athletic trainers in the USL. Kori Jeffries has done invaluable work for the team this season. She’s also worked hard to pick up Spanish to communicate with players. Kori Jeffries
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez has high hopes entering this season. Basketball coach Marvin Menzies hopes to build on nine-win improvement. Athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois oversees a critical year for UNLV sports. The Rebels were overshadowed by the Golden Knights’ success. And UNLV will have the Raiders to compete with in 2020, but will share the stadium.
The Lights FC repeated a starting 11 Saturday for the first time all season. The Lights used 22 different lineups in their first 22 games. But for games 23 and 24 they elected to use the same starters. The team liked the results despite losing twice. Midfielder Eric Avila
Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man who was found Tuesday morning inside a vehicle in the central valley.
Police received calls about gunshots before 1 a.m. on the 2200 block of Sunrise Avenue. When they arrived they found a man in a pickup, dead from a gunshot wound to the head. The truck was running. Police said the pickup was in reverse gear and had rolled out of a parking space and into a block wall. Witnesses saw a person running from the area after the shots were heard, but as of 4:30 a.m. police didn’t have a clear description of the shooter.
Detectives are reviewing surveillance video from the area.
A wedding, a car show and an outdoor dinner party angered neighbors. Another event drew the eye of federal investigators. Wayne Newton’s Casa de Shenandoah closed its gilded gates for renovations in April. Last month, property owner and operator CSD LLC abandoned plans to reopen the 52-acre ranch and mansion to the public. Clark County records reveal the decision followed months of government scrutiny into illicit events held on the property. CSD LLC, headed by Texas businessman Lacy Harber, purchased the property for $19.5 million in 2010 to turn it into a museum highlighting Newton’s career. Neighbors say they hope the party has come to an end.
Photo by Richard Brian Photo by Chase Stevens Photo by Marcus Villagran Photo by Chase Stevens Photo by Erik Verduzco Photo by Rachel Aston Photo by Bizuayehu Tesfaye Photo by Chase Stevens Photo by Benjamin Hager Photo by Rachel Aston
Zach Miles, associate vice president for economic development for UNLV, said there’s venture money in Southern Nevada, “but trying to find the right groups to tap into for that money is different.” According to a 2017 report from the Kauffman Foundation, Las Vegas ranked number 34 out of 40 metropolitan areas for growth entrepreneurship, a metric of how much startups grow. With a lack of growing startups in Las Vegas, investment money is being sent outside of state borders. The southwest region of the U.S. received $386 million in funding in the second quarter, with about $25.2 million in Nevada. The San Francisco area alone received about $5.6 billion. (source: CB Insights)
A bicyclist was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a Thursday morning hit-and-run crash near the school formerly known as Agassi Prep. Police said the bicyclist was hit by a white SUV, which fled the scene. The injured man suffered multiple injuries including major head trauma. As of 9 a.m., Lake Mead remained closed between Martin Luther King and Revere Street while police investigate.