Chris Milam spent years pursuing billions of dollars worth of projects in the Las Vegas area before and after the economy tanked with nothing to show for them. His last plan in the valley – a four-venue professional sports complex south of the M Resort – ended in 2013 with the city of Henderson suing him, and Milam agreeing as part of a settlement to never again do business in the city.
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Golden Knights win their fourth straight, defeat Lightning 5-3 - VIDEO
The Vegas Golden Knights won their fourth straight game, ending the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 11-game win streak with a 5-3 victory at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Edge Podcast: Chandler Stephenson
The Golden Edge crew talks to Knights forward Chandler Stephenson.
New art installations in Downtown Las Vegas alley
The dT Alley Community Coalition unveiled a creative corridor of murals and interactive exhibits in Downtown Las Vegas. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Real Estate Millions: House Auctioned in Tournament Hills - Video
DeCaro Auction International auctions off 9021 Grove Crest Ln inside Tournament Hills.
Allegiant Stadium roof takes next step towards completion - Video
Safety netting is being laid across the stainless-steel cable net of Allegiant Stadium in preparation for the ETFE roof installation. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto and Stadium Insider Rick Velotta discuss the safety netting and the overall progress of the roof.
President Trump speaks to the graduates of the Hope for Prisoners program in Las Vegas - VIDEO
President Donald Trump, along with the founder/CEO of Hope for Prisoners, John Ponder, and Las Vegas Metro Police Department officials, spoke to the graduates of the program, encouraging them to get back into society to be successful, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. (James Schaeffer and Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Alec Martinez discusses joining Golden Knights
New Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez talks about being traded from the Los Angeles Kings.
Trump supporters camp outside the Las Vegas Convention Center
Trump supporters camp outside the Las Vegas Convention Center on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, where President Trump will held a rally on Friday in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
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Resorts World on track for summer 2021 opening - VIDEO
Resorts World Las Vegas President Scott Sibella gives a brief tour during construction on Resorts World hotel-casino at the north end of the Las Vegas Strip. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Presidential motorcade passes through the Strip
President Trump drove down Las Vegas Boulevard on his way into town for events and a rally on Friday.
Nevada state Sen. Pat Spearman has overcome discrimination - VIDEO
Pat Spearman knows all about overcoming discrimination. She’s a gay African American woman who served in the military when women weren’t wanted and gays were prohibited. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Presidential candidates discuss their own plans for Nevada and the country
The presidential candidates defended their own policies on healthcare,
criminal justice, the economy and global warming.
Presidential candidates go after Michael Bloomberg
Tonight’s 2020 Democratic Debate was a full-blown attack on former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Candidates attacked his past policies, his record with stop and frisk and his billionaire status garnishing him a spot on the presidential trail, all while defending their own policies. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Nevada state Sen. Pat Spearman defends the Equal Rights Amendment (2017) - VIDEO
Democratic Nevada State Senator Pat Spearman defends the Equal Rights Amendment during the 2017 Nevada Legislature. (Nevada Legislature/James Schaeffer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Democratic presidential debate draws supporters to Las Vegas Strip - VIDEO
About a hundred people gathered Wednesday evening outside Paris Las Vegas, mostly in support of the Democratic candidates, before and during the presidential debate. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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2x NASCAR cup series champion Kyle Busch returns to Las Vegas - VIDEO
Las Vegas native Kyle Busch returns this weekend to Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Democratic candidates show support for Las Vegas Culinary Union - Video
Joe Biden, Tom Steyer, Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren were all in attendance at Wednesday's picket event organized by Culinary Union Local 226 at the Palms.
Metro briefing on officer-involved shooting.
Las Vegas police released body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting Sunday in south Las Vegas. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
NBA Vegas Summer League July 10-20
The NBA Vegas Summer League will begin a little later this year.
Adam Silver pleased with director Warren LeGarie's NBA event.
Even the biggest NBA stars come out to watch the Summer League.
Zion Williamson was the player fans wanted to see in last year's event.
But Brandon Clarke was named Summer League MVP
President Trump lands in Las Vegas - VIDEO
Donald Trump landed in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, as part of a four-day western state swing. (James Schaeffer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas police handcuff inattentive driver - VIDEO
A motorist who apparently ignored or did not see police vehicles struck a Las Vegas police vehicle while officers were working at the scene of a rollover crash on Washington Avenue near H Street. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Otzelberger on the Colorado State win
UNLV coach T.J. Otzelberger talks about the victory over Colorado State. Video by Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Sanders leads march to polls at UNLV
Bernie Sanders leads a crowd at UNLV to early caucus voting polls on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in Las Vegas. (Shea Johnson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Long lines during early voting in Las Vegas - VIDEO
The final day of the Nevada Democratic Party’s early presidential caucuses wrapped up Tuesday, as thousands of Democrats lined up at 55 locations around the state for their last shot at filing an early preference card before the traditional caucuses on Saturday. Long lines were seen at CSN Charleston in Las Vegas. (Alexis Egeland/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Last day for early voting at Culinary Union - VIDEO
Voters were still in line just before 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, as early voting in the Nevada Democratic Party caucuses came to a close. (Shea Johnson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Pigeons wearing MAGA hats in Las Vegas
A flock of pigeons wearing Make America Great Again hats and one sporting a Donald Trump hairdo, invaded downtown Las Vegas late Tuesday, following their release by an anonymous group: P.U.T.I.N. (Pigeons, United to Interfere Now). (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Boxing Grand Arrivals at MGM Grand
Boxing this coming weekend at the MGM Grand begins with fighter arrivals there, each making an entrance while introduced and speaking to the crowd. Heavyweight title fighters Deontay Wilder and Tyson Wilder headline the night with a rematch at the MGM Grand Garden.
Pete Buttigieg speaks on criminal justice and immigration reform
Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks during an event with the UNLV Black Law Students Association.
Plans for luxury hotel on south strip
RJ Real Estate Reporter Eli Segall speaks with Renee Summerour about a California developers plan to help revamp the South Strip
Allegiant Stadium roof continues to be key feature - Video
On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Review-Journal was given an updated tour of Allegiant Stadium. Seen on the tour, on the northeastern corner of the roof, was a tiny section of what eventually will be a 7-acre translucent plastic polymer roof.
Allegiant Stadium will undoubtedly be Las Vegas centerpiece - Video
As Allegiant Stadium readies to become home to the Raiders, it's no doubt that the 65,000-seat arena will be a centerpiece to the city of Las Vegas. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Raiders beat writer for the Las Vegas Review-Journal Myles Simmons after his very first tour of the stadium.
Tuesday is last day to early vote in Nevada Democratic caucuses - VIDEO
Early voting in the Nevada Democratic caucuses ends Tuesday, with sites open throughout Clark County. (Michael Quine and James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Buddy V opens PizzaCake at Harrah’s - VIDEO
Buddy Valastro, aka Cake Boss Buddy V, is in town this week overseeing the soft opening of his new restaurant, PizzaCake, in Harrah’s Las Vegas. (Al Mancini/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Making mist-shrouded tuna poke at Marssa at the Westin Lake Las Vegas - VIDEO
E.J. Estrella, banquet chef at Marssa at the Westin Lake Las Vegas, makes tuna poke by mixing chunks of bigeye tuna with sliced green onions, julienned white onions and house-made poke sauce and serving it on a bed of seaweed salad garnished with lotus chips and suspended over melon-scented mist. (Heidi Knapp Rinella/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Democratic candidates Elizabeth Warren and Tom Steyer talk pay for child care workers - Video
Elizabeth Warren and Tom Steyer talk to care in action about the importance of Medicare for All, paid leave and child care. (Nathan Asselin/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Firefighters battled a house fire Tuesday morning in central Las Vegas - VIDEO
Firefighters battled a house fire at 2417 Howard Drive, near Oakey Boulevard and Fremont Street, Tuesday morning in Las Vegas. Firefighters found heavy fire and smoke showing from the rear of the one-story home. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Elizabeth Warren barnstorms Nevada ahead of caucuses - VIDEO
Warren is trying to drum up enthusiasm about her campaign after finishing fourth in the New Hampshire primary. Her rally drew about 400 people to the student union of the College of Southern Nevada’s Henderson campus. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights don't allow Ovechkin's 700th goal - Video
Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury is glad he will not be the goalie on Sports Center that is shown giving Washington's Alexander Ovechkin his 700th goal.
Golden Knights hold off Capitals, win 3-2 - Video
The Golden Knights extended the team's winning streak to three, after beating the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Monday evening.
Senator Amy Klobuchar Interview with RJ Editorial Board
Sen. Klobuchar speaks with the Las Vegas Review Journal Editorial Board regarding key points to her campaign strategies for Nevada and for the country.
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Raiders could pursue Tom Brady in free agency - Video
Although the NFL free agency period doesn't open until March 18, many rumors have already been circulating regarding who will be the Raiders quarterback come the 2020-21 season. Vegas Nation's Cassie Soto and Myles Simmons discuss who the Raiders could pick up to replace Derek Carr, including Tom Brady.
Otzelberger on Diong's play
UNLV coach T.J. Otzelberger talks about forward Mbacke Diong's role. Video by Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Students reflect on 12-year-old boy killed in crosswalk - VIDEO
A crosswalk where two youths were struck by a pickup Friday in North Las Vegas, killing one of them, is not safe because of inadequate, hard-to-see lighting and faded road markings, say students familiar with the thoroughfare. The crosswalk is on Lone Mountain Road, just east of Losee Road in North Las Vegas, adjacent to Somerset Academy. North Las Vegas police said a 12-year-old boy and his 9-year-old sister — both students at the academy — were using the crosswalk around 3:30 p.m. when they were struck by a pickup driven by Mark Kline, 47.
Nevada Democratic Party chairman William McCurdy II early voting - VIDEO
Nevada Democratic Party chairman William McCurdy II speaks to the media outside of the IBEW local 357 on the second day of early voting in Nevada.
The Golden Knights will host the 1980 Miracle on Ice team - VIDEO
The Knights this week will honor that “Miracle on Ice” team that won a gold medal at those Olympics, four decades removed from its stunning win against the Soviets and then beating Finland in the final. The game against the Soviets was named by Sports Illustrated in 1999 as the top sports moment of the 20th century. The weekend kicks off with a two-hour Golden Knights season-ticket holder event on Friday night at Brooklyn Bowl. Then, a fan event Relive the Miracle is Saturday from 2-5 p.m. at the Thomas & Mack Center. That night, the team will be honored at the Golden Knights-Florida Panthers game at T-Mobile Arena.
Miracle on Ice coach Herb Brooks
Herb Brooks coached the “Miracle on Ice” team whose 40th anniversary will be celebrated this week by the Golden Knights, a man whose intimidating temperament was clearly displayed by actor Kurt Russell on the big screen.
Miracle on Ice center Mark Johnson reflects on the 1980 Winter Olympics - VIDEO
Now the coach of the Wisconsin women's hockey team, 1980 U.S. hockey center Mark Johnson talks about the nostalgia 40 years later of the "Miracle on Ice", when the U.S. team defeated the Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics.
Marc-Andre Fleury notches 60th shutout in 1-0 win over Islanders
In the Golden Knights 1-0 victory, goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury made 19 saves against the New York Islanders to notch his 60th career shutout. Head coach Peter DeBoer, Reilly Smith and Fleury discuss the win and his performance in the shutout. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Allegiant Stadium video screen will be largest in Las Vegas - Video
Outside of the Fremont Street Experience Viva Vision canopy, Allegiant Stadium's video screen will be the largest sign in the valley, approximately 27,600 square feet in area.
Golden Knights On Ot Victory Against Blues - Video
The Golden Knights win in overtime against the Saint Louis Blues with a victory from Johnathan Marchessault. The team goes over their close victory against the Blues.
Former Las Vegas developer’s big project ideas still going nowhere - Video
Chris Milam spent years pursuing billions of dollars worth of projects in the Las Vegas area before and after the economy tanked with nothing to show for them. His last plan in the valley – a four-venue professional sports complex south of the M Resort – ended in 2013 with the city of Henderson suing him, and Milam agreeing as part of a settlement to never again do business in the city.
HIGHLIGHTS - UNR beats UNLV in OT, 82-79
Game highlights from Wednesday night's match up between UNR and UNLV. UNR beat UNLV 82-79 in overtime.
UNLV falls in OT to rival UNR - Video
UNLV could not get a last second basket to fall in, resulting in an 82-79 overtime loss to the team's in-state rival, UNR.
Lights FC Creating a Family Culture - VIDEO
In year two under manager Eric Wynalda the Las Vegas Lights FC are establishing a culture centered around becoming a family.
Adelson Clinic celebrating 20 years
The Adelson Clinic for Drug Abuse Treatment & Research is celebrating 20 years serving the Las Vegas community, treating opioid use disorder and providing methadone maintenance treatment and case management services. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Suspect for gifts stolen from wedding makes first court appearance
Matthew Ralphs speaks at his initial appearance for stealing cards containing money from a wedding reception in Las Vegas at the Regional Justice Center.
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Big business at the Marriage License Bureau on Valentine's Day - VIDEO
Couples waited in lines on Valentine's Day to get marriage licenses at the Clark County Marriage License Bureau. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Boring Co. fInishes first Las Vegas Convention Center tunnel - VIDEO
The drill chewing through 4,475 feet of dirt 40 feet underground reached the endpoint of the first of two tunnels linking three stations from University Center Drive near the east end of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Hall to the under-construction West Hall on Convention Center Drive. (Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority)
Making baked goat cheese at Ri Ra in Las Vegas - VIDEO
Shea Wafford, sous chef and pastry chef at Ri Ra at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place in Las Vegas, makes baked goat cheese served with honey-nut pesto, pickled red onions, peppadew relish and sourdough baguette. (Heidi Knapp Rinella/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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Bruce Kalman cooking at Ada’s - VIDEO
Celebrity chef Bruce Kalman will be cooking at Ada's in Tivoli Village in Las Vegas. (Al Mancini/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Nevada Poll: Bernie Sanders leads Democratic presidential candidates - VIDEO
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders leads the presidential field by a solid margin among likely Democratic caucus-goers heading into Nevada’s four-day early voting period, with with 25 percent of respondents expressing support. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights On Ot Victory Against Blues - Video
The Golden Knights win in overtime against the Saint Louis Blues with a victory from Johnathan Marchessault. The team goes over their close victory against the Blues.
The Golden Knights will host the 1980 Miracle on Ice team - VIDEO
The Knights this week will honor that “Miracle on Ice” team that won a gold medal at those Olympics, four decades removed from its stunning win against the Soviets and then beating Finland in the final. The game against the Soviets was named by Sports Illustrated in 1999 as the top sports moment of the 20th century. The weekend kicks off with a two-hour Golden Knights season-ticket holder event on Friday night at Brooklyn Bowl. Then, a fan event Relive the Miracle is Saturday from 2-5 p.m. at the Thomas & Mack Center. That night, the team will be honored at the Golden Knights-Florida Panthers game at T-Mobile Arena.
Nevada Democratic Party chairman William McCurdy II early voting - VIDEO
Nevada Democratic Party chairman William McCurdy II speaks to the media outside of the IBEW local 357 on the second day of early voting in Nevada.
Miracle on Ice center Mark Johnson reflects on the 1980 Winter Olympics - VIDEO
Now the coach of the Wisconsin women's hockey team, 1980 U.S. hockey center Mark Johnson talks about the nostalgia 40 years later of the "Miracle on Ice", when the U.S. team defeated the Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics.
Miracle on Ice coach Herb Brooks
Herb Brooks coached the “Miracle on Ice” team whose 40th anniversary will be celebrated this week by the Golden Knights, a man whose intimidating temperament was clearly displayed by actor Kurt Russell on the big screen.
Marc-Andre Fleury notches 60th shutout in 1-0 win over Islanders
In the Golden Knights 1-0 victory, goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury made 19 saves against the New York Islanders to notch his 60th career shutout. Head coach Peter DeBoer, Reilly Smith and Fleury discuss the win and his performance in the shutout. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Allegiant Stadium video screen will be largest in Las Vegas - Video
Outside of the Fremont Street Experience Viva Vision canopy, Allegiant Stadium's video screen will be the largest sign in the valley, approximately 27,600 square feet in area.
Nevada Poll: caucus vs. primary - VIDEO
A new Nevada Poll finds two-thirds of likely Democratic caucus-goers surveyed in a Review-Journal poll say they’d like to see Nevada replace its caucuses with a secret-ballot primary election to determine support for a presidential nominee. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Students reflect on 12-year-old boy killed in crosswalk - VIDEO
A crosswalk where two youths were struck by a pickup Friday in North Las Vegas, killing one of them, is not safe because of inadequate, hard-to-see lighting and faded road markings, say students familiar with the thoroughfare. The crosswalk is on Lone Mountain Road, just east of Losee Road in North Las Vegas, adjacent to Somerset Academy. North Las Vegas police said a 12-year-old boy and his 9-year-old sister — both students at the academy — were using the crosswalk around 3:30 p.m. when they were struck by a pickup driven by Mark Kline, 47.
Priest in the shadow of the Alpine Motel helps the needy - VIDEO
The Rev. Courtney Edward Krier, a pries at St. Joseph Catholic Church, works with the needy in the shadow of the Alpine Motel in downtown Las Vegas. K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Stolte on the upcoming season
UNLV baseball coach Stan Stolte talks about the upcoming season. Video by Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Marc-Andre Fleury dusts off his gold pads
Golden Knights goalie Marc-Andre Fleury dusted off his gold pads for the first time this season at the team's optional practice on Friday, Feb. 14. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Former Las Vegas developer’s big project ideas still going nowhere - Video
Chris Milam spent years pursuing billions of dollars worth of projects in the Las Vegas area before and after the economy tanked with nothing to show for them. His last plan in the valley – a four-venue professional sports complex south of the M Resort – ended in 2013 with the city of Henderson suing him, and Milam agreeing as part of a settlement to never again do business in the city.
Anthony Swift had 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead Desert Pines to its fifth straight region championship, 74-55 over Faith Lutheran.
William Karlsson is still the best center on a Golden Knights roster and pretty much the exact same player as last year.
Bishop Gorman scored 33 first-quarter points and beat Durango in coach Grant Rice’s 500th win at the school, for the Desert Region championship.
Intelligence officials have warned lawmakers that Russia is interfering in the 2020 election campaign to help President Donald Trump get reelected, three officials familiar with the closed-door briefing said Thursday.
Defenseman Alec Martinez finished with a goal and an assist in his debut, and the Golden Knights moved into sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division on Thursday with a 5-3 victory at T-Mobile Arena.
A person called 911 at about 9 p.m. Thursday, claiming he was shot by his grandfather, Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Miguel Ibarra said.
President Donald Trump is apparently not a fan of “Parasite,” his biggest complaint being that the movie was made in South Korea.
Time to go back to a primary.
Once freedom is given up, you don’t get it back without a fight.
